Citroen C5 Aircross vs Hyundai Tucson
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Hyundai Tucson wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 58%, worth about R 6 602 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| C5 Aircross | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 633 900 | R 559 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 11 080/m | R 9 786/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 76% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 58% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 367 028 | R 373 629 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 266 872 | R 186 271 |
| Value after 5 years | R 278 684 | R 296 728 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Mainstream |
Citroen C5 Aircross →
Launched locally in 2021 as the brand's flagship SUV, with a 1.6 turbo petrol and a clear focus on ride comfort over sportiness. The 2023 facelift pushed pricing into Tiguan territory from R633,900, and slow sales saw it dropped when Citroen trimmed its local range to two models. Used examples offer a lot of car for the money.
Known for: plush ride and lounge style seats
Hyundai Tucson →
First sold here in 2005, then replaced by the ix35 before the nameplate returned in 2016. The current range offers petrol and diesel power with a comfort-first setup. It sells steadily against the Sportage and RAV4 and holds value adequately rather than exceptionally.
Known for: comfortable family suv with generous warranty
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Citroen C5 Aircross or the Hyundai Tucson?
The Hyundai Tucson. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 58% for the Citroen C5 Aircross, a gap of 9 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Citroen C5 Aircross loses about R 266 872 over three years and the Hyundai Tucson loses about R 186 271. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Citroen C5 Aircross runs about R 11 080 per month and the Hyundai Tucson about R 9 786, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.