DFSK K01S vs Kia K2700
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Kia K2700 wins on money kept: 68% retained after three years vs 61%, worth about R 142 634 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| K01S | K2700 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 189 900 | R 376 995 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 3 319/m | R 6 589/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 78% | 83% |
| Retained after 3 years | 61% | 68% |
| Value after 3 years | R 115 449 | R 258 083 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 74 451 | R 118 912 |
| Value after 5 years | R 88 925 | R 207 919 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Mainstream |
DFSK K01S →
At R189,900 the K01S launched in February 2025 as one of SA's cheapest new bakkies, pitched at former NP200 buyers. Its cab-over design carries 985kg despite a 65kW 1.2 petrol engine. The one-year warranty is short by class standards and resale is untested.
Known for: one of sa's cheapest new bakkies
Kia K2700 →
This cab-over workhorse has hauled for South African small businesses for over two decades and still sells alongside the newer K2500. A simple naturally aspirated 2.7 diesel and a big load bed keep it cheap to buy and fix. Fleet churn means used examples are always available and hold sensible money.
Known for: no-frills cheap workhorse
Common questions
Which holds value better, the DFSK K01S or the Kia K2700?
The Kia K2700. It keeps about 68% of its price after three years against 61% for the DFSK K01S, a gap of 8 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The DFSK K01S loses about R 74 451 over three years and the Kia K2700 loses about R 118 912. 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 DFSK K01S runs about R 3 319 per month and the Kia K2700 about R 6 589, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.