DFSK K01S vs Suzuki Super Carry
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Suzuki Super Carry wins on money kept: 75% retained after three years vs 61%, worth about R 33 301 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| K01S | Super Carry | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 189 900 | R 197 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 3 319/m | R 3 459/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 78% | 87% |
| Retained after 3 years | 61% | 75% |
| Value after 3 years | R 115 449 | R 148 750 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 74 451 | R 49 150 |
| Value after 5 years | R 88 925 | R 126 269 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Strong 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
Suzuki Super Carry →
On sale since mid-2016, the Super Carry is a compact dropside workhorse aimed at small businesses and township trade, launched at just R129,900. Its low price, tight turning circle and cheap parts made it a fixture of the micro-LCV segment. Hard working lives mean used condition varies widely.
Known for: affordable workhorse for small business
Common questions
Which holds value better, the DFSK K01S or the Suzuki Super Carry?
The Suzuki Super Carry. It keeps about 75% of its price after three years against 61% for the DFSK K01S, a gap of 14 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 Suzuki Super Carry loses about R 49 150. 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 Suzuki Super Carry about R 3 459, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.