Fiat Fiorino vs Suzuki Eeco
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Suzuki Eeco wins on money kept: 74% retained after three years vs 59%, worth about R 63 707 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Fiorino | Eeco | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 399 900 | R 231 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 6 990/m | R 4 053/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 77% | 86% |
| Retained after 3 years | 59% | 74% |
| Value after 3 years | R 235 739 | R 172 032 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 164 161 | R 59 868 |
| Value after 5 years | R 180 570 | R 144 950 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Strong mainstream |
Fiat Fiorino →
A compact panel van slotted beneath the Doblo, sold here from around 2012 with 1.4 petrol and small diesel options. Its city-friendly size made it a favourite for light deliveries. New availability dried up as Fiat wound down its local business.
Known for: city sized delivery van
Suzuki Eeco →
Launched in 2023 at under R200,000, the Eeco gave SA its cheapest new panel van and later gained a passenger version. Small businesses use it for last-mile deliveries thanks to the frugal 1.2 petrol and roughly 600kg payload. It fills the half-ton van gap left by models like the Fiat Fiorino.
Known for: cheapest new panel van in sa
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Fiat Fiorino or the Suzuki Eeco?
The Suzuki Eeco. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 59% for the Fiat Fiorino, a gap of 15 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Fiat Fiorino loses about R 164 161 over three years and the Suzuki Eeco loses about R 59 868. 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 Fiat Fiorino runs about R 6 990 per month and the Suzuki Eeco about R 4 053, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.