Ford Puma vs Toyota Corolla Cross
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Corolla Cross wins on money kept: 79% retained after three years vs 67%, worth about R 43 416 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Puma | Corolla Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 569 000 | R 424 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 945/m | R 7 427/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 90% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 79% |
| Value after 3 years | R 379 702 | R 336 286 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 189 298 | R 88 614 |
| Value after 5 years | R 301 551 | R 289 979 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Legendary retainer |
Ford Puma →
A two year experiment that ended in November 2025 after roughly 1,800 sales, mostly because it arrived priced against far bigger SUVs. The car itself is well sorted, with a 1.0 EcoBoost engine and tidy handling. Used examples are rare and shed value quickly once it was withdrawn.
Known for: short-lived overpriced euro crossover
Toyota Corolla Cross →
Built at Prospecton since late 2021, the Corolla Cross quickly became one of South Africa's top-selling passenger vehicles. The hybrid versions are a big part of its appeal, offering genuine fuel savings without charging infrastructure. Demand has outstripped supply at times, and used examples trade remarkably close to new prices.
Known for: locally built hybrid suv with waiting lists
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Ford Puma or the Toyota Corolla Cross?
The Toyota Corolla Cross. It keeps about 79% of its price after three years against 67% for the Ford Puma, a gap of 12 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Ford Puma loses about R 189 298 over three years and the Toyota Corolla Cross loses about R 88 614. 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 Ford Puma runs about R 9 945 per month and the Toyota Corolla Cross about R 7 427, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.