Ford Territory vs Haval H7
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Ford Territory wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 63%, worth about R 16 104 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Territory | H7 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 594 500 | R 604 950 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 10 391/m | R 10 574/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 63% |
| Value after 3 years | R 396 719 | R 380 615 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 197 781 | R 224 335 |
| Value after 5 years | R 315 065 | R 295 601 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Chinese (established) |
Ford Territory →
The nameplate has had two unrelated lives in South Africa: an Australian-built six cylinder wagon sold from 2005 to 2008, and since 2024 a Chinese-built family SUV with a 1.8 turbo petrol engine. The current car undercuts the Tucson and Tiguan on price while offering more cabin space. It sells steadily rather than strongly, so depreciation tracks the mainstream SUV pack.
Known for: value-priced family suv, two unrelated eras
Haval H7 →
Launched in January 2025, the H7 is a boxier, more rugged take on the H6 platform. In China it is called the Big Dog, and GWM registered the Dargo name here before settling on H7. Turbopetrol and hybrid versions span roughly R600k to R750k, backed by a seven-year warranty.
Known for: rugged boxy styling on h6 underpinnings
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Ford Territory or the Haval H7?
The Ford Territory. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 63% for the Haval H7, a gap of 4 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Ford Territory loses about R 197 781 over three years and the Haval H7 loses about R 224 335. 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 Territory runs about R 10 391 per month and the Haval H7 about R 10 574, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.