GAC Emkoo vs Haval H6
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Haval H6 wins on money kept: 63% retained after three years vs 56%, worth about R 18 010 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Emkoo | H6 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 519 900 | R 495 500 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 087/m | R 8 661/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 75% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 56% | 63% |
| Value after 3 years | R 293 742 | R 311 753 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 226 158 | R 183 747 |
| Value after 5 years | R 218 002 | R 242 120 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Chinese (established) |
GAC Emkoo →
The Emkoo followed the Emzoom to SA in August 2024 as GAC's family SUV. Two 1.5T Executive variants list at R519,900 and R559,900. Its angular styling stands out in the segment, though the brand's resale record here is still unproven.
Known for: sharp-edged styling in the family suv class
Haval H6 →
Haval's family SUV has been sold here since late 2017, with the second generation from 2021 and a heavily updated model from mid 2025. It undercuts the Tucson and RAV4 while offering more power and kit, and the range now spans turbopetrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid power. Depreciation is steeper than the Japanese rivals but used examples are plentiful and cheap.
Known for: undercutting tucson and rav4 on price
Common questions
Which holds value better, the GAC Emkoo or the Haval H6?
The Haval H6. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 56% for the GAC Emkoo, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The GAC Emkoo loses about R 226 158 over three years and the Haval H6 loses about R 183 747. 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 GAC Emkoo runs about R 9 087 per month and the Haval H6 about R 8 661, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.