GAC Emzoom vs Haval Jolion
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Haval Jolion wins on money kept: 64% retained after three years vs 57%, worth about R 15 843 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Emzoom | Jolion | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 359 900 | R 348 950 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 6 290/m | R 6 099/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 76% | 80% |
| Retained after 3 years | 57% | 64% |
| Value after 3 years | R 205 892 | R 221 735 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 154 008 | R 127 215 |
| Value after 5 years | R 153 769 | R 173 120 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Chinese (established) |
GAC Emzoom →
GAC's volume model arrived in mid-2024 badged GS3 Emzoom, a compact crossover with a 1.5T engine. A price cut in late 2024 and the addition of the entry Nova grade pushed the starting price to R359,900. It carries most of the brand's SA sales.
Known for: aggressive pricing in the compact crossover class
Haval Jolion →
The Jolion is the car that made Haval mainstream in South Africa, regularly appearing in the top ten best-seller lists since 2021. Buyers get far more equipment than similarly priced rivals, though resale values trail the Toyota and VW alternatives. The original car remains on sale alongside the newer Jolion Pro as a cheaper entry point.
Known for: big spec for corolla cross money
Common questions
Which holds value better, the GAC Emzoom or the Haval Jolion?
The Haval Jolion. It keeps about 64% of its price after three years against 57% for the GAC Emzoom, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The GAC Emzoom loses about R 154 008 over three years and the Haval Jolion loses about R 127 215. 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 Emzoom runs about R 6 290 per month and the Haval Jolion about R 6 099, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.