Geely Coolray 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 10 122 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Coolray | Jolion | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 369 900 | R 348 950 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 6 465/m | R 6 099/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 76% | 80% |
| Retained after 3 years | 57% | 64% |
| Value after 3 years | R 211 613 | R 221 735 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 158 287 | R 127 215 |
| Value after 5 years | R 158 042 | R 173 120 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Chinese (established) |
Geely Coolray →
Geely's third model since returning, launched in June 2026 from R369,900 with a 128 kW 1.5 turbo and dual-clutch gearbox. It shares its platform with the Proton X50 and targets the Tiggo 4 Pro and Jolion. Sharp launch pricing and a 5-year warranty do the heavy lifting while the brand rebuilds trust.
Known for: punchy turbo petrol value
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 Geely Coolray or the Haval Jolion?
The Haval Jolion. It keeps about 64% of its price after three years against 57% for the Geely Coolray, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Geely Coolray loses about R 158 287 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 Geely Coolray runs about R 6 465 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.