GWM Tank 300 vs Jetour T1
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The GWM Tank 300 wins on money kept: 63% retained after three years vs 56%, worth about R 117 979 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tank 300 | T1 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 649 900 | R 514 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 11 359/m | R 9 000/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 75% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 56% |
| Value after 3 years | R 408 896 | R 290 917 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 241 004 | R 223 983 |
| Value after 5 years | R 317 565 | R 215 906 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Chinese (new entrant) |
GWM Tank 300 →
This retro-styled ladder-frame off-roader launched in February 2024 and found a ready audience among buyers priced out of a Wrangler or Prado. Petrol, hybrid and diesel versions are offered, with the 2.4TD added in 2025 dropping the entry price to about R650k. Standard diff locks give it real off-road credibility.
Known for: serious off-road kit for the price
Jetour T1 →
The square-jawed T1 went on sale in November 2025 with a choice of 1.5T front-wheel drive or 2.0T all-wheel drive. Plug-in hybrid i-DM versions followed in 2026. It trades on off-roader styling while running mostly road-biased hardware underneath.
Known for: rugged looks at crossover prices
Common questions
Which holds value better, the GWM Tank 300 or the Jetour T1?
The GWM Tank 300. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 56% for the Jetour T1, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The GWM Tank 300 loses about R 241 004 over three years and the Jetour T1 loses about R 223 983. 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 GWM Tank 300 runs about R 11 359 per month and the Jetour T1 about R 9 000, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.