Haval H6 GT vs Hyundai Tucson
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Hyundai Tucson wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 63%, worth about R 45 365 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| H6 GT | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 665 950 | R 559 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 11 640/m | R 9 786/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 418 994 | R 373 629 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 246 956 | R 186 271 |
| Value after 5 years | R 325 408 | R 296 728 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Mainstream |
Haval H6 GT →
A coupe-styled version of the H6 sold in SA since September 2022, offered only with a 2.0 turbopetrol and all-wheel drive. It targets buyers wanting something sportier looking than the standard car at a price below German coupe SUVs. Volumes are modest, so the used market is thin.
Known for: coupe styling and all-wheel drive
Hyundai Tucson →
First sold here in 2005, then replaced by the ix35 before the nameplate returned in 2016. The current range offers petrol and diesel power with a comfort-first setup. It sells steadily against the Sportage and RAV4 and holds value adequately rather than exceptionally.
Known for: comfortable family suv with generous warranty
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Haval H6 GT or the Hyundai Tucson?
The Hyundai Tucson. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 63% for the Haval H6 GT, a gap of 4 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Haval H6 GT loses about R 246 956 over three years and the Hyundai Tucson loses about R 186 271. 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 Haval H6 GT runs about R 11 640 per month and the Hyundai Tucson about R 9 786, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.