Haval H6 vs Hyundai Grand Creta
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Hyundai Grand Creta wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 63%, worth about R 7 157 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| H6 | Grand Creta | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 495 500 | R 477 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 661/m | R 8 353/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 311 753 | R 318 910 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 183 747 | R 158 990 |
| Value after 5 years | R 242 120 | R 253 271 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Mainstream |
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
Hyundai Grand Creta →
Sold locally since 2022, this is the stretched seven-seat Creta known as the Alcazar in India. It undercuts most seven-seat SUVs with 2.0 petrol or 1.5 diesel power. School-run families and shuttle operators are the core buyers.
Known for: seven seats without a premium price
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Haval H6 or the Hyundai Grand Creta?
The Hyundai Grand Creta. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 63% for the Haval H6, a gap of 4 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Haval H6 loses about R 183 747 over three years and the Hyundai Grand Creta loses about R 158 990. 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 runs about R 8 661 per month and the Hyundai Grand Creta about R 8 353, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.