Haval H6 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 61 877 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| H6 | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 495 500 | R 559 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 661/m | R 9 786/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 311 753 | R 373 629 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 183 747 | R 186 271 |
| Value after 5 years | R 242 120 | R 296 728 |
| 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 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 or the Hyundai Tucson?
The Hyundai Tucson. 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 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 runs about R 8 661 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.