Haval H6 vs Jaecoo J7
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Haval H6 wins on money kept: 63% retained after three years vs 56%, worth about R 1 060 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| H6 | J7 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 495 500 | R 549 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 661/m | R 9 611/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 75% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 56% |
| Value after 3 years | R 311 753 | R 310 692 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 183 747 | R 239 208 |
| Value after 5 years | R 242 120 | R 230 582 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Chinese (new entrant) |
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
Jaecoo J7 →
Jaecoo's first South African model launched in April 2024 and found buyers quickly with its upmarket, Range Rover-ish styling. The SHS plug-in hybrid added in 2025 at R689,900 claims well over 1,000 km of combined range. Sales volumes have been strong for a brand this new, which helps its used-market liquidity.
Known for: range rover looks at haval money
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Haval H6 or the Jaecoo J7?
The Haval H6. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 56% for the Jaecoo J7, a gap of 6 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 Jaecoo J7 loses about R 239 208. 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 Jaecoo J7 about R 9 611, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.