Haval H6 vs Mahindra XUV700
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 58%, worth about R 25 033 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| H6 | XUV700 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 495 500 | R 495 199 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 661/m | R 8 655/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 76% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 58% |
| Value after 3 years | R 311 753 | R 286 720 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 183 747 | R 208 479 |
| Value after 5 years | R 242 120 | R 217 706 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Weak-franchise 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
Mahindra XUV700 →
Replacing the XUV500 in 2022, the XUV700 pairs a 2.0 turbo petrol with a long features list and undercuts similarly sized rivals. It has collected local awards and sells respectably by Mahindra SUV standards. Resale remains softer than the mainstream norm.
Known for: space and power undercutting rivals
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Haval H6 or the Mahindra XUV700?
The Haval H6. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 58% for the Mahindra XUV700, a gap of 5 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 Mahindra XUV700 loses about R 208 479. 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 Mahindra XUV700 about R 8 655, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.