Haval H6 vs MG HS
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 29 310 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| H6 | HS | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 495 500 | R 499 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 661/m | R 8 737/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 75% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 56% |
| Value after 3 years | R 311 753 | R 282 442 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 183 747 | R 217 458 |
| Value after 5 years | R 242 120 | R 209 616 |
| 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
MG HS →
MG's family SUV competes with the Haval H6 and Tiggo 7 Pro crowd, priced from R499,900 with 1.5T and 2.0T petrol engines. Cabin quality and spec are strong for the money. Trade-in values are an unknown since the brand only came back in late 2024.
Known for: lots of suv for under r500k
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Haval H6 or the MG HS?
The Haval H6. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 56% for the MG HS, 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 MG HS loses about R 217 458. 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 MG HS about R 8 737, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.