Haval H6 vs Mitsubishi Destinator
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Mitsubishi Destinator wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 63%, worth about R 15 225 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| H6 | Destinator | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 495 500 | R 489 990 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 661/m | R 8 564/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 311 753 | R 326 977 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 183 747 | R 163 013 |
| Value after 5 years | R 242 120 | R 259 678 |
| 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
Mitsubishi Destinator →
The Destinator is a three-row crossover that went on sale in South Africa in March 2026, built in Indonesia alongside the Xpander. A 120 kW 1.5 turbo petrol with a CVT is the only drivetrain, in GLS and Exceed grades. Mitsubishi pitches it at the value end of the seven-seat SUV market with a 5-year warranty.
Known for: new three-row crossover value
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Haval H6 or the Mitsubishi Destinator?
The Mitsubishi Destinator. 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 Mitsubishi Destinator loses about R 163 013. 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 Mitsubishi Destinator about R 8 564, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.