Haval H6 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 63%, worth about R 45 254 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| H6 | Eclipse Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 495 500 | R 534 990 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 661/m | R 9 351/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 311 753 | R 357 007 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 183 747 | R 177 983 |
| Value after 5 years | R 242 120 | R 283 526 |
| 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 Eclipse Cross →
Launched locally in 2019 as a coupe-styled compact SUV, the Eclipse Cross uses a 1.5 turbo petrol with a CVT. South Africa still sells it new even after markets like Australia dropped it in 2025. Slow sales make used examples good value for buyers, though that same rarity means weak resale percentages.
Known for: coupe-styled looks in a compact suv
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Haval H6 or the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. 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 Eclipse Cross loses about R 177 983. 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 Eclipse Cross about R 9 351, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.