Haval H6 vs Proton X70
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 12 360 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| H6 | X70 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 495 500 | R 529 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 661/m | R 9 262/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 75% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 56% |
| Value after 3 years | R 311 753 | R 299 392 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 183 747 | R 230 508 |
| Value after 5 years | R 242 120 | R 222 195 |
| 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
Proton X70 →
Family SUV based on the Geely Boyue, launched at the brand's 2022 return from R529,900. It offers plenty of kit for the money but fights better-known Chinese rivals. Thin volumes make resale hard to predict.
Known for: boyue-based family suv value
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Haval H6 or the Proton X70?
The Haval H6. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 56% for the Proton X70, 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 Proton X70 loses about R 230 508. 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 Proton X70 about R 9 262, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.