Haval H6 vs Tata Harrier
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 59%, worth about R 12 466 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| H6 | Harrier | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 495 500 | R 549 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 661/m | R 9 611/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 77% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 59% |
| Value after 3 years | R 311 753 | R 324 219 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 183 747 | R 225 681 |
| Value after 5 years | R 242 120 | R 248 364 |
| 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
Tata Harrier →
Flagship of the relaunched range, a diesel-only family SUV from R549,900 on a platform derived from Land Rover's old D8 architecture. It targets Haval H6 and Tiggo 7 buyers who want something bigger for the money. Dealer coverage and resale remain the open questions.
Known for: diesel flagship of the relaunch
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Haval H6 or the Tata Harrier?
The Haval H6. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 59% for the Tata Harrier, 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 Tata Harrier loses about R 225 681. 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 Tata Harrier about R 9 611, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.