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Haval H6 vs Tata Harrier

Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.

The short answer

The Haval H6 wins on money kept: 63% retained after three years vs 59%, worth about R 12 466 at trade-in time.

Both curves, one chart

R0R150kR300kR450kR600kNow1y2y3y4y5y6y7y8yYears from now
Haval H6 Tata Harrier

Head to head

H6Harrier
New price (from)R 495 500R 549 900
±Monthly instalmentR 8 661/mR 9 611/m
Retained after 1 year79%77%
Retained after 3 years63%59%
Value after 3 yearsR 311 753R 324 219
Lost to depreciation (3y)R 183 747R 225 681
Value after 5 yearsR 242 120R 248 364
Our tierChinese (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.