Haval H6 vs Toyota RAV4
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota RAV4 wins on money kept: 78% retained after three years vs 63%, worth about R 289 347 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| H6 | RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 495 500 | R 770 500 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 661/m | R 13 467/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 89% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 78% |
| Value after 3 years | R 311 753 | R 601 100 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 183 747 | R 169 400 |
| Value after 5 years | R 242 120 | R 513 649 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Legendary retainer |
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
Toyota RAV4 →
The RAV4 has been in South Africa since the original 1990s three-door and is now a family SUV staple. Current demand centres on the hybrid derivatives, which have been supply-constrained and hold value exceptionally well. It sells on dependability and low running costs rather than badge glamour.
Known for: hybrid efficiency and tight supply
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Haval H6 or the Toyota RAV4?
The Toyota RAV4. It keeps about 78% of its price after three years against 63% for the Haval H6, a gap of 15 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 Toyota RAV4 loses about R 169 400. 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 Toyota RAV4 about R 13 467, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.