Haval H7 vs Jetour T1
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Haval H7 wins on money kept: 63% retained after three years vs 56%, worth about R 89 697 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| H7 | T1 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 604 950 | R 514 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 10 574/m | R 9 000/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 75% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 56% |
| Value after 3 years | R 380 615 | R 290 917 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 224 335 | R 223 983 |
| Value after 5 years | R 295 601 | R 215 906 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Chinese (new entrant) |
Haval H7 →
Launched in January 2025, the H7 is a boxier, more rugged take on the H6 platform. In China it is called the Big Dog, and GWM registered the Dargo name here before settling on H7. Turbopetrol and hybrid versions span roughly R600k to R750k, backed by a seven-year warranty.
Known for: rugged boxy styling on h6 underpinnings
Jetour T1 →
The square-jawed T1 went on sale in November 2025 with a choice of 1.5T front-wheel drive or 2.0T all-wheel drive. Plug-in hybrid i-DM versions followed in 2026. It trades on off-roader styling while running mostly road-biased hardware underneath.
Known for: rugged looks at crossover prices
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Haval H7 or the Jetour T1?
The Haval H7. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 56% for the Jetour T1, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Haval H7 loses about R 224 335 over three years and the Jetour T1 loses about R 223 983. 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 H7 runs about R 10 574 per month and the Jetour T1 about R 9 000, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.