Haval H7 vs Jetour T2
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 58 623 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| H7 | T2 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 604 950 | R 569 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 10 574/m | R 9 961/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 75% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 56% |
| Value after 3 years | R 380 615 | R 321 992 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 224 335 | R 247 908 |
| Value after 5 years | R 295 601 | R 238 968 |
| 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 T2 →
The T2 won the 2026 South African Car of the Year, the first Chinese vehicle to take the title in the competition's 40-year history. On sale from November 2025, the range runs from a R569,900 1.5T Aspire to the R679,900 2.0T Odyssey 4WD, with PHEV versions added in 2026. More than 4,000 had been sold by mid-2026.
Known for: first chinese sa car of the year winner
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Haval H7 or the Jetour T2?
The Haval H7. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 56% for the Jetour T2, 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 T2 loses about R 247 908. 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 T2 about R 9 961, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.