Haval Jolion Pro vs Toyota Corolla Cross
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Corolla Cross wins on money kept: 79% retained after three years vs 64%, worth about R 87 100 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Jolion Pro | Corolla Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 392 150 | R 424 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 6 854/m | R 7 427/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 90% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 79% |
| Value after 3 years | R 249 186 | R 336 286 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 142 964 | R 88 614 |
| Value after 5 years | R 194 552 | R 289 979 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Legendary retainer |
Haval Jolion Pro →
An updated take on the Jolion that arrived in June 2024 with sharper styling and more equipment, sold alongside the original. It quickly became one of SA's best-selling SUVs, and the HEV version is a popular affordable hybrid. Strong new-car deals keep used values under pressure.
Known for: feature-packed compact suv with hybrid option
Toyota Corolla Cross →
Built at Prospecton since late 2021, the Corolla Cross quickly became one of South Africa's top-selling passenger vehicles. The hybrid versions are a big part of its appeal, offering genuine fuel savings without charging infrastructure. Demand has outstripped supply at times, and used examples trade remarkably close to new prices.
Known for: locally built hybrid suv with waiting lists
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Haval Jolion Pro or the Toyota Corolla Cross?
The Toyota Corolla Cross. It keeps about 79% of its price after three years against 64% for the Haval Jolion Pro, a gap of 16 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Haval Jolion Pro loses about R 142 964 over three years and the Toyota Corolla Cross loses about R 88 614. 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 Jolion Pro runs about R 6 854 per month and the Toyota Corolla Cross about R 7 427, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.