Haval Jolion vs Jetour Dashing
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Haval Jolion wins on money kept: 64% retained after three years vs 56%, worth about R 26 807 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Jolion | Dashing | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 348 950 | R 439 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 6 099/m | R 7 689/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 75% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 56% |
| Value after 3 years | R 221 735 | R 248 543 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 127 215 | R 191 357 |
| Value after 5 years | R 173 120 | R 184 457 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Chinese (new entrant) |
Haval Jolion →
The Jolion is the car that made Haval mainstream in South Africa, regularly appearing in the top ten best-seller lists since 2021. Buyers get far more equipment than similarly priced rivals, though resale values trail the Toyota and VW alternatives. The original car remains on sale alongside the newer Jolion Pro as a cheaper entry point.
Known for: big spec for corolla cross money
Jetour Dashing →
The Dashing launched Jetour in SA in September 2024 alongside the X70 Plus. Both variants use a 1.5T petrol engine with a dual-clutch gearbox, priced from R439,900. A 7-year warranty helps offset the unknowns around long-term resale for the young brand.
Known for: styling-led value in the compact suv class
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Haval Jolion or the Jetour Dashing?
The Haval Jolion. It keeps about 64% of its price after three years against 56% for the Jetour Dashing, a gap of 7 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Haval Jolion loses about R 127 215 over three years and the Jetour Dashing loses about R 191 357. 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 runs about R 6 099 per month and the Jetour Dashing about R 7 689, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.