Haval Jolion vs Lepas L4
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 57%, worth about R 50 168 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Jolion | L4 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 348 950 | R 299 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 6 099/m | R 5 242/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 76% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 57% |
| Value after 3 years | R 221 735 | R 171 568 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 127 215 | R 128 332 |
| Value after 5 years | R 173 120 | R 128 134 |
| 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
Lepas L4 →
Lepas opened its South African account in March 2026 with the L4, spanning R299,900 for the 1.5 manual to R419,900 for the turbo Pantera. Warranty cover mirrors Chery's, including a 10-year/1-million km engine warranty for the first owner. There is no resale track record yet, and first-year values of new Chinese brands typically fall hard.
Known for: brand-new budget crossover with big warranty
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Haval Jolion or the Lepas L4?
The Haval Jolion. It keeps about 64% of its price after three years against 57% for the Lepas L4, a gap of 6 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 Lepas L4 loses about R 128 332. 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 Lepas L4 about R 5 242, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.