Haval Jolion vs Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 64%, worth about R 78 550 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Jolion | Outlander Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 348 950 | R 449 990 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 6 099/m | R 7 865/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 221 735 | R 300 285 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 127 215 | R 149 705 |
| Value after 5 years | R 173 120 | R 238 479 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Mainstream |
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
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport →
Sold as the Xforce in other markets, this Indonesian-built crossover went on sale in January 2025 as the replacement for the ASX. All versions use a 77 kW 1.5 petrol with a CVT and front-wheel drive. Pricing targets the Corolla Cross and the Chinese brands, and it is still too new for a resale track record.
Known for: the xforce renamed for south africa
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Haval Jolion or the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 64% for the Haval Jolion, a gap of 3 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 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport loses about R 149 705. 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 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport about R 7 865, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.