Haval Jolion vs Proton X50
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 15 786 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Jolion | X50 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 348 950 | R 359 999 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 6 099/m | R 6 292/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 76% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 57% |
| Value after 3 years | R 221 735 | R 205 949 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 127 215 | R 154 050 |
| Value after 5 years | R 173 120 | R 153 811 |
| 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
Proton X50 →
Compact SUV twin of the Geely Coolray that led Proton's 2022 return under CMH. Launch pricing was later cut, with the range starting around R360,000 by 2026. Volumes are modest, so used values lean on a small dealer network.
Known for: geely coolray twin, keen pricing
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Haval Jolion or the Proton X50?
The Haval Jolion. It keeps about 64% of its price after three years against 57% for the Proton X50, 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 Proton X50 loses about R 154 050. 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 Proton X50 about R 6 292, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.