Honda BR-V vs Mitsubishi Xpander
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Mitsubishi Xpander wins on money kept: 69% retained after three years vs 67%, worth about R 21 152 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| BR-V | Xpander | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 409 000 | R 365 995 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 149/m | R 6 397/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 83% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 69% |
| Value after 3 years | R 272 932 | R 251 780 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 136 068 | R 114 215 |
| Value after 5 years | R 216 756 | R 203 398 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Mainstream |
Honda BR-V →
A seven-seat crossover built in India, the BR-V replaced the Mobilio in late 2016 and gave SA families three rows for modest money. The second generation arrived in 2022 but sales tapered off, and Honda discontinued it in early 2025. Used demand stays steady among buyers needing cheap seven-seat transport.
Known for: affordable seven-seat family transport
Mitsubishi Xpander →
Since arriving in 2021 the Xpander has been one of Mitsubishi's better sellers in South Africa. A simple 1.5 petrol with manual or automatic keeps running costs down, and the Xpander Cross adds crossover styling at the top of the range. It fights the Suzuki Ertiga and Toyota Rumion for budget family money.
Known for: affordable seven-seat family transport
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Honda BR-V or the Mitsubishi Xpander?
The Mitsubishi Xpander. It keeps about 69% of its price after three years against 67% for the Honda BR-V, a gap of 2 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Honda BR-V loses about R 136 068 over three years and the Mitsubishi Xpander loses about R 114 215. 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 Honda BR-V runs about R 7 149 per month and the Mitsubishi Xpander about R 6 397, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.