Honda BR-V vs Renault Triber
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Honda BR-V wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 62%, worth about R 136 962 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| BR-V | Triber | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 409 000 | R 218 999 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 149/m | R 3 828/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 62% |
| Value after 3 years | R 272 932 | R 135 969 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 136 068 | R 83 030 |
| Value after 5 years | R 216 756 | R 106 827 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Weak-franchise 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
Renault Triber →
A budget seven-seater that offers people-mover practicality for hatchback money. Its 1.0-litre engine is modest with a full load, but nothing else in South Africa seats seven at the price. Big families and shuttle operators on tight budgets have made it a consistent seller.
Known for: seven seats for hatchback money
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Honda BR-V or the Renault Triber?
The Honda BR-V. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 62% for the Renault Triber, a gap of 5 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 Renault Triber loses about R 83 030. 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 Renault Triber about R 3 828, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.