Honda BR-V vs Suzuki Ertiga
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Suzuki Ertiga wins on money kept: 74% retained after three years vs 67%, worth about R 45 152 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| BR-V | Ertiga | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 409 000 | R 307 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 149/m | R 5 382/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 86% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 74% |
| Value after 3 years | R 272 932 | R 227 779 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 136 068 | R 80 121 |
| Value after 5 years | R 216 756 | R 191 621 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Strong 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
Suzuki Ertiga →
Suzuki's budget seven-seater has been on sale since June 2014 and is a favourite of e-hailing operators and larger families. Toyota sells the same vehicle as the Rumion. Wide fleet use puts plenty of high-mileage stock into the used market, but private demand for affordable seven-seaters keeps values steady.
Known for: cheap seven-seat family transport
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Honda BR-V or the Suzuki Ertiga?
The Suzuki Ertiga. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 67% for the Honda BR-V, a gap of 7 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 Suzuki Ertiga loses about R 80 121. 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 Suzuki Ertiga about R 5 382, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.