Honda BR-V vs Toyota Rumion
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Rumion wins on money kept: 69% retained after three years vs 67%, worth about R 56 852 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| BR-V | Rumion | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 409 000 | R 314 100 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 149/m | R 5 490/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 83% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 69% |
| Value after 3 years | R 272 932 | R 216 080 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 136 068 | R 98 020 |
| Value after 5 years | R 216 756 | R 174 558 |
| 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
Toyota Rumion →
Toyota's version of the Suzuki Ertiga took over the Avanza's role in late 2021. A 1.5-litre petrol engine and seven seats make it the default choice for shuttle operators and big families on a budget. The Toyota badge adds resale strength over its Suzuki twin despite the shared underpinnings.
Known for: ertiga twin serving the shuttle market
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Honda BR-V or the Toyota Rumion?
The Toyota Rumion. 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 Toyota Rumion loses about R 98 020. 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 Toyota Rumion about R 5 490, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.