Honda BR-V vs Toyota Rush
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 67% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| BR-V | Rush | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 409 000 | R 299 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 149/m | R 5 242/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 83% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 272 932 | R 201 844 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 136 068 | R 98 056 |
| Value after 5 years | R 216 756 | R 161 069 |
| 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 Rush →
The Rush was an Avanza-based crossover with seven seats and rear-wheel drive, sold from 2018 until the Urban Cruiser replaced it. Its raised stance and SUV looks attracted family buyers on a budget. Used examples hold value well thanks to the badge and the shortage of cheap seven-seaters.
Known for: budget seven-seater with suv styling
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Honda BR-V or the Toyota Rush?
They are close to inseparable: 67% vs 67% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
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 Rush loses about R 98 056. 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 Rush about R 5 242, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.