Honda CR-V vs Hyundai Tucson
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
| CR-V | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 961 300 | R 559 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 16 802/m | R 9 786/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 81% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 65% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 625 158 | R 373 629 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 336 142 | R 186 271 |
| Value after 5 years | R 489 379 | R 296 728 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Mainstream |
Honda CR-V →
One of the original soft-roaders, the CR-V has been sold in SA since 1997 and is now in its sixth generation. Once a mid-priced family staple, it has moved upmarket and the current range starts near the R1 million mark. Older generations are sought after used because they routinely run past 300,000 km.
Known for: dependable family suv longevity
Hyundai Tucson →
First sold here in 2005, then replaced by the ix35 before the nameplate returned in 2016. The current range offers petrol and diesel power with a comfort-first setup. It sells steadily against the Sportage and RAV4 and holds value adequately rather than exceptionally.
Known for: comfortable family suv with generous warranty
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Honda CR-V or the Hyundai Tucson?
They are close to inseparable: 65% 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 CR-V loses about R 336 142 over three years and the Hyundai Tucson loses about R 186 271. 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 CR-V runs about R 16 802 per month and the Hyundai Tucson about R 9 786, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.