Honda WR-V vs Renault Kiger
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Honda WR-V wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 60%, worth about R 83 160 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| WR-V | Kiger | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 320 800 | R 219 999 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 5 607/m | R 3 845/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 83% | 78% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 60% |
| Value after 3 years | R 215 911 | R 132 751 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 104 889 | R 87 248 |
| Value after 5 years | R 172 294 | R 102 850 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Weak-franchise mainstream |
Honda WR-V →
SA received the Jazz-based WR-V crossover in November 2020 as a rugged-looking small SUV alternative. Sales never took off, Indian production ended during 2023, and it left the local price list in February 2024 when the Elevate arrived. Used examples appeal as slightly raised, easy-driving city cars.
Known for: jazz-based crossover practicality
Renault Kiger →
Built in India alongside the Nissan Magnite, with which it shares its platform and engines. The Kiger undercuts most compact crossover rivals on price and offers a willing 1.0 turbo in upper trims. It effectively replaced the Sandero in the local line-up, though trade-in values trail Suzuki and Toyota equivalents.
Known for: affordable crossover with generous spec
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Honda WR-V or the Renault Kiger?
The Honda WR-V. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 60% for the Renault Kiger, a gap of 7 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Honda WR-V loses about R 104 889 over three years and the Renault Kiger loses about R 87 248. 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 WR-V runs about R 5 607 per month and the Renault Kiger about R 3 845, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.