Hyundai Exter vs Renault Kiger
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Hyundai Exter wins on money kept: 64% retained after three years vs 60%, worth about R 40 843 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Exter | Kiger | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 269 900 | R 219 999 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 717/m | R 3 845/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 81% | 78% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 60% |
| Value after 3 years | R 173 593 | R 132 751 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 96 307 | R 87 248 |
| Value after 5 years | R 135 533 | R 102 850 |
| Our tier | Budget & entry level | Weak-franchise mainstream |
Hyundai Exter →
Launched locally late in 2024 as the successor to the Atos, slotting below the Venue as Hyundai's cheapest model. It shares its 1.2 petrol engine and platform with the Grand i10. Early sales have been healthy against the Fronx and Sonet.
Known for: budget crossover that replaced the atos
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 Hyundai Exter or the Renault Kiger?
The Hyundai Exter. It keeps about 64% of its price after three years against 60% for the Renault Kiger, a gap of 4 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Hyundai Exter loses about R 96 307 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 Hyundai Exter runs about R 4 717 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.