Hyundai Grand Creta vs Mitsubishi Destinator
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
| Grand Creta | Destinator | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 477 900 | R 489 990 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 353/m | R 8 564/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 318 910 | R 326 977 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 158 990 | R 163 013 |
| Value after 5 years | R 253 271 | R 259 678 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Mainstream |
Hyundai Grand Creta →
Sold locally since 2022, this is the stretched seven-seat Creta known as the Alcazar in India. It undercuts most seven-seat SUVs with 2.0 petrol or 1.5 diesel power. School-run families and shuttle operators are the core buyers.
Known for: seven seats without a premium price
Mitsubishi Destinator →
The Destinator is a three-row crossover that went on sale in South Africa in March 2026, built in Indonesia alongside the Xpander. A 120 kW 1.5 turbo petrol with a CVT is the only drivetrain, in GLS and Exceed grades. Mitsubishi pitches it at the value end of the seven-seat SUV market with a 5-year warranty.
Known for: new three-row crossover value
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Grand Creta or the Mitsubishi Destinator?
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 Hyundai Grand Creta loses about R 158 990 over three years and the Mitsubishi Destinator loses about R 163 013. 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 Grand Creta runs about R 8 353 per month and the Mitsubishi Destinator about R 8 564, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.