Hyundai Palisade vs Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado wins on money kept: 77% retained after three years vs 64%, worth about R 287 713 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Palisade | Land Cruiser Prado | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 204 500 | R 1 369 200 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 21 053/m | R 23 931/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 81% | 89% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 77% |
| Value after 3 years | R 771 366 | R 1 059 079 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 433 134 | R 310 121 |
| Value after 5 years | R 598 671 | R 900 140 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Legendary retainer |
Hyundai Palisade →
Hyundai SA's flagship SUV arrived in 2021 with a 2.2 diesel and seating for up to eight. It undercuts premium German rivals on space per rand, and a new-generation hybrid is due locally during 2026. Volumes are small, so used examples are scarce.
Known for: flagship eight-seater undercutting the germans
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado →
The Prado has been the more liveable Land Cruiser since the late 1990s, mixing genuine off-road ability with family SUV comfort. The current 250 Series arrived in 2024 with retro styling and long waiting lists. Depreciation is unusually gentle, with used Prados of every generation in steady demand.
Known for: land cruiser toughness in a family wagon
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Palisade or the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado?
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. It keeps about 77% of its price after three years against 64% for the Hyundai Palisade, a gap of 13 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Hyundai Palisade loses about R 433 134 over three years and the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado loses about R 310 121. 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 Palisade runs about R 21 053 per month and the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado about R 23 931, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.