Hyundai Palisade vs Volkswagen Touareg
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Hyundai Palisade wins on money kept: 64% retained after three years vs 60%, worth about R 127 466 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Palisade | Touareg | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 204 500 | R 1 494 300 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 21 053/m | R 26 118/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 81% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 60% |
| Value after 3 years | R 771 366 | R 898 832 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 433 134 | R 595 468 |
| Value after 5 years | R 598 671 | R 663 749 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Premium (established) |
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
Volkswagen Touareg →
VW's flagship SUV has been sold in SA since 2003 and shares its platform with the Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne. New prices sit deep in premium territory, but depreciation is heavier than the equivalent BMW or Mercedes, which makes used examples strong value.
Known for: flagship suv tech, heavy depreciation
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Palisade or the Volkswagen Touareg?
The Hyundai Palisade. It keeps about 64% of its price after three years against 60% for the Volkswagen Touareg, a gap of 4 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 Volkswagen Touareg loses about R 595 468. 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 Volkswagen Touareg about R 26 118, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.