Hyundai Tucson vs Nissan Qashqai
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
| Tucson | Qashqai | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 559 900 | R 568 200 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 786/m | R 9 931/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 373 629 | R 379 168 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 186 271 | R 189 032 |
| Value after 5 years | R 296 728 | R 301 127 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Mainstream |
Hyundai Tucson →
First sold here in 2005, then replaced by the ix35 before the nameplate returned in 2016. The current range offers petrol and diesel power with a comfort-first setup. It sells steadily against the Sportage and RAV4 and holds value adequately rather than exceptionally.
Known for: comfortable family suv with generous warranty
Nissan Qashqai →
Nissan launched the original Qashqai here in September 2007 and effectively created the compact crossover segment in SA. The first two generations sold in big numbers, but the pricier third-generation car struggled and was axed in June 2024. Used demand for earlier models stays healthy.
Known for: starting sa's compact crossover boom
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Tucson or the Nissan Qashqai?
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 Tucson loses about R 186 271 over three years and the Nissan Qashqai loses about R 189 032. 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 Tucson runs about R 9 786 per month and the Nissan Qashqai about R 9 931, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.