Hyundai Tucson vs Nissan X-Trail
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 | X-Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 559 900 | R 687 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 786/m | R 12 023/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 373 629 | R 459 046 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 186 271 | R 228 854 |
| Value after 5 years | R 296 728 | R 364 563 |
| 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 X-Trail →
On sale since late 2001, the X-Trail has evolved from boxy soft-roader to seven-seat family crossover and has passed 50,000 local sales across four generations. The current model offers strong spec for the money but sells in small volumes. Earlier generations remain popular used buys for their space and durability.
Known for: practical family suv value
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Tucson or the Nissan X-Trail?
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 X-Trail loses about R 228 854. 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 X-Trail about R 12 023, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.