Hyundai Tucson vs Opel Grandland
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Hyundai Tucson wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 56%, worth about R 48 032 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Tucson | Grandland | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 559 900 | R 754 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 786/m | R 13 194/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 75% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 56% |
| Value after 3 years | R 373 629 | R 421 661 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 186 271 | R 333 239 |
| Value after 5 years | R 296 728 | R 314 632 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Weak-franchise 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
Opel Grandland →
Opel's family SUV, sold as the Grandland X from 2018 and replaced by a far more upmarket new generation in 2025. The current car plays in Tiguan territory at R754,900. Low volumes translate into weak resale but well-specced used examples.
Known for: lots of used suv for the money
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Tucson or the Opel Grandland?
The Hyundai Tucson. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 56% for the Opel Grandland, a gap of 11 points.
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 Opel Grandland loses about R 333 239. 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 Opel Grandland about R 13 194, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.