Hyundai Tucson vs Renault Koleos
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 58%, worth about R 27 967 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Tucson | Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 559 900 | R 596 999 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 786/m | R 10 435/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 76% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 58% |
| Value after 3 years | R 373 629 | R 345 662 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 186 271 | R 251 337 |
| Value after 5 years | R 296 728 | R 262 461 |
| 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
Renault Koleos →
The nameplate first appeared in 2008, disappeared for a spell, then returned in 2017 as Renault's midsize SUV flagship. The current 2.5-litre CVT model starts just under R600,000 and majors on space and comfort rather than badge appeal. It sells in small numbers, so resale trails the Tucson and Sportage it competes with.
Known for: spacious comfort-focused midsize suv
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Tucson or the Renault Koleos?
The Hyundai Tucson. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 58% for the Renault Koleos, a gap of 9 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 Renault Koleos loses about R 251 337. 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 Renault Koleos about R 10 435, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.