Hyundai Venue vs Suzuki Fronx
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Suzuki Fronx wins on money kept: 73% retained after three years vs 67%, worth about R 29 262 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Venue | Fronx | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 284 800 | R 303 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 978/m | R 5 312/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 83% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 73% |
| Value after 3 years | R 191 681 | R 220 944 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 93 119 | R 82 956 |
| Value after 5 years | R 152 959 | R 184 051 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Strong mainstream |
Hyundai Venue →
On sale since 2019, the Venue gave Hyundai an entry crossover just as the segment took off in South Africa. The 1.0 turbo triple is willing and equipment is generous for the price. Steady demand for small automatic SUVs helps it hold value reasonably well.
Known for: small automatic suv value
Suzuki Fronx →
Suzuki's coupe-styled compact crossover arrived in late 2023 and quickly became one of the brand's best sellers. It shares its underpinnings with the Baleno and is twinned with the Toyota Starlet Cross. Sharp pricing and a well-specced cabin make it a strong contender in the sub-R400k crossover segment.
Known for: keenly priced crossover with a toyota twin
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Venue or the Suzuki Fronx?
The Suzuki Fronx. It keeps about 73% of its price after three years against 67% for the Hyundai Venue, a gap of 5 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Hyundai Venue loses about R 93 119 over three years and the Suzuki Fronx loses about R 82 956. 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 Venue runs about R 4 978 per month and the Suzuki Fronx about R 5 312, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.