Hyundai Venue vs Suzuki Vitara Brezza
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Suzuki Vitara Brezza wins on money kept: 74% retained after three years vs 67%, worth about R 10 603 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Venue | Vitara Brezza | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 284 800 | R 244 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 978/m | R 4 280/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 83% | 86% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 74% |
| Value after 3 years | R 191 681 | R 181 079 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 93 119 | R 63 821 |
| Value after 5 years | R 152 959 | R 152 289 |
| 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 Vitara Brezza →
Sold here from 2020 to 2023, the boxy Vitara Brezza was Suzuki's modern-era entry into the compact family SUV space and is closely related to the first Toyota Urban Cruiser. Maruti Suzuki chose not to export the second generation to SA, so the Fronx effectively took its place. Used examples are sought after for the upright practical shape and low running costs.
Known for: practical boxy compact suv
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Venue or the Suzuki Vitara Brezza?
The Suzuki Vitara Brezza. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 67% for the Hyundai Venue, a gap of 7 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 Vitara Brezza loses about R 63 821. 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 Vitara Brezza about R 4 280, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.