Jaecoo J7 vs Leapmotor C10
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Jaecoo J7 wins on money kept: 56% retained after three years vs 51%, worth about R 75 044 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| J7 | C10 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 549 900 | R 759 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 611/m | R 13 282/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 75% | 71% |
| Retained after 3 years | 56% | 51% |
| Value after 3 years | R 310 692 | R 385 736 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 239 208 | R 374 164 |
| Value after 5 years | R 230 582 | R 271 314 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Chinese (new entrant) |
Jaecoo J7 →
Jaecoo's first South African model launched in April 2024 and found buyers quickly with its upmarket, Range Rover-ish styling. The SHS plug-in hybrid added in 2025 at R689,900 claims well over 1,000 km of combined range. Sales volumes have been strong for a brand this new, which helps its used-market liquidity.
Known for: range rover looks at haval money
Leapmotor C10 →
Stellantis launched Leapmotor in SA in October 2025 with the C10 REEV, a family SUV that always drives electric while a 1.5 petrol generator stretches range to a claimed 970 km. Two trims at R759,900 and R799,900 include a 5-year/100,000 km warranty and service plan. It squares up to plug-in rivals like the Sealion 6 and Jaecoo J7.
Known for: 970 km range-extender suv
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Jaecoo J7 or the Leapmotor C10?
The Jaecoo J7. It keeps about 56% of its price after three years against 51% for the Leapmotor C10, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Jaecoo J7 loses about R 239 208 over three years and the Leapmotor C10 loses about R 374 164. 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 Jaecoo J7 runs about R 9 611 per month and the Leapmotor C10 about R 13 282, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.