Jeep Renegade vs Suzuki Vitara
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Suzuki Vitara wins on money kept: 72% retained after three years vs 58%, worth about R 21 126 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Renegade | Vitara | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 510 900 | R 438 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 930/m | R 7 671/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 76% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 58% | 72% |
| Value after 3 years | R 295 811 | R 316 936 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 215 089 | R 121 964 |
| Value after 5 years | R 224 609 | R 263 006 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Strong mainstream |
Jeep Renegade →
Launched locally in May 2015, the Renegade brought Jeep styling to the compact crossover class with 1.4 turbo petrol power. Sales dwindled and it was quietly discontinued in 2024, with the final Longitude and Limited models listed from R510,900. It resells cheaply against Tiguan-class rivals of similar age.
Known for: boxy styling in a small crossover
Suzuki Vitara →
The Hungarian-built Vitara sold here from 2015 to early 2024, latterly with a 1.4 turbo engine. It felt more European than Suzuki's Indian-sourced models but cost noticeably more, which capped sales. Suzuki dropped the nameplate once the cheaper Grand Vitara covered the same ground.
Known for: refined european-built compact suv
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Jeep Renegade or the Suzuki Vitara?
The Suzuki Vitara. It keeps about 72% of its price after three years against 58% for the Jeep Renegade, a gap of 14 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Jeep Renegade loses about R 215 089 over three years and the Suzuki Vitara loses about R 121 964. 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 Jeep Renegade runs about R 8 930 per month and the Suzuki Vitara about R 7 671, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.