Jetour X70 Plus vs Mahindra XUV700
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 58% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| X70 Plus | XUV700 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 454 900 | R 495 199 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 951/m | R 8 655/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 75% | 76% |
| Retained after 3 years | 56% | 58% |
| Value after 3 years | R 257 018 | R 286 720 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 197 882 | R 208 479 |
| Value after 5 years | R 190 747 | R 217 706 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Weak-franchise mainstream |
Jetour X70 Plus →
Jetour's seven-seater undercuts most rivals at R454,900 to R484,900. It shares the Dashing's 1.5T drivetrain and launched with it in late 2024. Space and equipment for the money are its main draw for larger families.
Known for: budget seven-seat family transport
Mahindra XUV700 →
Replacing the XUV500 in 2022, the XUV700 pairs a 2.0 turbo petrol with a long features list and undercuts similarly sized rivals. It has collected local awards and sells respectably by Mahindra SUV standards. Resale remains softer than the mainstream norm.
Known for: space and power undercutting rivals
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Jetour X70 Plus or the Mahindra XUV700?
They are close to inseparable: 56% vs 58% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Jetour X70 Plus loses about R 197 882 over three years and the Mahindra XUV700 loses about R 208 479. 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 Jetour X70 Plus runs about R 7 951 per month and the Mahindra XUV700 about R 8 655, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.