Kia K2500 vs Suzuki Super Carry
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Suzuki Super Carry wins on money kept: 75% retained after three years vs 68%, worth about R 139 832 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| K2500 | Super Carry | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 424 995 | R 197 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 428/m | R 3 459/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 83% | 87% |
| Retained after 3 years | 68% | 75% |
| Value after 3 years | R 288 582 | R 148 750 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 136 413 | R 49 150 |
| Value after 5 years | R 231 430 | R 126 269 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Strong mainstream |
Kia K2500 →
The K2500 is the turbodiesel big brother to the K2700, sold since around 2017 with a 2.5 engine that copes better with loaded highway running. Bodybuilders fit everything from dropsides to fridge bodies. Constant small-business demand keeps used values steady for a commercial vehicle.
Known for: turbodiesel cab-over workhorse
Suzuki Super Carry →
On sale since mid-2016, the Super Carry is a compact dropside workhorse aimed at small businesses and township trade, launched at just R129,900. Its low price, tight turning circle and cheap parts made it a fixture of the micro-LCV segment. Hard working lives mean used condition varies widely.
Known for: affordable workhorse for small business
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Kia K2500 or the Suzuki Super Carry?
The Suzuki Super Carry. It keeps about 75% of its price after three years against 68% for the Kia K2500, a gap of 7 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Kia K2500 loses about R 136 413 over three years and the Suzuki Super Carry loses about R 49 150. 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 Kia K2500 runs about R 7 428 per month and the Suzuki Super Carry about R 3 459, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.