Kia Tasman vs Toyota Hilux
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Hilux wins on money kept: 76% retained after three years vs 69%, worth about R 181 494 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tasman | Hilux | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 679 995 | R 379 700 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 11 885/m | R 6 637/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 84% | 87% |
| Retained after 3 years | 69% | 76% |
| Value after 3 years | R 469 782 | R 288 289 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 210 213 | R 91 411 |
| Value after 5 years | R 380 416 | R 245 282 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV |
Kia Tasman →
Kia's first bakkie landed in 2025, taking on the Hilux and Ranger with a 2.2 turbodiesel and styling that divides opinion. Double cabs led the launch range. It is too new to have a resale track record, so early buyers are taking the depreciation gamble.
Known for: kia's first one-ton bakkie
Toyota Hilux →
South Africa's best-selling vehicle for most of the past two decades, built locally in Durban. The range runs from basic single cab workhorses under R400k to the new ninth-generation double cabs approaching R1 million. Used Hilux values hold up better than almost anything else on the market, which keeps demand strong even for high-mileage examples.
Known for: unkillable reputation and rock-solid resale
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Kia Tasman or the Toyota Hilux?
The Toyota Hilux. It keeps about 76% of its price after three years against 69% for the Kia Tasman, a gap of 7 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Kia Tasman loses about R 210 213 over three years and the Toyota Hilux loses about R 91 411. 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 Tasman runs about R 11 885 per month and the Toyota Hilux about R 6 637, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.