Landwind Landwind 5 vs Renault Duster
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Renault Duster wins on money kept: 58% retained after three years vs 53%, worth about R 131 285 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Landwind 5 | Duster | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 289 880 | R 489 999 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 5 067/m | R 8 564/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 73% | 76% |
| Retained after 3 years | 53% | 58% |
| Value after 3 years | R 152 424 | R 283 709 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 137 456 | R 206 290 |
| Value after 5 years | R 111 296 | R 215 420 |
| Our tier | Orphan & discontinued | Weak-franchise mainstream |
Landwind Landwind 5 →
Sold here from about 2015 through JMC dealers, the Landwind 5 was a compact SUV with a 140kW 2.0 turbopetrol, listed at R289,880. Spec for the money was generous, but the brand had no staying power in SA. Used values collapsed and parts supply is the main ownership risk.
Known for: loaded budget suv, weak resale
Renault Duster →
A value favourite since 2013, best known for the frugal 1.5 dCi diesel and genuine gravel-road ability. The third generation arrived in 2025 with turbo petrol and mild hybrid power from R489,999, including a 4WD option. Dusters hold their value better than most Renaults because demand for cheap, capable SUVs stays strong.
Known for: tough value suv with frugal diesel
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Landwind Landwind 5 or the Renault Duster?
The Renault Duster. It keeps about 58% of its price after three years against 53% for the Landwind Landwind 5, a gap of 5 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Landwind Landwind 5 loses about R 137 456 over three years and the Renault Duster loses about R 206 290. 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 Landwind Landwind 5 runs about R 5 067 per month and the Renault Duster about R 8 564, before fees and insurance.
Keep going
Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.