LDV D90 vs Toyota Fortuner
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Fortuner wins on money kept: 75% retained after three years vs 58%, worth about R 119 922 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| D90 | Fortuner | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 699 900 | R 692 800 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 12 233/m | R 12 109/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 76% | 87% |
| Retained after 3 years | 58% | 75% |
| Value after 3 years | R 403 044 | R 522 966 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 296 856 | R 169 834 |
| Value after 5 years | R 302 014 | R 443 454 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV |
LDV D90 →
The D90 is a ladder-frame seven-seater built on the T60's underpinnings and aimed at the Fortuner and Everest. It reached SA in 2025 with the same 160kW bi-turbo diesel, priced from R699,900 although early availability centred on the R849,900 Flagship. A 5-year/200,000km warranty is part of the pitch.
Known for: seven-seat 4x4 suv value
Toyota Fortuner →
Built locally on the Hilux platform, the Fortuner has led the adventure SUV segment since 2006. It tows, goes off-road and handles daily family duty, which is exactly the combination South Africans buy. Used values are among the strongest of any SUV in the country.
Known for: hilux-based suv dominance
Common questions
Which holds value better, the LDV D90 or the Toyota Fortuner?
The Toyota Fortuner. It keeps about 75% of its price after three years against 58% for the LDV D90, a gap of 18 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The LDV D90 loses about R 296 856 over three years and the Toyota Fortuner loses about R 169 834. 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 LDV D90 runs about R 12 233 per month and the Toyota Fortuner about R 12 109, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.