Mahindra Scorpio-N 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 59%, worth about R 235 243 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Scorpio-N | Fortuner | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 487 999 | R 692 800 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 529/m | R 12 109/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 77% | 87% |
| Retained after 3 years | 59% | 75% |
| Value after 3 years | R 287 722 | R 522 966 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 200 277 | R 169 834 |
| Value after 5 years | R 220 406 | R 443 454 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV |
Mahindra Scorpio-N →
Launched here in 2023, the Scorpio-N moved Mahindra into genuine Fortuner territory with a ladder frame, 2.2 diesel and optional 4x4. It undercuts the established seven-seaters by a healthy margin and has sold better than many expected. Long-term resale is still unproven.
Known for: big 4x4 family suv for the money
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 Mahindra Scorpio-N or the Toyota Fortuner?
The Toyota Fortuner. It keeps about 75% of its price after three years against 59% for the Mahindra Scorpio-N, a gap of 17 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Mahindra Scorpio-N loses about R 200 277 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 Mahindra Scorpio-N runs about R 8 529 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.