Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Toyota Corolla Cross
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Corolla Cross wins on money kept: 79% retained after three years vs 67%, worth about R 20 720 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Eclipse Cross | Corolla Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 534 990 | R 424 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 351/m | R 7 427/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 90% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 79% |
| Value after 3 years | R 357 007 | R 336 286 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 177 983 | R 88 614 |
| Value after 5 years | R 283 526 | R 289 979 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Legendary retainer |
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross →
Launched locally in 2019 as a coupe-styled compact SUV, the Eclipse Cross uses a 1.5 turbo petrol with a CVT. South Africa still sells it new even after markets like Australia dropped it in 2025. Slow sales make used examples good value for buyers, though that same rarity means weak resale percentages.
Known for: coupe-styled looks in a compact suv
Toyota Corolla Cross →
Built at Prospecton since late 2021, the Corolla Cross quickly became one of South Africa's top-selling passenger vehicles. The hybrid versions are a big part of its appeal, offering genuine fuel savings without charging infrastructure. Demand has outstripped supply at times, and used examples trade remarkably close to new prices.
Known for: locally built hybrid suv with waiting lists
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or the Toyota Corolla Cross?
The Toyota Corolla Cross. It keeps about 79% of its price after three years against 67% for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, a gap of 12 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross loses about R 177 983 over three years and the Toyota Corolla Cross loses about R 88 614. 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross runs about R 9 351 per month and the Toyota Corolla Cross about R 7 427, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.