Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs Suzuki Grand Vitara
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Suzuki Grand Vitara wins on money kept: 73% retained after three years vs 67%, worth about R 38 628 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Outlander Sport | Grand Vitara | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 449 990 | R 359 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 865/m | R 6 290/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 73% |
| Value after 3 years | R 300 285 | R 261 657 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 149 705 | R 98 243 |
| Value after 5 years | R 238 479 | R 217 966 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Strong mainstream |
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport →
Sold as the Xforce in other markets, this Indonesian-built crossover went on sale in January 2025 as the replacement for the ASX. All versions use a 77 kW 1.5 petrol with a CVT and front-wheel drive. Pricing targets the Corolla Cross and the Chinese brands, and it is still too new for a resale track record.
Known for: the xforce renamed for south africa
Suzuki Grand Vitara →
Two distinct eras share this badge in SA: the rugged Japanese-built 4x4 sold from 2008, and the Indian-built family crossover that arrived in 2023. The current car is twinned with the latest Toyota Urban Cruiser and majors on space and economy, and a full hybrid was offered until 2026. It sells steadily against the Creta and Seltos rather than spectacularly.
Known for: roomy family suv value
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport or the Suzuki Grand Vitara?
The Suzuki Grand Vitara. It keeps about 73% of its price after three years against 67% for the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport loses about R 149 705 over three years and the Suzuki Grand Vitara loses about R 98 243. 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 Outlander Sport runs about R 7 865 per month and the Suzuki Grand Vitara about R 6 290, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.