Mitsubishi Xpander vs Toyota Rumion
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 69% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Xpander | Rumion | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 365 995 | R 314 100 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 6 397/m | R 5 490/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 83% | 83% |
| Retained after 3 years | 69% | 69% |
| Value after 3 years | R 251 780 | R 216 080 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 114 215 | R 98 020 |
| Value after 5 years | R 203 398 | R 174 558 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Mainstream |
Mitsubishi Xpander →
Since arriving in 2021 the Xpander has been one of Mitsubishi's better sellers in South Africa. A simple 1.5 petrol with manual or automatic keeps running costs down, and the Xpander Cross adds crossover styling at the top of the range. It fights the Suzuki Ertiga and Toyota Rumion for budget family money.
Known for: affordable seven-seat family transport
Toyota Rumion →
Toyota's version of the Suzuki Ertiga took over the Avanza's role in late 2021. A 1.5-litre petrol engine and seven seats make it the default choice for shuttle operators and big families on a budget. The Toyota badge adds resale strength over its Suzuki twin despite the shared underpinnings.
Known for: ertiga twin serving the shuttle market
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Mitsubishi Xpander or the Toyota Rumion?
They are close to inseparable: 69% vs 69% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Mitsubishi Xpander loses about R 114 215 over three years and the Toyota Rumion loses about R 98 020. 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 Xpander runs about R 6 397 per month and the Toyota Rumion about R 5 490, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.