Nissan Magnite vs Renault Kiger
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Nissan Magnite wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 60%, worth about R 36 990 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Magnite | Kiger | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 252 200 | R 219 999 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 408/m | R 3 845/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 83% | 78% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 60% |
| Value after 3 years | R 169 740 | R 132 751 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 82 460 | R 87 248 |
| Value after 5 years | R 135 450 | R 102 850 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Weak-franchise mainstream |
Nissan Magnite →
Launched in April 2021, the Indian-built Magnite gave Nissan a foothold in the budget compact SUV boom. Sharp pricing and a 6-year/150,000 km warranty quickly made it the brand's best-selling passenger car. A 2024 facelift added updated styling and even a panel van version.
Known for: aggressive pricing and a long warranty
Renault Kiger →
Built in India alongside the Nissan Magnite, with which it shares its platform and engines. The Kiger undercuts most compact crossover rivals on price and offers a willing 1.0 turbo in upper trims. It effectively replaced the Sandero in the local line-up, though trade-in values trail Suzuki and Toyota equivalents.
Known for: affordable crossover with generous spec
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Nissan Magnite or the Renault Kiger?
The Nissan Magnite. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 60% for the Renault Kiger, a gap of 7 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Nissan Magnite loses about R 82 460 over three years and the Renault Kiger loses about R 87 248. 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 Nissan Magnite runs about R 4 408 per month and the Renault Kiger about R 3 845, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.