Nissan Magnite vs Tata Punch
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 21 964 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Magnite | Punch | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 252 200 | R 244 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 408/m | R 4 280/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 83% | 78% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 60% |
| Value after 3 years | R 169 740 | R 147 776 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 82 460 | R 97 124 |
| Value after 5 years | R 135 450 | R 114 491 |
| 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
Tata Punch →
Compact crossover pitched from R244,900 as part of the August 2025 relaunch, sitting between Kwid-class cars and small SUVs. Tata leans on the model's strong crash-test record in India as a selling point. SA depreciation history simply does not exist yet.
Known for: affordable chunky compact crossover
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Nissan Magnite or the Tata Punch?
The Nissan Magnite. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 60% for the Tata Punch, 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 Tata Punch loses about R 97 124. 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 Tata Punch about R 4 280, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.