Renault Triber vs Toyota Rumion
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Rumion wins on money kept: 69% retained after three years vs 62%, worth about R 80 110 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Triber | Rumion | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 218 999 | R 314 100 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 3 828/m | R 5 490/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 83% |
| Retained after 3 years | 62% | 69% |
| Value after 3 years | R 135 969 | R 216 080 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 83 030 | R 98 020 |
| Value after 5 years | R 106 827 | R 174 558 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Mainstream |
Renault Triber →
A budget seven-seater that offers people-mover practicality for hatchback money. Its 1.0-litre engine is modest with a full load, but nothing else in South Africa seats seven at the price. Big families and shuttle operators on tight budgets have made it a consistent seller.
Known for: seven seats for hatchback money
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 Renault Triber or the Toyota Rumion?
The Toyota Rumion. It keeps about 69% of its price after three years against 62% for the Renault Triber, a gap of 7 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Renault Triber loses about R 83 030 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 Renault Triber runs about R 3 828 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.