Suzuki XL6 vs Toyota Rumion
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Suzuki XL6 wins on money kept: 74% retained after three years vs 69%, worth about R 51 648 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| XL6 | Rumion | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 361 900 | R 314 100 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 6 325/m | R 5 490/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 86% | 83% |
| Retained after 3 years | 74% | 69% |
| Value after 3 years | R 267 727 | R 216 080 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 94 173 | R 98 020 |
| Value after 5 years | R 225 227 | R 174 558 |
| Our tier | Strong mainstream | Mainstream |
Suzuki XL6 →
Effectively an Ertiga with bolder styling and six seats in a 2-2-2 layout, sold here since 2021. It targets private family buyers rather than the fleet and e-hailing market. Volumes are lower than the Ertiga's, so used examples are less common.
Known for: plusher six-seat take on the ertiga
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 Suzuki XL6 or the Toyota Rumion?
The Suzuki XL6. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 69% for the Toyota Rumion, a gap of 5 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Suzuki XL6 loses about R 94 173 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 Suzuki XL6 runs about R 6 325 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.