Know the value of your Jolion
It could be argued that GWM Haval was the trailblazer of Chinese automotive entry into our local market. It was the first to address the issues that SA consumers had with Chinese-made vehicles. It offers a great deal of value for money, customer support, product support, and an ever-expanding range of vehicles that would appeal to consumers' tastes.
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The Haval Jolion was the model that truly set the brand on its trajectory, and it sold in spades. As the inevitable 3-year trade window approaches, many who purchased one of these Jolion models may be considering a trade-in or upgrade and will be wondering how these vehicles have held up in terms of value.
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How do I find out how much my Haval Jolion is worth?
Using the AutoTrader website, here's an easy way to find out how much your Haval Jolion is worth.
Use the "Value Your Car" tool on AutoTrader to estimate your car's worth based on several parameters. To use this tool, follow these steps:
- Go to AutoTrader
- Click on "Value Your Car" in the top menu.
- Enter your car's make, model, year, mileage, and condition. You'll also be able to select certain specifications.
- Click "Get Valuation".
- Review the estimated value of your car.
Another option is to check similar models on AutoTrader to find out what your Jolion is worth versus similar models on the platform.
- Go to AutoTrader
- Click on "Cars For Sale" in the top menu.
- Type " Jeep Wrangler" in the search bar and click "Search"or click here to search for Jolion models.
- Browse through the listings to find cars similar to yours in terms of year, mileage, and condition.
- Save the prices of the cars that match your search parameters.
- Use the prices you found as a guide to estimate the value of your car.
What is the difference between trade and retail values?
There's quite a substantial difference between trade- and retail values, with trade being significantly lower than the retail value (as much as 20% lower, in most cases). This is mainly due to the fact that there's a mark-up for dealers built into the retail value – buying cheap and selling dear, as it were. Of course, these values are somewhat arbitrary and can be influenced by the popularity of your specific car in the second-hand trade, as well as a car's reputation among pre-owned dealers. - Martin Pretorius, AutoTrader.
Read his article How to know how much your car is worth here.
Or take the quickest and easiest route to sell your car: Try our Instant Offer tool!
What affects the value of your Haval Jolion?
A variety of factors affect value, so let's take a look at the obvious ones first:
- The model year. The newer the car, the higher the price.
- The car's condition: The better the state of the car, the higher the price. Additionally, a complete service history raises value too.
- Features: Additional features can also affect value, but it is not always a given that a car with more features will cost more than one with fewer features.
- Location: Cars in high-demand areas frequently cost more than those in low-demand areas.
- Demand: Cars with high demand typically fetch a higher price than those with low demand.
Three years ago, the Haval Jolion Super Luxury had an initial introductory price of R 367 900. Jump forward, and the same model with an average of 80 000km now sells for an average of R 329 950. If you do the math, that works out to a depreciation of 10% over the three years.
Do Haval Jolion models hold their value?
The Haval Jolion models retain around 89% of their value after three years if we compare pre-owned 2021 models to the used list price in 2024. This could come down to a variety of factors:
- Competitive pricing: GWM Haval has kept pricing at acceptable levels but its competitors have arrived in full force
- Demand: There is a lower demand for the Jolion overall
- Supply: There are a high number of Chinese options available in the country now
- Practicality: The Jolion may be short of some of the niceties offered by competitors.
