2018 Haval H2

Haval H2

Haval’s H2 makes a strong case for itself in the compact SUV crowd, especially if you’re watching every rand. It’s aimed at buyers who want the look and feel of something bigger, but without the wallet drain that usually comes with SUV ownership. Think Suzuki Vitara, Kia Stonic, Renault Kiger—all playing in the same sandbox. Every H2 you’ll find packs a 1.5-litre turbo petrol, with your choice of manual, regular auto, or dual-clutch, depending on the trim level. The current batch of 15 listings runs from a rock-bottom R169,990 to a punchy R349,900, and with a median of R229,950, you’re looking at a real spread in age and mileage. Only one is brand-new; the rest have seen Gauteng traffic or the school run, so buying used is where most shoppers will land. Most of the used H2s on offer have clocked around 72,777 km, spanning model years from 2018 to 2026. The sweet spot? That’s the 1.5T Luxury automatic, usually sitting between R209,900 and R233,500. If you’re looking for a bit of value, City-spec automatics dip just below the R200k mark, and there’s even a City manual at R169,990 if you pack smart and don’t mind something older. Jolion models creep higher, with DCT Luxury asking up to R349,900. What matters for South Africans is the bang-for-buck equation—the H2 stands taller than the Stonic at similar money and outpaces the Kiger for cabin space, on paper at least. For buyers who measure every cent, that’s the point.