2023 Chevrolet Traverse High CountryTrue Cost of Ownership in South Africa
310 hp V6. Full cost breakdown including import duty (25%), VAT (15%), insurance, fuel at R1.15/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$79K
Base: $55K
Annual Total
$17K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$14K
25% of base price
VAT
$10K
15% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$163K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2023 Chevrolet Traverse High Country — Full Cost Breakdown in South Africa
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $55K |
| Import Duty (25%) | $14K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (15%) | $10K |
| Total Purchase Price | $79K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $11K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $400 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $17K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $163K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.115 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Chevrolet Traverse High Country Fuel Cost Calculator — South Africa
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,897
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$158
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$12.65
11L × R1.15
Chevrolet Traverse High Country Depreciation Curve
The Chevrolet Traverse High Country loses approximately $27K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $55K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $44K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $39K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $34K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $31K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $28K | 51% |
Depreciation based on suv segment averages.
Chevrolet Traverse High Country vs. Competitors in South Africa
How does the Chevrolet Traverse High Country compare to similar cars available in South Africa?
Chevrolet
Traverse High Country
Base Price
$55K
Annual Cost in South Africa
$17K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in South Africa
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in South Africa
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in South Africa
$7K
Annual costs estimated for South Africa market. Import duty (25%) and VAT (15%) applied to all models.
🇿🇦 Owning a Car in South Africa
High import duties on most vehicles.
Very Expensive for South Africa
Annual car costs = 239% of average South Africa income ($7K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$7K
In South Africa
Fuel Price
R1.15/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
25%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
15%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
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Chevrolet Traverse High Country in South Africa — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Chevrolet Traverse High Country in South Africa.
The 2023 Chevrolet Traverse High Country has a base price of $55,000 USD. In South Africa, after 25% import duty and 15% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $79,063 USD (R79,063 ZAR).
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