How does rent-to-own work for an SUV?
Yes — you can rent a brand-new SUV in South Africa with no deposit and without passing a credit score check. MadRent SUVs start at R11,495 a month, and that single figure covers the vehicle, comprehensive insurance underwritten by Hollard, maintenance and servicing, tyres, a tracker, 24/7 roadside assistance, a courtesy car while yours is booked in, and 3,000 km a month. There is no deposit — a once-off, non-refundable start-up fee applies instead.
Most people who want an SUV want three things: sit higher, fit more, feel safer. What stops them is usually the deposit and the finance application, not the monthly amount.
Which SUVs can I rent to own right now?
- Chery Cross — the most specification for the money in our range. From R11,495 a month.
- Jaecoo J5 Core — the entry point into the Jaecoo range. From R11,595 a month.
- Toyota Rumion 1.5 SX Manual — seven seats when you need them. From R11,975 a month.
- Omoda C5 — the style pick, and well equipped for the money. From R11,995 a month.
- Jaecoo J5 Glacier — the higher-spec J5. From R13,995 a month.
- Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 XS CVT — the resale-safe choice, and the one most families settle on. From R15,495 a month.
- 2026 Jetour T2 2.0T Xplora — the biggest SUV in the range, for people who want the space and the presence. From R24,495 a month.
From R11,495 per month. Older SUVs at sharper monthlies, including Chery Tiggo and Jetour, stay available on current specials. See what is available now.
What does an SUV actually cost to run each month?
An SUV is heavier and rides on bigger rubber than a hatchback. A set of tyres is a serious, unbudgeted expense, and insurance runs higher too. Those are the two costs that turn an affordable-looking SUV instalment into an expensive month.
Both sit inside your monthly amount here, so the number you sign for is the number you pay.
Insurance, maintenance, tyres, tracking and a courtesy car are built into the monthly figure — see exactly what is included.
Can I get an SUV with bad credit or without a deposit?
There is no deposit — a once-off start-up fee applies instead. And approval is assessed on what you can afford each month, not on a credit score, so being declined elsewhere does not rule you out.
