Sell without slipping: which used cars leave the fastest

Cars of Russian, Chinese and Korean brands demonstrate the greatest liquidity in the used car market, analysts of online platforms told Izvestia. The models that find buyers faster than others include Kia Rio X-Line, Chery Tiggo 7 Pro and LADA Vesta. The average cost of a used car in 2026 is 1.4–1.9 million rubles, depending on the site and the calculation method. By the end of the year, prices in the secondary market may adjust by 3-5%, experts believe.

Which used cars do Russians choose?

In 2026, among cars no older than ten years, the Kia Rio X-Line was the fastest selling — such cars were sold on average 41% faster than the market average, Avito Avto told Izvestia.

The top 10 most liquid models also include the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 4 Pro, Geely Coolray and Hyundai Solaris — their exposure time is about 35% below average. The remaining ten models — LADA Vesta, Renault Sandero Stepway, Hyundai Creta, LADA Granta and OMODA C5 — find owners about a third faster than the market.

The most popular brands in the used car segment in early 2026 were LADA, Kia, Hyundai, Volkswagen and Toyota, said Daniil Shkurygin, Commercial Director of <url>.

— These manufacturers are among the most widespread in Russia. Their models are in demand largely due to the good price—quality ratio," he explained.

The average age of a used car by the beginning of 2026 reached almost 14 years (a year earlier — about 13 years).

According to the online sales data of the SberAuto platform, LADA remains the leader in terms of transaction volume - the brand accounts for 9.5% of sales. The most popular models are Granta, Vesta and Priora. At the same time, the brand's share decreased slightly compared to 2025 — by 0.5 percentage points.

Toyota ranks second with a share of about 9%. The Camry, Corolla and RAV4 are in the highest demand. Compared to last year, the brand has strengthened its position: if in 2025 Toyota was inferior to Kia by about 1.5 percentage points, then in 2026 it reached the second line of the rating.

Kia occupies the third position with a share of 8.5%, followed by Hyundai (7.5%) and Volkswagen (6.5%).

The median age of cars purchased through SberAuto is 11-12 years — the difference from the general market estimate is due to the characteristics of the sample.

Prices and dynamics

The average price of a used car, according to Avito Auto, is about 1.9 million rubles. At the same time, Auto analysts.<url> estimates the January figure at 1.42 million rubles, which is 7% lower than a year ago. The difference is explained by the difference in the segments and the structure of the offers.

According to Daniil Shkurygin, the average cost of a used car decreased throughout 2025 and reached a three-year low by the end of the year. However, since January 2026, the market has been growing again.

The Mercedes-Benz V-Class is the leader among models no older than 15 years, whose average cost has decreased the most over the year. He is followed by Exeed LX and Haval Jolion. Changan, LADA, Chevrolet, Kia and Renault cars were getting cheaper at the fastest pace.

Europlan leasing company told Izvestia that in 2025, Haval Jolion, Moskvich 3 and BAIC U5 Plus were the most in demand in the segment of cars for taxi and corporate use.

Trucks and commercial vehicles account for 39% of the company's supply. Most often in 2025, Sitrak CH7, KAMAZ-5490 and KAMAZ-M1840 were purchased. Basically, the age of the cars sold does not exceed three years.

Why choose Russian and Asian brands

Only a part of Russians with a steady income can afford to buy a new car without attracting loans, said financial adviser Alexei Rodin.

— We are not talking about a dream car, but about a model that meets the minimum requirements and budget. At current prices, demand is shifting to the secondary market, where availability is higher," he said.

Alexey Ivanov, the owner of the Alliance Trucks commercial vehicle dealership network, called the trend towards buying Russian, Chinese and Korean cars logical.

— Sales of new cars in 2025 decreased by about 15%, while the secondary market grew by 3% (according to Autostat). People are not abandoning the car, but changing their buying strategy. Kia and Hyundai remain in the top 5 due to the large fleet in the country, the availability of spare parts and the understandable cost of maintenance," he explained.

Chinese brands such as Chery and Geely are only forming a full—fledged presence in the secondary market: they have appeared in large numbers relatively recently and have not yet passed the test of time in the eyes of some buyers.

"However, in two or three years they may be among the leaders in terms of liquidity," the expert believes.

The average purchase budget — about 1.5–1.9 million rubles — forms the main demand in the mass segment, confirmed auto expert Konstantin Ozhogin. According to him, models that are well-known to the services and the spare parts market sell the fastest.

The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro attracts buyers with a combination of crossover format, equipment and a relatively affordable price. The car has a spacious interior and high ground clearance, which is important for Russian operating conditions.

When buying on the secondary market, experts advise to carefully check the technical condition of the car, pay attention to the service history, the condition of the transmission and electronic systems.

Kia Rio X-Line has long remained one of the most popular models in its segment, so it sells quickly in the secondary market. Its advantages are a reliable design, a wide spare parts market and predictable operating costs.

In general, the popularity of these models is explained by a simple principle: buyers choose cars that are easy to maintain and just as easy to resell. In an unstable market, liquidity becomes one of the key factors when choosing a car.

According to forecasts of market participants, in 2026, prices in the secondary market may decrease moderately — within 3-5%. Experts do not expect a significant drop due to the continuing shortage of relatively "fresh" cars with a mileage of up to three years.