Price of used cars with artificial intelligence has opposite directions in early 2026

The market for used cars equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities ended the first quarter of 2026 in opposite directions. While consolidated models, such as the Volkswagen T-Cross, registered a sharp appreciation, entry-level electric vehicles and SUVs of new brands suffered significant depreciation. According to the Data OLX Autos survey, the scenario reflects a period of technological adjustment and consolidation in the country.

The comparative analysis between the first quarter of 2025 and the same period of 2026 reveals that the Peugeot e-2008 suffered the biggest drop in average price. The electric SUV had a devaluation of 10%, falling from R$ 149.900 to R$ 134.900. The movement was followed by the Chinese GWM Haval H6, which registered a drop of 9.1%, being sold for R$ 209,833.

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In the field of valuations, the Volkswagen T-Cross consolidated its leadership with an increase of 8.2%, jumping to the average price of R$ 124.301. Other resilient models were the Jeep Compass, with an increase of 3.3% (R$ 146,929), and the Volkswagen Virtus sedan, which rose 2%. For Flávio Passos, vice president of Autos at the OLX Group, artificial intelligence has become a mechanical and convenience differential that changes the consumer’s perception of value.

The public’s preference also showed changes in the search ranking. Although the T-Cross maintains hegemony in searches and advertisements, the Virtus took second place in interested parties, displacing the Compass for third position. The BYD Dolphin Mini, despite a slight drop of 1.7% in price, remained stable in fourth place in searches, ahead of the Haval H6 and the e-2008, which close the list of the most sought after models on the platform.