While VW T-Cross and Virtus appreciate, electric vehicles such as Peugeot e-2008 and GWM models register a drop of up to 10% in the first quarter
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.
