Named Chinese cars that are slowest to lose value

Haval H9, Geely Tugella and Coolray were among the Chinese cars with the best value retention on the secondary market.

The market is changing the rules

Chinese cars are gradually strengthening their position not only in the new car market, but also in the secondary market. Recent research from the National Industrial Information Agency shows that a number of models show high residual values and can even increase in value over time.

This indicates an increase in trust in Chinese brands and a change in the perception of their products among buyers.

Leaders in value preservation

Among Chinese cars, the best liquidity indicators were demonstrated by the Haval H9 SUV, as well as the Geely Tugella and Geely Coolray crossovers.

The Haval H9 especially stands out: a two-year-old car is valued on average at 4.1 million rubles, and a five-year-old at 2.8 million. At the same time, the model retains 98.1% of its value after two years and even exceeds the original price after five years, reaching 103% of the residual value.

Such figures are rare even for more established brands and indicate high demand in the used car market.

Profitable models in the long term

If we consider the ratio of the residual value and the price of a new car, then after two years of operation the leader was Chery Tiggo 4. The owner, having sold such a car, will be able to purchase a new one, paying an additional 14.27% of its current cost.

On a five-year horizon, Geely Tugella turned out to be the best. To replace a car with a new one, you will need to pay an additional 37.32% of its current price, which is also considered a good indicator for the segment.

Rising prices as a factor

An interesting feature of the market is that the cost of many five-year-old cars in 2026 was higher than that of new cars in 2021. This is due to the general increase in car prices in recent years.

The absolute leader in this indicator is the Geely Coolray: its five-year-old version today costs 11% more than a new car at the time of purchase in 2021. This makes the model one of the most liquid among Chinese cars.

Market context

For comparison, among all the popular cars on the Russian market, the Toyota RAV4 has shown the minimum loss of value over the past three years - about 2%. However, Chinese models are rapidly closing the gap and in some cases showing comparable or even more impressive results.

The increase in the residual value of Chinese cars reflects their evolution: improving quality, expanding equipment and increasing consumer confidence. All this makes them not only affordable, but also a rational choice in terms of long-term operation and resale.