SUVs and sedans drive UAE pre-owned car market in 2025 – Gulf Business
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German manufacturers continued to lead the UAE’s luxury used-car segment in 2025
The UAE’s pre-owned car market recorded robust activity in 2025, reflecting a resilient ecosystem that continues to attract both value-conscious buyers and premium customers. Supported by the country’s strict vehicle inspection and maintenance standards, used cars across segments are increasingly viewed as reliable, high-quality, and cost-effective alternatives to new vehicles.
As one of the UAE’s most established automotive marketplaces, dubizzle provides a comprehensive view of buyer and seller behaviour across more than 100 automotive brands. Beyond listings, the platform captures broader market dynamics through services such as vehicle inspections, financing solutions, and structured sales formats including the dubizzle Yard Sale. These insights form the foundation of dubizzle’s annual market analysis, offering data-driven perspectives that enhance transparency and support informed decision-making across the pre-owned car market.
According to the dubizzle 2025 Annual Car Market Report, buyer demand is increasingly diversified, with no single segment dominating the market. Instead, purchasing decisions are shaped by practicality, value retention, technology features, and evolving mobility needs.
Commenting on market trends in 2025, Sherif Magdy, sales director at dubizzle Cars, said: “The UAE car market in 2025 feels more considered than ever before. Buyers are doing their homework and making choices that genuinely suit their needs, whether that’s a dependable everyday car, an SUV with the latest tech, or an electric vehicle. Based on our observations, rather than one trend dominating the market, demand is spread across different segments, reflecting more personal and practical decision-making. Pre-owned cars continue to appeal to a wide audience, particularly as the cost of new vehicles remains high. SUVs are holding their ground, tech features are becoming a stronger deciding factor, and electric vehicles are gaining traction as charging infrastructure improves. From our point of view, at dubizzle the focus is on making the process clearer and easier, so buyers and sellers can move forward with confidence.”
Across the market:
Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Lexus and Land Rover retained leadership in the luxury segment for the fourth consecutive year
Toyota, Nissan and Ford remained the top non-luxury brands for the third year running
SUVs and sedans continued to dominate buyer preferences across all categories
German manufacturers continued to lead the UAE’s luxury used-car segment in 2025. Mercedes-Benz and BMW secured first and second positions for the fifth consecutive year, while Lexus, Land Rover and Porsche maintained stable demand.
Key trends included:
Mercedes-Benz S-Class leading the luxury sedan segment, followed by BMW 5 Series and Lexus IS
Range Rover models, including Range Rover Sport and Defender, ranking among the most popular luxury SUVs
Strong demand for Porsche 911 Carrera and Cayenne, alongside Audi Q7 and Infiniti QX80
Continued interest in GMC Yukon and Sierra, as well as Ferrari Purosangue and Lamborghini Urus
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class emerged as the most sought-after luxury sedan, with prices ranging from Dhs318,157 for 2021 models to Dhs791,024 for 2025 models. The C-Class also remained in high demand, priced between Dhs115,755 and Dhs197,892 for the same model years.
Among luxury SUVs, Nissan Patrol retained its top position, with prices ranging from Dhs167,469 to Dhs353,022, followed by the Toyota Land Cruiser at Dhs211,434 to Dhs289,894.
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Demand for non-luxury pre-owned vehicles strengthened in 2025, supported by population growth and rising new-car prices. Japanese brands continued to dominate, while Chinese manufacturers gained visibility through competitive pricing and feature-rich offerings.
Key highlights:
Toyota led the segment, with Camry as the most popular model
Nissan followed, driven by demand for Altima
Ford secured third place, supported by the Mustang
Hyundai, Kia, Chevrolet, Honda and Mitsubishi maintained steady demand across sedans and SUVs
Chinese brands gained traction, particularly in the SUV category
Toyota Camry was the most sought-after non-luxury sedan, with prices ranging from Dhs62,533 for 2021 models to Dhs120,456 for 2025 models. Nissan Altima followed, priced between Dhs45,663 and Dhs97,998.
In the SUV segment, Toyota Prado remained the top choice, with prices ranging from Dhs140,191 to Dhs224,006, followed by Toyota RAV4 at Dhs76,203 to Dhs118,318. Other popular models included Jetour T2, Jeep Wrangler, Kia Sportage, Nissan X-Trail and Hyundai Tucson.
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