The UAE‘s pre-owned car market recorded activity in 2025, with demand spanning value-driven purchases and the segment for cars that cost more.
The market operates under the emirates’ vehicle maintenance and inspection standards, with cars offering reliability and quality across segments.
dubizzle, a platform for tracking vehicle activity, monitors behaviour across more than 100 brands. The platform provides listings alongside services including vehicle inspections, financing options and the dubizzle Yard Sale format.
Mercedes-Benz and BMW lead UAE used car market for fifth consecutive year
The company’s 2025 Annual Car Market Report tracks buyer preferences and segment performance across the market.
“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,” Sherif Magdy, Sales Director at dubizzle Cars said in a statement.
Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Lexus and Land Rover held their positions in the UAE’s pre-owned segment for cars that cost more for the fourth year running.
For the fifth year running, Mercedes-Benz and BMW took the first and second positions as marques in this category. Lexus, Land Rover and Porsche held their ranks for the second year running.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class, which contains features including Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and e-Active Body Control, ranked first in the pre-owned segment for cars that cost more in 2025.
BMW’s 5 Series took second place, while Lexus secured third place through demand for the IS Series.
Land Rover performed in the market, with Range Rover taking a position in the used segment. Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Defender ranked among the top 10 pre-owned SUVs in this category.
Porsche remained a player in the pre-owned market through the 911 Carrera and Cayenne. Audi and Infiniti followed, with demand for the Q7 and QX80.
GMC maintained its position among pre-owned car buyers through the Yukon and Sierra, while Ferrari and Lamborghini recorded demand for the Purosangue and Urus.
In 2025, Mercedes-Benz dominated the sedan segment for cars that cost more, with the S-Class, C-Class and E-Class taking the top three positions.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class emerged as the most in-demand used sedan in this category, with prices ranging from AED 318,157 for 2021 models to AED 791,024 for 2025 models.
The C-Class remained in demand, with prices ranging from AED 115,755 for 2021 models to AED 197,892 for 2025 models.
Models in the used sedan segment in this category in 2025 included the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Lexus IS Series, BMW 3 Series, 5 Series and 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Lexus ES Series and Porsche Panamera.
Toyota Camry, Nissan Patrol top UAE pre-owned car demand in 2025
The Nissan Patrol, Toyota Land Cruiser and Mercedes-Benz G-Class remained the most in-demand models among SUVs in the category for cars that cost more.
The Nissan Patrol remained the most in-demand pre-owned SUV in this category in the UAE, with prices ranging from AED 167,469 to AED 353,022 for 2021–2025 models.
The Toyota Land Cruiser ranked second, with prices ranging from AED 211,434 to AED 289,894.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Defender, Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Cadillac Escalade appeared on the list of in-demand pre-owned SUVs in the UAE.
In 2025, pre-owned cars in the category for vehicles that cost less in the UAE recorded increased demand, attributed to prices for new cars and a population that has grown.
Brands from Japan dominated the market, with Toyota and Nissan in positions at the front, for their reliability and performance. Brands from China captured attention from buyers through their features and after-sales support.
Toyota, Nissan and Ford remained options in the market for cars that cost less for the third year running, chosen for their reliability and resale value.
Toyota ranked first in the segment for vehicles that cost less, with the Camry noted for its performance, cabin space and safety features.
Nissan ranked second, with the Altima emerging as its most in-demand used model. Ford took the third position, with its standing driven by demand for the Mustang.
Hyundai’s presence remained noted, with the Elantra taking a position at the front, followed by the Sonata and Tucson as its most in-demand models.
Kia maintained its market position, with the Sportage and Sorento driving its performance.
Japanese brands dominate UAE non-luxury used car segment in 2025
Chevrolet and Honda followed, with their standing supported by the Silverado and Accord, respectively.
Mitsubishi stood out in the segment for vehicles that cost less, supported by the Outlander and Attrage, while Volkswagen and Jeep gained traction with the Golf and Wrangler.
The Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima and Toyota Corolla took positions at the front in the sedan segment for vehicles that cost less.
The Toyota Camry emerged as the most sought-after used sedan in this category, with prices ranging from AED 62,533 for 2021 models to AED 120,456 for 2025 models.
The Nissan Altima remained in demand, with prices ranging from AED 45,663 for 2021 models to AED 97,998 for 2025 models.
The Toyota Corolla, Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Dodge Charger, Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Sunny, Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Yaris attracted attention in the sedan category for vehicles that cost less.
The Toyota Prado, Toyota RAV4 and Jetour T2 took positions at the front in the category for SUVs that cost less.
The Toyota Prado retained its position as the most in-demand pre-owned SUV in this category in the UAE, with prices for 2021–2025 models ranging from AED 140,191 to AED 224,006.
The Toyota RAV4 ranked as the second-most sought-after model, with prices for the same model years recorded between AED 76,203 and AED 118,318.
Models that recorded demand as pre-owned SUVs in the category for vehicles that cost less in 2025 included the Jetour T2, Jeep Wrangler, Kia Sportage, Nissan X-Trail, Ford Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Tucson.
Buyers in the UAE pre-owned car market continued to favour SUVs and sedans over other car body types.
