How can you ensure you don’t lose out to depreciation on a new car? Buy one of these, the slowest depreciating of all Show
By Alex Robbins, Contributing Editor 13 November 2022 • 4:00pm While some of the models below are the sort of exotica you might expect, others are more prosaic Credit: Daniele SimonelliDepreciation is the bane of all new car buyers. It dictates how much you’ll pay to lease or finance a car and, if you don’t, how much money you’ll have left from your initial investment when the time comes to sell. It is an inescapable part of car ownership. The loss in value affects almost every car, but brand new cars are hit the hardest. Indeed, the point at which any car loses the highest proportion of its value during its life is the moment it leaves the showroom. But if you do buy new, you can minimise the financial hit by seeking the cars that are predicted to shed their value the least. Using data from What Car? magazine, these are the five new cars that hold their value the best of any on the market today – and while some of them are the sort of exotica you might expect, others are more prosaic. We’ve also included the amount of value these cars are expected to have retained after three years and 36,000 miles – so you can get an idea of just how much you’ll see back come resale time. 5. Land Rover DefenderValue retained: 68.7%Read our Land Rover Defender 90 review It isn’t hard to see why there was such demand for the new Defender. With styling that referenced the old model (but infinitely super road manners while retaining off-road prowess), matched to an interior that combined luxury with utility in equal measure, it was bound to become coveted in the shires and urban areas alike. The fact that Land Rover has struggled to meet demand as a result of the chip shortage has only helped to inflate the Defender’s used prices. Consequently, a three-year-old example with average mileage is expected to retain a significant chunk of its value. A three-year-old Defender with average mileage is expected to retain a significant chunk of its value Credit: Nick Dimbleby4. Porsche 718Value retained: 70.7%Read our Porsche 718 GTS review It’s no secret that Porsches hold their value particularly well, which is why it’s no surprise to find two of them here. The first of these is Porsche’s most accessible sports car, the 718, available either as a convertible (called the Boxster) or Cayman coupé. Of these, the Cayman holds its value marginally better, though even on its own the Boxster would still hold enough of its value to feature in this list on its own. Both offer a thrilling driving experience thanks to their mid-engined layouts and track-honed driving dynamics. Porsche’s most accessible sports car, the 718, is available either as a convertible (called the Boxster) or Cayman coupé3. Volkswagen MultivanValue retained: 70.9%Read our Volkswagen Multivan review Perhaps the biggest surprise in this list, the Multivan is the exception to the rule that MPVs are no longer desirable. In fact, this one – despite its unashamedly van-like styling – is seemingly one of the most sought-after cars on the used market at the moment. That appears to be due to it combining seating for seven adults with smart design cues, a reasonably upmarket interior and a car-like driving experience, a result of the fact it shares its platform with Volkswagen’s passenger cars rather than its commercial vehicles. Despite its unashamedly van-like styling the Volkswagon Multivan is seemingly one of the most sought-after cars on the used market at the moment Credit: ULI SONNTAG2. Lamborghini UrusValue retained: 75.2%Read our Lamborghini Urus review This outrageous, rapid SUV is a difficult car to love – unless, that is, you’re sitting in the driver’s seat which, judging by how well it holds its value, is where quite a lot of people want to be. Of course, it shouldn’t come as a shock that a big, fast, posh SUV with such a prestigious badge is desirable, and it’s certainly true that the Urus does things few – if any – other cars can, with a modicum of off-road ability combined with supercar levels of performance and handling. Lamborghini simply can’t make enough to satisfy demand. Lamborghini simply can’t make enough Urus to satisfy demand Credit: Ingo Barenschee1. Porsche 911Value retained: 76.1%Read our Porsche 911 Carrera review Through eight generations since 1964, the 911 has evolved an enviable reputation as one of the most exhilarating, capable and desirable sports cars. Even people who aren’t that interested in cars have heard of the 911, which is probably why it’s in such high demand. Older 911s now fetch colossal prices, but even newer models hold their value remarkably well too, with the Cabriolet and race-inspired GT3 the most resilient of all. Are you in the market for one of these cars? Please share your thoughts belowRelated Topics
Comment speech bubble icon CommentsThe Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Please review our commenting policy. What car holds the value the most?Cars that hold their value the most. What vehicles keep their value the longest?Cars that hold their value the most. Porsche 911. −14.6%. Toyota Tacoma. −14.9%. Honda Civic. −16.3%. Subaru BRZ. −18.2%. Ford Mustang. −19.4%. Toyota Corolla. −19.8%. Nissan Versa. −19.9%. Chevrolet Camaro. −20.2%. What car does not lose its value?Vehicles That Depreciated the Least in Five Years. |