Buying an expensive SUV does not always mean it will hold its value well. Some models with big names depreciate noticeably within the first five years of ownership. A selection by the American portal SlashGear, based on iSeeCars data, includes five premium SUVs that lose value faster than the Toyota Sienna minivan. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
Even status models considered leaders in their segments by residual value do not always hold their price at the level of mass-market cars.
The fastest depreciating model
The fastest depreciating of the five is the Land Rover Defender. According to iSeeCars estimates, five years after purchase it retains about 51.3% of its original value. In other words, the loss amounts to 48.7%.
The Volvo XC40 fares slightly better: its residual value is estimated at 53.2%. The Porsche Macan retains 59.4%, the Lexus LX 600 – 64.9%, and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class — 68.3%.
Important caveat
It is important to keep in mind: these are average estimates for the US market, not a guaranteed loss of value for each specific car. The price of a used car is affected by mileage, condition, trim level and ownership history.
The picture may differ in the Kazakh market. In particular, the Lexus LX 600 on the local secondary market, judging by available offers and market publications, retains high demand. The situation with the G-Wagons is more complicated: their price may be affected by the car's condition, remaining warranty, expensive maintenance and numerous tuning options.
In addition, the cost of used cars in our country also depends on car enthusiasts' attitude toward a particular brand or model. For example, a new Lexus LX 600 costs from 82.3 to 100 million tenge depending on the trim level. At the same time, on Kolesa.kz there are 2025 "six-hundreds" with mileage from 20 thousand km for 81 million tenge.
Earlier, Kursiv Auto reported that Lexus was recognized as the most durable premium brand in 2026.