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Hyundai Tucson is the best used family SUV of 2025

The Hyundai TUCSON continues to cement its reputation as one of the UK’s most desirable family SUVs, recently earning the title of Best Used Family SUV at the 2025 What Car? Used Car Awards. This recognition highlights the TUCSON’s appeal not only as a new model but also as a standout choice in the pre-owned market.

The judging panel at What Car?, a respected UK automotive publication with a global readership, praised the TUCSON for its well-rounded package. The SUV impressed reviewers with its practicality, high-quality interior, engaging yet efficient driving dynamics, and excellent ownership value.

Mark Pearson, Used Cars Editor at What Car?, emphasized the TUCSON’s family-friendly credentials: “If interior space is high on your list of priorities, the TUCSON is well worth a look. Four tall adults have plenty of room, and the boot is cavernous. Its interior quality is also impressive. On top of that, it’s good to drive, there are frugal hybrid options, and it has a confidence-inspiring reliability record. The fact that this appealing SUV is also such great value on the used market just seals the deal for us.”

Launched in 2021, the TUCSON has been a consistent bestseller in the UK, earning praise from international automotive authorities including Top Gear, Auto Express, and Carbuyer. Its blend of style, practicality, and refinement has made it a go-to choice for families seeking a versatile SUV.

Ashley Andrew, President of Hyundai Motor and Genesis UK, commented on the accolade: “The TUCSON has proven to be a thoroughly desirable SUV for tens of thousands of new car buyers, so it is no surprise that its many attributes are equally appealing to those in the market for a pre-owned vehicle. It’s stylish, enjoyable to drive, and superb value.”

For families seeking a used SUV that delivers space, comfort, and reliability without compromise, the Hyundai TUCSON has now officially earned its place at the top of the class.

Source: What Car

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BMW Bucks the Trend: Used Bavarians Are Climbing in Value Faster Than Almost Anything Else

Used car prices have been doing their usual roller-coaster routine through 2025, but if you’re shopping for a pre-owned BMW, brace yourself — the climb is steeper than you might think. According to fresh data from iSeeCars, the Bavarian automaker’s lineup hasn’t just followed the market’s modest upward tick — it’s blown past nearly every other brand.

While the average used car (one to five years old) saw prices rise 3.7 percent year-over-year in July, BMW values rocketed upward by more than 11 percent. That’s not a rounding error. Some models, like the 4 Series, surged by a staggering 30 percent. Even the traditionally depreciation-heavy 7 Series — long the poster child for rapid value loss — managed a 20 percent gain. Suddenly, used BMWs are hot property in a market that’s been cooling off elsewhere.

From Depreciation to Appreciation

BMW’s performance on the resale front has turned heads because, well, this isn’t supposed to happen. Luxury sedans like the 7 Series typically tumble in value faster than a dropped iPhone. But according to iSeeCars, the average used 7 Series sold for nearly $9,800 more in July 2025 than it did a year prior — an eyebrow-raising 20.2 percent increase.

The 4 Series, meanwhile, has become the poster child for BMW’s value rebound. Averaging $40,597 on the used market, it’s up nearly $10,000 over last year — a jump of about 30 percent. Whether it’s the sleek styling of the Gran Coupe or the continued appeal of rear-wheel-drive performance in a world shifting to electric, shoppers clearly still have a soft spot for BMW’s small coupe.

The Domino Effect Across the Lineup

The price bumps don’t stop there. The X3 and 5 Series — two of BMW’s biggest volume players — both saw mid-$4,000 increases, translating to roughly 13 percent gains. Each model is either fresh off or on the verge of a generational change, which could be stirring demand for both outgoing and current versions. Even the entry-level 2 Series found itself swept up in the wave, with a 10.9 percent climb that brings the average used price to $30,362.

That means BMW occupied five of the top 20 spots on iSeeCars’ list of vehicles with the largest year-over-year price increases. No other automaker came close. Just as telling, not a single BMW appeared on the site’s list of the top 20 vehicles with the largest price drops.

Supply Squeeze, Status Symbol

What’s driving this? In part, a continued shortage in used car inventory. iSeeCars notes that July marked the fifth consecutive month of rising used car prices after more than two years of declines. The trend reflects a market still struggling with limited supply — a ripple effect of pandemic-era production slowdowns and strong new car demand.

But there’s more to BMW’s success than supply. The brand has been on a tear with product quality, technology, and design, and that’s translating into stronger residuals. Even as newer models like the i4 and XM expand the lineup into electric and hybrid territory, classic nameplates like the 3 and 5 Series maintain loyal followings — and strong demand in the secondhand market.

BMW vs. the Field

Stacked against its rivals, BMW’s numbers are impressive. Used BMWs averaged $42,153 in July — roughly $4,300 higher than the year prior — while the typical used car across all brands averaged $31,770. Only Land Rover (+11.5%) and Infiniti (+11.7%) eked out slightly higher gains, though neither brand matched BMW’s breadth of models appreciating at double-digit rates.

So what’s the takeaway? It’s simple: used BMWs aren’t the bargains they used to be. Whether it’s pent-up demand, a tightening supply chain, or a newfound respect for Bavarian engineering, the market has decided these cars are worth more than they were a year ago.

Whether the trend continues is anyone’s guess — but for now, used BMW owners have something rare in the car world: appreciation. Literally.

Source: iSeeCars

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Chinese cars lose value faster than competitors

When buying a car, buyers pay attention to quality and price, which have the greatest influence on the decision of which car to choose, and Chinese EVs have an advantage here. However, research has shown that they also lose value faster than other Asian brands.

Given the current economic situation, it makes sense that buyers prefer safer options when it comes to used cars. That’s why brands with proven reliability tend to be the first option, and Chinese cars do not have that status. They still play a smaller role in the used car market, but as their brands increase sales, the stock of used cars will also increase.

Platform for used cars (Oto) recently published a study showing that certain Chinese cars lose up to 33 percent of their value in just two years. This is a much higher rate of decline in value than South Korean brands, whose cars record a decrease in value of less than 20 percent, while Japanese cars have a decrease of up to 12 percent in the same period.

Also, it should be remembered that an affordable car does not necessarily have a higher depreciation rate, as evidenced by the cars of the Romanian brand Dacia. Their used cars still have a fairly high price, which is currently almost impossible for Chinese brands. It will take a long time for Chinese cars to earn the status of reliable, which is not so easy to achieve. Those who have been on the market for a long time know this, because European buyers are not naive, at least when it comes to car brands.

Source: VnExpress International