The 10 slowest-depreciating cars in 2025

Model 4.0 TFSI V8 S | List price £186,509| 36k/3yr resale value £139,900 | Price drop £46,909 | Retained value 75.0%

The Urus is one of the most exotic luxury SUVs money can buy, blending jaw-dropping pace with enough practicality to be usable every day.

The standard 4.0T FSI V8 version produces an explosive 657bhp, which launches the Urus away from a standing start with enough power to have you thinking you're in one of the brand's sleeker, more low-slung models. Don’t think the Urus is some wild beast, though; it stays remarkably upright through bends and, thanks to four-wheel steering, feels more agile than its size might suggest.

Even better, the Urus is the SUV which keeps the biggest percentage of its value after you’ve owned it for three years. However, to keep that in context, that still equates to more than £46,000 in lost value. 

Read our full Lamborghini Urus review

Model 2.0 TDI Beach Camper| List price £63,376 36k/3yr resale value £43,875 | Price drop £19,501| Retained value 69.2%

Many of us like to holiday within the UK, and driving a camper van is a great way to see all that our island has to offer. After all, what’s better than taking everything you might want along for the journey with you? The Volkswagen California is a good example of the breed, offering a gutsy 2.0-litre diesel engine that shrugs off the weight of this heavy car, without saddling you with massive running costs.

Indeed, our chosen diesel-engined model should return more than 40mpg without you having to try too hard, though how much you acheive in the real world will depend on how loaded up you are with people and luggage.

This Beach version comes with everything the modern traveller could want, from a rear seats that form to create a bed, to a fold-out kitchen with a single hob for al-fresco dining. When you come to sell it on, you'll find that the California out-performs every other van-based camper for resale value – doing even better than the What Car? Award-winning Mercedes V-Class Marco Polo.

Read our full Volkswagen California review

Model 90 D350 X-Dynamic SE | List price £63,290 36k/3yr resale value £41,425 | Price drop £21,865| Retained value 65.5

The Land Rover Defender excels when the going gets tough – but unlike previous iterations of the Defender, the latest version is also good on the road.

While there are multiple petrol and diesel-engined versions of the Defender to choose from, as well as a plug-in hybrid and even a fully electric model on the way, the version which holds onto its value the best is this D350 diesel. It offers punchy performance both on and off-road, with lots of low-down pulling power which makes it an ideal companion for towing.

While not as spacious as the larger 110 and 130-badged models, the 90 is deceptively spacious, and adults will still have a good amount of head and leg room from the rear seats. And while the three-door 90 has less boot space than most family hatchbacks, it should still be able to swallow your weekly shop or a couple of holiday suitcases without any trouble.

Read our full Land Rover Defender review

Model G450d AMG Line Premium Plus | List price £138,715 36k/3yr resale value £84,625 | Price drop £53,090| Retained value 61.7%

Whether you plan on conquering mountains on simply cruising city streets, the G-Class is an imposing sight on any road.

This version gets you a monstrous 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel engine under the bonnet, which is capable of hauling this heavy SUV to 60mph in just 6.3sec. If you want even more power, then there's also a petrol-engined V8 version on offer in the range-topping G63.

Despite its size, the G-Class isn't especially practical, with rival SUVs offering more versatile seating, and even more space for luggage in their boots.

No matter which version of the G-Class you go for, you can expect to spend a lot of time at the pumps – but at least you'll get a good chunk of your money back when you come to sell it on.

Read our full Mercedes G-Class review

Model 4.0 V8 Hybrid Mulliner | List price £244,145 | 36k/3yr resale value £148,875 | Price drop £95,270| Retained value 61.0%

Now we're not going to suggest that owners who can afford to put a Bentley Flying Spur on their driveways will be overly worried about depreciation, but even if they were, they needn't be, because this luxury grand tourer holds on to its value better than a banker with their bonus cheque.

It's also immensely powerful, getting the same hybrid setup as the Continental GT. In that car, the 4.0-litre V8 engine is enhanced with plug-in hybrid assistance, granting it an official electric-only range of 50 miles. With a combined 771bhp, the 0-60mph sprint time of 3.2sec is scarecely believable in a car weighing around 2.5 tonnes. 

As you'd hope, the interior of the Flying Spur features world-class craftsmanship and the finest materials, plus an infotainment system that's relatively easy to get along with, and offers access to all the functions you'd expect, including Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone mirroring.

Your passengers get lots of room to stretch out inside the Flying Spur, but it's worth noting that long-wheelbase versions of the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class offer even more room. It's also worth noting that you sacrifice some boot space because of the hybrid battery.

Read our full Bentley Flying Spur review

Model 400e 4Matic Urban Edition | List price £82,360 | 36k/3yr resale value £50,175 | Price drop £32,185 | Retained value 60.9%

Mixing family friendly SUV practicality with coupé style, the Mercedes GLE Coupé is best sampled in petrol-electric 400e plug-in hybrid form. This gets you a total of 402bhp, which is enough to complete the 0-62mph sprint in a speedy 6.1sec, as well as bringing an official electric-only range of 69 miles. That's more than the Audi Q8 and BMW X5 can manage in PHEV form.

Urban Edition might be the entry-level trim choice, but it still gets you plenty of kit, including heated front seats, a premium stereo from Burmeister, and an electic tailgate. Indeed, while you can spend a lot more on upper trim levels, our advice is not to.

In terms of practicality, your rear passengers will find that they have plenty of leg room on board, but head room isn't a GLE strong point since the car's sloping roofline eats into the available space. But the GLE Coupé counters with an impressive 655 litres of boot space – more even than the standard GLE.

Read our full Mercedes GLE Coupé review

Model 3.0 D250 S | List price £75,255| 36k/3yr resale value £45,050 | Price drop £30,205 | Retained value 59.9%

Land Rover clearly knows a thing or two about building cars which hold onto their value, because this is the second of the brand's models feature within this top 10. But the Range Rover Sport is a very different proposition to the Defender we saw earlier, mixing on and off-road prowess with huge space and world-class luxury.

In particular, this is the entry-level diesel version, which provides plenty of low-down pulling power to get you moving, yet should also be pleasingly frugal so long as you don't put your foot down hard on every journey. Where every Range Rover Sport excels is inside, where you'll find a driving position which has you towering over most other cars on the road, meaning you have a great view over what's in front of you.

While it's only the full-fat Range Rover that's available with seven seats these days, so long as you only need to seat five the Range Rover Sport is supremely comfortable, with lots of leg and head room for rear passengers, and a boot which should have no trouble in swallowing your holiday luggage.

Read our full Range Rover Sport review

Model Carrera | List price £99,800 | 36k/3yr resale value £59,525 | Price drop £40,275 | Retained value 59.6%

For many, the Porsche 911 is the iconic sports car, and while it used to be the most hardcore GT3 version which performed best for depreciation, these days it's the entry-level Carrera.

It's only entry-level in terms of price, though, because with 380bhp coming from its flat six petrol engine, there's nothing entry-level about its 0-62mph sprint time of 3.9sec. It's a glorious engine, being wonderfully noisy and also happy to rev all ther way to its red line.

It might not be a very practical choice, with rear seats which are best used as an extra space to store coats or bags, and a front boot which isn't very deep, but we don't think you'll care very much when you're threading the 911 along a country road.

Read our full Porsche 911 review

Model 1.5 C Classic | List price £25,265 | 36k/3yr resale value £14,475 | Price drop £10,790| Retained value 57.3%

It's a double win for the Mini Cooper on this list, because not only does it retain its value very well, but it's also the cheapest car to buy here by some margin. And while it may be small, in most of the ways that matter this is a mighty hatchback.

For one thing, the version which performs best for depreciation is our recommended 1.5-litre petrol model. It's peppy and a stronger performer than the equivalent motor you'd find in the Audi A1, and can speed up to 62mph in a quick 7.7sec. As a bonus, it officially returns up to 47.9mpg.

The interior of the latest Mini models takes some getting used to, with your driving information now shown alongside infotainment on the central, rounded display, but it at least provides swish graphics and quick responses – even though some of its small icons are hard to hit on the move. The boot is tiny, too, with even less space than you'd find in a Seat Ibiza.

Read our full Mini Cooper review

Model Ultimate| List price £39,565 | 36k/3yr resale value £22,025 | Price drop £17,540 | Retained value 55.7%

This range-topping version of the Vauxhall Grandland is priced to compete with several premium rivals, including the Kia EV6 Air and Tesla Model Y Long Range, and while both of those models can officially travel further on a charge, the Grandland's official 318-mile range should be good enough for most buyers.

Sadly, the ride of the Grandland in any form is rather unsettled, even if it's not outright uncomfortable. It tends to fidget as you drive along, but at least it doesn't thud over potholes. And the upside of that firmness is good body control through corners. Don't go thinking that the Grandland Electric is sporty. Its overly light steering and inconsistent brake pedal feeling detract from the driving experience.

At least the Grandland Electric is spacious, with room for three people to get comfortable on the rear bench, and a boot which is just as big as that of the Grandland Hybrid.

Read our full Vauxhall Grandland Electric review

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