Saturday, May 24, 2025

These cars are about to disappear from the roads completely.

The market for small used cars like the Fiat Panda, Hyundai i10 and Kia Picanto is shrinking significantly. The number of popular mini cars is falling, although prices are now dipping slightly.

The hunt for a used minicar has become more difficult. The market for small cars is experiencing a decline in supply. This applies to popular models such as the Fiat Panda, Hyundai i10 and Kia Picanto. Small cars, once a common sight, are becoming rarer.

In the past, car classes were clearly defined. Large cars provided space and comfort. Compact cars and small cars were sensible and practical for everyday use. Mini cars were the basic models. They were economical and easy to get around town.

But times are changing. Mini cars are slowly disappearing from the market. The remaining models may become collector's items in the future.

This is what Bild writes.

Buyers looking for a car in the smallest class will have to look carefully. The used car market will be the primary source in the future. But here too, the shortage of cars is being felt.

Germany's largest online car marketplace, mobile.de, clearly shows the development. The platform has 1.4 million ads. At the beginning of 2025, there were almost 62,000 mini cars for sale.

Used mini cars: Supply and prices in 2025

This is a decrease of 6.5 percent compared to the previous year. The lack of new cars is affecting the used car market. The supply has simply become smaller.

Approximately one in ten minicars on the used market is electric. The number of ads for electric minicars has fallen even further, down by more than a quarter.

There is a small bright spot, however. The range of certain newer models has increased slightly. This applies to the Fiat Panda from 2020 onwards. The Hyundai i10 from 2020 and the updated Kia Picanto from 2024 are also seen more often.

Prices also reflect the development. Especially for electric cars. At the beginning of 2025, a used mini car with a combustion engine cost an average of 73,891 Danish kroner.

A similar used electric car cost 114,466 Danish kroner. This is a 14.1 percent price drop for electric cars compared to the previous year. This can be seen as good news for buyers interested in electric minicars.

Electric minicars are also falling in price

The falling prices of used electric cars in the mini class may make them more attractive. This is happening despite the generally decreasing supply.

The future of minicars looks uncertain. Manufacturers often focus on larger and more expensive models. Small, economical cars do not always fit into the new strategies.

This means buyers need to act fast. The existing mini cars on the used market could be very sought after. Their practical size and low running costs are still attractive to many.

City driving remains the strong point of minicars. Their agility and easy maneuverability when parking, for example, are still appreciated by many.

The question is whether it is enough. Here in Denmark we may be the last in all of Europe to get rid of minicars for real. Read more about it here .

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