Lithuanian car market shows stable buyer sentiment and sharp depreciation of new models

A recent Autogidas survey of Lithuanian consumers for the first half of 2026 indicates that 10 % of respondents have already bought a car this year, 44 % plan to purchase soon and another 20 % are seriously considering a purchase. Overall, 74 % of those surveyed are active in the market. Buyer confidence is steady, with 39 % saying now is a good time to buy and 28 % neutral. Most shoppers (46.8 %) target vehicles priced between €7,000 and €20,000, while 31.1 % look for cars under €7,000.

A separate carVertical analysis of vehicles in Lithuania finds that new cars can lose more than two‑thirds of their original value within five years. The Citroën C4 SpaceTourer recorded the greatest average loss at 70 %, followed by the Audi e‑tron (68.5 %), Ford Mustang (67.1 %), Jeep Grand Cherokee (66.5 %) and Peugeot 508 (66.2 %). Luxury and electric models tend to depreciate faster due to higher initial prices and rapid technology changes. Experts warn buyers to expect significant financial loss if they plan to resell after a few years.