Used Car Demand is Predicted to Increase Before and After Eid, Here are the Most Searched Models

JAKARTA - The demand for used cars ahead of the 2026 Eid is predicted to increase, this is manifested by the early year phenomenon which shows a positive trend from public interest in cars.

Based on data from OLX, interest in used cars in January 2026 increased by about 6 percent compared to December 2025, while new car sales experienced a significant decline based on Gaikindo data.

Meanwhile, in 2025, the realization of used car sales on OLXmobbi also increased by 24 percent a week before Lebaran compared to the previous week.

OLXmobbi Director, Agung Iskandar, revealed that the momentum of Ramadan and Eid is historically one of the important periods for the used car market in Indonesia.

"Although interest has decreased during holidays because people focus on celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the trend usually jumps again after Lebaran. In the Lebaran 2025 period, interest in used cars on OLX and sales of used cars on OLXmobbi both increased significantly a week after Lebaran. On OLX, the interest increased by 22 percent, while on OLXmobbi, the number of buyers also returned to near the normal sales average," he said in a statement received, Friday, March 6.

Furthermore, he said, the increase in interest and sales of used cars ahead of Eid was influenced by the provision of Eid Allowance (THR) for workers. This motivates them to prepare comfortable vehicles for homecoming and silaturahmi with relatives during Eid.

MPV and SUV are still the favorite

In terms of vehicle preferences, OLX data shows that the family car type is still the main choice of the community for the homecoming trip.

Based on the data of the Top 5 Most Wanted Eid Edition, the most sought-after vehicle type is dominated by the MPV type with a percentage of 22.2 percent followed closely by the SUV at 21.7 percent and the hatchback at 17 percent. As for the most sought-after models include the Toyota Kijang Innova, Toyota Avanza, Toyota Fortuner, Honda CR-V, and Honda HR-V. In terms of brands, Toyota still leads the market loyalty, followed by Honda and Suzuki in the next position.

Seeing the increasing prediction of interest and sales of used cars in anticipation of Lebaran 2026, OLXmobbi has prepared a special promo program at the Mega Weekend Sale which will be held on March 6-8, 2026.

At the event which coincides with the 2-year anniversary, OLXmobbi offers discounts of up to IDR 25 million, TDP starting at IDR 3 million, and cashback of up to IDR 4 million and is valid at the OLXmobbi store. The location is in Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Malang, Bali, and Balikpapan.

Apart from attractive promos, OLXmobbi also presents special merchandise in the form of OLXmobbi KARCIS (Curcol Abis Card) which can be played with family during the homecoming trip. This card game contains light and exciting questions that can trigger conversations and togetherness on the journey, so that the homecoming trip becomes more enjoyable.