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Launched in a decisive year for the Brazilian market, these models have crossed a decade and are still present in searches for used vehicles, gathering characteristics that help explain why they remain on the radar of many consumers.
Not every car that reaches a decade is automatically seen as an outdated project.
In many cases, changes in the market and consumer tastes alter the perception of a model more than its practical characteristics.
This is what happened with some vehicles launched in Brazil in 2016, a year marked by a downturn in sales but also by the arrival of products that remained relevant in the used market.
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Ten years later, Hyundai Creta, Nissan Kicks, Jeep Compass, Chevrolet Cruze, and Fiat Toro remain among the models from 2016 that still frequently appear in consumer searches.
In the most recent update available in March 2026, the reference values from the Tabela Fipe place these vehicles in a range from around R$ 70,9 thousand, for the 2017 Creta Pulse 1.6 manual, to R$ 94,9 thousand for the 2017 Compass Longitude diesel.
In between, there are versions of Toro, Kicks, and Cruze with similar prices, depending on the configuration and the vehicle’s condition.
This cut helps to show an important movement in the Brazilian automotive industry.
In 2016, compact SUVs gained market share, Fiat consolidated the monocoque intermediate pickup proposal with the Toro, and Chevrolet repositioned the Cruze with a new generation and turbo engine.
Even in a scenario of declining registrations, those launches gained space and remained present in the used market in the following years.
Used SUVs From 2016 That Remain Among the Most Searched
The Hyundai Creta arrived in the Brazilian market at the end of 2016, amid the rise of compact SUVs.
In its first national generation, the model left the factory with a 1.6 engine producing 130 hp or a 2.0 aspirated engine with 166 hp, always with a six-speed transmission.
In the 1.6 versions, there were manual and automatic options, while the 2.0 configurations used an automatic transmission.
In the used market, the Creta still tends to attract buyers who prioritize a higher driving position, interior space, and a wide availability of parts.
According to the Tabela Fipe from March 2026, the 2017 Pulse 1.6 manual version is listed at R$ 70,948, while the 1.6 Attitude manual is at R$ 74,568.
The Prestige 2.0 automatic has a reference value of R$ 85,762.
Another name launched during that period was the Nissan Kicks, introduced in Brazil in July 2016 with the special series Rio 2016.
Since its debut, the compact SUV adopted the 1.6 flex engine producing 114 hp and 15.5 kgfm, a set that remained associated with the model for several years in the country.
The proposal aimed to meet consumers interested in a compact sports utility vehicle focused on urban use.
More recently, Nissan began to sell in Brazil the Kicks Play, a designation used for the previous generation.
At the same time, the new Kicks assumed the primary position in the manufacturer’s lineup.
This context helps explain why the model launched in 2016 still remains in circulation with a good supply of parts and known maintenance in workshops.
In the Tabela Fipe from March 2026, the 2017 Kicks ranges from R$ 74,927 to R$ 77,207, depending on the version.
The numbers show that the model remains in a price range close to that of other used compact SUVs from the same period.
Therefore, it continues to be among the options considered by those looking for a sports utility vehicle with a well-established history in the Brazilian market.
The Jeep Compass is another relevant case among the launches of 2016.
Launched in Brazil in September of that year, the SUV entered the market at R$ 99,990 in the entry-level flex configuration.
Since its launch, the model has competed for space among consumers looking for a sports utility vehicle larger than compact SUVs and with more equipped versions.
In the flex configuration, the Compass used the 2.0 Tigershark engine with 166 hp and 20.5 kgfm, with a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.
The diesel options had the 2.0 turbo diesel engine with 170 hp and 35.7 kgfm, associated with all-wheel drive.
In the launch versions, this set was accompanied by a nine-speed automatic transmission.
In March 2026, the 2017 Compass Sport 2.0 flex has a reference value of R$ 80,412.
The Longitude 2.0 flex version appears at R$ 87,307, while the Longitude diesel 4×4 reaches R$ 94,962.
In practice, this represents a higher range than that observed among compact SUVs from the same period, reflecting the model’s positioning within the segment.
Chevrolet Cruze Used Still Appears in the 2026 Market
Outside of the SUV universe, the Chevrolet Cruze is also on the list of launches from 2016 that still appear in the used market.
That year, the model switched generations in Brazil, replacing the old 1.8 aspirated engine with a 1.4 turbo flex, producing up to 153 hp.
The change marked a new phase for the Chevrolet sedan and hatchback in the country.
Data released at the time indicated urban consumption of 11.2 km/l with gasoline by the Inmetro standard for the sedan, in addition to 14 km/l on the highway.
In evaluations by specialized press, the model recorded acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in about 9 seconds.
The numbers helped position the car among the medium sedans focused on efficiency and performance in the Brazilian market of that period.
Production of the Cruze was halted in Brazil in 2023, and its effective exit from the market occurred with the depletion of inventories between 2023 and 2024.
Nevertheless, the model remains present in the used segment.
The interest usually comes from consumers still looking for a sedan or medium hatchback, rather than migrating to SUVs of similar value.
According to the Tabela Fipe from March 2026, the 2017 Cruze varies from R$ 77,038 in the LT sedan version to R$ 79,797 in the LTZ sedan.
For the Sport6, the more expensive versions can reach R$ 85,381.
With that, the car remains in a price range close to that of some used compact sports utility vehicles from the same period.
Fiat Toro 2016 Consolidated the Intermediate Pickup in Brazil
The Fiat Toro is also among the most relevant launches of 2016 in the Brazilian market.
That year, the pickup closed the period with 41,283 registrations, according to a survey published by the specialized press.
The performance reinforced the commercial acceptance of the model right from its debut.
From the beginning, the Toro was positioned as an intermediate pickup with a proposal focused on mixed, urban, and road use.
In its launch line, the model offered a 1.8 flex engine producing up to 139 hp and 19.3 kgfm, as well as a 2.0 turbo diesel engine with 170 hp and 35.7 kgfm.
There were also versions with a six-speed manual transmission, including some diesel configurations.
This mechanical variety helps explain the diversity of offerings in the used market.
According to the Tabela Fipe from March 2026, the 2017 Toro starts at R$ 79,559 for the Opening Edition Plus 1.8 automatic.
The Freedom 1.8 automatic appears at R$ 80,878, while the Freedom 2.0 turbo diesel manual 4×4 reaches R$ 83,218.
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