Guazi Releases May 2026 Best‑Seller Ranking: Direct C2C Sales Lead in Higher Returns

Recently, the supply of new cars has kept expanding. From smart battery-electric compact cars and mainstream family SUVs to luxury sedans, MPVs and more, models are launching in quick succession and further energizing the market. But for owners planning a trade-in, the decision really comes down to two core questions: can the old car sell for a good price, and which used-car platform pays the most? Based on real May transaction data, Guazi Used Car has released its Best-Seller Ranking to help owners understand the core logic of how to sell a used car for more, and to turn the excitement of buying new into higher returns from selling.

Mainstream Family Gasoline Cars: Selling Direct to Individuals Unlocks More Value

By Guazi's May gasoline-car transaction volume, the Volkswagen Lavida jumped to the top and, together with the Nissan Sylphy, Toyota Corolla, Haval H6, Ford Focus and Buick Excelle, made up half of the ranking. In the used market, these models offer strong "certainty" in running costs, repair and maintenance, and resale value, so end-user demand is high. That makes individual buyers more willing to quote higher prices directly on a trustworthy platform like Guazi. Compared with first entering intermediary channels and then being resold layer by layer, Guazi's direct C2C model lets real information such as vehicle condition, maintenance and usage records be seen directly by individual buyers, bringing a car back from a "channel valuation" to its true ownership value, and helping owners reach more competitive prices.

Beyond mainstream family cars, mid-to-high-end models such as the Buick GL8, BMW 3 Series and BMW 5 Series also stood out in May's gasoline ranking. Owners of these cars face higher costs to buy new, so they are more sensitive to what the old car fetches. For the used market, the appraisal standards for MPVs and luxury sedans are stricter, and owners are more likely to lose value over fine points of condition. But through Guazi's direct C2C model, luxury models tend to have their value fully recognized by a clearly defined group of end buyers, instead of being pushed down in price during traditional turnover. That makes it easier for owners to achieve higher selling returns on Guazi.

Guazi Used Car Best-Seller Ranking · May 2026 · Gasoline (ICE)

Data source: Guazi Used Car Big Data. Figures are in RMB 10,000s; e.g., 28.72 = RMB 287,200.

New-Energy Vehicles: Individual Buyers Bid Higher Than Traditional Channels

In the new-energy used market, microcars again dominated the ranking in May. On Guazi, individual buyers have clear reasons to buy and well-defined budgets, so demand runs strong. For owners, the lower a model's unit price, the more it needs to be matched precisely with real individual buyers, and the more important it is to pick a platform that pays well, rather than being swept into the low bulk-purchase pricing of traditional channels. Guazi's direct C2C model lets models like the Hongguang MINIEV, Panda, Leapmotor T03 and Little Ant reach buyers with genuine needs directly, helping owners close faster on one of the platforms paying the most for used cars today.

At the higher end, in May the Tesla Model Y reached a top transaction price of RMB 287,200 on Guazi, and the BYD Han sold for as much as RMB 168,900. For models that combine brand strength and reputation, individual buyers are more willing to pay up for quality cars. As new-energy models are replaced ever faster, owners increasingly worry about depreciation before trading in. By selling C2C through Guazi, owners can present the car directly to end buyers with genuine purchase intent, letting range, configuration, brand reputation and actual condition be assessed more fully, and reducing the chance the car's value is underestimated.

Guazi Used Car Best-Seller Ranking · May 2026 · New Energy (NEV)

Data source: Guazi Used Car Big Data. Figures are in RMB 10,000s; e.g., 28.72 = RMB 287,200.

The Bottom Line

Overall, Guazi's May Best-Seller Ranking reflects not only how popular different vehicle categories are, but also how used-car trade-in demand is growing as new-car options increase. For many owners, an old car is no longer just something to get rid of; it's an important asset that affects the cost of buying a new one and how smoothly the trade-in goes. Through C2C direct selling, built on standardized service and a fully free end-to-end process, Guazi Used Car helps owners connect directly with individual buyers across China, cuts out intermediate turnover, and lets a car's value be seen through more transparent, fuller market bidding. As used-car trading shifts from "channel pricing" to "demand pricing," owners get a better chance to turn the will to sell into real money in hand.