Canadian Black Book 2026 Market Preview

After a year defined by correction and uncertainty, 2026 represents a reset for the Canadian automotive market. While pricing volatility and policy-driven disruption remain present, key indicators—including used vehicle values, depreciation, incentives, and lease penetration—are beginning to normalize as the market adapts to new affordability realities. At the same time, evolving fleet dynamics, trade policy impacts, and a shifting EV landscape continue to reshape value across segments.

Canadian Black Book’s 2026 Market Preview provides a data-driven outlook on the year ahead, with projections across new vehicle sales, used vehicle supply and values, residual performance, and electrification trends. Together, these insights offer a clearer perspective on where value pressures are emerging, where stability is taking hold, and how the Canadian automotive market is positioning itself for the next phase of adjustment.