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Top 10 most stolen cars in Brazil in 2025

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In 2025, Brazil continues to face worrying rates of theft and theft of vehicles. According to a survey by Blog Ponto Track, the models most targeted by criminals combine high circulation in the streets, demand for spare parts and relative ease of dismantling, which makes these cars constant targets in the illegal market (pontotrack.com).

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In this article, we present the 10 most stolen cars in Brazil in 2025, detailing for each model its main characteristics, summary technical sheet and the reasons that explain its inclusion in this ranking.

1. Chevrolet Onix

Description:
Sales leader in Brazil in recent years, the Onix is a compact hatch based on the GEM platform of General Motors. With hatch and sedan versions (Onix Plus), it won drivers for the good technological package and cost-benefit (wikipedia.org).

Technical sheet (Onix LTZ Turbo 2024):

  • Engine: 1.0 L turbo flex, 3 cylinders, 12 valves
  • Power: 116 hp at 5,500 rpm
  • Torque: 16.8 kgfm (ethanol) / 16.3 kgfm (petrol) (sagachevrolet.co.uk)
  • Transmission: 6-speed automatic
  • Consumption (city/road): 8.4/104 km/l (ethanol) 11.8/149 km/l (petrol)

Why it is on the list:
Onix tops the ranking thanks to the high volume of units in circulation and the strong demand for original and parallel parts, facilitating resale in the underground market (pontotrack.com).

2. Hyundai HB20

Description:
Developed exclusively for the Brazilian market, the HB20 stands out for its modern design and superior internal finish to the average of its segment (wikipedia.org).

Technical sheet (HB20 Comfort 1.0 2024):

  • Engine: Kappa 1.0 L flex VVT aspirated, 3 cylinders
  • Power: 80 hp (ethanol) / 75 hp (petrol)
  • Torque: 10.2 kgfm (ethanol) / 9.4 kgfm (petrol) (shopcar.com.br)
  • Transmission: 5-speed manual
  • Consumption (0100 km/l): 14.5 sec Max. 161 km/h

Why it is on the list:
The HB20 is a constant target due to its sales success and the large availability of accessories and spare parts, making it easy to “dismanchar” for resale (pontotrack.com).

3. Fiat Argo

Description:
Launched in 2017, Argo brought Fiat a premium hatch with a more refined interior and modern multimedia center, competing directly with Polo and Onix (wikipedia.org).

Technical sheet (Argo Drive 1.0 2024):

  • Engine: Firefly 1.0 L flex aspirated, 3 cylinders
  • Power: 75 hp (ethanol) / 71 hp (petrol)
  • Torque: 10.7 kgfm (ethanol) / 10.0 kgfm (petrol)
  • Transmission: 5-speed manual
  • Consumption (city/road): 9.3/103 km/l (ethanol) 13.4/146 km/l (petrol) (petrol)shopcar.com.br)

Why it is on the list:
Although younger, Argo is listed due to its significant sales volume and the interest of gangs in dismantling the vehicle for parts trading (pontotrack.com).

4. Volkswagen Goal

Description:
The Gol is a national icon since 1980, consecrated as one of the best-selling cars in the history of the country. Its robustness and simplicity keep it popular even after decades of market (wikipedia.org).

Technical sheet (Gol 1.0 2023):

  • Engine: 1.0 L flex, 4 cylinders
  • Power: 84 hp (ethanol) / 75 hp (petrol)
  • Torque: 10.4 kgfm (ethanol) / 9.7 kgfm (petrol) (icarros.com.br)
  • Transmission: 5-speed manual
  • Consumption (city/road): 12.9/143 km/l (petrol) 8.9/101 km/l (ethanol) (ethanol)motoragora.com.br)

Why it is on the list:
Even out of line in its older generations, the Goal remains very strong in the used market, which maintains high interest of criminals for parts and complete vehicles (pontotrack.com).

5. Ford Ka

Description:
Compact urban third generation, the Ka offered in the line 2021 engine 1.0 L aspirated, being an economical option for daily mobility (wikipedia.org).

Technical sheet (Ka 1.0 2021):

  • Engine: 1.0 L Flex RoCam, 3 cylinders
  • Power: 85 hp (ethanol) / 80 hp (petrol)
  • Torque: 10.8 kgfm (ethanol) / 10.5 kgfm (petrol)
  • Transmission: 5-speed manual
  • Consumption (city/road): 13.0/150 km/l (petrol) 9.0/105 km/l (ethanol)

Why it is on the list:
The combination of wide circulation and easy resale of parts makes Ka the preferred target of specialized compact theft gangs (pontotrack.com).

6. Toyota Corolla

Description:
Global medium sedan, symbol of reliability, Corolla mixes good finish, efficient engine and high liquidity in the market of seminovos (pontotrack.com).

Technical sheet (Corolla XLi 2024):

  • Engine: 2.0 L aspirated, 4 cylinders
  • Power: 177 hp (petrol)
  • Torque: 21.4 kgfm
  • Transmission: CVT
  • Consumption (city/road): 11.0/140 km/l

Why it is on the list:
Despite being a superior segment, the Corolla is targeted by the ease of resale of entire vehicles or their high-value components (pontotrack.com).

7. Honda Civic

Description:
Sophisticated brother of the Corolla, the Civic offers a sporty profile and refined interior.In the Sport and Touring versions, it attracts loyal audiences and maintains high resale value (pontotrack.com).

Technical sheet (Civic EXL 2024):

  • Engine: 2.0 L aspirated, 4 cylinders
  • Power: 155 hp (petrol)
  • Torque: 19.5 kgfm
  • Transmission: CVT
  • Consumption (city/road): 10.5/135 km/l

Why it is on the list:
The high demand for medium sedans and good liquidity of parts make Civic a profitable target for theft and theft (pontotrack.com).

8. Renault Kwid

Description:
Subcompact entry, the Kwid stands out for its SUV appeal and competitive price, achieving great sales volumes for a Renault model (pontotrack.com).

Technical sheet (Kwid Zen 1.0 2024):

  • Engine: 1.0 L aspirated, 3 cylinders
  • Power: 70 hp (petrol) / 72 hp (ethanol)
  • Torque: 9.8 kgfm (petrol) / 10.5 kgfm (ethanol)
  • Transmission: 5-speed manual
  • Consumption (city/road): 14.0/155 km/l

Why it is on the list:
Kwid appears in the ranking by the combination of sales volume and increased interest in compacts with “visual adventurous” (pontotrack.com).

9. Fiat Mobi

Description:
Simple and economical urban compact, Mobi offers low acquisition and maintenance costs, consolidating among the most affordable popular (pontotrack.com).

Technical sheet (Mobi Like 1.0 2024):

  • Engine: 1.0 L Fire 6V flex, 2 cylinders
  • Power: 75 hp (ethanol) / 73 hp (petrol)
  • Torque: 9.9 kgfm (ethanol) / 9.5 kgfm (petrol)
  • Transmission: 5-speed manual
  • Consumption (city/road): 12.5/140 km/l

Why it is on the list:
The wide popularity and reduced cost motivate the action of specialized gangs in entry cars (pontotrack.com).

10. Jeep Renegade

Description:
The Renegade, the first compact SUV from Jeep in Brazil, combines robust style and good equipment package, standing out in the segment (pontotrack.com).

Technical sheet (Renegade Sport 1.8 2024):

  • Engine: 1.8 L E.torQ flex, 4 cylinders
  • Power: 139 hp (ethanol) / 135 hp (petrol)
  • Torque: 19.3 kgfm (ethanol) / 18.8 kgfm (petrol)
  • Transmission: 6-speed automatic
  • Consumption (city/road): 8.5/110 km/l

Why it is on the list:
Compact SUVs have gained prominence in vehicle theft, for the resale value of both the full car and its high value-added parts (pontotrack.com).

Conclusion

The scenario of vehicle thefts in Brazil in 2025 shows the predominance of popular and high-circulation models, as well as medium sedans and compact SUVs that maintain a heated parallel market of parts and entire cars. Maintaining security measures, such as tracking and parking in safe places, is fundamental to reduce risks and protect your assets.

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