Canadians’ interest in light trucks – a large category that incorporates SUVs, pickups and vans – is gradually eating into more of their wallets. According to data published by the specialized firm DesRosiers Automotive, the average price of these new vehicles exceeded the $50,000 threshold in 2022. A first.

So it will have cost you an average of $51,700 to get your hands on one of these taller models, an increase of almost $5,000 compared to the previous year. Beyond consumer preferences, this bill, which is growing visibly, can also be explained by inflationary pressure on prices, as are the shortages of parts and the replacement solutions that are becoming increasingly rare on the market. .

On the traditional car side, the average price was $41,800, more than $10,000 less than the other segment. Note, however, that its weight remains low in the portrait of new vehicle sales in Canada. In 2022, 83.9% of vehicles sold in the country were light trucks. When all vehicle categories are included, the average price per transaction was $49,900. It’s quite high, it goes without saying.