The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed the top ten best-selling cars in the UK for 2019. The Ford Fiesta is still in top spot as the most popular car in the country with over 70,000 registrations, followed by its rival, the Volkswagen Golf.
Overall, new car sales were down by 2.74% in 2019, with annual registrations falling to 2,162,143 units. The biggest decline was seen in diesel car sales with a 22% decrease in sales since 2018. Petrol car sales increased by 2.2% and interestingly, battery electric vehicles saw a significant 135.6% increase.
Despite the increasing demand for SUVs and crossovers such as the Nissan Qashqai and Ford Kuga, the top 10 best-selling cars for 2019 is dominated by conventional hatchbacks such as the Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Golf and MINI.
1. Ford Fiesta
2. Volkswagen Golf
Number of registrations – 54,409
3. Vauxhall Corsa
Number of registrations – 53,637
4. Ford Focus
While the Ford Fiesta tops the table, the Ford Focus remains a popular choice, coming a respectable fourth place, just 279 sales behind the Vauxhall Corsa. Although there’s a wide range of hatchback competition, the Ford still stands out as the most common choice.
5. Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Number of registrations – 50,674
The A-Class appeals to many British motorists with its striking interior design and voice-controlled MBUX system, sales keep increasing year-on-year in the UK. There’s no doubt it will be staying in the top 10 for a while.
6. Nissan Qashqai
Number of registrations – 50,014
7. Ford Kuga
Number of registrations – 38,031
Despite following closely behind the Nissan Qashqai on sales, The Ford Kuga is still one of the UK’s most popular SUVs – with its innovative technology and intelligent design. It’s the third Ford to make it to the top 10 proving that Ford are a favourite choice by Brits.
8. Mini
Number of registrations – 37,203
The MINI remains one of the most popular small cars with UK buyers due to its unique and fun style. Sales are expected to increase throughout 2020 with the release of the MINI Electric.
9. Volkswagen Polo
Number of registrations – 34,738
10. Kia Sportage
Number of registrations – 32,825
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