NEWS: Top Selling Cars in 2018
The numbers for the biggest selling cars up and down Britain for 2018, so far, are in. Which car model do you think takes the top spot and why?
A new year of car sales have begun and the reports for January are in. The Top brands of car manufacturers in the UK usually dominate the market year after year with few fluctuations in popularity. As you would expect, hatchbacks are the main type of car to be purchased by the masses. But which ones are they? Which are the ones that you see roaming the streets the most?
See where your car placed on the list. The next vehicle you get might be a hidden gem which isn't featured on here, or you might just want to opt for one of these which everyone in Britain seems to think is the best choice.
As we mentioned, the cheaper hatchbacks are the cars that usually fly off the shelves faster than any other due to their cost efficiency and convenience. However, the sheer class of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class shows just how popular it is. A premium saloon that looks fantastic and sports a sexy interior, no wonder it squeezes on to the list.
9. Ford Kuga | 2580 registrations
The first SUV on our list belongs to Fords Kuga in at number 9. Ford is always one of the most popular car manufacturers in the UK, and it's no wonder when they produce a range of affordable cars which handle and ride as well as this one; The fourth bestselling SUV in Britain.
Ahhh the Corsa. A Vauxhall model that has stood the test of time. Fantastic as a nippy, affordable little A-B'er and as a solid choice for that first car to introduce you to the roads fresh after passing your driving test. Vauxhalls main rival to the Ford Fiesta appeals to a wide range of car buyers and offers a stretch of variations for those that want a powerful 202bhp VXR version or the steady plodding 1.4 litre 74 bph version. And with a new body look for the Corsa on the horizon, we're sure this will sell a lot more later in the year!
It looks like SUV sales are picking up if this first month of 2018 is anything to go by. The Kia Sportage is a new entry to Britain's top 10 best-selling cars list.. It's a superb, affordable SUV that has done fantastic in January, but will it do as well later in the year with a few absolutely cracking SUV's being launched?
A stylish premium hatchback the Mercedes-benz A-Class climbs up the rankings stretching its lead over rival car models the BMW 1 series and the Audi A3. However, a new model is set for release in showrooms soon which could either accelerate sales of the A-class or hinder it. But if you want a good amount of luxury, style and power in a compact vehicle, this thing is perfect!
Prince of the small SUV's in January is the Vauxhall Mokka X. It goes head to head with other leading small SUV's like the Nissan Juke and the SEAT Arona. Small SUV's are growing in popularity due to their practicality, high set driving position and muscular look. They also don't usually have the same high running costs compared to traditional 4x4's – which makes them great family cars!
The best-selling small SUV is the long standing champion of affordable SUV's, the Nissan Quashqai. Its dynamic, economic and high interior standards make it the top dog in the world of SUV sales. A decade after its release, the new second generation models released in 2014 almost perfectly marry SUV characteristics with hatchback size. A great choice of motor for bigger parties!
3. Ford Focus | 4105 registrations
A car that offers a great amount of quality for its price and looks brilliant, the Focus has been around for a while now! Ford Focus' are dotted around seemingly everywhere in Britain. The Focus is the company's core family car which has a reputation as being very fun to drive. Competing directly with car models like the Vauxhall Astra and the VW Golf, a bronze medal for January is great testament to this old favourite which is available as an 5 door hatchback or estate.
One of the worlds biggest motoring manufacturers Volkswagen comes in at a valiant second with its Golf model. The Golf is a high performing all rounder, which is usually the direct follow up for car owners after they've gotten comfortable in the more modest VW model, the Polo. Many people consider the Volkswagen Golf as the best hatchback in the world, and the newest version puts a good claim to that title!
1. Ford Fiesta | 8335 registrations
Roaring off into the lead and out of sight is the British favourite, the Ford Fiesta. With a new version of the Fiesta on the cusp, it's hard to think that another car model will catch up with it. A smooth engine with comfortable interior quality, the Fiesta is head and shoulders above the rest throughout Britain.
So, did your car make it onto the list? Whether you're looking for a car that will set you apart from the crowd and doesn't make it onto this list, or you'd like to go with what Britain seems to think works best like the ones in the top 10; XLCR vehicle management can get you any make, any model, at the best possible price. GUARANTEED!