Despite the global shortage of semiconductors or ‘chips’, which lead to production stoppages and factories continuing to be affected by staff shortages due to Covid-19 isolation requirements, new car registrations in the UK rose by 2.7% in the first 9 months of 2021 compared to the same time in 2020.
- Diesel registrations were down 46.9%
- Petrol registrations down 14.8%
- MHEV Diesel registration up 71.8%
- MHEV Petrol up 75.6%
- PHEV registration up 83.1%
- HEV registrations up 36%
- BEV registration up 88.9%
The increase in registration of electric and hybrid vehicles and decrease in petrol and diesel registration is a trend that will definitely continue as we come close to the ban of new petrol and diesel cars in 2030. Many manufacturers are starting to increase their range of hybrid and electric vehicles as well as convert some of our favourite models to hybrid or electric.
Most registered new cars - January 2021- November 2021
10. BMW 3 Series – 26,115
The most expensive vehicle to feature in the top 10 is BMW’s Best Selling Model the 3 Series. The 3 Series offers the perfect blend of performance, driving dynamics, technology and improved refinement.
New BMW 3 Series from £463.66 a month*
*subject to status. £33,250, £3,325 Deposit, Lease Purchase – 49 Months
9. Ford Puma – 26,870
The revival of the Puma as an SUV Crossover was a controversial decision by Ford, but it seems to have paid off. By the end of 2021, the Puma could have overtaken the Fiesta on this list. The Ford Puma has a range of innovative features designed to improve your driving pleasure and is very practical.
New Ford Puma from £437.08 a month*
*subject to status. £23,135, No Deposit, Hire Purchase – 60 Months
8. Ford Fiesta – 27,000
After being crowned the ‘best selling new car’ for its 12th consecutive year in 2020, Ford will not be happy with the 2021 sales figures (possibly due to the semiconductor shortage). However, the Fiesta is one of the best cars in its segment thanks to its good looks, neat packaging, ride quality and handling.
New Ford Fiesta from £349.41 a month*
*subject to status. £16,645, No Deposit, Hire Purchase – 60 Months
7. Mini – 27,167
The Mini Hatch is available in either a three-door, a five-door or the Mini Electric, but don’t worry, the five-door version retains the character of the three-door with its renowned go-kart feeling and nimble handling.
New Mini from £365.36 a month*
*subject to status. £17,405, No Deposit, Hire Purchase – 60 Months
6. Kia Sportage – 27,297
The Sportage is a great family SUV and comes with lots of kit as standard. Kia will be hoping the new Sportage will help them overtake the Nissan Qashqai.
New Kia Sportage from £395.62 a month*
*subject to status. £26,745, £1,745 Deposit, Lease Purchase – 49 Months
5. Nissan Qashqai – 27,800
Back in February of 2021, Nissan unveiled the third-generation Qashqai. The new Qashqai has a bold stance, sharp LED lighting and optional massive 20-inch alloy wheels.
New Nissan Qashqai from £383.83 a month*
*subject to status. £24,555 , No Deposit, Hire Purchase – 60 Months
4. Volkswagen Golf – 28,666
Volkswagen should be very happy with 3rd and 4th spots. The Volkswagen Golf hasn’t acclaimed iconic status for any old reason, its refined, spacious, has an excellent cabin quality and comes in a range of great engines.
New Volkswagen Golf from £461.54 a month*
*subject to status. £24,430, £2,443 Deposit, Hire Purchase – 60 Months
3. Volkswagen Polo – 29,475
The Volkswagen Polos steadily rose through the rankings this year. In 2018 the Polo entered its sixth generation. “Bigger and better than ever before, the charismatic new Polo is designed to meet the challenges of the modern world”.
New Volkswagen Polo from £383.83 a month*
*subject to status. £18,285, No Deposit, Hire Purchase – 60 Months
2. Mercedes-Benz A-Class – 29,510
The A-Class was the best selling premium car in 2020 so its no surprise to see it in the top spots of 2021. The A Class is packed with technology which has made it safer, more advanced, more convenient and more desirable!
New Mercedes-Benz A-Class from £401.94 a month*
*subject to status. £25,975, £2,597.50 Deposit, Lease Purchase – 49 Months
1. Vauxhall Corsa – 38,306
The new generation of the Corsa has secured Vauxhall the top spot in 2021! With selling 38,306 units in the first 9 months of 2021 there’s no doubt the Vauxhall Corsa will be the Best-Selling Car of 2021!
New Vauxhall Corsa From £364.84 a month*
*subject to status. £17,380, No Deposit, Hire Purchase – 60 Months
Source – SMMT
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