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Best-selling automobiles within the UK of 2024 up to now

Last yr was a constructive one for the automotive business, with the UK experiencing its finest yr for automotive gross sales for the reason that pandemic.

More than 1.9 million new automobiles have been registered – however one stood out amongst the remainder. The Ford Puma was the best-selling automotive within the UK in 2023, changing into the primary Ford to high the charts for the reason that Ford Fiesta’s 12-year run resulted in 2020. 

It fought off stiff competitors from the Nissan Qashqai, the Vauxhall Corsa and Volkswagen T-Roc to achieve the summit.

However, the market seems prefer it could possibly be much more hotly contested than ever earlier than in 2024.

So, which automobiles are the highest 10 best-sellers within the UK up to now? See the year-to-date listing beneath, ranging from January 2024, utilizing information from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders: 

Best-selling automobiles within the UK in 2024 up to now

1. Ford Puma – 15,054 models

Last yr’s best-selling automotive, the Ford Puma, seems set to proceed its success into 2024. The crossover nonetheless impresses us, because of its enjoyable driving dynamics and engaging pricing, and a fun-filled ST variant tops the vary.

It might not be the Fiesta everyone knows and love, however it’s , succesful various nonetheless. It even outsold the Transit and Transit Custom vans, which isn’t any imply feat. 

Read our Ford Puma evaluation

2. Nissan Qashqai – 14,555 models

The Nissan Qashqai – the best-seller of 2022 – completed 2023 in second place, however it’s nonetheless sizzling on the heels of the Puma and the Sportage initially of 2024.

The British-built crossover continues to enchantment to consumers right here by means of its wonderful practicality. Its enchantment has little doubt been bolstered by the addition of electrified powertrains for its third technology. 

Read our Nissan Qashqai evaluation

3. Kia Sportage – 13,632 models

The Kia Sportage had yr in 2023, ending fourth within the UK gross sales charts. And it has began 2024 strongly, hovering close to the highest of the desk. 

Consistency is vital for this crossover, which entered its fifth technology on the tail finish of 2022, sporting an attention-grabbing design, on-trend powertrains and powerful worth for cash.

Read our Kia Sportage evaluation

4. Nissan Juke – 11,206 models

The Nissan Juke stays a very fashionable automotive amongst UK consumers, ending 2023 in eighth place. The crossover went on sale with a brand-new design in 2020, then a facelift arrived in the course of final yr, together with hybrid energy for the primary time. 

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Maruti Suzuki Sold More Cars Than Hyundai, Tata, And Mahindra Combined In March 2024

Most automotive manufacturers have registered a optimistic month-on-month (MoM) gross sales progress in final month’s gross sales

Maruti Suzuki, Tata, and Hyundai logo

The brand-wise gross sales report for March 2024 is out, and as typical, Maruti Suzuki stays the best-selling automotive model in India, with Hyundai, Tata, Mahindra, and Toyota additionally securing spots within the high 5. While most manufacturers recorded optimistic month-over-month (MoM) progress final month, just a few confronted year-on-year (YoY) gross sales losses. Let’s take a more in-depth take a look at the efficiency of every model in March 2024 gross sales.

Brand

March 2024

February 2024

MoM Growth %

March 2023

YoY Growth %

Maruti Suzuki

1,52,718

1,60,272

-4.7

1,32,763

15

Hyundai

53,001

50,201

5.6

50,600

4.7

Tata

50,105

51,270

-2.3

44,047

13.8

Mahindra

40,631

42,401

-4.2

35,976

12.9

Toyota

25,119

23,300

7.8

18,670

34.5

Kia

21,400

20,200

5.9

21,501

-0.5

Honda

7,071

7,142

-1

6,692

5.7

MG

4,648

4,532

2.6

6,051

-23.2

Renault

4,225

4,080

3.6

5,389

-21.6

Volkswagen

3,529

3,019

16.9

3,900

-9.5

Key Takeaways

Maruti Fronx

  • In March 2024, Maruti Suzuki alone offered greater than 1.5 lakh automobiles in India, surpassing the mixed gross sales of Hyundai, Tata, and Mahindra. Although Maruti’s MoM gross sales declined by almost 5 p.c, it nonetheless achieved a 15 p.c progress in YoY gross sales.

  • Hyundai surpassed Tata to develop into the second best-selling automotive model in March 2024. The Korean automaker offered round 53,000 automobiles final month, with optimistic progress of 5.6 p.c and 4.7 p.c in each MoM and YoY gross sales, respectively.

  • Tata slipped to the third spot within the gross sales desk, although it nonetheless crossed the gross sales mark of fifty,000 models final month. Though Tata’s MoM gross sales dipped by greater than 1,000 models final month, the Indian automaker registered a progress of 14 p.c in YoY gross sales.

Mahindra Scorpio N

  • Mahindra dispatched greater than 40,600 SUVs final month, taking successful of over 4 p.c in month-to-month gross sales. However, its yearly gross sales have elevated by nearly 13 p.c.

  • With over 25,000 automobiles offered, Toyota not solely registered almost 8 p.c progress in MoM gross sales, but it surely additionally registered the very best progress of 34.5 in YoY gross sales. 

  • Kia additionally registered a progress of virtually 6 p.c in MoM gross sales with over 21,000 automobiles offered in March 2024. The Korean automaker additionally maintained a constant demand in YoY gross sales.

  • Honda was one other constant performer final month, as soon as once more surpassing the gross sales mark of seven,000 models in March 2024, with solely a 1 p.c decline in MoM gross sales. The Japanese automaker additionally recorded YoY progress of almost 6 p.c.

  • Though MG offered over 4,500 automobiles in March 2024 with a month-to-month progress of round 3 p.c, its yearly gross sales dropped by greater than 1,400 models in March 2024.

  • Renault additionally managed to cross the gross sales mark of 4,000 models final month, but it surely confronted a decline of almost 22 p.c in YoY gross sales.

Volkswagen Virtus

  • At final, Volkswagen offered greater than 3,500 automobiles in March 2024 registering a progress of round 17 p.c in MoM gross sales. However, its YoY gross sales dipped by almost 10 p.c in March 2024.

VolvoCars

Volvo Cars achieves month-to-month gross sales document in March

Volvo Cars reviews gross sales of 78,970 vehicles in March, a rise of 25 per cent in contrast with the identical month final 12 months, and an all-time excessive for world gross sales throughout a single month. Volvo Cars’ new totally electrical small SUV, the EX30, contributed to the gross sales progress, in addition to a robust gross sales efficiency in Europe and the US. 

Volvo Cars’ line-up of electrified fashions, with a completely electrical or plug-in hybrid powertrain, grew by 24 per cent in contrast with the identical interval final 12 months, leading to 33,558 vehicles offered, which makes up a 42 per cent share of all vehicles offered globally. Fully electrical vehicles constituted 23 per cent of all vehicles offered throughout March. 

Total gross sales for the primary quarter of 2024 amounted to 182,687 vehicles offered globally, a rise of 12 per cent in contrast with the identical interval final 12 months. 


“These numbers reflect the strength of our strategy and product diversity – offering fully electric cars alongside plug-in hybrids and mild hybrids in the right mix,” says Björn Annwall, Volvo Cars’ Chief Commercial Officer and Deputy CEO. “We are making good progress towards our annual sales target of at least 15 per cent growth, and in the months ahead we will focus on ramping up sales of our EX30,” he provides.


European gross sales in March grew 33 per cent in contrast with the identical interval final 12 months, reaching 39,756 vehicles. Electrified vehicles within the area had an identical progress price of 34 per cent, leading to 24,856 vehicles offered. Sales of electrified vehicles accounted for 63 per cent of all vehicles offered in Europe this March.

In the US, gross sales of Volvo vehicles reached 15,315 vehicles, which is a rise of fifty per cent in contrast with March 2023. Sales of electrified vehicles grew by 25 per cent in contrast with the identical interval final 12 months and accounted for twenty-four per cent of all vehicles offered within the US. 

Sales in China reached 14,005 vehicles, a rise of 21 per cent in contrast with the identical interval final 12 months. During March, 1,039 electrified vehicles have been offered in China, a lower of 28 per cent in comparison with the identical interval final 12 months. 

For March 2024, the Volvo XC60 remained the top-selling mannequin with gross sales reaching 22,402 vehicles (2023: 18,090 vehicles), adopted by the XC40 with whole gross sales of 20,557 vehicles (2023: 20,556 vehicles) and the XC90 at 10,826 vehicles (2023: 9,828 vehicles). 

 

 

March

March

  

Q1

Q1

  
 

2024

2023

Change

2024

2023

Change

Europe

39,756

29,957

33%

89,670

72,671

23%

Electrified fashions

24,856

18,537

34%

54,819

45,055

22%

– Fully electrical

14,967

8,995

66%

31,237

21,047

48%

– Plug-in hybrid

9,889

9,542

4%

23,582

24,008

-2%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

China

14,005

11,608

21%

37,958

36,457

4%

Electrified fashions

1,039

1,442

-28%

2,443

3,830

-36%

– Fully electrical

369

435

-15%

667

926

-28%

– Plug-in hybrid

670

1,007

-33%

1,776

2,904

-39%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US

15,315

10,230

50%

30,951

26,483

17%

Electrified fashions

3,642

2,905

25%

8,088

7,711

5%

– Fully electrical

351

1,038

-66%

970

2,782

-65%

– Plug-in hybrid

3,291

1,867

76%

7,118

4,929

44%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

9,894

11,337

-13%

24,108

27,327

-12%

Electrified fashions

4,021

4,099

-2%

9,645

10,807

-11%

– Fully electrical

2,334

2,153

8%

5,297

5,314

0%

– Plug-in hybrid

1,687

1,946

-13%

4,348

5,493

-21%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

78,970

63,132

25%

182,687

162,938

12%

Electrified fashions

33,558

26,983

24%

74,995

67,403

11%

– Fully electrical

18,021

12,621

43%

38,171

30,069

27%

– Plug-in hybrid

15,537

14,362

8%

36,824

37,334

-1%

 

Motorsport

Bronco Sales Are Down 25 Percent So Far in 2024

Ford has introduced its first-quarter gross sales for 2024, posting a modest 5.7-percent improve total versus 2023. Things look good on the floor, however a deeper dive reveals some fascinating tendencies. And frankly, we might be shocked if there is not somewhat little bit of concern swirling round Ford headquarters proper now.

The Bronco and Mustang are trending downward. The Bronco is manner off the mark, sliding 25.8 p.c with 24,066 gross sales in comparison with the identical interval final 12 months. Meanwhile, the Jeep Wrangler stepped as much as 38,308 items bought for 2024 to this point, a really minor 1-percent improve. It firmly establishes the Wrangler because the gross sales chief on this area of interest off-road phase.


Motorsport

BMW Sold One New i3 in 2024, Three Years After US Production Ended

Automotive gross sales figures for Q1 2024 are pouring in, and BMW holds the excellence of getting the primary zombie automotive within the group. Amid all the info for sedans and SUVs sits a curious line for the i3, a automobile that went out of manufacturing for the US market in July 2021. At some level through the first three months of the 12 months, a brand-new i3 discovered a purchaser.

We do not know the place it was or the way it was outfitted. If you occur to be BMW’s latest i3 proprietor, drop us a remark or electronic mail our ideas account (tips@motor1.com) and inform us all about it. We’re inquisitive about how the battery’s held up and why it took so lengthy to promote. The final time we noticed i3 knowledge on a BMW gross sales chart was in 2022, when 9 had been offered. None had been offered in 2023, so we suspect this specific Bimmer has an attention-grabbing story to inform.


Motorsport

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sales Are Down Nearly 50 Percent This Year

Judging by the newest gross sales report from Mazda, it seems as if the Miata is not at all times the reply. The petite sports activities automobile had a weak first quarter of the yr contemplating deliveries plummeted by 45.5 % in comparison with Q1 2023. Only 1,411 Americans purchased the tossable roadster by means of March 2024.

It was notably dangerous for the soft-top model since demand declined by 66 % to 457 models whereas the hardtop RF went down by 23.5 % to 954 models. Yes, the RF deliveries have been greater than double these of the usual Miata. Looking on the larger image, the scenario is just not that dangerous contemplating 2023 was a wonderful yr for the MX-5 after shipments grew by 45.4 percent.


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Skyrocketing Toyota Prius Sales Proves People Want Hybrids, Not EVs

Toyota on Tuesday introduced gross sales figures for the primary quarter of 2024, and the most important information comes from gross sales of the Prius. The firm’s iconic hybri is as standard as ever, with a year-over-year enhance of 138.6 % by means of the primary three months of the yr. That interprets to 13,327 items offered versus 5,586 items in 2023. While the Prius remains to be removed from being Toyota’s hottest automobile, it is a clear indication that hybrids aren’t fading away anytime quickly.

By comparability, the all-electric Toyota bZ4X gross sales reached 1,897 items for a similar interval. That’s a rise of 11.7 %, however nonetheless far under Prius ranges. Its up-market Lexus RZ sibling logged 1,603 gross sales, which means Toyota offered 3,500 EVs at a time when many of us believed absolutely electrical automobiles can be taking off. To be honest, Toyota hasn’t taken main strides towards EV manufacturing as different manufacturers have, and that is mirrored in lackluster reviews for each the bZ4X and RZ.


Motorsport

Toyota Supra Sales Are Down Nearly 50 Percent This Year

Toyota’s newest gross sales figures for the primary quarter of 2024 counsel the fanfare surrounding the Supra at its launch is dwindling. The automaker solely bought 484 examples of the sports activities automobile within the first three months of the yr, down a whopping 44.4 p.c in comparison with the identical interval final yr, when Toyota bought 871 coupes.

Supra gross sales have been falling since they peaked at 6,830 models in 2021. They fell to 4,952 in 2022 and even additional to 2,652 in 2023. This yr isn’t trying as if the trajectory will enhance. This quarter marked the primary time gross sales for Toyota’s coupe dipped beneath these of the revamped Nissan Z. The Z’s gross sales elevated by 44.0 p.c in Q1 2024, going from 466 to 671 coupes for a similar interval in 2023.


Motorsport

Hyundai EV Sales Spiked By 100 Percent Last Month

First-quarter gross sales numbers for 2024 are starting to roll in. Many are desirous to see if battery-electric autos are genuinely dealing with a slowdown, but when they’re, it’s not affecting Hyundai simply but. EV gross sales for the model are up by the primary three months of the 12 months, surging by 62 p.c for the quarter and 100% for March.

The bulk of that development got here from the brand new Ioniq 6, which Hyundai is keen to lease one to you for cheap. Sales jumped 1,542 p.c for the quarter and 794 p.c final month in comparison with 2023. Hyundai moved 1,984 Ioniq 6 sedans the earlier month. It bought 3,646 electrical crossovers in Q1.


Lexus

Toyota Motor North America Reports March, First Quarter 2024 U.S. Sales

  • First quarter gross sales of electrified automobiles surges 74 % on a quantity foundation; represents 36.6 % of complete gross sales quantity
  • 27 electrified Toyota and Lexus automobile choices accessible at dealerships, essentially the most amongst any automaker 

PLANO, Texas (April 2, 2024) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) in the present day reported March 2024 U.S. gross sales of 214,894 automobiles, up 21.8 % on a quantity and day by day promoting fee (DSR) foundation versus March 2023. Sales of electrified automobiles for the month totaled 78,157, representing 36.4 % of complete gross sales quantity. 

For the primary quarter, TMNA reported gross sales of 565,098 automobiles, up 20.3 % on a quantity foundation and up 17.2 % on a DSR foundation versus March 2023. Sales of electrified automobiles for the primary quarter totaled 206,850, representing 36.6 % of complete gross sales quantity. 

Toyota division posted March gross sales of 184,123 automobiles, up 22.7 % on a quantity and DSR foundation. For the quarter, Toyota division reported gross sales of 486,627 automobiles, up 21.3 % on a quantity foundation and up 18.1 % on a DSR foundation. 

Lexus division posted March gross sales of 30,771 automobiles, up 16.7 % on a quantity and DSR foundation. For the quarter, Lexus division reported gross sales of 78,471 automobiles, up 15.0 % on a quantity foundation and up 12.0 % on a DSR foundation, the division’s best-ever first quarter. 

“Thanks to our diverse portfolio of 27 electrified vehicle options between the Toyota and Lexus brands, customer demand for our products continued to grow in March and in the first quarter,” stated Jack Hollis, government vice chairman, gross sales, TMNA. “Our teams are preparing to launch more than 20 new, refreshed or special edition vehicles later this year including the all-new 2024 Tacoma with available hybrid powertrain, plus the all-new 2024 Land Cruiser and 2025 Camry, both exclusively with hybrid powertrains, offering even more electrified options that fits customers’ lifestyles and needs.” 

March and First Quarter 2024 Highlights (quantity foundation until in any other case famous) 

TMNA: 

  • March gross sales of electrified automobiles had been 78,157, surging 60.9 %, representing 36.4 % of complete gross sales quantity 
  • First quarter gross sales of electrified automobiles had been 206,850, surging 74.1 %, representing 36.6 % of complete gross sales quantity 
  • Cars up 36.2 % in March and up 31.2 % within the first quarter 
  • Trucks together with SUVs up 16.1 % in March and up 16.0 % within the first quarter 
  • 27 electrified Toyota and Lexus automobile choices accessible at dealerships  

Toyota Division:  

  • March gross sales had been 184,123, up 22.7 % 
  • First quarter gross sales had been 486,627, up 21.3 % 
  • March electrified automobile gross sales had been 66,492, up 57.0 % 
  • First quarter electrified automobile gross sales had been 177,778, up 76.4 % 
  • Cars up 40.8 % in March and up 35.5 % within the first quarter 
  • SUVs up 30.9 % in March and up 31.9 % within the first quarter 
  • Trucks up 15.3 % in March and up 15.2 % within the first quarter 
  • Prius, Prius Prime, Camry HEV, Crown and RAV4 HEV all posted robust triple-digit good points within the first quarter 
  • All-electric bZ4X gross sales had been up 13.1 % in March and up 11.7 % within the first quarter 
  • Total RAV4 gross sales had been up 45.1 % in March and up 47.4 % within the first quarter 
  • 4Runner gross sales had been up 70.4 % in March and up 60.2 % within the first quarter 
  • Sienna gross sales had been up 53.2 % within the first quarter 
  • Tundra gross sales had been up 41.3 % in March and up 31.0 % within the first quarter 
  • Best-ever March gross sales:  
    • GR 86 
    • bZ4X 
    • GR Corolla 
    • Crown 
    • RAV4 PRIME 
  • All-time best-ever month: 
    • Corolla HEV 
    • Corolla Cross HEV 
    • Crown 
    • RAV4 HEV 
    • Sequoia 
    • Tundra HEV 
  • Best-ever first quarter: 
    • bZ4X 
    • GR Corolla 
    • Corolla HEV 
    • Corolla Cross 
    • Crown 
    • RAV4 HEV 
    • RAV4 PRIME 
    • Sequoia 
    • Tundra HEV 

Lexus Division: 

  • March gross sales had been 30,771, up 16.7 % 
  • Record first quarter gross sales of 78,471, up 15.0 % 
  • March electrified automobile gross sales had been 11,665, up 87.5 % 
  • First quarter electrified automobile gross sales had been 29,072, up 61.1 % 
  • Cars up 4.5 % in March 
  • Trucks up 20.6 % in March and up 20.0 % within the first quarter 
  • ES HEV, NX HEV, NX PHEV, RX HEV and LS HEV all posted robust double-digit good points within the first quarter 
  • All-electric RZ gross sales had been up 363.8 % in March and up 766.5 % within the first quarter 
  • LS gross sales had been up 5.6 % in March and up 18.6 % within the first quarter 
  • LC gross sales had been up 21.6 % in March and up 13.9 % within the first quarter 
  • Total NX gross sales had been up 15.9 % in March and up 10.0 % within the first quarter 
  • Strong gross sales of the all-new TX; 9,956 bought within the first quarter 
  • Best-ever March gross sales:  
    • Total NX 
    • NX HEV 
    • NX PHEV 
    • RX HEV 
    • RZ 
  • Best-ever first quarter: 
    • Total automobiles 
    • Total LUVs 
    • Total NX 
    • NX HEV 
    • NX PHEV 
    • RX HEV 

Note: 
HEV = Hybrid Electric Vehicle 
PHEV = Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle 
FCEV = Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle 
BEV = Battery Electric Vehicle 

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About Toyota 

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been part of the cultural cloth in North America for greater than 65 years, and is dedicated to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility by means of our Toyota and Lexus manufacturers, plus our greater than 1,800 dealerships.

Toyota immediately employs greater than 63,000 folks in North America who’ve contributed to the design, engineering, and meeting of almost 47 million vehicles and vans at our 13 manufacturing crops. By 2025, Toyota’s 14th plant in North Carolina will start to fabricate automotive batteries for electrified automobiles. With extra electrified automobiles on the highway than another automaker, Toyota at the moment presents 27 electrified choices.

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