Last month saw the new 74-plate registrations hit the road. With the arrival of the new plate, there has been a small rise in new car sales compared to August’s figures – totalling 275,239 units sold, one per cent up month-on-month.
EVs saw a very strong month in sales thanks to manufacturers offering huge discounts on some of their models, with 56,387 electric cars sold over the September period.
However, despite the rise in EVs, the top 10 best-sellers are still marginally crossovers with internal-combustion engines as it seems British buyers still want that higher driving position and ease of ownership. We take a look at the top 10 best-sellers for September.
Kia Sportage – 7,482
Furthermore, all Sportages come with the firm’s seven-year or 100,000-mile warranty which gives the buyer added peace of mind. It’s also practical with a decent-sized boot and plenty of space inside for occupants, making it ideal for families.
Ford Puma – 6,681
It’s also cheap to own and run, and there are Ford dealerships on every street corner. Plus, a midlife facelift this year has also kept the car looking fresh.
Nissan Juke – 6,025
The Juke features a funky design and there are plenty of different permutations to make each and every one stand out from the others as well.
Hyundai Tucson – 5,799
The interior has an upmarket feel and there is a wide choice of engines including petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid. The car recently also received a facelift which also enhanced the exterior looks and improved the interior design even further, too.
Tesla Model Y – 5,799
This American SUV still proves to be a popular one for company car drivers and those wanting to go down the EV route.
With a decent electric range and lots of standard equipment, it’s no wonder why a lot of people have jumped on the EV bandwagon with this car. Plus, thanks to the firm’s supercharging network, range anxiety is a thing of the past when you own a Tesla.
Nissan Qashqai – 5,239
Inside, there is a larger infotainment touchscreen and the hybrid e-Power system has been upgraded to make the drivetrain even more efficient than it was before.
Volkswagen Polo – 4,657
Underneath the car may share the same underpinnings as in the Skoda Fabia and Seat Ibiza, but in terms of its looks, interior design and quality, there’s no denying that the Polo is very grown-up and could easily be just as practical and is cheaper than its larger sibling.
Volkswagen Tiguan – 4,327
Ford Kuga – 4,066
It also looks good and the new front end gives it the same identity as other Ford models in the range, too.
Volkswagen Golf – 3,974
It’s sensible, frugal, efficient, refined, quiet, comfortable and above all else – practical. The latest eighth-generation recently received a facelift which improved the user interface and some cosmetic exterior upgrades to keep it looking fresh against its competition.