Used car purchasers exhibit preference for compact hatchbacks over sport utility vehicles (SUVs)
In the ever-evolving world of automotive sales, one model continues to hold its ground - the Ford Fiesta. Despite being withdrawn from sale in 2023, the Ford Fiesta remains the most common car on the nation's roads and the country's best-selling used car in the first half of 2025.
With almost 1.4 million Ford Fiestas still registered in the UK at the end of 2024, it's clear that the Fiesta's relatively strong residual values suggest a strong demand for this compact car. This strong demand, in turn, indicates a continued interest in small combustion cars, despite legislative and economic reasons pushing for their phase-out.
Interestingly, hatchbacks dominate the top 10 best-sellers for the first half of 2025 in the used car market, with nine out of the ten spots occupied by traditional hatchbacks and superminis. The Nissan Qashqai is the only SUV to break this trend, sitting comfortably in the list.
In contrast, the popularity of SUVs among buyers of new cars is on the rise, with the Ford Puma and Kia Sportage taking the top spots in 2025. However, the Nissan Qashqai is one of eight SUVs in the UK's top 10 list of best-selling new cars, indicating a growing preference for higher-riding vehicles.
Despite the shift towards SUVs, superminis remain the best-selling used car by body type. However, many supermini and small family hatchback models have been withdrawn from sale as manufacturers focus on larger, more profitable models.
The Vauxhall Corsa and Volkswagen Golf manage to hold their ground, securing fourth and sixth places respectively in the UK's top 10 list of best-selling new cars in 2025. They are the only non-SUVs in the list, highlighting the current dominance of SUVs in the new car market.
In a surprising twist, the manufacturer of the currently best-selling used car in the United Kingdom in the first half of 2025 is Renault, specifically with the Renault 5 E-Tech model. This shows that while the Ford Fiesta may be dominating the used car market, competition is fierce in the ever-changing world of automotive sales.
In conclusion, the Ford Fiesta's enduring popularity in the used car market is a testament to its appeal and the continued demand for small, efficient cars, despite the rise of SUVs and the economic pressures facing the production of small combustion cars.
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