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These are the UK's top 10 best-selling cars of 2026… so far
A familiar face leads the way, but there's one or two you might not have heard of...
Volkswagen Tiguan – 10,252
"This is a mid-size SUV that aims to stay steadfastly sensible while all around it try to win your attention with obtuse design. And aside from its tough ride, there’s not a huge amount to truly criticise."
Advertisement - Page continues belowMini Cooper – 10,686
“We were sceptical that Mini could convincingly update a decade-old design to remain competitive with this new-gen car, but partly because of the Mini’s inherent quality and partly due to the lack of convincing new rivals in this sorely underpopulated class, it’s still an easy car to recommend.”
MG HS – 11,293
"The new HS represents a useful step forward; a car whose looks, powertrain and perception of quality have all improved."
Advertisement - Page continues belowVolvo XC40 – 11,360
"The XC40 is an upright and solid SUV rather than pretending too hard to be a car-like crossover. Volvo has made something nicely distinctive here. That's helped by the fact the values of an SUV correspond with many of the values of Volvo."
Volkswagen Golf – 12,021
"There wasn’t a whole bunch wrong with the Mk7 Golf. And when the Mk8 arrived, we longed for the clarity of the old car’s infotainment. While the touchscreen still rules in the Mk8.5, the new system is undoubtedly an improvement. And the rest of the car is, sure enough, finely polished. Better steering, better refinement, better safety."
Vauxhall Corsa – 12,788
"All previous Corsas have reeked of mediocrity, but this one drives with poise and precision: it’s more refined, efficient, comfortable and it looks smart too."
Nissan Qashqai – 15,699
"Qashqais were always a very Goldilocks proposition for a lot of family transport in terms of exterior size vs usefulness – and it’s well-priced."
Advertisement - Page continues belowJaecoo 7 – 17,688
“At the moment, Jaecoo’s invisible. It doesn’t ‘say’ anything about you. Whether it can achieve the critical mass needed to stick the landing among umpteen small SUVs depends on more than getting bums on seats. It needs the heck marketing out of it. If that works, the car is fine.”
Kia Sportage – 17,835
"It’s not quite as posh as an Audi Q3 or BMW X1, nor as engaging to drive as a Ford Kuga or Seat Ateca, but the balance it offers between both worlds is good."
Advertisement - Page continues belowFord Puma – 20,339
"It's easily superior to its closest rivals and brings driver appeal to a woefully uninteresting class of cars..."
