These are the UK's top 10 best-selling cars of 2026… so far

"PHEVs may dominate sales, but regular petrol and diesel engines still sit on the options list. The styling appears designed to blend in among wackier rivals. 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."

Read the full Volkswagen Tiguan review here

"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."

Read the full Volvo XC40 review here

“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.”

Read the full Mini Cooper review here

"The new HS represents a useful step forward; a car whose looks, powertrain and perception of quality have all improved."

Read the full MG HS review here

"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."

Read the full VW Golf review here

"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."

Read the full Vauxhall Corsa review here

"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."

Read the full Nissan Qashqai review here

“There’s not much for a Top Gear reader to sink their teeth into here. Nothing mind-blowingly innovative, but since when did that matter to the likes of the big-selling Nissan Qashqai, Vauxhall Mokka or um, ooh, what’s it called, you know the one? The whaddjamacallit. They’re everywhere…”

Read the full Jaecoo 7 review here

"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."

Read the full Kia Sportage review here

"It's easily superior to its closest rivals and brings driver appeal to a woefully uninteresting class of cars..."

Read the full Ford Puma review here