The halfway point in the year is always a good indication to manufacturers exactly how their cars are performing in the market.
So, with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) yesterday announcing June 2019’s sales figures, it’s an important time for car firms.
While total figures were slightly down compared with June 2018, there was more positive news for pure EVs, mild-hybrid models and traditional hybrid models. All these electrified segments saw growth in sales, despite plug-in hybrid sales dropping by half. Petrol sales also continue to rise, although this is offset by falling diesel sales.
But what about the 10 cars that are selling best? Here are June’s top-selling models.
1. Ford Fiesta
Yet again the Ford Fiesta continues to storm ahead in the sales charts. This charming and fun-to-drive supermini has been impressing consumers for years, and it doesn’t look like that is going to change anytime soon.
Ford managed to sell 7,507 Fiestas in June, helping it shift more than 10,000 units more than the second best-selling car in the UK in 2019 so far.
2. Vauxhall Corsa
Despite Vauxhall recently unveiling a new Corsa in petrol, diesel and electric form, sales of the outgoing model remain seriously impressive.
Loads of standard equipment, as well as a special ‘Griffin’ edition and affordable prices are ensuring plenty of buyers are choosing the Corsa as their next new car. In June, Vauxhall sold 5,614 Corsas.
3. MINI Hatch
The MINI has jumped up the sales charts this month – knocking models such as the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf out of their places to get onto the podium. That’s because MINI sold 5,535 examples of its hatch last month.
The British-built hatchback is as stylish and appealing as ever, and it looks like the car’s appeal will only strengthen with the new Electric version joining the line-up very shortly.
4. Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen’s best-selling car ever was yet again a hugely popular car in June, with Volkswagen registering 5,473 examples of the Golf last month.
The broad choice of trim levels, lengthy list of variants and superb interior are plenty of factors to explain this car’s success.
5. Ford Focus
The Focus might have slipped slightly down the charts in June, but that’s not to say it’s an unpopular new car whatsoever. Ford still sold 5,450 examples last month.
With the new ST hot hatch shortly arriving in showrooms, that number is likely to only head upwards.
6. Nissan Qashqai
The Qashqai continued to be Britain’s best-selling crossover in June, with Nissan shifting 5,333 examples of its Brit-built model last month.
This model continues to excel with families, where its focus on comfort, safety and affordability continue to resonate with buyers
7. Toyota Yaris
The Yaris might be starting to feel its age, but its impressively low running costs and a superb reliability record are great reasons why buyers are continuing to buy this supermini in high numbers.
Toyota sold 4,953 examples of the Yaris last month, with many of these sales being for the efficient Hybrid version.
8. Volkswagen Polo
The Polo might not endure the same success as its larger Golf sibling, but it is still one of Britain’s best-selling superminis in the UK.
The German manufacturer managed to sell 4,592 Polos in June, with stylish models such as the R-Line and Beats helping it to remain popular in the UK.
9. BMW 1 Series
The next-generation BMW 1 Series is already available to order, with customer cars being delivered in September. But despite that, the outgoing car is remaining hugely popular.
BMW sold 4,465 versions of the 1 Series, solidifying the car’s place in the top 10.
10. Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Premium hatchbacks are proving to be particularly popular in the marketplace at the minute, and the A-Class is continuing to be Mercedes’ best-selling car by some margin.
It just sneaks into the top 10, with 3,953 examples being registered in June.
