We're now halfway through 2025, and the Ford Puma is still holding firm as the UK's best-selling car.
Not only is it clinging on to the top spot this year, but it also finished 2024 as the country's most popular model.
While it has been a successful start to the year for the Puma, the overall new car market is struggling slightly – but there are signs of progress.
New car registrations increased by 1.6% year on year in May to 150,070. Plus, electric car sales continued to look healthy, increasing by 25.8% year on year to 32,738.
But which are the top 10 best-selling cars of the year so far? Keep reading to find out, with data directly from the SMMT.
The most popular new cars of 2025
1. Ford Puma – 21,936 units
The best-selling car of 2024 had a slow start to this year but three months of consistently strong performance pushed it back to the top spot, where it has sat since February.
The Puma appeals because it's engaging to drive and attractively priced, plus it offers the option of a hot Puma ST variant.t
The arrival of the electric Ford Puma Gen-E should give it an additional boost.
Read our Ford Puma review
2. Kia Sportage – 19,636 units
The Kia Sportage finished fourth in the 2024 sales charts, and we suspect the people of Seoul will be thrilled to see the SUV retain second place for the second consecutive month.
Consistency is the key to this family SUV. It entered its fifth generation at the tail end of 2022 and still looks fresh, eye-catching and modern.
Its mild-hybrid, full-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains ensure a great variety for buyers, too.
Read our Kia Sportage review
3. Nissan Qashqai – 17,077 units
The Nissan Qashqai was the UK's best-seller in 2022, but it has since been outpaced by rivals, finishing second in 2023 and third in 2024.
That said, it's still extremely popular and continues to appeal to buyers here with its excellent practicality.
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'We're now halfway through the year' -10th June. No we aren't, once Junes figures are added you can claim that.
What's happened to Dacia? I thought we were keen buyers these days, or is that more in Europe?
Certainly the roads are full of Kia these days,must be a lot bought on finance.
I dont get your point, well over 90% of all cars are bought on finance.