The Ford Puma is still standing strong at the top of the list of the UK's best-selling cars, seven months into the year.
But can the small crossover hold firm until the end of 2025? If it does, it will be the second consecutive year as the UK's top 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 6.4% year on year in June to 191,316. Additionally, electric car sales remained robust, increasing by 39.1% year on year to 47,354.
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 – 26,355 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.
The arrival of the electric Ford Puma Gen-E should give it an additional boost.
Read our Ford Puma review
2. Kia Sportage – 23,012 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 – 22,085 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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I recently test drove a Puma for a day.
I cannot understand why people buy this awful car:
Weird steering wheel, horrible touchscreen, cramped pedal bay, crashing, lumpy ride, poor visibility, squashed back seats, naff scratchy plastics.
Looks like I may be buying an Octavia instead.
Not sure if the Puma is up against the much larger Octavia, do you mean the Fabia or Scala.
'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?