You will definitely agree that 2020 was a negatively unique year, with the corona virus forcing the whole world including the UK to lockdown from March to June. In fact the auto industry was greatly hit with new car sales falling by nearly a third in 2020, the most dramatic fall since 1992. Ford Fiesta was the first besting selling car in the UK followed by Vauxhall Corsa which is the new surprise on our list of the top 10 best-selling cars in the UK in 2020. British people generally prefer small classic cars compared to Americans. Here are the top 10 best-selling cars in the UK for the year 2020, presented in descending order. In the future with Brexit on the horizon, it is possible the automotive landscape in the United Kingdom will definitely change.
10) Volvo XC40 - 25,023 units
Vovo XC40 occupies the tenth place in the ranking of the top 10 best-selling cars in England. This modern SUV has a bright future and it’s a joy to ride in one. It is offered with a 16-valve gas engine which produces up to 248 horsepower and torque of 258 lb-ft linked to an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Volvo XC40 is a complete sports utility vehicle with an All-wheel drive drivetrain and fuel economy of 22/30 mpg (cty/hwy). Safety is a priority in this ride with features like lane departure warning accident avoidance system, front and rear head airbags, stability control, Emergency braking assist, Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation, remote anti-theft alarm system and some cool infotainment goodies too. Starting MSRP
$35,700.
9) Ford Puma - 26,294 units
Ford Puma is an aggressive small SUV coming up hard in the industry. It’s elegant look and tongue watering latest tech and safety features earned it the 9th best-selling car in the UK. Ford Puma is available in three trims the Puma, Puma ST-Line and flagship Puma ST-Line V. Both of the Puma's petrol engines are 1.0-litre EcoBoost units with three cylinders and Ford's new mild-hybrid technology, producing 123 and 153bhp respectively. Acceleration is competitive for a crossover, with 0-62mph taking 9.8 seconds or 8.9 seconds with a six-speed manual gearbox. The 2020 Puma gets a wide offering of safety features, including autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, lane-keep assist and traffic sign recognition. The interior of the 2020 Puma is so soft and possesses an 8.0-inch infotainment screen with rear-view camera and a seven-speaker sound system with Bluetooth. Other tech features include Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price(MSRP) begins at $29,990 for the base model and tops out at $35,540 for the ST-Line.
8) Volkswagen Polo – 26,965 units
Volkswagen Polo is one of the best superminis in the world and it is the perfect alternative to VW golf. This hatchback has you covered all the time with its cool safety features and sleek design. Trims include Match (replacing SE), Beats, SEL, R-Line and GTI, with the basic S trim no longer offered. The interior of the SEL trim is more luxurious equipped with dual-zone climate control, automatic windscreen wipers, chrome interior and exterior trim, and features like a central armrest. More to that, Volkswagen Polo was the first supermini to come with a digital dashboard with great tech features including all-round electric windows and parking sensors, air conditioning and an eight-inch touchscreen with DAB radio, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Volkswagen Polo 2020 prices range from $19,290 for the basic trim Hatchback Polo 70TSI Trendline to $46,990 for the top of the range Hatchback Polo GTI.
7) MINI Cooper - 31,233 units
The physical design of MINI reflects how future generation cars will look like. It’s a product of ingenious engineering of space, time and matter. It adds sense to city dwellers who cruise through the city with extra ordinary peace of mind. MINI is a 4 seater minicompact car with amazing Fuel Economy Est-Combined of 31 mpg and a gas engine which produces 134 Horsepower at 4500 rpm and torque of 162 lb-ft. The engine is linked to an Auto-Shift Manual transmission with a Front Wheel Drive (FWD) drivetrain. It also offers cool safety features like air bag-frontal-driver, air bag-frontal-passenger, tire pressure monitor, back-Up camera. The two-door Mini Hardtop has a base MSRP of $23,400. While the four-door model starts at $24,400, and the convertible has base price of $28,400.
6) Nissan Qashqai – 33,972 units
Nissan Qashqai is a fourth generation sports utility vehicle (SUV) suitable for all weather. This car is very attractive and has a comfortable interior earning it the 6th position on our list of the 10 best-selling cars in the UK for the year 2020. A robust sports utility vehicle (suv) which offers both Front-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive trims. It is equiped with a gasoline engine which makes 141 horsepower and torque of 147 lb-ft. Qashqai's fuel economy is commendable and has a value of 7.4 - 10.1 City/HWY combined. When it comes to infotainment, 2020 Nissan Qasqai is on top with features like AM/FM stereo, HD Radio, Satellite Radio, MP3 Player and much more. It also possesses connectivity gadgets like Smart Device Integration, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, WiFi Hotspot and Bluetooth Connection just for a MSRP range of $21,598 - $31,948.
5) Mercedes A-Class - 37,608 units
4) Ford Focus – 39,372 units
This auto is adored all over the world especially in the UK. Its name tells it all, focused with main goal being consumer satisfaction. Ford Focus has a simple yet classic exterior design. The 2020 Ford Focus Hatchback is offered in a variety of tasty trims; Active, Ambiente, ST, ST-Line, Titanium and Trend. Its MSRP ranges from $19,300 to $31,130. New ST-line models get alloy sports pedals, ST-Line badging and red detail stitching, ST-Line trim gets cloth sports seats while the ST-Line X gets part leather and the full 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The latest 2020 focus models feature a range of mild-hybrid (MHEV) engines which improve efficiency and greatly reduce running costs. The MHEV petrol engines are available in 125PS and a more powerful 150PS unit, both are paired with manual transmission. Economy figures are very good, up to 55mpg (combined) and CO2 emissions are relatively low.
3) Volkswagen Golf – 43,109 units
VW Golf is a very popular car in Europe and the UK. Available Golf trims include TSI 4dr Hatchback and TSI 4dr Hatchback. The 2020 Volkswagen Golf comes with front wheel drive drivetrain. Golf is equipped with a 1.4L 4-cylinder gasoline engine which makes 147 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. This engine is attached to either an 8-speed shiftable automatic or 6-speed manual transmission. A Golf can fit into any garage and has modern infotainment tools like USB connection, memory card slot, AM/FM stereo, 6 total speakers at a Starting MSRP of $23,995.
2) Vauxhall Corsa – 46,439 units
Put your hands together for Vauxhall Corsa please. This ride is a rising star in the auto industry. It is running past its shadows conquering all its competitors and is currently the second best-selling car in the UK. Vauxhall Motors Limited is a British car manufacturer based in Chalton, Bedfordshire, England and Corsa is one of its best model with a variety of trims to satisfy consumers across all works of life which comprises of SE, SE Nav, SE Premium, SRi, SE Nav Premium, SRi Nav, Elite, Elite Nav, SRi Nav Premium, SRi Premium, Ultimate Nav, Elite Nav Premium. This is surely the strength of Vauxhall Corsa, the exhaustive choice list which makes it difficult for a client not to find what he needs here, hence sales stay up. SE Nav offers a 1.2 (100ps) Petrol engine which produces 98 base-horsepower and pushes the car from 0-60 mph in 9.6-10.5 seconds. The 2020 Vauxhall Corsa starts at $36,532 MSRP.
1) Ford Fiesta – 49,174 units
Ford Fiesta is an addiction in the UK and has been the best-selling car for about 42 straight years. This hatchback is simply extra ordinary. From comfort to tech it offers all the features consumers love in the UK rendering it a tradition. Powering the Fiesta ST is a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine producing 147kW/290Nm linked to a six-speed manual gearbox. Included for safety is autonomous emergency braking (with pedestrian and cyclist detection), rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors, and traffic sign recognition, safety gear which includes six airbags. Ford's new 'Sync 3' mutimedia system offers premiun infotainment with an an 8.0-inch floating touchscreen, featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, digital radio, satellite navigation and voice activation and much more. The starting price is $23,300 MSRP for Hatchback Fiesta ST
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