SMMT data placed the Volkswagen Golf as the third most popular car of 2020 with over 43,000 models sold.
Ford’s popular focus car was the fourth most popular model with a total of 39,372 sales recorded over the past year.
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Nissan Qashqai and Mii were also popular among consumers with over 30,000 models sold.
Motorpoint s figures were slightly different with the Ford Transit the third most popular car in a new entry for 2020.
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The Nissan Qashqai dropped two places to fourth in their analysis while the Ford Focus jumped four positions to fifth.
Mr Carpenter added: “The inclusion of the equally iconic Ford Transit in our Top 10 was definitely an interesting albeit welcome addition.
Biggest Drop In UK New Car Sales Since World War Two
Biggest Drop In UK New Car Sales Since World War Two
The performance leaves new car sales at their lowest level since 1992, and suffering the biggest drop since 1943, when sales fell by more than 90%. By Reuters | Published:
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The car sector now faces the challenge of new lockdowns announced in England and Scotland this week.
British new car sales fell nearly 30% last year in their biggest annual drop since 1943 as lockdowns to curb the spread of the coronavirus hit the sector, an industry body said on Wednesday. Demand stood at 1.63 million cars in 2020, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It was particularly hard hit by a 97% fall in April, the
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