Top 10: Car sales Q2 2011

Figures just published by the SMMT show that 1,029,638 cars were sold in the UK to the end of Q2 2011, a reduction of 7.1% compared to the same period last year.

Despite the overall drop, the fleet sector remains fairly buoyant, with registrations up by 3.4% versus 2010. Combined fleet and business sales now account for just over 57% of the market.

As a result of that mix, almost half of all cars sold so far this year have been diesels. In turn, the shift away from petrol power will have undoubtedly contributed to average new car CO2 emissions falling to 138.9 g/km during Q2 2011. That’s the first time ever that a figure of less than 140 g/km has been achieved.

The ten most popular cars haven’t changed much since Q1, with the league table once again headed by the Ford Fiesta and Focus. Whether it’s a situation that will continue in the longer term remains to be seen though, as reports suggest Ford is prepared to sacrifice its top seller position in order to be more profitable.

Ford Fiesta 3-Door (2011) Front Side
Ford Fiesta: Still the UK's most popular car.

Top 10: Cumulative UK Car Sales Q2 2011
Position Manufacturer Model Registrations
1 Ford Fiesta 51,643
2 Ford Focus 43,825
3 Vauxhall Corsa 38,597
4 Volkswagen Golf 33,118
5 Vauxhall Astra 32,883
6 Vauxhall Insignia 25,950
7 Volkswagen Polo 22,897
8 BMW 3 Series 21,866
9 Nissan Qashqai 19,992
10 Mini Mini 18,619

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