UK Best-Selling Car Deals - January 2025
Looking for a great price on a Ford Puma, a bargain on a Kia Sportage or a discount on a Nissan Qashqai? You'll find the best deals on the best-selling cars in the UK right here, updated regularly
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The best-selling cars in the UK are popular for a reason. All 10 cars on the list offer affordable transport, useful technology and practical load carrying solutions that mean they meet the requirements of the vast majority of drivers.
So how do you get a deal on one of these in-demand models? Between 80% and 90% of new cars now hit UK roads by being financed using some form of Personal Contract Purchase, or PCP for short.
This page is the place to find the best PCP deals on the UK’s best-sellers. Here we’ll try to avoid tantalisingly low monthly payments calculated on unrealistically low annual mileage allowances, very high interest rates, which can be bumped up if you have a lower credit rating or bloated customer deposits.
We’ll also keep an eye on leasing deals, as the top-selling models are frequently offered at discount rates, although these deals rarely hang around. We’ll search far and wide to hopefully find the right deal on one of the UK’s best selling cars that works for you.
After more deals on new cars? Check out our round-up of all the best new car PCP deals around. Our pages on 0% APR deals and nearly new cars also regularly feature competitive prices on popular makes and models. If you're searching more widely, then check out our round-up of all the best new car deals around.
Best deals on the UK's best-selling cars for Q3 2024
Here are our pics of the best PCP deals on the top-sellers of the UK for the third quarter of the year:
1. Ford Puma - 48,340 sold in 2024
£342 a month: 3 year PCP at 3.9% APR with £500 deposit contribution
The Ford Puma was the best selling car in the UK in 2024, just as it was in 2023, and Ford’s small family SUV has benefitted from a facelift this year to keep it on top of the charts. The Puma is very well equipped as standard, which is why we've chosen the popular near entry-level ST Line model here, plus it has a huge boot for a relatively small car and is fun to drive. Just the slightly cramped rear seats dent the Puma’s impressive all-round appeal.
| Deposit | Monthly Payments | Optional Final Payment | Total Payable | Mileage Per Year | Deal Available Until |
| £4632.50 | 36 x £342.06 (£12,314.16) | £11,793 | £29,259.52 | 9000 | Ongoing |
2. Kia Sportage - 47,163 sold in 2024
£256 a month: 3 year PCP at 5.9% APR with 2 years' free servicing and £1000 deposit contribution
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The Kia Sportage already sits close to the number one spot, but Kia has announced that a facelift is arriving in the UK in 2025. Excellent value for money, as long as you don’t opt for the top of the range models, the Sportage has a practical interior, lots of standard safety kit and is relatively cheap to run. Try this deal on a Sportage Shadow to see what all the fuss is about.
| Deposit | Monthly Payments | Optional Final Payment | Total Payable | Mileage Per Year | Deal Available Until |
| £8300 | 36 x £255.79 (£9208.44) | £18,079 | £36,587.44 | 10,000 | 31st March 2025 |
3. Nissan Qashqai - 42,418 sold in 2024
£378 a month: 4 year PCP at 3.99% APR with £399 deposit and £2399 deposit contribution
The Nissan Qashqai held the top spot on this list in 2022, but has fallen back to third for 2024. However, it has just been treated to its mid-life refresh, and quite a striking one it is, too. Always a popular choice, all Qashqais can be had with varying deposit contributions depending on the model, from £2399 to £3250, although APR rates also vary from 3.99% to 5.99%.
| Deposit | Monthly Payments | Optional Final Payment | Total Payable | Mileage Per Year | Deal Available Until |
| £399 | 48 x £378 (£18,144) | £14,935 | £35,886 | 6000 | 5th February 2025 |
4. Nissan Juke - 34,454 sold in 2024
£305 a month: 4 year PCP at 5.99% APR with £2750 deposit contribution
The Nissan Juke has just benefitted from a mid-life refresh, but retains much of the striking exterior look that has made it so popular. A better all-rounder than before, the Juke is pretty spacious, has a decent amount of safety kit fitted as standard and represents good value for money - even in Acenta Premium trim it includes a reversing camera and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay-compatible infotainment.
| Deposit | Monthly Payments | Optional Final Payment | Total Payable | Mileage Per Year | Deal Available Until |
| £1500 | 48 x £305 (£14,640) | £10,409 | £29,313 | 6000 | 5th February 2025 |
5. Tesla Model Y - 32,862 sold in 2024
£459 a month: 4 year PCP at 0% APR
The Tesla Model Y was the UK's best-selling electric car in 2024, selling almost twice as many units as the Audi Q4 e-tron in second place. It’s a practical, high performance, high tech family SUV, now with the option of seven seats on higher grade models. The ride is a bit of a disappointment though, although the upcoming facelift, will help things there, and gives the car a new look inside and out.
| Deposit | Monthly Payments | Optional Final Payment | Total Payable | Mileage Per Year | Deal Available Until |
| £6800 | 48 x £459 (£22,032) | £18,141 | £46,990 | 10,000 | 31st March 2025 |
6. Volkswagen Golf - 32,370 sold in 2024
£303 a month: 4 year PCP at 6.9% APR with £2500 deposit contribution
The Volkswagen Golf is shorthand for family hatchback, and the latest version only continues that rich tradition. Facelifted in 2024 to improve the car’s infotainment, quality and tidy up the looks a little, the Golf remains a comfortable and refined choice. Not the biggest in the back, but otherwise the Golf is a consummate all-rounder, especially in the Golf Match trim we've chosen for this deal.
| Deposit | Monthly Payments | Optional Final Payment | Total Payable | Mileage Per Year | Deal Available Until |
| £4190.25 | 47 x £303.30 (£14,255.10) | £11,374.20 | £32,329.55 | 10,000 | 31st March 2025 |
7. Hyundai Tucson - 32,174 sold in 2024
£324 a month: 3 year PCP at 0% APR with £2500 deposit contribution
Another car to be facelifted in 2024, the Hyundai Tucson is certainly a striking and sophisticated family SUV that retains the practical and dependable traits of its predecessor. There’s no diesel, but upgraded hybrid powertrains make it bang up to date and cheap to run. There's currently 0% APR PCP available on the standard car, the hybrid and the PHEV.
| Deposit | Monthly Payments | Optional Final Payment | Total Payable | Mileage Per Year | Deal Available Until |
| £7000 | 36 x £323.70 (£11,653.20) | £15,193.75 | £36,346.95 | 10,000 | 31st March 2025 |
8. MG HS - 30,270 sold in 2024
£359 a month: 4 year PCP at 8.4% APR with £500 deposit contribution
The MG HS is now in its second generation, with the new model arriving earlier in 2024. Picking up where the outgoing HS left off, the new model offers plenty of space and lots of equipment, plus an interior that is surprisingly upmarket for its value-packed price. Improved looks and better infotainment technology, particularly with the MG HS Trophy we've chosen here, show why the HS is proving a hit with buyers.
| Deposit | Monthly Payments | Optional Final Payment | Total Payable | Mileage Per Year | Deal Available Until |
| £3643.33 | 48 x £359 (£17,232) | £12,055.50 | £33,430.83 | 8000 | 31st March 2025 |
9. Volvo XC40 - 30,202 sold in 2024
£491 a month: 4 year PCP at 5.9% APR with £4000 deposit contribution
The Volvo XC40 first appeared in 2018, and has become Volvo's top-seller in the UK, and one of the top 10 best-selling cars of 2024. The small SUV's chunky looks are a big part of its appeal, as is the minimal but well-equipped and comfortable interior. This deal is for a top-spec Ultra, with £4000 towards your deposit. Lesser models get between £1500 and £2000 off.
| Deposit | Monthly Payments | Optional Final Payment | Total Payable | Mileage Per Year | Deal Available Until |
| £4500 | 47 x £490.84 (23,069.48) | £21,630.38 | £50,190.70 | 6000 | 31st March 2025 |
10. Volkswagen Polo - 27,674 sold in 2024
£269 a month: 4 year PCP at 6.9% APR with £1000 deposit contribution
The Volkswagen Polo is by far the most grown up small hatchback you can buy. Feeling like it’s made from Golf quality materials, the Polo can also carry four adults in comfort, has a huge boot and the range of TSI petrol engines curb running costs. Just don’t opt for big wheels as they tend to spoil the comfy ride. Not a problem with the 16-inch alloys on the Polo Match we've chosen to feature for this deal.
| Deposit | Monthly Payments | Optional Final Payment | Total Payable | Mileage Per Year | Deal Available Until |
| £3426 | 47 x £268.71 (£12,629.37) | £9545.40 | £26,610.77 | 10,000 | 31st March 2025 |
Where does the car sales data come from?
The official data on the number of new cars registered each year is recorded by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The SMMT is a trade association which aims to promote the interests of its members to government, other stakeholders and the media.
The data is for the number of car registrations in a given time period, not the actual number of cars sold. For that reason, the data includes cars which are preregistered and then may be sold by dealers at a later time in order to help meet sales targets for a given month or quarter.
What is the most popular car colour?
Perhaps it's something to do with the weather, but the most popular car colour in the UK is grey, and has been for the past six years. Not only that, black and white have rounded out the top three for the same time period.
According to the SMMT 509,194 grey cars were registered in 2023, meaning 26.8% of new cars in the UK were chosen in that colour. Add in the black and white cars and 63.5% of all new cars were ordered in the colour of the sky on a typical UK summer day.
At the other end of the scale, maroon, pink and cream were the least popular colours of 2023, accounting for just 604 registrations between them.
How does a PCP work?
A PCP agreement allows you to pay an initial deposit towards the cost of the car, either with cash or a part exchange, or combination of both.
You then take out a loan to be paid back over a set time in the form of monthly payments - usually over two to five years. This breaks the repayment of the loan down into much more manageable chunks, and is effectively you covering the cost of the car’s depreciation.
At the end of the agreement, you have the option to give the car back and walk away, part-exchange the car and start a fresh PCP agreement on a new car, or pay off the outstanding amount - at the point is when you actually own the car.
How can I make the monthly cost as low as possible?
The first golden rule is to make sure you don’t get sucked in by a deposit and monthly payment amount that you can only just afford. Think about what might happen if your circumstances change and the impact that this could have on your ability to keep up with your monthly payments.
As to making the PCP deal itself more affordable, if you can afford a larger deposit, this can trim the monthly payment. The length of your agreement and the number of miles you agree to drive per year make a difference, too.
Generally a longer deal with fewer miles makes for the lowest monthly payment. PCP is effectively financing the car’s depreciation, so choosing a popular car from this top 10 list should mean that it will hold its value well.
