Best-selling cars in the UK of 2024 so far

Available with a petrol engine or a more frugal plug-in hybrid, the family crossover also comes with good levels of equipment as standard, including a 10.1in touchscreen, a 360deg parking camera and smartphone mirroring. 

Read our MG HS review

8. Audi A3 – 28,105 units

The Audi A3 is one of just three cars on this list that isn’t an SUV, which makes us feel slightly sad. Its popularity remains strong, and it even outsold the Volkswagen Golf, its Volkswagen Group sibling, last year. 

Updated in 2024, the A3 is certainly worthy of its spot in the top 10, offering a comfortable ride and good body control, plus a plush, roomy interior. The fact that it’s also substantially cheaper than the rival Mercedes-Benz A-Class also helps its case.

Read our Audi A3 Sportback review

9. Tesla Model Y – 27,697 units

The Tesla Model Y has popped in and out of the top 10 throughout the year, and as of November, it’s the only electric car in the ranking. 

A small update in 2024 brought a new battery, which seems to have contributed to the crossover overcoming a sales slump.

A bigger update is coming next year, introducing revised styling in line with the Model 3 saloon and an overhauled interior.

Read our Tesla Model Y review  

10. Volkswagen Polo – 27,674

Despite its price (and size) increasing over the years, the Volkswagen Polo is still a brilliant small car. It’s comfortable, refined, well-built and spacious, while also offering some of the best economy rates in the class.

The latest version is the best to drive yet and is packed with technology. But how long will it stick around for? That we’re not sure of, so make the most of it before it goes the way of the Ford Fiesta.