4. Nissan Juke – 28,727 units
The Nissan Juke remains a popular car among UK buyers, having finished 2023 in eighth place.
The small SUV went on sale with a brand-new design in 2020, then a facelifted version arrived in the middle of last year, along with hybrid power for the first time.
A big sales jump in September continues healthy sales growth: the Juke has moved up four places in two months.
Read our Nissan Juke review
5. Volkswagen Golf – 27,454 units
The Volkswagen Golf isn’t quite as popular as it once was, but it’s still a top pick for drivers on the hunt for a good all-round family hatchback or estate.
In fact, it’s slowly creeping its way back up the charts, now sitting in fifth place. This could be a hugely important time for the Golf, which has just gone on sale in facelifted ‘Mk8.5’ form.
The German stalwart has been kept fresh with a wide-reaching technology update, a design revamp, a more powerful GTI and a longer-range plug-in hybrid, so it could climb higher still.
Read our Volkswagen Golf review
6. Hyundai Tucson – 26,096 units
The Hyundai Tucson is one of the UK’s most popular SUVs, having regularly appeared in the top 10 in 2023.
It was renewed in 2021 with a fresh front end that featured a unique, eye-catching lighting arrangement. Its plush interior and range of electrified powertrains are also attractive propositions for many Brits.
Read our Hyundai Tucson review
7. Audi A3 – 24,957 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.
