The 10 most popular cars of October 2024

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The Kia Sportage was the most popular car of October 2024, read on for the 10 best-selling models of last month.

What are the most popular cars in the UK? Well in October the Kia Sportage topped the sales charts.

It was followed by the Ford Puma, which is currently the best-selling car of 2024 so far, and the Mini Cooper takes third place. Let’s take a closer look at the 10 most popular models of October 2024.

The most popular cars of October 2024 are:

  1. Kia Sportage
  2. Ford Puma
  3. Mini Cooper
  4. Volvo XC40
  5. Volkswagen Tiguan
  6. Ford Kuga
  7. Toyota Yaris
  8. Nissan Qashqai
  9. MG HS
  10. Peugeot 208

1. Kia Sportage – 4,533 sold

Kia Sportage front

The Kia Sportage takes the top spot for October 2024, and there’s a lot to like about this family-friendly SUV. It’s well-equipped,good to drive and practical, plus you get Kia’s reassuring seven-year warranty.

The styling is a bit divisive, but this shouldn’t be enough to put you off this great all-rounder. It’s also available with a range of efficient hybrid engines, and a facelifted model is coming soon as well with a revised design.

2. Ford Puma – 3,521 sold

New Ford Puma

It may not be the most popular car of October, but the Ford Puma is still the best-selling car of the year so far with 42,465 finding new homes. The Sportage is nipping at the Puma’s tyres though with 42,115 of them being sold in 2024.

It’s easy to see why the Puma is proving so popular. It’s fun to drive, well equipped and has a big boot. The rear seats aren’t quite so spacious, but you might be willing to look past this for the funky styling.

3. Mini Cooper – 2,921 sold

Mini Cooper

The latest Mini Cooper hasn’t been on sale for long, however this characterful little car is already proving popular in the UK. Not only does it look great, it also has one of the nicest interiors of any small car, with a stylish design and high-quality materials.

An Audi A1 is more practical, and it’s more comfortable too. But the Mini makes up for this by being great fun to drive on a twisty road. You also have a choice of two nippy petrol engines, as well as a couple of electric versions.

4. Volvo XC40 – 2,675 sold

Volvo XC40 Recharge

SUVs make up a large chunk of this list, with the Volvo XC40 taking fourth place. It’s been around for a while now, but despite this it’s still looking fresh and stylish. You also get plenty of interior space for a car this small.

Some of the tech is a bit dated now, however this will be fixed soon because Volvo is rolling out its latest Google-based software to all cars built after 2020 via an over-the-air update. It’s also loaded with all the latest safety features.

5. Volkswagen Tiguan – 2,477 sold

Volkswagen Tiguan

The latest Volkswagen Tiguan is a great all-rounder for families, which explains why it proved so popular in October. You get a spacious cabin, loads of standard equipment and it’s really well-made as well.

It’s on the pricey side compared to other cars in this segment, which could be why the Sportage is more popular, but badge kudos counts for a lot these days and the Tiguan is also really comfortable to drive.

6. Ford Kuga – 2,428 sold

New Ford Kuga

Family SUVs aren’t known for being fun to drive, but the Ford Kuga can actually put a smile on your face through the bends. Not only does it handle well, you can also get an efficient plug-in hybrid version with impressive EV range.

A Tiguan has a more plush-feeling interior, and the Ford’s infotainment system isn’t the best either. You do get a lot of kit as standard though, and the Kuga has an attractive starting price.

7. Toyota Yaris – 2,369 sold

Toyota Yaris

The Toyota Yaris is a no-nonsense small hatchback with a really fuel-efficient hybrid engine, and its fuel-sipping nature has proved popular in October. It’s pretty fun to drive as well, and you get loads of standard equipment.

The interior isn’t as exciting as some other hatchbacks, and the rear seats are a bit tight. This shouldn’t put you off though, because the Yaris is a reliable runaround and it gets a 10-year warranty if you keep the car serviced within Toyota’s dealer network.

8. Nissan Qashqai – 2,348 sold

Nissan Qashqai

Coming in at number eight is another sensible family SUV. The Nissan Qashqai won’t set your heart on fire, but handles all elements of family life with ease and it represents great value for money.

A recent facelift also brings more striking styling and improved interior materials, which further broadens the Qashqai’s appeal. It’s also well-equipped and has generous interior space, although the Sportage has a bigger boot.

9. MG HS – 2,299 sold

MG HS

The MG HS is one of the best-value cars on sale today, and the new one has just gone on sale. It has a seriously impressive plug-in hybrid option with over 70 miles of EV range, and there aren’t many cars which offer this level of space for the money.

It’s not the most enjoyable SUV to drive, and the infotainment system is fiddly, but you get a massive boot and spacious rear seats for the same price as some small hatchbacks and the standard equipment list is pretty long as well.

10. Peugeot 208 – 2,267 sold

Peugeot 208

Sneaking in at number 10 is the Peugeot 208, a seriously stylish small car with a range of frugal petrol and hybrid engines. Not only does it look striking on the outside, it also has a very distinctive interior which feels as high-quality as some larger saloons.

A Skoda Fabia is more spacious inside, and a Volkswagen Polo is more comfortable as well. This is easy to look past though because the 208 is well-equipped and there are some very competitive lease deals available on one.