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In this article, we will discuss the top selling hatchback models in the past nine months. Out of 2016, September remained the best year in terms of sales. And experts believe that the volume has boosted due to number plate change in the month of September.
The figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders SMMT were no exclusions. In the month of September only, there were more two million cars were registered in the UK. It was the massive leap recorded over August where only 0.47 million cars were registered in the UK. It is around 480% increase compare to August and 4 percent increase compared to the same month last year.
The diesel engine sales are again getting altitude and remained up by around 2.9%, as the diesel engines were not being admired after the Volkswagen diesel gate last year. The government is promoting the alternate energy resources in the country and thus the car manufacturers. The hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric car sales have been recorded with a massive rise of 32 percent. More than 16 thousand vehicles were registered in the UK this year. Compare to the petrol engines, the diesel engines remained less praised and have a just 3 percent less share on the market.
The list of best-selling cars of 2016 till September has many surprises for you and the biggest surprise for you is not the top selling Ford Fiesta but the second best-selling model is Vauxhall Corsa. Vauxhall has made its place at number two in the UK market where the automakers like Audi, BMW, VW, and Mini are selling their hatchback models.
The second surprise is the last year’s second best-selling model; Ford Focus hardly manages to secure the fourth position in the list. The list of the top selling models has not been compiled on the bases of love or hate of the writer or the engine experts but it has been compiled on the bases of the number of units sold in first nine months in the UK. Everyone knows that the Britain car market is very tough for the mini cars but the love affair for the superminis is still at its peak. The list did not come to an end yet because there are Audi A3 hatchback and Mercedes C-Class are sitting at the end of the list. The C-Class, although it is not a hatchback but it has great numbers to show and secure its place in the list of top selling models in the UK. Nissan Qashqai is also one of the admired models in the UK but we are not adding it in the list as our infographic is focused on the hatchbacks only. However, as per stats explained, it can secure its position in the top five models. Let’s have a look on the models one by one and try to find out the answer that why they are the best sellers?
Ford fiesta remained the most admired hatchback in the UK for 2016 and Ford has managed to sell more than 96 thousand units since January 2016. Since 2008, the Ford Fiesta remained a consistent model in the Ford line up and has received a facelift in 2013 with several other design tweaks. Could you believe that the Fiesta is one of the several models that have repeatedly dominated the top selling models list in the past decade?
Although it is a true driver’s car and has the best comfort level but how the car drives is another matter. The driving experience is like a sports car and a badge of five stars on NCAP crash test on its shoulders, it is the most fuel economical model too. It has an average fuel economy of more than 85 miles per gallon and the road tax is free.
Under the bonnet, ford fiesta has the number of petrol and diesel engines. The most famed and admired Ford EcoBoost 1.0 litre 3 cylinder turbocharged engine is being offered in the Ford Fiesta. From 99bhp to 138bhp there are three power levels available for petrol lovers. But when it comes to the Ford diesel engine lovers, diesel range has a 1.5-litre diesel engine in three power variations. Prices for this superhot hatchback start from £10,345 in the UK.
Vauxhall has changed its selling strategy and offer a plenty of choice to its lovers in the UK, from three and five-door body styles to a bunch of Vauxhall Corsa B 10 XFL engines and managed to sell just under 65,000 units. But the main reason of its being on the second position is not these tactics anyways. Actually, it is the simplest and the easiest mini car to ride in the UK. It is very fuel economical and cheap to run but with such a good value for your money and a muscular 1.0 litre turbocharged engine, with a choice of a 1.3-litre diesel engine. It returns just under 90 miles per gallon on average and the carbon emissions of far under 100g/km.
There is a bunch of Vauxhall engines offered in the new Corsa, where you can opt from either a petrol engine or a diesel engine but the pick of the choice is our 1.0-litre petrol engine that is capable of generating 113bhp. It is one of the most modern and quiet engines in the line-up and is capable of returning the fuel economy of around 60 miles per gallon. It has a road tax of as low as £30 per year. Prices starts from £9,745.
Ford Focus has finally managed to secure the position in the top selling models in the UK with 57,000 sales. The 2016 model features more striking looks and makes it a high-class version. The Focus still boasts high-class engines with a range of power options. There is again the Ford 1.0 litre EcoBoost engine that leads the model line-up.
Ford has not changed the Focus much because it is already the best model drive. It has been equipped with a range of equipment and a classy interior. The 2016 model has exclusively been fitted with the Ford’s all-new entertainment system, SYNC 2 with voice recognition system and text message readability. There is an easy and simple interface offered on the system that helps the driver to operate it with ease.
The best ever running costs with the aid of low powered engines, there are both petrol and diesel engines available in the engine line up. The Focus ST has been powered by a 245bhp petrol engine and an 180bhp diesel engine. Both engines are offered in three trim levels. Prices start from £16,250 in the UK.
The high-class Volkswagen Golf is another surprise in the list of top selling models in the UK with just under 55,000 units sold. Despite the diesel engines emission scandal when automakers were found cheating the equipment to temper the emission numbers. There are such a few models in the UK that have the image like a Golf. It also has all the options to opt from a three door or a five-door model. It is the only hatchback that returns more than 90 miles per gallon.
The Golf is a well-equipped and exclusively built upmarket model, offers extreme comfort, safety level and fun to drive. It is equipped with a climate control system, DAB digital radio, a touch screen and many more.
Under the bonnet, the Golf has a bunch of engines on offer. Every unit is exclusively agile and fuel economical. The ultra-fuel economic VW Golf CJXB engine is the VW Golf BlueMotion. The blue motion returns around 85 miles per gallon and has carbon emissions of as low as 89g/km. The prices for this high-class model start from £17,625.
The Vauxhall has sold more than 47,000 Astra models this year and it has always been a big selling model in the UK, but 2016 model is the main development in the last couple of decades. It’s stylish, fuel economical and good value for money, as well as good-to-drive.
A range of petrol and diesel engines has been offered in the UK where petrol and diesel engines are cheaper to run. We have selected the 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine as the best engine of the class.
It is capable of returning around 65 miles per gallon and the power of 104bhp. It is a clean engine and emits carbon dioxide of way under 100g/km. the pick of the bunch engine is a 1.6-litre diesel engine and it cranks more than 109bhp and the average fuel economy of around 80 miles per gallon.
Carbon emissions are exclusively controlled way under 100g/km. there are a number of engines offered on the Astra line-up but this model is a slow and old-fashioned, however, a tax band of just over £100 is the best and the prices starts from £15,445 in the UK.
Britain has great affection with the supermini models and the proof is the success of Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Golf and the Corsa supermini models. The Volkswagen Polo also has no exception in this regard with around 44,000 sales. The Polo has remained one of the most popular models in the UK since years. Due to its classy interior, fuel economical engines and comfortable ride.
Its handsome body style, sharp handling and excellent fuel economy makes it one of the most popular models in the market. It is equipped with the small turbocharged engine and there is a pick of the bunch engine is a 1.4-litre diesel engine.
However, if you are looking for a hot hatch to travel miles after miles, it is the best choice in less price. The tiniest engine is the VW Polo 1.0 litre petrol engine acquired from the VW Up! City car. There are several powerful options available in the engine line-up where 1.2 litre TSI petrol cranks 94bhp and 1.0 litre TSI generates 108bhp from BlueMotion technology. Prices for this supermini starts from £11,525 in the UK.
The A3 is a family hatchback with extra styling and classy interior, but the premium badge of Audi makes it prominent. However, the A3 is one of the best cars you can buy in the UK for a reasonable amount of money as Audi has sold 33,400 units this year.
The A3 is one of the best hatchbacks in the UK and it is really fun to drive with a range of powerful diesel and petrol engines. Apart from Audi A3 CJZA engines and petrol units, there is a hybrid version available in the market. Three petrol engines in the A3 sports back are offered with 1.0 litre, 1.4 litre and 2.0-litre engine sizes.
The cylinder deactivation technology saves hundreds of pounds every year and returns the best fuel economy but apart from the fuel economy of the model, it is capable of reaching the 62 miles per hour in just eight seconds. If you can afford the price, 1.0 litre is the best buy. Prices in the UK start from £19,985.
