Chinese car knocks Ford Puma off best-selling top spot
The Jaecoo 7 has become the UK’s best-selling car in March 2026, knocking the Ford Puma off the top spot.
The only car to exceed 10,000 sales last month, the Jaecoo 7 saw 10,064 new registrations, compared to 9,193 for the Ford Puma.
Other top-selling cars in March were the Nissan Qashqai (8,718), Kia Sportage (7,310) and the Vauxhall Corsa (6,315).
The Ford Puma has been the best-selling car for the last 3 years, but now faces a significant threat from Chery, the Chinese giant responsible for the Jaecoo 7.
Top-selling cars in March 2026
Model | Brand |
|---|---|
Jaecoo 7 | 10,064 |
Ford Puma | 9,193 |
Nissan Qashqai | 8,718 |
Kia Sportage | 7,310 |
Vauxhall Corsa | 6,315 |
Volvo XC40 | 6,311 |
MG HS | 6,135 |
Volkswagen Golf | 5,890 |
Tesla Model Y | 5,177 |
BMW 1 Series | 4,936 |
The new sales figures mark a wider trend of drivers shifting from legacy manufacturers to newer Chinese brands, which now account for more than the market’s overall growth.
Another Chinese car maker gaining ground is BYD. Combined, BYD and Chery’s year-to-date registrations are ahead of Volkswagen – usually the UK’s leading brand.
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