9 out of the ten quickest promoting automobiles of 2022 have been second-hand hatchbacks or metropolis automobiles, as drivers have determined to downsize amid rising gasoline costs.
That is in stark distinction to final yr’s desk, when SUVs made up eight of the ten quickest promoting automobiles.
However gasoline costs have rocketed by nearly a fifth within the final yr, and now smaller, cheaper to run automobiles look like most desired, based on knowledge evaluation from second hand automobile web site AA Vehicles.
The BMW 116i, a household hatchback, got here out on high because the quickest promoting automobile of the yr, with the Peugeot 108 coming in second, adopted by the Kia Ceed.
The BMW 116i (pictured), a household hatchback, got here out on high because the quickest promoting automobile of the yr
The Peugeot 108 (pictured) got here second on the listing of quickest promoting automobiles for 2023. Lat yr SUVs made up eight of the ten
The information checked out how lengthy on common a automobile was listed earlier than it was bought, fairly than whole gross sales or value fluctuations.
The surging reputation of smaller, lighter and extra fuel-efficient automobiles comes after gasoline costs rose sharply in 2022.
Within the 12 months to the top of November, gasoline costs rose by 17.2% based on the ONS2.
Vans dropped in reputation, with the Ford Transit van and Volkswagen Transporter each dropping out of the highest ten, together with the Audi A3.
Mark Oakley, Director of AA Vehicles, feedback: ‘The sharply rising value of residing and gasoline is inevitably influencing individuals’s buying selections.
‘Hatchbacks and metropolis automobiles are typically cheaper to purchase than SUVs, whereas their smaller measurement and decrease weight imply they will additionally provide higher gasoline financial system – which makes them notably engaging within the present market.’
‘Consequently, this yr’s rating of the highest 10 quickest promoting used automobiles is nearly fully dominated by smaller and extra economical fashions, in stark distinction to 2021’s SUV-heavy listing.’
The Kia Ceed (pictured) got here third on the listing of quickest promoting automobiles – which must have had 7,000 gross sales or extra to qualify for the listing
The Vauxhall Astra featured as fifth on this yr’s listing of quickest promoting used automobiles
The Citroen C1 got here sixth on the listing, based on AA automobiles
Vehicles must have had 7,000 gross sales or extra to qualify for the quickest promoting listing.
The evaluation additionally confirmed the Ford Fiesta has retained its title of the most well-liked automobile total for the eighth yr in a row, regardless of Ford confirming it might stop manufacturing of the automobile subsequent yr.
Mr Oakley added: ‘In the meantime 2022 may show the high-water mark for the all-conquering Ford Fiesta, which for eight years in a row has been the most well-liked used automobile of all.
‘Ford has confirmed that manufacturing of the Fiesta will stop subsequent yr, with out saying what is going to exchange it.’
He mentioned the absence of Fiestas on the street would keep a agency favorite within the used-car market, however would shake issues up as rivals search to overhaul the much-loved automobile.
