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What Are the Most Desirable Cars Around the UK?

It goes without saying that most people would love to have a supercar sitting on their driveway, but in reality, which cars do people in the UK really want to own? Using a clever algorithm that analyses factors including customer demand, stock levels and speed-of-sale, Auto Trader have compiled a li

It goes without saying that most people would love to have a supercar sitting on their driveway, but in reality, which cars do people in the UK really want to own?

Using a clever algorithm that analyses factors including customer demand, stock levels and speed-of-sale, Auto Trader have compiled a list of the most desirable cars in each region of the UK – and the cars featured are far more practical than Porsches, Bugattis and Lamborghinis. 

It’s clear to see that the Land Rover Range Rover is the most-wanted car across the UK, with the Sport or Evoque models of this stylish SUV topping the list in no less than six regions. The Seat Ibiza and MINI Hatch One have both proved most popular in two regions each, whereas the rest of the UK seems to be on the hunt for an eclectic mix of models from manufacturers including Nissan, Vauxhall and BMW.

Using Auto Trader’s data from January, we’ve created this map to illustrate which cars are in the highest demand in each UK region. It’s no surprise that the Range Rover Sport is the car of choice in the rugged Scottish Highlands and Islands, as well as in hilly Yorkshire and Northern Ireland, or that the compact Mitsubishi ASX SUV is what most Londoners want for safely navigating the capital’s bustling traffic. 

For the full list, see below the map. What are your thoughts about the most desirable car in your region? Share your thoughts on our Facebook page, or tweet us at @LKPerformance now!

 

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Scottish Highlands and Islands: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0TD 

North Eastern Scotland: Nissan Qashqai+2 1.6 Acenta 

Eastern Scotland: Vauxhall Astra 1.6 

South Western Scotland: MINI Hatch One 1.6 

North East: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.2SD4 

North West: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0 

Yorkshire: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0 

East Midlands: Vauxhall Mokka 1.6 

West Midlands: Seat Ibiza 1.4 Toca SportCoupe 

East England: Ford Focus 1.6TDCi

London: Mitsubishi ASX 1.8TD 

South East: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0 

South: MINI Hatch One 1.6 

South West: BMW 3 Series 3.0TD 

South Wales: Seat Ibiza 1.4 Toca

Mid Wales: Citroen DS3 1.6 

North Wales: BMW M4 3.0 

Northern Ireland: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4SD 

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