The Vauxhall Mokka is up 63.6% to #2 in Wales.

Discover over a decade of Wales Historical data here.

Based on data by SMMT, the Welsh new car market is up 16% year-on-year in 2023 to 66,761 units. Keep in mind this is a zoom in by nation with the overall UK market covered in our UK Full Year 2023 update. The Ford Puma (+58.2%) lodges a third consecutive year in pole position, improving its market share from 3.4% to 4.6% and tightening its grip on the charts. The Vauxhall Mokka (+63.6%) is even more dynamic and soars seven spots on last year to #2. The MG ZS (+24.3%) stays in third place. The Nissan Qashqai (+23.5%) overtakes the Ford Fiesta (+20.8%) and MG HS (+15.3%) to rank #4 while the Kia Sportage, Nissan Juke and Hyundai Tucson enter the Top 10.

Previous year: Wales (UK) 2022: Ford Puma repeats at #1, two MGs in Top 4

Two years ago: Wales (UK) 2021: Ford Puma surges to pole position, market down -4.5%

Full December 2023 Top 10 models below.

Full Year 2023 Top 10 models vs. Full Year 2022 figures below.