UK's popular used car models

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In the U.K., the Kia Sportage is the most searched used car, with over 33,970 searches on Google per year. This South Korean SUV's high demand is evident from the number of searches it receives. The Nissan Qashqai and Ford Fiesta follow as the second and third most searched used cars, respectively.

To determine the most popular used car models in the U.K., an assessment was conducted on 29 popular car brands based on the frequency of currently registered vehicles. The top five most searched-for models for each brand were considered, resulting in a total of 145 car models. Yearly Google search data for each model was collected and ranked.

According to a review conducted by car finance refund firm Undisclosed.co.uk, Ford is the most searched-for car brand, followed by Audi and BMW. The review evaluated the number of yearly searches for 145 models of used cars across 29 brands to determine the most searched-for car brand.

The Kia Sportage, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, is not only the most Googled used car overall but also in 38 out of 58 UK cities analyzed. This includes cities like Birmingham, Glasgow, and Liverpool.

The Nissan Qashqai takes second place, with 29,230 searches for 'used nissan qashqai' across the UK each year. It is the most searched-for used car in eight cities, including Leicester, Newcastle, and Portsmouth. The latest Qashqai model in Europe features Nissan's e-POWER technology, appealing to those looking to reduce emissions.

The Ford Fiesta comes in third, with approximately 28,380 searches each year for 'used ford fiesta.' Despite production of this model ceasing in July, it remains a popular choice in the used car market due to its reliability.

As of Q4 2022, the Ford Fiesta was the most registered car on UK roads, according to data from the U.K. government. The BMW 1 Series secures the fourth spot, attracting around 23,640 yearly searches. This German car model, part of the BMW group, appears in the top five used car searches for Derby, Southampton, and Manchester.

In fifth place is the Audi A1, with approximately 22,870 yearly searches dedicated to 'used audi a1.' The German car company's reputation for quality and the A1's compact yet premium appeal make it a favorite among UK drivers.

The Volvo XC40 takes sixth place, with around 21,610 searches each year. This reflects the Swedish car company's ability to create a desirable compact SUV.

The Ford Focus ranks seventh, with 21,110 yearly searches. In eighth place is the Audi A3, attracting approximately 20,630 searches per year, and the VW Golf secures the ninth spot with 19,490 searches annually.

Rounding out the top ten most searched-for used cars is the Volvo XC90, with 17,920 searches for 'used volvo xc90' each year. This large SUV model from the Swedish car company continues to capture the interest of many used car searchers in the UK.