Kia Sportage is 2017's fastest selling used car says Auto Trader

Used Kia Sportage models spent the fewest days on dealer forecourts in 2017, as Auto Trader named it the UK's fastest selling car.

On average, a 2015 Sportage took 24 days to sell while a 2014 model took 27 days. It’s the second year in a row that the Sportage has dominated the table.

The Korean manufacturer held two further places in the league table (shown below) with the Rio in fifth and ninth.

Karolina Edwards-Smajda, Auto Trader retailer & consumer products director, said: “What a great year it’s been for Kia and the Sportage in particular, which has consistently featured on the national and regional top 10 lists throughout 2017. And it’s not a surprise. The Sportage offers great styling and family practicality, and of course Kia’s industry-leading seven-year warranty.  Last year we saw the effects of consumer uncertainty, so it’s no wonder so many car buyers were attracted by the great value and peace of mind any new or used Kia can offer. 

The UK’s top 10 fastest selling cars in 2017:

Petrol models dominated the table in 2017 as the used market made a similar shift away from diesel as the new market.

However, the data for the month of December contrasts the trend where six diesel models feature, suggesting the fuel type still has strong desirability.

Edwards-Smajda, added: “We’ll continue to see a number of challenges during 2018, not least the turbulence caused by Brexit. It’s therefore more important than ever for retailers to stock the most desirable cars in their area and price them according to the live retail market. Not only does it drive customers to your forecourt, but it also builds that all important trust, which in today’s increasingly competitive market, is essential. Using data management tools to complement your own experience can make all the difference, increasing efficiency and giving you the extra edge over your competitors.”

The UK’s top 10 fastest selling cars in December 2017: