Vauxhall has had a strong first half of 2026, achieving a market share of 4.8%, with 62,839 vehicles registered. The positive start to the year is also reflected in combined car and van volume, which is up by 7% compared to the same point last year, while retail sales increased by 19% year-to-date.
Vauxhall has also moved from sixth position in the combined car and van market at the halfway point of 2025 to fourth at the same point in 2026, putting the brand firmly on course towards the podium.
According to the latest figures by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Vauxhall is the best-selling B-segment brand (hatch and SUV combined), with an 11% market share. New Frontera continues to perform well with 13,688 vehicles registered, placing it second in its segment.
Strong sales in the electric retail market were driven by the success of the new Frontera Electric, with sales of 8,267 making it the UK’s best-selling compact electric family SUV year-to-date.
Total electric car sales are up by 31% year-on-year with over 10,000 units sold, and market share has increased by 0.12 percentage points year-on-year to 3.6%.
The Corsa remains a key driver of sales for Vauxhall, maintaining its status as the UK’s best-selling small car with a 13% market share year-to-date, selling a total of 18,470 units since the start of the year.
Light commercial vehicle (LCV) volume is also up by 14% compared to 2025, with 1,731 more vehicles being registered in 2026 compared to 2025, taking total registrations to 13,838 units. LCV market share has increased by 0.82 percentage points, with a total share of 8.3%.
Eurig Druce, Vauxhall Managing Director and Stellantis UK Group Managing Director, said:
“We are pleased to have delivered a strong first half of 2026, increasing our market share to 4.8%, growing our combined car and van volume by 7% year-on-year and increasing retail sales by 19%. Moving from sixth to fourth in the combined car and van market in just 12 months is a clear sign of the momentum behind Vauxhall, and puts us firmly on our way to the podium. These results reflect the strength of our product portfolio and the continued trust that customers place in the Vauxhall brand. The Corsa continues to demonstrate its appeal, retaining its position as the UK's best-selling supermini. At the same time, the success of the new Frontera Electric and a 31% increase in electric car sales underline the progress we are making as we support more customers in making the transition to electric mobility.
With momentum across both our passenger car and light commercial vehicle ranges, we look forward to building on this performance during the second half of the year and continuing to offer accessible, practical and electrified mobility solutions for customers across the UK."