UK 1992: Ford Escort reclaims top spot
Ford Escort
* See the Top 20 best-selling models by clicking on the title! Many thanks to Florian *
After two years of Ford Fiesta domination, the Ford Escort is back on top of the UK ranking with 121,140 sales and 7.6%, up 15% and one percentage point year-on-year. This may have something to do with the facelift the 5th generation received in September.
The Vauxhall Cavalier is out of luck: now that it passed the Ford Fiesta, it is below the Escort and Vauxhall is therefore not able to interrupt the 20 year-long reign of Ford models. The Cavalier sells 108,818 units at 6.8% share, just above the Ford Fiesta at 106,595 units and 6.7%.
Rover Metro
In 4th place, the Vauxhall Astra is boosted by the new generation launched last year, up 1 spot and 39% at 86,858 sales. The Rover 200 is up 13% to a record 77,214 units, stable at #6, as is the Rover Metro at #7 and 3.6%. The 5 year-old Peugeot 405 becomes the best selling foreign model in the UK at #8 and 3% share, up 17%, while the Renault Clio makes its very first appearance in the annual UK Top 10 at #10 and 2.2%.
Full 1992 Top 20 Ranking Table: click on ‘Read more’ below the Peugeot 405 pic.
Peugeot 405
UK Full Year 1992:
| Pos | Model | 1992 | % | /91 | 1991 | % | Pos |
| 1 | Ford Escort | 121,140 | 7.6% | 10% | 110,302 | 7.0% | 2 |
| 2 | Vauxhall Cavalier | 108,818 | 6.8% | -1% | 109,545 | 6.9% | 3 |
| 3 | Ford Fiesta | 106,695 | 6.7% | -9% | 117,181 | 7.4% | 1 |
| 4 | Vauxhall Astra | 88,858 | 5.6% | 24% | 71,437 | 4.5% | 5 |
| 5 | Ford Sierra | 77,253 | 4.8% | -18% | 93,650 | 5.9% | 4 |
| 6 | Rover 200 | 77,214 | 4.8% | 13% | 68,122 | 4.3% | 6 |
| 7 | Rover Metro | 56,713 | 3.6% | -6% | 60,361 | 3.8% | 7 |
| 8 | Peugeot 405 | 48,482 | 3.0% | 17% | 41,296 | 2.6% | 10 |
| 9 | Vauxhall Nova | 42,779 | 2.7% | -4% | 44,751 | 2.8% | 9 |
| 10 | Renault Clio | 34,701 | 2.2% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 11 | Peugeot 205 | 34,045 | 2.1% | -27% | 46,615 | 2.9% | 8 |
| 12 | Ford Orion | 33,249 | 2.1% | -17% | 40,193 | 2.5% | 11 |
| 13 | VW Golf | 32,554 | 2.0% | -4% | 33,862 | 2.1% | 13 |
| 14 | VW Polo | 32,256 | 2.0% | -13% | 37,255 | 2.4% | 12 |
| 15 | Nissan Micra | 31,002 | 1.9% | -8% | 33,571 | 2.1% | 14 |
| 16 | Citroen ZX | 28,208 | 1.8% | new | 0 | 0.0% | - |
| 17 | BMW 3 Series | 28,196 | 1.8% | 10% | 25,682 | 1.6% | 15 |
| 18 | Volvo 440/460/480 | 25,198 | 1.6% | 9% | 23,110 | 1.5% | 18 |
| 19 | Rover 400 | 23,400 | 1.5% | -8% | 25,364 | 1.6% | 16 |
| 20 | Renault 19 | 21,486 | 1.3% | ||||
| Peugeot 106 | 20,935 | 1.3% | |||||
| Citroen AX (e) | 20,000 | 1.3% | |||||
| Rover 800 | 17,829 | 1.1% | 19% | 14,965 | 0.9% | ||
| Toyota Carina | 15,435 | 1.0% | 11% | 13,918 | 0.9% | ||
| Toyota Corolla | 15,224 | 1.0% | 1% | 15,069 | 1.0% | ||
| Ford Granada | 15,099 | 0.9% | -39% | 24,615 | 1.6% | 17 | |
| Vauxhall Carlton | 14,295 | 0.9% | -1% | 14,498 | 0.9% | ||
| BMW 5 Series | 10,601 | 0.7% | -1% | 10,748 | 0.7% | ||
| Mercedes W124 | 9,656 | 0.6% | 3% | 9,417 | 0.6% | ||
| Rover Mini | 6,809 | 0.4% | -20% | 8,531 | 0.5% | ||
| Audi 100 | 4,173 | 0.3% | 42% | 2,945 | 0.2% | ||
| Citroen XM | 3,628 | 0.2% | -4% | 3,781 | 0.2% | ||
| Toyota MR2 | 3,022 | 0.2% | -25% | 4,053 | 0.3% | ||
| Toyota Hilux | 2,661 | 0.2% | -15% | 3,133 | 0.2% | ||
| Peugeot 605 | 2,548 | 0.2% | |||||
| Toyota Previa | 2,211 | 0.1% | 20% | 1,837 | 0.1% | ||
| Toyota Camry | 2,044 | 0.1% | 86% | 1,099 | 0.1% | ||
| Toyota Celica | 1,826 | 0.1% | -33% | 2,738 | 0.2% | ||
| Toyota Land Cruiser | 857 | 0.1% | 20% | 712 | 0.0% | ||
| Lexus LS | 695 | 0.0% | 4% | 671 | 0.0% |
Source: SMMT, Autocar, Manufacturers.
Many thanks to Ryan P and Florian for all the sales figures!
those cars may be good in performance but not in looks.They look old models
I’m 18 years old, have high-functioning autism and come from Busby although I was born in Rutherglen but raised in Newton Mearns. After I’ve driven on spare ground, posted off my driving license application form, got my license and taken driving lessons, I’m gonna go and buy a deep blue 5 door 1992 Frd Escort Mark Vb hatchback from a car dealer in Fenwick.
Good on you Peter!
cheers
Matt