THE UK’s favourite car colour has been revealed — and more than half a million drivers chose the same shade last year, as another shade recorded a surprise surge in popularity.
New figures show grey dominated new car sales once again, holding its crown as the nation’s top choice for motorists.
Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders shows grey was the most popular colour for new cars for the eighth year running in 2025.
More than 558,050 grey cars were registered last year, up 2.7 per cent and accounting for over a quarter (27.6 per cent) of all new car registrations.
Black followed in second place with 464,369 new registrations, its highest level since 2019, while blue ranked third for the second year in a row with 306,349 registrations, up 4.9 per cent.
Together, the top three colours accounted for nearly two thirds (65.8 per cent) of all new cars registered in 2025.
White stayed in fourth place, while silver returned to the top five for the first time in nearly a decade.
Red slipped to sixth, recording its lowest market share (5.8 per cent) since detailed records began in 2001.
The biggest surprise came from green, reports Car Dealer.
Although it remained seventh overall, registrations surged by 46.3 per centto 99,793, the highest figure since 2004, as more drivers opted for environmentally themed shades.
SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes said: “UK car buyers’ preferences remain pretty consistent, with monochrome continuing to lead in popularity.
“The surge in green, however, matches the growing popularity of electrified cars as the new car market decarbonises.
“As ever, manufacturers are responding by expanding model ranges, colours and finishes, giving UK drivers more opportunities to personalise their vehicles, even if grey matters most.”
The rise in green cars comes as demand for electric vehicles continues to grow.
Battery electric car registrations hit a record 473,348 last year, up 23.9 per cent on 2024, giving them a 23.4 per cent share of the market, as the overall new car market grew by 3.5 per cent in 2025.
Bestselling colours by model (2025)
1. Grey – Nissan Qashqai
2. Black – Volvo XC40
3. Blue – Ford Puma
4. White – Ford Puma
5. Silver – Ford Puma
6. Red – Ford Puma
7. Green – Kia Sportage
8. Yellow – Peugeot 208
9. Orange – Kia EV3
10. Mauve – BMW 1 Series
