The best-selling cars of 2025 so far

Published on 6 June, 2025

The usual suspects?

Overview

1. Hyundai Tucson - 3,308

Kicking off the charts at a frankly astonishing number one for 2025 – it's the Hyundai Tucson. Now, you might remember when Hyundai was all about... well, value, shall we say. But the Tucson, oh, the Tucson has utterly transformed that. It's got that striking, almost alien-looking front end, all those sharp creases down the side... it's a car that actually looks like it's from the future, but still, crucially, functions perfectly in the present. It's spacious, packed with tech, and it just seems to have hit that sweet spot for Irish families – a bit of style, a lot of practicality, and still that reassuring Hyundai reliability.

2. Toyota RAV4 - 2,400

In second place you've got the Toyota RAV4. Sensible, dependable, does what it says on the tin but with just enough adventurous spirit to make you think "Maybe I could go camping this weekend." It's a car that sort of just works.

3. Toyota Yaris Cross - 2,371

Slotting in at number three, it's the Toyota Yaris Cross. Now, you might think "Yaris? That's tiny!" But oh no, not this one. This is the Yaris that's clearly spent a bit of time at the gym, had a few protein shakes, and decided it fancies itself a proper little SUV. It's got that slightly more rugged look, a bit more ground clearance for, you know, those Irish roads, and it's still got all that sensible Toyota hybrid goodness.

4. Kia Sportage - 2,305

Alright, then, rolling into fourth place, it's the Kia Sportage. Now, this isn't just any old SUV, is it? This is the one that really upped its game, looks like it's just stepped off a catwalk, all sharp lines and big grilles. It's the kind of car that says, "Yes, I do have three kids, but I'm also rather stylish, thank you very much." It's practical, sure, but it's got a bit of swagger about it, which, let's be honest, we all appreciate.

5. Skoda Octavia - 2,185

And then, just behind it, slotting into fifth, we have the venerable Skoda Octavia. Ah, the Octavia! Now, this isn't the car that's going to shout about itself, is it? It's not flashy, it's not trying to be a lifestyle statement. But my word, it just gets the job done. It's like the sensible, dependable friend who always turns up on time, always has a spare, and never lets you down. Cavernous boot, surprisingly good to drive, and just utterly, utterly competent. It's the car for people who know what they want, and what they want is a proper, no-nonsense car that simply works.