New diesel vehicles decline by 66% in a decade
A new study has revealed a sharp decline in the number of new diesel vehicles on the UK market.
According to research carried out by CarGurus, only 57 new diesel models remain available from the country’s 30 most popular car manufacturers.
This compares to 167 just five years ago and represents a fall of 66% over the period.
It found that only 13 of the UK’s 30 most popular car manufacturers now offer diesel vehicles compared to 28 in 2020, while figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders found that diesel car registrations have fallen from nearly 1.3 million in 2015 to just 123,104 last year.
Chris Knapman, CarGurus UK editorial director, said: “Our latest research once again highlights the rapid decline in the choice of new diesel cars available to UK drivers.
“However, while diesel is clearly no longer the default choice it once was, there remains strong demand in specific segments, particularly among high-mileage drivers and those needing towing capability or long-range efficiency.
“For these buyers, the used car market continues to offer a broad range of diesel models, including many that meet ULEZ requirements.”
