Grey remains UK’s most popular car colour
New research has revealed that grey was the most popular car colour in the UK for the eighth year in a row.
According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), more than half a million new grey cars (558,050) were registered last year, accounting for 27.6% of all new car registrations.
Black retained second place with 464,369 new registrations after a 9.7% increase in sales, while blue came in at number three with 306,349 registrations (up 4.9%). Together, the top three colours accounted for 65.8% of all new cars joining UK roads in 2025.
Meanwhile, white retained fourth place while silver returned to the top five for the first time in nearly a decade. Red slipped to sixth with the lowest market share (5.8%) since detailed records began.
The data also found that green retained seventh place, but volumes rose 46.3% to 99,793 registrations while maroon, pink and turquoise accounted just 342 registrations between them.
Consistent choice
Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, 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.”
