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Most popular vans and pickups - the UK's bestselling vans in 2025 so far

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Written by Tom Webster and Ryan Gilmore Updated: 7 May 2025

April marks a new tax year and, as the month containing Easter, it’s a time when van registrations tend to dip a little. However, 2025’s performance was the worst since 2020 and it marked the fifth consecutive month of reduced registrations. Here are the top 10 most popular vans in the UK in 2025 for this month and so far, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

The headline number took a big dip, as van registrations declined by a notable 14.9% year-on-year in versus April 2024, with to 23,889 light commercial vehicles heading out to new owners.

A large amount of this is due to the 22.9% fall in sales of large vans, which dropped to just 12,113 for the month from 15,714 in the same month in 2024. This is the sector that makes up the lion’s share of the market so if large vans suffer, then the whole industry does. Small and medium vans both dropped to, but by 5.5% and 5.8% on smaller overall figures.

Despite the dip, double-cab pickup trucks saw a boost as one of the few good news stories, but this is not likely to last as new tax changes took effect in April and these will have been previous orders that were aiming to beat the deadline and being fulfilled last minute. The increase wasn’t huge in that context, with a rise of 10.2%.

The other good-news story was the rise in electric van sales. The sector grew 87.1% which takes its market share up to 8.3%. However, this is still some way short of the government’s zero emission vehicles mandate. More work will be needed if goals are to be met.

What the industry says

SMMT chief executive, Mike Hawes, said: ‘Five months of shrinking demand for new vans reflects weaker business confidence and a challenging economic environment. Such conditions discourage fleet upgrades into new zero emission technology, meaning older, more polluting vehicles stay on the road longer.

Switching must have clear commercial benefits, so the sector needs bold and assertive action if ambitious mandate targets are to be met. Preferential treatment for grid connections, more affordable energy and consistent local planning – all are needed to make the case for going electric unarguable.’

Below, you’ll see the UK’s top 10 most popular vans in April 2025, in reverse order. You’ll also find full year data for the years 2018 to 2024, so you can see what the most popular vans and pickups were in those years.

All this is useful because it means you can see which vans make the most sense to other businesses, so they may also make the most sense for you. What’s more, it gives you an idea of the most available used vans of a particular age.

Top 10 bestselling vans and pickups April 2025

10. Renault Trafic (682 sold)

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Renault Trafic best seller most popular vans 2022
Renault Trafic best seller most popular vans 2022

The Renault Trafic last had a major update in 2022, with loads of new safety features and a new look helping to keep it fresh and maintaining its appeal. The medium-sized van has some strong contenders in its class, though, with the Ford Transit Custom and VW Transporter to name but two, but it has plenty in its favour. A new E-Tech electric version has since joined the range, matching its major rivals in that sense.

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8.= Vauxhall Combo (760 sold)

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The Vauxhall Combo Electric is made in the UK.
The Vauxhall Combo Electric is made in the UK.

The Vauxhall Combo is a decent small van. Its biggest problem is that it is almost exactly the same as the equally great and almost identical vans from Citroen, Fiat, Peugeot and Toyota. Vauxhall has lots of dealers, though. If one of those is nearby, then that could well be all the reason you need for picking a Combo over its siblings.

It’s as good as its relatives though, though, so you won’t feel short changed, with a big payload and a decent cabin.

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8.= Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (760 sold)

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The Mercedes Sprinter is regularly one of the most reliable vans in the UK.
The Mercedes Sprinter is regularly one of the most reliable vans in the UK.

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a fantastic and popular large van that crops up regularly in the best-selling list. It is a regular in the most reliable vans list as well, and is one of the most technologically advanced and versatile vehicles in its class.

It’s available with a vast number of different versions, including an electric model with the largest battery in its class.

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7. Peugeot Partner (795 sold)

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The Peugeot Partner has a strong electric version alongside its diesel model.
The Peugeot Partner has a strong electric version alongside its diesel model.

The Peugeot Partner is one of five nigh identical vans, sharing much with equivalents at Citroen, Vauxhall, Toyota and Fiat, many of which crop up in the top 10 list from time to time. However, the Partner is the only one to have something that sets it apart from the others – a smaller steering wheel as part of a setup dubbed the i-Cockpit. This will suit some better than others, but the rest of the van is otherwise the same as the rest of the quintet – practical, good to drive and boasting a strong electric version.

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6. Toyota Hilux (844 sold)

Toyota Hilux GR Sport front static

One of the best-known pickups, the Toyota Hilux has been respected as a tough and durable workhorse since 1968. As things stand, it is one of the best out there, too, as it is a previous holder of the Parkers Pickup of the Year award. While the Hilux isn’t the cheapest model on the market, a comfortable ride, versatile set-up, and a substantial increase in safety equipment make this pickup an appealing consideration. The fact there’s up to 10 years warranty available doesn’t hurt either.

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5. Vauxhall Vivaro (933 sold)

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British-built Vauxhall Vivaro remains popular with buyers.
British-built Vauxhall Vivaro remains popular with buyers.

The latest Vauxhall Vivaro is still proudly built in Britain, even though Vauxhall is now part of the massive Stellantis group of companies. Cousin to the Citroen Dispatch, Peugeot Expert and Toyota Proace, it can carry generous amounts of payload, offers great fuel economy and is now also available in Vivaro Electric form.

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4. Citroen Berlingo (1,003 sold)

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The Citroen Berlingo was updated in 2024 with a fresh new look.
The Citroen Berlingo was updated in 2024 with a fresh new look.

The small Citroen Berlingo is a regular feature in the best-seller list, and it is easy to see why. This van is practical, good to drive, has an excellent cabin and represents good value for money. There is a strong electric model in the range too.

The challenge it has is tempting buyers away from the practically identical Peugeot, Fiat, Toyota and Vauxhall equivalents. As the top-10 list often shows, it doesn’t always succeed as they often feature too.

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3. Ford Ranger (1,216 sold)

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Ford Ranger is in the top 10 best selling vans and pickups.
Ford Ranger is in the top 10 best selling vans and pickups.

The latest Ford Ranger is regularly the UK’s most popular pickup trucks and often the only vehicle of its type in the top 10 bestsellers list. It has moved the game on significantly from its predecessor, being excellent to drive, comfortable and well equipped inside, and offering a wide range of practicality. There are loads of versions to choose from, too, including the outrageous Ford Ranger Raptor.

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3. Ford Transit (1,630 sold)

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The Ford Transit is the biggest name in UK vans, and consistently one of the top sellers.
The Ford Transit is the biggest name in UK vans, and consistently one of the top sellers.

The Ford Transit is the household name for vans in the UK. This latest version has increased payload, upgraded engines, a revised interior and even more technology. It remains easy to drive, comfortable, and there are plenty of specialist dealers around to keep you on the road. It’s also setting new standards for electric vans, with the Ford E-Transit the best out there by a country mile.

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1. Ford Transit Custom (2,560 sold)

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The new Ford Transit Custom retains its place at the top of the charts.
The new Ford Transit Custom retains its place at the top of the charts.

The new Ford Transit Custom only went on sale in late 2023 but it’s very much business as usual for the brand’s sales team as it takes up where the old one left off at the top of the charts. This all-new model is a notable improvement over all of its rivals and its predecessor, which made it our 2024 Parkers Commercial Vehicle of the Year.

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Bestselling vans and pickups of 2024

This table shows the bestselling vans and pickups for all of 2024:

Sales positionModelNumber soldParkers review link
1Ford Transit Custom46,967Ford Transit Custom review
2Ford Transit31,322Ford Transit review
3Ford Ranger19,695Ford Ranger review
4Mercedes Sprinter18,753Mercedes Sprinter review
5Vauxhall Vivaro18,581Vauxhall Vivaro review
6VW Transporter15,425VW Transporter review
7Renault Trafic15,799Renault Trafic review
8Peugeot Partner12,828Peugeot Partner review
9Vauxhall Combo12,584Vauxhall Combo review
10Citroen Berlingo12,229Citroen Berlingo review

Bestselling vans and pickups of 2023

This table shows the bestselling vans and pickup for all of 2023:

Sales positionModelNumber soldParkers review link
1Ford Transit Custom40,865Ford Transit Custom review
2Ford Transit28,280Ford Transit review
3Vauxhall Vivaro20,477Vauxhall Vivaro review
4Ford Ranger18,679Ford Ranger review
5VW Transporter17,487VW Transporter review
6Renault Trafic16,041Renault Trafic review
7Mercedes Sprinter15,799Mercedes Sprinter review
8Citroen Berlingo14,065Citroen Berlingo review
9Toyota Hilux10,888Toyota Hilux review
10Ford Transit Connect10,856Ford Transit Connect review

Bestselling vans and pickups of 2022

This table shows the bestselling vans and pickup for all of 2022:

Sales positionModelNumber soldParkers review link
1Ford Transit Custom42,215Ford Transit Custom review
2Ford Transit33,203Ford Transit review
3Mercedes Sprinter17,034Mercedes Sprinter review
4Vauxhall Vivaro16,830Vauxhall Vivaro review
5Ford Ranger16,827Ford Ranger review
6VW Transporter15,164VW Transporter review
7Ford Transit Connect8,218Ford Transit Connect review
8Peugeot Expert8,131Peugeot Expert review
9Renault Trafic8,085Renault Trafic review
10VW Crafter7,455VW Crafter review

Bestselling vans and pickups of 2021

This table shows the most popular vans and pickups for all of 2021:

Sales positionModelNumber soldParkers review link
1Ford Transit Custom49,671Ford Transit Custom review
2Ford Transit31,083Ford Transit review
3Mercedes Sprinter20,862Mercedes Sprinter review
4VW Transporter20,033VW Transporter review
5Ford Ranger16,376Ford Ranger review
6Vauxhall Vivaro16,004Vauxhall Vivaro review
7Citroen Berlingo11,109Citroen Berlingo review
8Ford Transit Connect11,001Ford Transit Connect review
9Peugeot Partner10,553Peugeot Partner review
10Vauxhall Combo9,886Vauxhall Combo review

Bestselling vans and pickups of 2020

The most popular vans and pickups of 2020 in a table.

Sales positionModelNumber soldParkers review link
1Ford Transit Custom43,551Ford Transit Custom review
2Mercedes Sprinter23,506Mercedes Sprinter review
3Ford Transit21,724Ford Transit review
4VW Transporter15,856VW Transporter review
5Vauxhall Vivaro15,530Vauxhall Vivaro review
6Ford Ranger13,097Ford Ranger review
7Citroen Berlingo12,159Citroen Berlingo review
8Ford Transit Connect11,344Ford Transit Connect review
9Peugeot Partner11,174Peugeot Partner review
10Vauxhall Combo11,118Vauxhall Combo review

Bestselling vans and pickups of 2019

This is the top 10 list of the bestselling vans (and pickups) of 2019 in total.

Sales positionModelNumber soldParkers review link
1Ford Transit Custom52,512Ford Transit Custom review
2Ford Transit26,237Ford Transit review
3Mercedes Sprinter25,862Mercedes Sprinter review
4VW Transporter19,608VW Transporter review
5Vauxhall Vivaro18,029Vauxhall Vivaro review
6Ford Ranger16,459Ford Ranger review
7Ford Transit Connect15,477Ford Transit Connect review
8Peugeot Partner14,605Peugeot Partner review
9Citroen Berlingo13,492Citroen Berlingo review
10Vauxhall Combo12,944Vauxhall Combo review

Bestselling vans and pickups of 2018

This is the top 10 list of the most popular vans (and pickups) in all of 2018.

Sales positionModelNumber soldParkers review link
1Ford Transit Custom54,806Ford Transit Custom review
2Ford Transit32,694Ford Transit review
3VW Transporter21,763VW Transporter review
4Mercedes Sprinter21,278Mercedes Sprinter review
5Vauxhall Vivaro19,232Vauxhall Vivaro review
6Ford Transit Connect17,495Ford Transit Connect review
7Ford Ranger16,440Ford Ranger review
8Peugeot Partner15,056Peugeot Partner review
9Citroen Berlingo13,428Citroen Berlingo review
10Peugeot Boxer11,731Peugeot Boxer review

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