Liam Nicholas, the Business Development Director at leading van leasing specialist Vanaways, looks at the August 2026 SMMT new van registrations
Top 10 August van Registrations 👀
1️⃣ Ford Transit Custom 1,707 🥇
2️⃣ Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1,432 🥈
3️⃣ Volkswagen Transporter 915 🥉
4️⃣ Ford Transit 897
5️⃣ Vauxhall Combo 664
6️⃣ Kia PV5 572 ⚡️
7️⃣ Vauxhall Vivaro 555
8️⃣ Renault Master 554
9️⃣ Volkswagen ID Buzz 433 ⚡️
🔟 Renault Trafic 406
The Transit Custom remains
firmly at the top but seeing the all-electric Kia PV5 enter the table in sixth position is arguably the most interesting result, and it’s not surprising when they look as good as this one we handed over a few weeks ago, combined with the deals have been running on Contract Hire that Vanaways have been having success with.
Figures from the latest Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) report
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