The official figures for the most well-liked automotive colors of 2016 are out.
The Society of Motor Producers and Merchants revealed the highest 10 most chosen tones for brand spanking new vehicles registered on Friday.
A file variety of new fashions have been bought within the UK final 12 months, however are you able to guess which paint choice was most chosen?
10. Yellow - 12,431 vehicles
Yellow has returned to the highest 10 for the primary time in three years, although it had a minimal enhance in gross sales of zero.1 per cent. Of the two,692,786 vehicles registered in 2016 simply 12,431 have been yellow, making up lower than zero.5 per cent of the full market share.
9. Brown - 15,244 vehicles
After make one thing of a comeback within the final couple of years, patrons at the moment are rethinking if brown actually is the most effective paint choice. A 40 per cent decline in picks in comparison with the 12 months earlier backs up this idea. It would work for mud-clad 4x4s like this SsangYong Rexton, however not for a lot of different automotive varieties.
eight. Orange - 17,429 vehicles
With color selection having a direct affect on the resale worth of vehicles, we're shocked orange remains to be gracing the highest 10. A complete of 17,429 fashions registered have been orange, and carmakers are taking to the tone once more for 2017. Each the Honda Jazz and new Nissan Micra (pictured) can be out there within the palette.
7. Inexperienced - 27,740 vehicles
British racing inexperienced might need been one of many prime decisions in years passed by, however instances have modified. Only one per cent of the nation's new fashions are chosen on this paint scheme. Whereas 27,740 gross sales sounds pretty good, the sixth hottest color was chosen on nearly 10 instances as many autos.
6. Silver - 273,220 vehicles
And that color is silver. With metallic paints costing additional on nearly all mainstream vehicles today, patrons is perhaps barely much less obliged to decide on silver. The numbers counsel so, with a 7.5 per cent decline in gross sales in comparison with 2015.
5. Crimson - 303,789 vehicles
Again within the mid to late '90s pink was the second most chosen automotive color. It won't be as common right now, however within the final 20 years it has solely been out of the highest 5 twice (2011 and 2012). It is among the hottest no-cost color choices you will get on new fashions right now, however that also hasn't helped it climb the desk.
four. Blue - 414,160 vehicles
One color that's in demand is blue, with 414,000 new autos chosen on this tone. It means a couple of in 10 new vehicles is that this shade, helped by a 7.2 per cent enhance in demand. Like pink, it is typically supplied as a £zero paint choice by motor manufacturers.
three. Gray - 465,579 vehicles
Of the highest 10 most chosen colors, gray has had the most important spike in curiosity. A good-looking chunk of 465,579 new fashions have been chosen on this tone, up 13 per cent on final 12 months. It is historically a favorite for patrons of premium fashions however even sporty vehicles just like the Mazda MX-5 (pictured) look interesting within the shade.
2. Black - 542,862 vehicles
Black is again on development, it seems. A complete of 542,862 vehicles have been bought within the shade, simply 9,467 fewer than the best-selling color. A 6.5 per cent enhance in demand meant one in each 5 vehicles purchased have been black in 2016. Many producers now have a black particular version vary - Honda is celebrating the ultimate run of Civic Sort R fashions with this darkish quantity.
1. White - 552,329 cas
White maintained its place because the UK's hottest new automotive color for the fourth 12 months in a row. Greater than half 1,000,000 new automotive patrons selected the color final 12 months – a fifth of all registrations – though figures present its reputation is beginning to fade with demand falling by 2.1 per cent, the primary drop since 2005.
White has been essentially the most chosen color since 2013, however black seems set to present it a run for its cash this 12 months. Twenty years in the past, inexperienced was the best choice
The most important enhance within the prime 10 was gray, with a 13% soar in gross sales in comparison with 2015. On the reverse finish of the spectrum was brown, down 40%
White is now hardly ever a £zero color selection
There may be the idea that white is the most-selected choice as a result of it is freed from cost not like metallic paints, which are likely to price additional.
Nevertheless, analysis carried out by That is Cash final 12 months discovered that automotive makers demanded extra cash for white paint on all however two of the 10 best-selling vehicles within the nation.
Mini, for instance, was providing 'Pepper White' as a no price choice this time final 12 months. That may clarify why it was essentially the most chosen color on the hatchback throughout 2016. Nevertheless, you now must pay £475 if you need this exact same color when ordering a brand new mannequin right now.
Under, we have listed the highest 10 most purchased vehicles of 2016 and listed what the most well-liked color selection is for that mannequin - based mostly on SMMT figures. We will then let you know if this can be a freed from cost color selection offered by the producer or one it's a must to pay additional for, and the way a lot.
HOW MUCH ARE PEOPLE PAYING FOR PAINT ON THE TOP 10 BEST-SELLING CARS?
1. Ford Fiesta (120,525 bought in 2016)
Hottest color - Blue
Solely non-metallic pink is a free color choice for the Fiesta. Those that need 'Deep Impression Blue' must fork out an additional £495.
2. Vauxhall Corsa (77,110 bought in 2016)
Hottest color - Black
The one no-cost color on the Corsa right now is blue. 'Mineral Black' will price you £555 to have.
three. Ford Focus (70,454 bought in 2016)
Hottest color - Blue
Just like the smaller Fiesta, the identical pink is the one free color selection. 'Deep Impression Blue' is £30 dearer than it's on the Fiesta (£525) and there is an 'Iceberg Blue' that is £645.
four. VW Golf (69,492 bought in 2016)
Hottest color - Gray
Gray is the one and solely £zero color providing on the Golf, although there's a 'Limestone Gray' metallic that is a further £565.
5. Nissan Qashqai (62,682 bought in 2016)
Hottest color - Black
'Flame Crimson' is the one paint that can add nothing to the price of a brand new Qashqai. Essentially the most purchased color is black. 'Pearl Black' will price you an additional £575.
6. Vauxhall Astra (60,719 bought in 2016)
Hottest color - Black
Vauxhall is one other model seemingly taking full benefit of the recognition of black vehicles. Solely 'Royal Blue' is customary, whereas 'Mineral Black' is £555 additional.
7. VW Polo (54,448 bought in 2016)
Hottest color - White
The primary mannequin within the checklist with the most well-liked of all automotive colors as patrons' favorite. Gray is a typical, no-cost, color (like on the Golf) whereas a non-metallic 'Pure White' is an additional £270.
Solely metallic Moonwalk Gray is a £zero paint choice on the Mini three- and five-door hatchback. Non-metallic Pepper White (far left) was a free choice final 12 months however now prices £475
eight. Mini Hatchback (48,328 bought in 2016)
Hottest color - White
Just like the Polo, white is the color most Mini patrons selected in 2016, presumably as a result of it was free then. However that's now not the case. Additionally just like the VW, gray is the one customary color, although it's a metallic, which is kind of uncommon. Nevertheless, the non-metallic 'Pepper White' favorite of 2016 is now £475 additional - this time final 12 months it was £zero.
9. Mercedes C-Class (44,184 bought in 2016)
Hottest color - Black
Mercedes-Benz provides white and black as no-cost choices for the newest C-class - solely the second prevalence on this checklist that essentially the most chosen color won't price you something. If you need metallic 'Obsidian Black' that is an additional £645.
10. Audi A3 (43,808 bought in 2016)
Hottest color - Black
Just like the Mercedes above, Audi provides flat white and black as free paint decisions for the A3. If you need 'Mythos Black' metallic paint it would price you £550 extra.
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