Porsche has confirmed that it offered extra of its Taycan electrical autos than the German automotive maker’s legendary 911 sports activities automobiles in 2021, because it posted the very best gross sales in its 91-year historical past.

It confirmed on Wednesday morning that it delivered 41,296 battery-powered Taycans – which price from £72,850 – worldwide final 12 months.

That in contrast with 38,464 gross sales of its most iconic efficiency mannequin, which was itself an annual file for the 911 nameplate in its 59-year historical past. 

Demand for Taycans helped push Porsche to a brand new file 301,915 gross sales final 12 months and is additional proof of the growing demand for electrical fashions, even within the sports activities automotive sector. Nevertheless, it was Porsche’s SUVs that also offered within the greatest numbers.

Over-Taycan: Porsche sold more examples of its all-electric sports car than its flagship 911 in 2021 as customers embraced performance models with plugs

Over-Taycan: Porsche offered extra examples of its all-electric sports activities automotive than its flagship 911 in 2021 as clients embraced efficiency fashions with plugs

Topping the charts in 2021 was the Macan, with 88,362 deliveries. This was marginally forward of the larger Cayenne with 83,071 offered final 12 months.  

Porsche mentioned the 911, which was first launched again in 1963 because the 901, was handed over to extra clients than ever earlier than, however urge for food for its all-electric Taycan eclipsed its long-running sports activities automotive icon.

Finest-selling Porsches worldwide in 2021 

The Macan SUV was Porsche's best seller

The Macan SUV was Porsche’s finest vendor

1. Macan – 88,362

2. Cayenne – 83,071

3. Taycan – 41,296

4. 911 – 38,464

5. Panamera – 30,220

6. 718 Boxster/Cayman – 20,502

Supply: Porsche AG 

Taycan gross sales had been boosted by the arrival of the Cross Turismo capturing brake physique fashion and the arrival of an entry-level rear-wheel drive model in 2021.

The bumper Taycan gross sales are one other instance of how conventional automotive makers are consuming into Tesla’s dominance of the posh electrical automotive market. 

The outcomes are a sliding door second for the German marque, which had already began to embrace electrification with plug-in hybrid variations of different fashions in its vary, together with the Cayenne and Panamera.

And it additionally means that consumers of high-performance automobiles are coming round to the idea of extraordinarily quick machines with out the soundtrack of a combustion engine. 

The complete-year gross sales report reveals that round two in 5 Porsches delivered in Europe in 2021 had been ‘electrified’ fashions, both hybrids or 100 per cent electrical Taycans. 

‘The general end result may be very promising and reveals the technique to additional electrify our fleet is working and is consistent with demand and the preferences of our clients,’ mentioned Detlev von Platen, member of the manager board chargeable for Gross sales and Advertising at Porsche AG. 

Porsche delivered 41,296 battery-powered Taycans (left) - which cost from £72,850 - worldwide last year. That compared with 38,464 sales of 59-year history icon, the 911

Porsche delivered 41,296 battery-powered Taycans (left) – which price from £72,850 – worldwide final 12 months. That in contrast with 38,464 gross sales of 59-year historical past icon, the 911

The results are a sliding door moment for the German marque, which had already started to embrace electrification with plug-in hybrid versions of other models

The outcomes are a sliding door second for the German marque, which had already began to embrace electrification with plug-in hybrid variations of different fashions

Taycan sales were boosted by the arrival of the Cross Turismo shooting brake body style and the arrival of an entry-level rear-wheel drive version in 2021

Taycan gross sales had been boosted by the arrival of the Cross Turismo capturing brake physique fashion and the arrival of an entry-level rear-wheel drive model in 2021

Whereas Taycan gross sales had been spectacular, Porsche’s hottest fashions are nonetheless its SUVs. 

And the recognition of Macan will seemingly see an increase in electrical automotive gross sales for Porsche in 2022, with the model set to disclose a brand new mannequin in a matter of months, together with a battery-powered model.

The brand new all-electric Macan will likely be offered alongside the prevailing combustion engine mannequin throughout a transition interval, with Porsche focusing on for 80 per cent of all deliveries to be electrical by 2030. 

Taycan sales didn't eclipse 911 deliveries because of a poor year for the legendary petrol-powered sports car. In fact, 911 had its best sales figures on record

Taycan gross sales did not eclipse 911 deliveries due to a poor 12 months for the legendary petrol-powered sports activities automotive. In reality, 911 had its finest gross sales figures on file

Porsche's Detlev von Platen (pictured) said the sales figured were 'very promising' for the brand's strategy to further electrify its fleet

Porsche’s Detlev von Platen (pictured) mentioned the gross sales figured had been ‘very promising’ for the model’s technique to additional electrify its fleet

The 301,915 complete gross sales in 2021 was an 11 per cent rise on the earlier file in 2020.

Development was particularly sturdy within the USA, the place 22 per cent extra autos had been delivered than within the earlier 12 months. 

Nevertheless, China stays the biggest single marketplace for the sports activities automotive producer, with 95,671 items being a rise of eight per cent on 2020.

Document gross sales had been achieved within the face of ongoing semiconductor shortages and manufacturing points.

Mr von Platen mentioned: ‘Regardless of the challenges posed by the semi-conductor scarcity and the disruption attributable to the Covid-19 pandemic now we have been working arduous to allow extra clients than ever earlier than to fulfil their dream of proudly owning a Porsche.

‘Demand stays excessive and our order books are trying very strong, so we begin 2022 filled with momentum and confidence in all areas of the world.’ 

Lamborghini additionally posted a brand new gross sales file in 2021… however three in 5 deliveries had been NOT supercars

One other luxurious automotive model to introduced file gross sales final 12 months is Lamborghini, which like Porsche is owned by the VW Group.

A complete of 8,405 automobiles had been delivered worldwide, up by 13 per cent on 2020. 

Within the UK alone, 564 Lamborghinis had been purchased, which is 9 per cent greater than the 12 months earlier.

Lamborghini posted record deliveries in 2021, though three in five models sold were Urus SUVs rather than its low-slung (and more expensive) supercars

Lamborghini posted file deliveries in 2021, although three in 5 fashions offered had been Urus SUVs slightly than its low-slung (and costlier) supercars

The vast majority of the gross sales success may be attributed to Lamborghini’s first SUV, the Urus.

The model shifted 5,021 examples of the high-performance 4X4 final time period, which implies that three in 5 Lamborghinis purchased had been SUV fashions. 

Stephan Winkelmann, chairman and CEO, mentioned: ‘This file has supplied affirmation of 4 components for us: the solidity of our strategic plan, our model’s excellent worldwide fame, the competence and keenness of our individuals and the distinctive professionalism and dynamism proven by our 173 sellers in 52 markets, who’ve continued to take a position alongside us at a difficult, unsure time.’

Lamborghini is ready embark on its first part in direction of electrification by launching the primary in its new hybrid vary of supercars from 2023. 

Britain’s prime 10 most-bought automobiles in 2021 

10. Toyota Yaris

2021 registrations: 27,415

2020 rating: fifteenth (up 5 locations)

The Yaris picked up a number of awards in 2021. Toyota's impressive management of the semiconductor chip shortage helped the supermini gatecrash the top 10 best sellers in the UK last year

The Yaris picked up numerous awards in 2021. Toyota’s spectacular administration of the semiconductor chip scarcity helped the supermini gatecrash the highest 10 finest sellers within the UK final 12 months

The all-new Yaris was named 2021 European Automotive of the 12 months and picked up numerous totally different accolades final 12 months, additionally boosted by the massive reputation of the GR Yaris rally-inspired scorching hatch.

Glowing suggestions weren’t what totally drove the Japanese supermini to tenth spot within the total gross sales standings.

Toyota was one of many manufacturers that finest managed the semiconductor chip scarcity final 12 months, having stockpiled the important elements. Nevertheless, in August it was hit by provide points, with the corporate compelled to droop manufacturing throughout September. Nonetheless, the spectacular small automotive racked up sufficient gross sales to scrape into the highest 10. 

Toyota’s spectacular administration of the chip scarcity additionally noticed it change into the best-selling automotive maker in america, dethroning Common Motors, which had held the crown as US’s favorite model yearly since 1931. 

9. Kia Sportage

2021 registrations: 27,611

2020 rating: sixteenth (up 7 locations)

Worth: from £26,745 (2022 mannequin)

Kia dealers would have been shifting their remaining stock of Sportage SUVs before the all-new 2022 car is due to arrive in their showrooms early this year

Kia sellers would have been shifting their remaining inventory of Sportage SUVs earlier than the all-new 2022 automotive is because of arrive of their showrooms early this 12 months

The Sportage has at all times been a comparatively fashionable household SUV within the UK, taking sixteenth spot total in 2020. The rise to ninth spot final 12 months is probably going because of automobiles being in the stores. 

That is as a result of an all-new Sportage hits the market in 2022, that means sellers would have been shifting the remaining inventory of previous-generation examples. 

Why is it so enticing to consumers in Britain? Firstly, it’s competitively priced – and that is earlier than you consider any reductions with dealerships trying to create space of their showrooms for the arrival of the 2022 mannequin.

However it’s also filled with a great deal of tools and is offered with Kia’s long-lasting seven-year guarantee.

8. Ford Puma

2021 registrations: 28,697

2020 rating: ninth (up 1 place)

The Puma is - incredibly - the only Ford to make it into the top 10 best-selling new cars of 2021, with the Fiesta and Focus slipping out of the rankings for the first time in decades

The Puma is – extremely – the one Ford to make it into the highest 10 best-selling new automobiles of 2021, with the Fiesta and Focus slipping out of the rankings for the primary time in a long time

Just like the Toyota Yaris, the Ford Puma has picked up loads of awards because it hit the market a few 12 months in the past, profitable a string of gongs in 2020.

Extremely, it is the one Ford mannequin within the prime 10 listing of best-selling automobiles, with each the Focus and – extremely – the Fiesta dropping out of the order for the primary time in a long time.

Insiders recommend the rationale for the pair of Ford stalwarts falling down the pecking order of registrations wasn’t a case of dwindling demand however a shift in techniques by the corporate because it appeared to prioritise semiconductor availability for the manufacturing of its industrial autos.   

The Puma formally turns into the best-selling compact SUV in 2021, retaining the accolade from 2020 by main the increasing sector. 

7. Nissan Qashqai

2021 registrations: 29,992

2020 rating: sixth (down 1 place)

The Qashqai has been the best-selling SUV in Britain since it first hit the market over a decade ago. In 2021, it retained that crown

The Qashqai has been the best-selling SUV in Britain because it first hit the market over a decade in the past. In 2021, it retained that crown

The Qashqai has retained its crown of Britain’s hottest SUV in 2021, amassing extra gross sales than any of its rivals but once more – a feat it has managed ever because it was first launched in 2007. 

One large issue serving to to spice up the Qashqai’s reputation amongst Britons is the actual fact it’s produced on our shores, with the SUV assembled at Nissan’s Sunderland manufacturing unit. And a brand new model arrived in 2021 providing mild-hybrid expertise, loads of further tools, a lift in practicality and contemporary new seems to be.

A mix of orders for the third-generation automotive and gross sales of remaining second-gen mannequin shares in showrooms has stored it firmly among the many best-selling new passenger autos of the earlier 12 months.

A brand new ‘e-Energy’ hybrid is ready to be made obtainable quickly, which ought to assist to cement the Qashqai’s place among the many hottest motors in 2022 as drivers swap to greener autos. 

6. Volkswagen Golf

2021 registrations: 30,240

2020 rating: third (down 3 locations)

The VW Golf 8 hit the market in 2020, meaning it has been on sale during one of the most difficult recent periods for the automotive sector

The VW Golf 8 hit the market in 2020, that means it has been on sale throughout one of the crucial troublesome current durations for the automotive sector

Each automotive maker has suffered because of the semiconductor scarcity, with automotive large VW additionally caught up within the international concern.

Consequently, the Golf – historically Volkswagen’s best-selling new automotive – has slipped down the charts to sixth, having been the third hottest mannequin in Britain behind the Vauxhall Corsa and Ford Fiesta in 2020.

Decreased outputs on the model’s Wolfsburg plant imply the German automotive maker has a backlog of Golf orders to fulfil. 

The eighth-generation automotive hit the market final 12 months, that means it has arrived at one of the crucial troublesome instances for the sector.

5. Volkswagen Polo

2021 registrations: 30,634

2020 rating: eighth (up 3 locations)

The Polo rose above its bigger VW sibling - the Golf - in the sales charts in 2021, with figures likely bolstered by the sales of remaining stocks of the previous-generation model that has recently been replaced

The Polo rose above its greater VW sibling – the Golf – within the gross sales charts in 2021, with figures seemingly bolstered by the gross sales of remaining shares of the previous-generation mannequin that has lately been changed

Just like the Golf, there’s a new Polo in the marketplace, which arrived on sale late final 12 months.

Meaning its place of fifth within the 2021 rankings is probably going a results of obtainable inventory being offered to make means for the most recent iteration, with order books for the latter opening round September.

This has pushed the Polo above its greater sibling within the UK gross sales charts for the primary time in years. 

Registrations hit 30,634 final 12 months, which was 394 examples greater than the Golf.  Volkswagen – for the primary time on file – was the most well-liked automotive model in Britain final 12 months, overtaking Ford.

4. Mercedes-Benz A-Class

2021 registrations: 30,710

2020 rating: fifth (up 1 place)

The Mercedes A-Class, which starts from just under £26,000, is now the most popular new family hatchback bought by Britons

The Mercedes A-Class, which begins from just below £26,000, is now the most well-liked new household hatchback purchased by Britons

The UK has a brand new favorite household hatchback – and it is a premium mannequin.

The Mercedes A-Class now outsells the VW Golf, Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra and each different mainstream household hatch in the marketplace, and has additionally utterly thrashed the BMW 1 Sequence – arguably its closest rival.

This second-generation A-Class solely arrived in the marketplace late in 2017 however has had a huge impact on UK consumers and proved an enormous hit due to enticing finance offers.

Personal clients and fleet operators have been lapping it up because of its high quality inside and excessive security requirements. This has seen the Merc transfer one place larger within the gross sales standings than final 12 months. 

3.  Mini Hatchback

2021 registrations: 31,792

2020 rating: seventh (up 4 locations)

Despite pausing production in April due to the semiconductor shortage, Mini has sold enough hatchbacks to warrant taking third spot in the sales charts for 2021

Regardless of pausing manufacturing in April because of the semiconductor scarcity, Mini has offered sufficient hatchbacks to warrant taking third spot within the gross sales charts for 2021

The Minis rise to the third most-bought new automotive in 2021 is regardless of homeowners BMW being compelled to pause meeting traces at its Plant Oxford website in April, once more because of semiconductor shortages.

But some 31,792 examples of the compact hatchback – each three and five-door fashions – had been registered within the UK, in line with the most recent SMMT figures. 

This implies the Mini has jumped 4 locations larger within the reputation ranks for UK drivers in comparison with a 12 months in the past. 

The Mini Electrical – additionally constructed on the Oxford manufacturing unit – seemingly helped to spice up gross sales, with the zero-emission model of the automotive the seventh best-selling pure-electric automobile final 12 months. 

2. Tesla Mannequin 3

2021 registrations: 34,783

2020 rating: 14th (up 12 locations)

Incredibly, the Tesla Model 3 - despite its £43,000 starting price - was the second most-bought new car in Britain last year, official figures have confirmed

Extremely, the Tesla Mannequin 3 – regardless of its £43,000 beginning value – was the second most-bought new automotive in Britain final 12 months, official figures have confirmed

In 2020 the Tesla Mannequin 3 set a brand new file by changing into the primary fully-electric automotive to interrupt into the highest 15 finest sellers in Britain.

Final 12 months, it went to dizzying new heights and has change into the second most-bought new passenger automotive within the nation, with a large 34,783 registrations throughout 2021. 

Extremely, on the finish of November the Mannequin 3 wasn’t even among the many prime 10. 

Nevertheless, a cargo that arrived within the remaining month of the 12 months – as tends to be the case with Teslas principally coming to the UK in bulk on the finish of every quarter – noticed it leap up the standings, with 9,612 Mannequin 3s (virtually a 3rd) registered in December alone. 

The vast majority of Mannequin 3 clients will likely be firm automotive drivers who’re profiting from the profitable wage sacrifice scheme with low profit in form taxation of 1 per cent for electrical autos.

1. Vauxhall Corsa

2021 registrations: 40,914

2020 rating: 2nd (up 1 place)

The Vauxhall Corsa has brought to an end the Ford Fiesta's 12-year stint at the top of the UK's best-selling cars standings. It is also the first time a Ford hasn't been the nation's most-bought new model since 1971

The Vauxhall Corsa has dropped at an finish the Ford Fiesta’s 12-year stint on the prime of the UK’s best-selling automobiles standings. It’s also the primary time a Ford hasn’t been the nation’s most-bought new mannequin since 1971

The Ford Fiesta has been the top-selling new automotive in Britain for the earlier 12 years. But it surely has been compelled to move the baton to a brand new king, the Corsa.

It is going to be a bitter tablet for Ford to swallow, passing the gong to its nearest rival, and brings to an finish a 50 12 months run of a Ford topping the gross sales charts. 

It additionally spells the top of a file held by the model for half a century. The final time a automotive with out the blue oval badge on its bonnet (both the Cortina, Escort, Focus or Fiesta) was topped the nation’s finest vendor was in 1971 when the Austin/Morris 1100/1300 topped the registration rankings.

The Corsas rise to the highest is right down to a mixture of things, together with loads of fleet gross sales and the recognition of its all-electric Corsa-e, which was the ninth most-bought pure electrical automotive in Britain in 2021.

Nevertheless, the Corsa WASN’T the best-selling motor in Britain final 12 months… 

NATION’S BEST-SELLING VEHICLE OVERALL IN 2021: Ford Transit Customized van

2021 registrations: 53,394

2020 rating: Behind Vauxhall Corsa and Ford Fiesta (up 2 locations)

Worth: from £28,825 (excl VAT)

While the Vauxhall Corsa might be the best-selling car of 2021, more new Transit Custom vans (right) were registered in the UK last year. Some 53,394 entered the road, along with 34,293 two-tonne Transits (left) - which would be enough to earn it third position in the list above (fourth if including the Transit Custom), ahead of the Mini Hatchback

Whereas the Vauxhall Corsa may be the best-selling automotive of 2021, extra new Transit Customized vans (proper) had been registered within the UK final 12 months. Some 53,394 entered the highway, together with 34,293 two-tonne Transits (left) – which might be sufficient to earn it third place within the listing above (fourth if together with the Transit Customized), forward of the Mini Hatchback 

That is proper, the best-selling new motor within the UK final 12 months wasn’t a automotive however a van.

A complete of round 355,000 vans offered in 2021 – up 21 per cent on 2020 and solely two per cent down on 2019. 

Ford’s Transit Customized topped the industrial automobile gross sales charts, amassing 53,394 registrations, which is greater than any automotive mannequin final 12 months and  12,480 items forward of the Vauxhall Corsa.

Trade insiders declare the rise in demand for vans because of the growing reliance on deliveries through the pandemic noticed Ford prioritise its semiconductor availability to its industrial autos. For these producers that construct them, vans additionally supply stronger revenue margins than passenger automobiles as a result of they’re inexpensive to provide. 

It additionally explains why the two-tonne Transit additionally offered in large numbers final 12 months with 34,923 registrations – sufficient to position forward of the Mini Hatchback within the listing above.

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