While there is often a lot of focus in the car market about the most popular new cars, they are too pricey for some customers. Many people prefer the more economical used car market.

Furthermore, with the cost of living crisis worsening, more and more people are looking to used cars for their next reliable motor. With that in mind, it is becoming more and more imperative for people to be given the right guidance on which car to buy.

One measure of a car’s worth is how many people are buying the model. With this in mind, Carwow has put together a list of the most popular used cars according to its data.

Addressing the Sportage’s victory in a statement, Carwow said: “Topping our list of enquiries for used cars in May is the Kia Sportage.

“This practical SUV has a premium-feeling cabin as well as roomy back seats and a boot of up to 591 litres. But while we think it’s a very well-equipped family car, it’s pretty bland to drive and is not as efficient as alternatives.”

Coming in second behind the Kia Sportage was the BMW 3 Series that was praised for being “a brilliant all-rounder and one of the best in its class”. However, the car was let down for lacking physical controls for its air-con and the plug-in hybrid version having less space.

In third came the Jaecoo 7. Dubbed the ‘Temu Range Rover’ by some it was praised for having a “well-made interior, head-turning styling” and being excellent value for money.

However, Carwow countered: “That said, we find that this Jaecoo isn’t very good to drive, and it’s not as practical as its boxy styling would have you believe.”

I also reviewed the Kia Sportage, for the Daily Express, and was impressed by what I found.

I said at the time: “I enjoyed my time with the Kia. It was well sprung, and its width helped give it stability on motorways and B-roads.

“Overall, I think the Kia Sportage is a better car than the Ford Puma. Yes, it is bigger and therefore likely less able to deal with some of the UK’s tightest spots. It does, because of that, mean that wider loads will more easily fit in it.

“Furthermore, I feel the interior is easier to use, with fewer functions dealt with via the touchscreen and that it drives better. Whether it ultimately succeeds in dethroning the Ford will be fascinating to see as the year roles on.”

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