Yawn! Grey Reigns as UK's Top Car Color Yet Again

For the seventh consecutive year, grey reigns supreme as the UK's favorite car color, further solidifying its long-standing dominance. According to recent data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), grey was the leading color choice for 2024 with a staggering 543,464 registrations.

Top Car Colors of 2024

1. Grey: 543,464 registrations
2. Black: 423,397 registrations
3. Blue: 291,928 registrations
4. White: 291,629 registrations
5. Red: Just missed the top four
6. Silver
7. Green

Rounding out the top ten were yellow, orange, and bronze, collectively making up a mere 1.5% of new car registrations.

The Least Popular Choice

- Pink: Only 145 cars donned this hue, making it the least popular. Ironically, Jaguar embraced pink for its Type 00 concept.

Why Monochrome Dominates

The persistent preference for monochrome shades raises questions. Do car buyers shy away from investing in non-standard paint? Or is it the practical thought of hiding grime that guides UK car buyers to choose these muted tones?

We'd love to hear your thoughts: Why do you think the UK sticks with these colors? And what could make the nation's roads more vibrant?

  

Summary

Once again, grey outshines other colors as the UK's most beloved car color. With more than a quarter of all new car registrations, it beats black and blue, yet leaves room for questions about why monochrome prevails. Could practicality or cost be the deciding factor? Share your ideas on how to brighten up the roads!