Carzone.ie Uncovers Ireland’s 2025 Car Favourites.

From Golfs to Hyundais, the cars dominating searches and registrations this year:

Search data and analysis from Carzone.ie, Ireland’s premier online car marketplace, reveals the cars topping Ireland’s wishlist, and the makes and models most searched by potential buyers so far in 2025.

When it comes to the brands Irish people are looking for, European makes still dominate. BMW leads as the most searched make on Carzone.ie in 2025. Volkswagen, Audi and Mercedes-Benz follow.

A long-standing favourite, the Volkswagen Golf is the most sought-after model this year. The other models most searched for include:

2. BMW 5 Series

3. Hyundai Tuscon

4. Audi A3

5. BMW 3 Series

6. BMW X5

7. Mercedes-Benz E Class

8. Audi A6

9. Volkswagen Tiguan

While search data reflects a continued interest in European brands, new registration data for 2025 shows an increasing appetite for Japanese makes, especially among electric vehicle buyers. SIMI figures show Toyota as the most registered brand so far this year, closely followed by Volkswagen.

Hyundai continues to rise in popularity, currently the third most registered make in Ireland with 7,641 new registrations – an 8.4% increase on the same period in 2024. The Hyundai Tucson is Ireland’s most registered new model, followed by the Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Yaris Cross. 

Carzone.ie search data also shows that black is the most in-demand car colour, viewed more than twice that of the next most popular, white. Grey rounds out the top three, confirming Ireland’s love of monochrome cars.

The SUV leads as the most viewed body type in 2025. Estate, saloon, and hatchback models follow.

Commenting on what the data means for private sellers, Carzone.ie’s Martin O’Neill said:
“For those keen to sell their car, knowing the makes and models people are currently searching for helps you craft a compelling listing and secure strong value. Staying tuned in to the market means you can align with Ireland’s wishlist, making the private sale process much easier. You can also use Carzone’s Free Car Valuation Tool, which will give you an approximate market value of your vehicle to help you price it right for sale.”

If your car didn’t make the top list, don’t worry. Carzone.ie still offers the tools and insights you need to create a standout listing. For more tips and support, visit https://www.carzone.ie/sell-my-car