Key Takeaways

• The PEUGEOT PARTNER was the best selling compact van in the UK for the month of September 2026 and remains the best selling compact van year to date.
• PEUGEOT registered 9,801 vans in September 2026 and 23,170 vans across the year to date.
• The brand achieved an 8.8% share of the total UK light commercial vehicle market.
• PEUGEOT retail sales grew by 11% for passenger cars and 72% for light commercial vehicles year to date.
• The PEUGEOT PARTNER holds a 22% share of its segment with 12,230 registrations year to date, which is an increase of 2,433 units year on year.
• The PEUGEOT PARTNER recently marked its 30th anniversary with more than 2.6 million units sold globally across three generations.
• The current third generation model is built on the EMP2 platform and features the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® with a mild hybrid version scheduled to join the range from 2027.

The PEUGEOT PARTNER secured its position as the best selling compact van in the UK for September 2026.

This performance supports the ongoing expansion of PEUGEOT in the light commercial vehicle market where the brand holds a significant market share alongside growth in passenger car retail sales.

According to official registration data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the PEUGEOT PARTNER was the most popular compact van in the UK during September 2026. This success extends the model's leadership as the best selling compact van in the UK year to date.

PEUGEOT recorded 9,801 van registrations in September 2026. Total van registrations for the brand reached 23,170 units across 2026. This represents an increase of 4,599 registrations compared to September 2025.

These registration figures secure an 8.8% share of the UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market for PEUGEOT.
The PEUGEOT PARTNER represents 12,230 of these registrations year to date. This volume reflects a year on year increase of 2,433 units for the model. The PEUGEOT PARTNER now accounts for 22% of the compact van segment, which is more than one fifth of all sales in this category.

In addition to commercial vehicle success, PEUGEOT recorded growth in retail sales channels. Year to date retail registrations increased by 11% for passenger cars and 72% for light commercial vehicles.

Steve Wass, Managing Director, PEUGEOT UK said: “PARTNER continues to lead the compact van market, testament to its capabilities and our commitment to supporting professionals over the last 30 years. Retail sales have been an area of focus for us, and it is very good to see the strong growth of 11% in passenger cars and 72% for LCV YTD.”

The PEUGEOT PARTNER recently reached its 30th anniversary milestone. Since its initial introduction, more than 2.6 million units have been sold globally across three generations, a total that includes the passenger car variant, the PEUGEOT Rifter.

The current third generation model was introduced in 2018 and received a substantial update in 2023. Built on the advanced EMP2 platform, the model incorporates the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® system, aligning its interior technology with the passenger car line-up.

The vehicle is available in both standard and long wheelbase configurations, with the long wheelbase version also offered in a crew van layout. The powertrain line-up includes diesel options alongside the fully electric PEUGEOT E-PARTNER. PEUGEOT will expand the range further with the introduction of a mild hybrid version starting from 2027.

The PEUGEOT PARTNER is positioned in the compact van segment of the UK light commercial vehicle market. It is designed as a versatile business tool for professional operators, offering a choice of electric and diesel powertrains across standard and long wheelbase body styles.

PEUGEOT is established in over 140 countries and recorded global sales of almost 1.1 million vehicles in 2024. The brand offers a line-up of 12 electric models, consisting of nine passenger cars and three light commercial vehicles.