Hyundai’s sales were up by 5.47% to 7,263units in September compared to the same period last year.

The Amica city car, Getz supermini and Santa Fe SUV led Hyundai’s charge.

So far this year, Hyundai has sold 30,611 units, a 1.9% increase over the same period last year.

Hyundai’s UK managing director, Tony Whitehorn, said: "This continued growth reflects car buyers’ growing acceptance of Hyundai as a quality manufacturer, in an increasingly competitive market place."

Hyundai September sales since introduction of September plate change