The 25 Bestselling Cars, Trucks, and SUVs of 2024 (So Far) (2024)

The 25 Bestselling Cars, Trucks, and SUVs of 2024 (So Far) (1)

In America, when compact cars are posting big increases and many SUV models are down, you have to wonder if we're living in the upside down. But in truth, new-car sales are finally settling back into normalcy after years of supply-chain issues. Prices are still high, but inventories are back at typical levels, which should benefit shoppers. Here we're ranking the 25 bestselling new cars sold in America through the first half of 2024. You'll find several models on this list that haven't appeared in the top 25 before, and we'll be updating this ranking when sales are released every quarter to see how things continue to shake out.

25

Jeep Wrangler: 77,204 units sold

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A refresh for 2024 that brought a new grille and new features inside hasn't changed the Wrangler's fate much. Through the first half, sales were down 9 percent compared with last year.

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24

Toyota Tundra: 78,454 units sold

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While it can't hold a candle to the domestic Big Three pickups in terms of sales, the redesigned Tundra is having a good year. Its sales are up 31 percent compared with last year.

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Subaru Crosstrek: 79,500 units sold

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The Crosstrek was the bestselling Subaru at one point, but it's back to the #3 spot thanks to a strong first half from the larger Forester and Outback found higher on this list. Sales were still up 4 percent.

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22

Kia Sportage: 79,753 units sold

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The Sportage is in a bit of a sibling rivalry with the related Hyundai Tucson. The Kia is losing in the sales race, but is gaining ground with strong results for the first half.

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21

Honda Accord: 80,721 units sold

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It's no secret we love the Accord: it's won 10Best more than any other vehicle, and it's our top-ranked mid-size sedan. But still, sales declined 19 percent through the first half of the year.

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20

Subaru Outback: 81,703 units sold

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As arguably the most quintessential Subaru model, the Outback posts strong sales. This SUV-ified wagon was roughly flat compared with last year.

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19

Ford Transit: 82,164 units sold

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Big vans like the Transit are work vehicles, and these useful tools are popular for good reason. Sales of this full-size van were up 28 percent compared with this time last year. This also includes 6301 sales of the electric E-Transit model.

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18

Nissan Sentra: 89,028 units sold

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While the mid-size Altima didn't even make it onto this list, the compact Sentra gained big. Its sales were up 55 percent through the first half, making it the second bestselling Nissan.

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17

Chevrolet Trax: 90,463 units sold

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The new entry-level Trax SUV, which won a 10Best award for 2024, is proving that an attractive base price can go a long way. Starting at under $22,000, the new-for-2024 Trax is now one of the bestselling Chevys, and sales are far outpacing its predecessor.

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Hyundai Tucson: 92,146 units sold

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The Tucson compact SUV continues to be the bestselling Hyundai, although sales were down 8 percent compared with this time last year. An updated model for 2025 (pictured here) could help turn that around.

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Subaru Forester: 92,849 units sold

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The new 2025 Forester helped this model grow by 51 percent in the first half. The outgoing generation will live on in Wilderness trim for the time being even as the new model has now started to arrive at dealerships.

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Ford Explorer: 104,803 units sold

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The Explorer is dueling it out with the Jeep Grand Cherokee to be the bestselling mid-size SUV in the country, but it's falling a bit short. An updated 2025 model (pictured) is starting to arrive at dealerships.

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Chevrolet Equinox: 106,455 units sold

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The Equinox continues to sell in big numbers despite being at the end of its current generation, with sales flat compared with last year. The new 2025 Equinox is set to arrive later this year with a new look inside and out, and there's an Equinox EV on the way, too.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee: 106,751 units sold

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The Grand Cherokee mid-size SUV continues to outsell its stablemates in the Jeep lineup, and it's Stellantis' second bestselling vehicle after the Ram pickup. Sales were down 15 percent through the first half.

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Toyota Corolla: 121,991 units sold

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Sales of the Corolla compact car grew by a whopping 25 percent through the first half, but it wasn't enough to catch its close rival, the Honda Civic. We'll continue to watch this rivalry throughout the year to see who comes out on top.

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Honda Civic: 129,788 units sold

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The Civic was up by 38 percent, which made it the bestselling compact car in the country and was even enough to earn it a place in the top 10 bestsellers. A Civic Hybrid is set to join the lineup for the 2025 model year.

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Nissan Rogue: 141,160 units sold

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Rogue sales have been up and down so far this year, posting a 5 percent decrease compared with the first half of last year. A styling update arrived for 2024 that also brought some new features.

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GMC Sierra: 148,785 units sold

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While sales of some other full-size pickups were down, the Sierra lineup gained 4 percent compared with last year. This includes both the light-duty Sierra 1500 and the heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 models.

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Toyota Camry: 155,242 units sold

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The Camry's top spot among passenger cars (vehicles that aren't SUVs or pickup trucks) is as sure as the tides. Sales were up 3 percent through the first half, and that's likely a mix of the old model and the new hybrid-only 2025 Camry (pictured).

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Ram Pickup: 179,526 units sold

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The Ram is struggling so far this year, with sales down 20 percent compared with this time last year. Perhaps the arrival of the refreshed 2025 model, along with the Ramcharger plug-in-hybrid and electric Ram REV will help.

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Joey Capparella

Deputy Editor, Rankings Content

Despite being raised on a steady diet of base-model Hondas and Toyotas—or perhaps because of it—Joey Capparella nonetheless cultivated an obsession for the automotive industry throughout his childhood in Nashville, Tennessee. He found a way to write about cars for the school newspaper during his college years at Rice University, which eventually led him to move to Ann Arbor, Michigan, for his first professional auto-writing gig at Automobile Magazine. He has been part of the Car and Driver team since 2016 and now lives in New York City.

The 25 Bestselling Cars, Trucks, and SUVs of 2024 (So Far) (2024)

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The 25 Bestselling Cars, Trucks, and SUVs of 2024 (So Far)? ›

Total Units Sold: 248,295. The Toyota RAV4's mix of ample interior space, modern in-cabin tech, and abundant standard safety features are among the primary reasons it's the best-selling SUV in America for 2024.

What is the most sold SUV in the US in 2024? ›

Total Units Sold: 248,295. The Toyota RAV4's mix of ample interior space, modern in-cabin tech, and abundant standard safety features are among the primary reasons it's the best-selling SUV in America for 2024.

What is the top selling car in the world in 2024? ›

Looking at cumulative sales up to June 2024, the Tesla Model Y in fact was still the market leader in 2024, with sales amounting to 581,480 (+1.9%). In second place ranked the Toyota Corolla with 544,372 new sales (+5.7%).

What is the #1 selling SUV in America? ›

Toyota RAV4

What SUV holds value the longest? ›

The SUVs With the Best Resale Value:
  • 2022 Kia Telluride. ...
  • 2022 GMC Yukon. ...
  • 2022 Toyota 4Runner. ...
  • 2022 Volvo XC40. ...
  • 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB. 5-year resale value: 41.1% ...
  • 2022 Range Rover Velar. 5-year resale value: 36.0% ...
  • 2022 Lincoln Aviator. 5-year resale value: 41.5% ...
  • 2022 Lexus LX. 5-year resale value: 45.2%
Mar 15, 2023

What truck has the least problems? ›

Most Reliable Trucks Compared
TruckModel Years to Look forReliability Score
Ford Ranger2007, 2009–2010, 2020–20224/5
GMC Canyon2009, 2012–2014, 2019–20204/5
GMC Sierra 15002004, 2011–2012, 2016–2018, 2021+3.5/5
Honda Ridgeline2010–2011, 2013, 20183.5/5
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Oct 11, 2023

What is the overall best truck to buy? ›

The best compact pickup truck is the 2024 Ford Maverick, with an overall score of 9.0 out of 10. What is the best full size pickup truck? The best full size pickup truck is the 2025 Ram 1500, with an overall score of 9.5 out of 10.

What is the most reliable truck to buy? ›

Most Reliable Trucks
  • Ram 1500: Full-Size Truck.
  • Toyota Tacoma: Midsize Truck.
  • Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Full-Size Truck.
  • Toyota Tundra: Full-Size Truck.
  • Ford Super Duty: Heavy-Duty Truck.
  • Chevrolet Silverado HD: Heavy-Duty Truck.
  • GMC Sierra 1500: Full-Size Truck.
  • GMC Sierra HD: Heavy-Duty Truck.
Mar 6, 2024

What is the number one selling pickup truck? ›

Ford F-Series pickup

What is the best-selling car in March 2024? ›

Tata Punch was the best-selling car in March 2024, with 17,547 units dispatched last month. This resulted in a 61% YoY growth.

What is the number one selling car in the USA? ›

The Ford F-Series maintained its spot as the best-selling vehicle in America for over four decades straight. Of the two million cars that Ford sold last year, nearly 40% were of the F-Series. While the automaker has cut back electric vehicle (EV) plans for 2024, sales of EV models increased 18% over the year.

What is the best selling SUV in the US in 2024? ›

Here Are The Most Popular SUVs in the U.S for 2024
ModelMonthYTD Change
Toyota RAV435,14720.51
Honda CR-V38,52718.07
Ford Explorer12,8877.36
Hyundai Tuscon20,864-3.89
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What is the most sold truck in 2024? ›

Ford F-Series: 352,406 units sold

Ford's lineup of light-duty and heavy-duty pickups is always in this top spot, and 2024 is no exception.

What is Toyota's number one selling SUV? ›

As the highest-selling SUV on the market today, the new 2023 Toyota RAV4 is number one on the list of bestselling Toyota models — and for good reason.

Which SUV is safest in a crash in 2024? ›

Safest SUVs of 2024
  • 2024 Volkswagen ID.4: Estimated U.S. News Safety Score: 9.8/10.
  • 2024 Tesla Model Y: U.S. News Safety Score: 9.9/10.
  • 2024 Genesis GV60: U.S. News Safety Score: 10/10.
  • 2024 Kia EV6 : U.S. News Safety Score: 10/10.
  • 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E: U.S. News Safety Score: 10/10.
Jun 6, 2024

What SUV won SUV of the year? ›

SUV of the Year Winners
YearWinner
2022Genesis GV70
2021Land Rover Defender 110
2020Kia Telluride
2019Jeep Wrangler / Wrangler Unlimited
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What SUV has the longest life expectancy? ›

Longest-lasting SUVs
  • Toyota Land Cruiser, 47.9%
  • Toyota Sequoia, 47.1%
  • Honda Pilot, 42.7%
  • Toyota 4Runner, 41.0%
  • Acura MDX, 29.2%
  • Honda Element, 27.8%
  • Honda CR-V, 27.5%
  • Subaru Outback, 22.3%
Jun 15, 2023

What is the number one selling small SUV in America? ›

The Toyota RAV4

These days, the RAV4 is frequently the best-selling SUV in the world and often sells more than 400k models each year just in North America, which makes it easy to find a used RAV4.

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