2020 was a strange year for new car sales, but 2021 could turn out to be even stranger. Many factors play a role, including inventory constraints due to a semiconductor shortage and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Even so, buyers flocked to dealers in the first quarter of the year, with strong results overall compared to that time last year. Many of the top-selling models have seen sales increases, and we’ve identified the top 25 cars, trucks, and SUVs in order of sales. We will continue to update this ranking quarterly as the sales figures are published throughout the year.
Nissan’s compact sedan had a weak 2020, but now that the upgraded revamped model is up for sale, things are looking good. Sales rose by a full 56 percent compared to the previous year and even exceeded the sales result of its big sibling Altima in the first quarter.
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Toyota’s old school SUV just keeps going and continues to sell many far more modern crossovers. Sales rose after the first quarter by 36 percent compared to the previous year.
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As one of the older models in Jeep’s range, the Cherokee is nothing special. But it’s part of the popular compact SUV segment, and despite its age, sales rose 13 percent year over year in the first quarter of the year.
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The traverse has gained ground on other three-row crossovers like the Ford Explorer and Toyota Highlander, which are higher on this list. Last year the number rose by 26 percent compared to this time.
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The CX-5 may not be the best-selling compact SUV, but it takes first place in our book. As the 10Best winner, it’s our favorite and sales grew 16 percent in the first quarter.
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No wonder the somewhat anonymous Escape has fallen into line after the more stylish and exciting Bronco Sport sibling is up for sale. Sales fell by 15 percent.
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The Outback cornered the station wagon market as it is the only one of its kind sold in significant numbers in the United States. Revenue was up 27 percent year over year, and there’s a new off-road-oriented Wilderness model on the way for 2022.
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It’s a shame the 10Best-winning Accord midsize sedan was one of the few models to see a year-over-year decline, even if sales were only 1 percent lower. Minor updates for 2021 don’t seem to have moved the needle yet.
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You are more likely to see a new Forester out and about than any other Subaru as this is the brand’s best-selling model. Sales rose 22 percent in the first quarter compared to the previous year.
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The Jeep Wrangler’s range is more diverse than ever, as it comes with optional diesel, V-8, and even a plug-in hybrid model. The popularity also remains high with a 25 percent increase in sales.
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A new generation of the Grand Cherokee is on the way, starting with the three-row L model, but the current version is still relatively strong with sales up 10 percent in the first quarter.
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Honda’s revamped 2022 Civic can’t come soon enough as the subcompact takes an injection of life. Sales of the current model fell 13 percent in the first quarter.
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Sales of the Sierra light and heavy models rose in the first quarter, with the 1500 model increasing 14 percent and the heavy-duty trucks increasing 34 percent.
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The Equinox has seen better days as it became one of the few compact SUVs to see a drop in sales in the first quarter. An updated model is coming for 2022 that may reverse this.
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The three-row Highlander SUV continues its rise in sales in 2021 with a strong first quarter. Sales increased by 37 percent compared to the same period in the previous year.
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The Explorer and the Highlander compete for the three-row SUV sales crown, and the Ford wins by 2021 with a 16 percent increase in sales.
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Midsize trucks are in service these days, and the Tacoma far outperforms all of its competitors. Sales increased 27 percent compared to the first quarter of 2020.
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Toyota’s compact sedan and hatchback continue to benefit from their reputation for reliability. Sales rose 8 percent, a far better result than its rival Honda Civic.
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If there’s one thing that is certain in the auto sales hierarchy, it’s the Camry’s place at the top of the car ranks. The midsize sedan saw a 4 percent increase over the past year, enough to top any entries on this list that are neither trucks nor SUVs.
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The revamped 2021 Rogue is far better than its predecessor, and the numbers reflect a similar improvement this year. Sales rose 45 percent in the first quarter.
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The CR-V is Honda’s bread and butter, and sales are up 32 percent over the last year. A hybrid model was recently added to the range and we have added one to our long-term test fleet.
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Since the RAV4 received the title of the country’s best-selling non-truck, it has expanded its lead over its competitors with compact crossovers. Sales rose 20 percent in the first quarter.
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Results for the Silverado were inconsistent in the first quarter of 2021. It was resold by the Ram truck range and sales of the light model fell, but the HD version gained ground compared to last year.
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Ram’s truck lineup continues its rise with a strong first quarter, with sales up 16 percent. That was enough to beat the Silverado, which usually takes second place in the sales rankings.
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Ford’s ever-popular range of pickups kicked off in 2021 with an updated F-150 range, which now also includes a hybrid and an updated Super Duty model. Sales rose 9 percent in the first quarter.
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