Top 10 Most Popular Cars and Trucks on Sale in USA (United States of America)

Americans love and adore Trucks. The US has a unique automotive landscape. Contrary to the UK  and Europe where the most popular cars on sale are superminis and hatchbacks, in the US, Trucks are the most popular cars on sale. Americans in the United States of America prefer big strong beautiful cars. The US automotive landscape is dominated by 4x4 Trucks, SUVs and Wagons.

In the UK the Ford Fiesta hatchback is the hottest most popular car on sale. Talking about the ranking of the most popular best-selling car models in the US in 2018, this will be the 43rd time and under the Ford F-Series leads, giving all its competitors a very wide gap and  scoring the record of  becoming the fourth model in  history to deliver over 1 million units is a single year last year. Concerning the top 10 most popular  light vehicles ranking, the Ford F-Series sales this year have been 749.456 (+2%) with a huge gap over the followers, the Chevrolet Silverado with 472.402 units (+0.1%) and the Ram Pick up with 424.769 (+1.4%). Here are the Top 10 Most Popular Cars on Sale in the United States of America. The prices listed here are the prices of brand new car and truck units.

10) Toyota Corolla

Toyota’s car model Corolla is one of the most respected names in the Toyota lineup. In Africa Toyota corolla is everywhere you go. I call this car “Toyota Flower” .  In 2017, Toyota celebrated the 1 millionth Corolla built in the brand’s Missippi assembly plant. However, sales of the compact sedan in the US have declined in the last months enabling Corolla’s direct competitor – the Honda Civic – to overtake it. Some of the main features which accounts for the huge success of Corolla includes its extensive list of standard features, stylish design, spacious interior and fuel economy. In addition, for 2018, Toyota equips all Corollas with Toyota Safety Sense-P, which includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian  Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and Automatic High beams. The future is bright for Toyota Corolla. In 2018, more than 257,188 units have been sold. 

Price: $19,400 - $22,880 

9) Chevrolet Equinox

The all-new Equinox crossover introduced last by Chevrolet has been a big hit in 2018, with sales increasing by 26.0%.   This SUV’s has solidified its position as one of Chevrolet’s best-selling car models. What makes the Chevrolet equinox very unique is that: it is equipped with the latest high-tech safety features and now offers the option of a fuel-efficient diesel powertrain. The equinox keeps attracting thousands of new customers each day. Sales YTD 2018:  262,544 units
Price: $22,000 - $25,000

8) Honda Civic  

The Honda Civic Type R engine is the most powerful Honda-branded engine to reach the US. It's also the 18th time a Honda engine has made it into the top 10 engine list. Honda Civic has both internal and exterior beauty. A beautiful engine and beautiful design and structure making this car irresistible.Sales YTD 2018:  277,486 units
Price: $19,450 - $21,450

7) Toyota Camry

Toyota Camry is one of the most popular and beautiful sedan in the world. Camry has held the title of most popular passenger car in America for 15 years, and with a boost in December the popular Toyota retained its crown for 2017. The latest eight-generation Camry is lower and wider than the previous version, and has an improved grille, integrated headlights and sculpted lines that give the sedan a more engaging presence. This Camry is the first ever to be offered with more than 300 horsepower. Sales YTD 2018:  289,801 units.
Price: $19,000 - $23,645

6) Honda CR-V 

The completely redesigned Honda CR-V has been quite successful, posting its best numbers ever last year. Sales in 2018 have declined but the CR-V is still the best-selling model in the Honda lineup. The success of the CR-V is due its ability to offer consumers a comfortable, small crossover with great utility and excellent fuel economy. In fact, the CR-V’s 2.4-liter 185-horsepower engine coupled with a new continuously variable transmission makes it one of the most fuel efficient crossovers on the automotive market. Sales YTD 2018:  305,446 units
Price: $24,250 - $35,145

5) Nissan Rogue

Nissan is the world leading car brand when it comes to crossovers. Nissan Quashqai is Europe’s most popular crossover. This is similar in America where small crossovers are clearly among the most popular-vehicles with American shoppers, and Nissan has capitalized on this with and elegant and versatile Nissan Rogue. Strong advertisement over the last several months has helped Rogue become Nissan’s best-selling model for the first time, and a strong start in 2018 puts the Rogue at the top the SUV best-sellers list. The Rogue possesses a 170-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with an advanced Xtronic transmission with Eco mode, boasting and EPA fuel economy rating as high as 33 mpg. In addition, Rogue is also available as a hybrid and as a smaller model called Rogue Sport.  What is even more amazing is that for 2018, Rogue is available with ProPILOT Assist, Nissan’s first step toward building autonomous vehicles. Sales YTD 2018:  337,727 units.
Price: $25,845 - $33,575

4) Toyota RAV4

Toyota RAV4 crossover’s stylish design has boosted its sales greatly since 2016. The RAV4 is one of the original compact crossovers on the American market currently. RAV4 can be powered by a 2.5 liter gas engine or a more powerful and efficient modern hybrid powertrain. Several trims and varieties are available including, a new Adventure Grade with more rugged styling, raised ground clearance and other special features. Sales YTD 2018:  353, 149 units
Price: $24,510 - $34,850

3) Ram pick-up

Ram pick-up ended last year with a strong showing, posting record sales for the second year in a row. At the start 2018, sales dropped slightly but the Ram quickly recovered later. The present Ram is available in many body styles, trims and powertrains, offered in many special editions that keep customers returning to the brand for more. The hottest latest to join the Ram collection is the Limited Tungsten Edition, rated as the most luxurious Ram pickup ever. Sales YTD 2018:  424,769 units.
Price: $31,695 – $37,000

2) Chevrolet Silverado

The Chevrolet Silverado is a gorgeous truck. Sales of the Chevrolet Silverado have slightly increased in 2018 after overcoming a difficult beginning early this year.  Silverado is available in several configurations with different cab and trim-level options, ranging from a basic work truck to the extreme-luxurious High Country. Chevrolet also offers several special edition packages on the Silverado, comprising the Black Out Edition, Special Ops Edition and Texas Editon. Furthermore, the Silverado can be ordered as a half –ton , three-quarter ton or the most capable one-ton Silverado HD. The Silverado is preparing several surprises to be offered to consumers very soon. Sales YTD 2018:  472,402 units.
Price: $36,095 - $40,995

1) Ford F-Series

Ford F-Series has becoming part of the American culture. The Ford F-Series pickup truck has been the best-selling vehicle in the US for 36 years, and it is still the America’s best-selling pickup truck now. The F-Series shows no signs of slowing dow. The 2018 F-150 is driving strong sales thanks to improved styling, added safety and convenience features and a new 3.3-liter V6 engine that generates 290-horsepower and automatically joins Ford’s lineup of powerful turbocharged EcoBoost powerplants. Sales YTD 2018:  749,456 units.
Price (Ford F-150): $27,705 - $33,300

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