2025 U.S. new-vehicle sales snapshot
Pickup trucks and SUVs led U.S. sales in 2025, with several mainstream crossovers achieving double-digit gains. Tesla’s Model Y fell 22% to an estimated 317,800 amid a transition to a refreshed 2026 model, while sedans held their ground—most notably the Toyota Camry (+2% to 316,185, now hybrid-only) and Toyota Corolla (+7% to 248,088). Rankings were updated Jan. 16, 2026.
Biggest movers and notable shifts
- Toyota Tacoma: 274,638 (+42%) after a redesign; hybrids contributed 30,493.
- Chevrolet Equinox: 274,356 (+32%) with a new generation; Equinox EV added 57,945 (counted separately).
- Ford Maverick: 155,051 (+18%), underscoring demand for compact pickups.
- Tesla Model Y: 317,800 estimated (-22%), tied to changeover ahead of a 2026 refresh.
- Toyota Camry: 316,185 (+2%), transitioned to a hybrid-only lineup.
- Toyota Corolla: 248,088 (+7%); Corolla Hybrid roughly flat at 50,245.
Ranking positions 25–6 (units and YoY change)
- No. 25 — Ford Maverick: 155,051 (+18%).
- No. 24 — Ford Transit: 156,611 (+12%); excludes E-Transit (E-Transit -59%).
- No. 23 — Subaru Outback: 157,716 (-7%).
- No. 22 — Jeep Wrangler: 167,322 (+11%).
- No. 21 — Tesla Model 3 (est.): 172,800 (+18%).
- No. 20 — Subaru Forester: 175,070 (slight dip from 175,521 in 2024).
- No. 19 — Kia Sportage: 182,823 (+13%).
- No. 18 — Subaru Crosstrek: 191,724 (+6%).
- No. 17 — Chevrolet Trax: 206,339 (+3%); Q4 down 28% YoY after strong first three quarters.
- No. 16 — Jeep Grand Cherokee: 210,082 (-3%).
- No. 15 — Nissan Rogue: 217,896 (-11%).
- No. 14 — Ford Explorer: 222,706 (+15%).
- No. 13 — Hyundai Tucson: 234,230 (+14%).
- No. 12 — Honda Civic: 238,661 (-1%); Civic Hybrid 86,407 (+294%).
- No. 11 — Toyota Corolla: 248,088 (+7%); Corolla Hybrid ~flat at 50,245.
- No. 10 — Chevrolet Equinox: 274,356 (+32%); Equinox EV 57,945 (separate).
- No. 9 — Toyota Tacoma: 274,638 (+42%); hybrids contributed 30,493.
- No. 8 — Toyota Camry: 316,185 (+2%); hybrid-only lineup.
- No. 7 — Tesla Model Y (est.): 317,800 (-22% vs. 2024).
- No. 6 — GMC Sierra: 348,222 (+8%); Sierra EV 7,996 (+347%).
Segment trends
- Trucks and SUVs dominate: Multiple pickups in the top 10 and strong crossover gains show sustained consumer preference.
- Sedans persist: Camry and Corolla grew; Civic stayed nearly flat overall with a surge in the hybrid variant.
- Electrification mixed: Model 3 rebounded; Model Y declined; hybrids contributed meaningfully across several nameplates, while EV counterparts are tracked separately.
- Methodology: Primarily automaker-reported U.S. sales; Tesla figures use Automotive News estimates.
The full ranking extends to the top five and continues to reflect the market’s tilt toward trucks and high-volume SUVs.













