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2026 (Q3) USA: Top 10 Best-Selling Vehicle Models

USA · October 3, 2026 · Henk Bekker

In the first nine months of 2026 (Q1 + Q2 + Q3), the Ford F-Series was the top-selling light vehicle model in the USA, while the Honda CR-V was the best-selling SUV, and the Toyota Camry remained America’s favorite passenger car model. The Tesla Model Y was the top-selling all-electric car.

Honda CR-V — Top-Selling SUV and passenger vehicle in the USA (Q1-Q3)
Honda CR-V — Top-Selling SUV in the USA (Q1-Q3) @ Honda

2026 (January to September): the Ford F-Series continued its tradition as the best-selling vehicle model in the USA, followed by the Chevrolet Silverado despite both models selling in lower volumes during the first three quarters of the year. The Honda CR-V was the most popular SUV and, by some estimates, the best-selling passenger vehicle in the USA thus far in 2026. The Toyota Camry was the top-selling traditional passenger car in the US in the first three quarters of 2026, while the Toyota Corolla outsold the Honda Civic six cars.

  • GM was the top vehicle producer and Toyota the top-selling car brand in the USA in the first three quarters of 2026 (Q1 + Q2 + Q3).

Top 10 Best-Selling Vehicle Models in the USA in 2026 (Q1 + Q2 + Q3)

The best-selling vehicle models, including passenger cars, SUVs, and light trucks, in the USA in the first nine months of 2026 (Q1 + Q2 + Q3) were:

RBrandModel2026 (Q1-Q3)2025 (Q1-Q3)% Δ Q1-Q32026 (Q3)2026 (Q2)2026 (Q1)
1FordF-Series561,508620,580-9.50203,707197,900159,901
2ChevroletSilverado422,713432,064-2.20146,639147,256128,818
3HondaCR-V336,844307,5019.50110,730126,67799,437
4RamPick Up325,348262,38640.00117,757109,16698,425
5ToyotaCamry260,684234,42611.2081,640100,78978,255
6GMCSierra257,344257,992-0.3086,59095,14775,607
7ToyotaRAV4253,664358,134-29.2099,70994,08659,869
8ToyotaTacoma214,875204,4645.1071,02774,58569,263
9NissanRogue201,991161,82424.8066,02165,79670,174
10ToyotaCorolla195,141179,9838.4063,73868,82962,574
11HondaCivic195,135185,2255.4062,70174,84057,600

Note: Data based on sales releases by respective companies and is believed to be complete and accurate. *excluding Tesla Model Y for which manufacturer sales data is not available

Best-Selling Vehicle Models in the United States in 2026 (YTD Q3)

U.S. new vehicle sales in the first three quarters of 2026 remained firmly dominated by pickup trucks, with the Ford F-Series comfortably retaining its long-standing position as America’s best-selling vehicle. Production and supply problems for the F-Series persisted after a fire at a component supply factory in 2025. The Chevrolet Silverado held second place despite a slight decline from a year earlier, while the Honda CR-V strengthened its position as America’s best-selling SUV and highest-ranked non-truck model.

  • By several estimates, the Honda CR-V outsold the Ford F150, which Ford does not list separately from the entire F-Series numbers, as the most popular passenger vehicle or car in the USA year-to-date 2026. Some Silverados are similarly commercial rather than passenger vehicles.

Among the other leading pickups, the Ram Pickup was one of the strongest performers of the year, recording 40% growth to consolidate fourth place. The Ram was the third-best-selling vehicle in the US in Q3. GMC Sierra sales were flat.

America’s Favorite Passenger Cars in 2026 (Q1 + Q2 + Q3)

Traditional sedan passenger cars continued their recovery during the first nine months of 2026.

The Toyota Camry remained America’s favorite sedan and climbed comfortably into the overall top five with another strong year-on-year gain. It was Toyota’s top-selling vehicle in the US year-to-date 2026 but it was outsold by the RAV4 in Q3.

The Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic also posted healthy increases, with Corolla selling just six cars more than the Civic thus far in 2026. The Camry, Corolla, and Civic all outperformed the broader market, suggesting sustained consumer demand for traditional sedans following several years in which SUVs dominated virtually every segment.

America’s Favorite SUVs in 2026 (January to September)

The Honda CR-V was America’s clear SUV leader in the first three quarters of 2026, extending its advantage over rivals with solid growth. The Nissan Rogue was another standout performer, recording one of the strongest percentage gains among the top-selling models to move further up the rankings.

The decline in Toyota RAV4 sales is widely attributed to ongoing model changeover supply issues rather than a change in buyer preference. Deliveries of one of America’s most popular vehicles remained well below its traditional position near the top of the rankings.

The Tesla Model Y remained the top-selling all-electric car in the USA in 2026, although electric cars generally struggled.

  • GM was the top vehicle producer and Toyota the top-selling car brand in the USA in the first three quarters of 2026 (Q1 + Q2 + Q3).

Car Sales in the USA in 2025 (Full Year) & 2026 (Q3)

Light Vehicle Sales in the USA in 2026

Light Vehicle Sales in North America in 2025

Car Sales by Brand in the USA in 2025 (Full Year):

NOTE: “Sales” as reported by the various brands generally refer to deliveries and not necessarily sales to the customer or final registration. Terms and definitions may vary. All statistics are provided by respective car manufacturers unless clearly marked otherwise.

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