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2026 (Q2 & First Half Year) USA: Top 10 Best-Selling Vehicle Models

USA · July 2, 2026 · Henk Bekker

In the first half of 2026 (Q1 + Q2) 2026, 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.

In the first half of 2026 (Q1 + Q2) 2026, 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.
Toyota RAV4 – © Toyota Motor North America

2026 (January to June): 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 half of the year. The Honda CR-V was the third most popular car in the USA in 2026 Q2, while the Toyota RAV4 is moving up the ranks after a classic model change dip. The Toyota Camry was the top-selling traditional passenger car in the US in year-to-date 2026, followed by the Honda Civic.

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

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

RBrandModel2026 (HY)2025 (HY)% Δ HY2026 (Q2)2026 (Q1)Sales 2025
1FordF-Series291,124**NANANA159,901828,832
2ChevroletSilverado276,074289,251-4.6147,256128,818588,709
3HondaCR-V226,114212,5616.4126,67799,437403,768
4RamPick Up207,616174,32019.0109,16698,425374,059
5ToyotaCamry179,044155,33015.3100,78978,255316,185
6GMCSierra170,754169,1820.995,14775,607356,218
7ToyotaRAV4153,955239,451-35.794,08659,869479,288
8ToyotaTacoma143,848130,8739.974,58569,263274,638
9NissanRogue135,970109,56324.165,79670,174217,896
10HondaCivic132,440128,2363.374,84057,600238,661
11ToyotaCorolla131,403120,0529.568,82962,574248,088

Note: *Exclude Tesla; the Model Y is likely in the top ten. **YTD (May). Data based on sales releases by respective companies, and is believed to be complete and accurate.

Best-Selling Vehicle Models in the United States in 2026 (First Half)

U.S. new vehicle sales in the first half 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.

Among the other leading pickups, the Ram Pickup was one of the strongest performers of the year, recording double-digit growth to consolidate fourth place. The GMC Sierra also edged higher, reflecting another solid performance for General Motors’ full-size truck lineup.

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

Passenger cars continued their recovery during the first six 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.

The Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic also posted healthy increases, while the Camry, Corolla, and Civic all outperformed the broader market. The results suggest sustained consumer demand for traditional sedans following several years in which SUVs dominated virtually every segment.

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

The Honda CR-V was America’s clear SUV leader in the first half 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 biggest surprise of the year remained the Toyota RAV4. Although still one of America’s best-selling vehicles, deliveries were sharply lower than a year earlier, leaving the model well below its traditional position near the top of the rankings. The decline is widely attributed to the ongoing model changeover rather than weaker underlying demand.

→ GM was the top vehicle producer and Toyota the top-selling car brand in the USA in the first six months of 2026 (Q1 + Q2).

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

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.