The last few years haven't been easy for automakers. A global pandemic, supply chain issues, and political turmoil combined to wreak havoc on numerous industries. New car sales suffered as a result, but that appears to be changing for the better. In some cases, much better.
With the first half of automaker sales figures tabulated, we’re getting a preview of how the rest of 2024 might shake out for the US auto industry. On this list, there are familiar faces like Chevrolet and Ford, but you’ll also find some big surprises at both ends of the scale.
Keep that in mind as you scroll through our list of the best-selling cars of 2024 (so far).
20. Subaru Outback
81,703 Units
The Subaru Outback sneaks into the top 10 with 81,703 units sold through July. That number represents a very slight 0.4% increase year-over-year, but a healthier 3.9% increase compared to last month. The Outback received a minor refresh in 2023 that added more standard safety features.
19. Ford Transit
82,164 Units
Sneaking in at number 19 is the Transit, and frankly, we’re shocked. Ford’s utilitarian van is having a strong year. Not only is it beating other Ford models like the Escape, Bronco, and Maverick, but it’s outperforming the Subaru Outback and Toyota Highlander—popular models that ranked on our best-selling list for 2023.
18. Nissan Sentra
89,028 Units
The small Sentra is having a fantastic sales year. It’s up 55 percent from last year and has skyrocketed to Nissan’s second-best seller behind the ever-popular Rogue. The current generation launched for the 2020 model year and just received a minor facelift. Whether that’s affecting sales is unclear, but with the Maxima gone and Versa / Altima expected to end after 2025, the Sentra could soon be the only sedan offered by the Japanese brand.
17. Chevrolet Trax
90,463 Units
The Chevrolet Trax started off slow in 2024, but it's already cracked the top 20 in sales. Chevy has moved more than 90,000 examples of its subcompact crossover so far in 2024. The small SUV got a big makeover in 2022 and a new starting price of $21,495.
16. Hyundai Tucson
92,146 Units
The only vehicle from South Korea in the top 20 is the Tucson. The SUV just got a very minor update that includes a pair of 12.3-inch screens and more power. Technically speaking, Tucson sales are down slightly by about 8%, but that could change through the year as the refreshed models reach more dealerships.
15. Subaru Forester
92,849 Units
The new Subaru Forester recently hit dealerships, which should help Subaru's already impressive sales figures. Forester was up 59.7 percent in the first quarter of the year and it's nearly at 100,000 units total. It’s easily Subaru’s best-selling model, and while some have criticized the SUV’s awkward proportions and prolific trim on the wheel arches, the tried-and-tested 2.5-liter flat-four still gets the job done.
14. Ford Explorer
104,803 Units
The F-Series has long been Ford’s best-selling vehicle, but the Explorer quietly occupies the automaker’s number two spot. A refreshed model will reach dealerships in the second quarter of this year, though buyers have fewer trim levels to choose from. That includes the Explorer Hybrid, which is now exclusive to law enforcement agencies. Will the refresh with fewer trims appeal to SUV shoppers? Explorer sales for the outgoing version are flat through the first quarter, so we’ll see what the numbers look like later this year.
13. Chevrolet Equinox
106,455 Units
The Equinox is Chevrolet's second-best-selling vehicle, and the new generation just arrived. It will reach dealerships later this year, but the current model is holding its own with a slight year-over-year sales increase through the first half of the year. That should change when the new model reaches dealerships with its significantly restyled design and handsome digital interior. A 175-horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder powers all trim levels, turning either the front wheels or all four.
12. Jeep Grand Cherokee
106,751 Units
Earlier this year, Jeep announced pricing for the 2024 Grand Cherokee that, in some trims, was $4,595 less than last year. The reduction hasn’t boosted sales though, as the Grand Cherokee is down 15% compared to last year. 2024 doesn’t see anything new in the lineup; buyers can still choose between two-row or three-row models. The 3.6-liter V-6 is underhood for two-row versions with the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 still available on higher-spec three-seat models.
11. Tesla Model Y
116,799 Units
Last year, the Tesla Model Y was the best-selling vehicle in the world. So far through 2024, sales are down slightly. Slowing demand for the EV keeps it just out of the top 10 so far through 2024. The $44,990 base model features a single-motor powertrain with a 260-mile range, while the range-topping Model Y Performance adds a second motor and a lot more power for $53,490.
10. Toyota Corolla
121,991 Units
Toyota may have the best-selling SUV and sedan in America, but the Corolla is currently number two for compacts behind the Honda Civic. Toyota shouldn’t feel bad though—Corolla is wildly popular with more than 121,000 units moved this year, which isn’t bad for a model dating back to 2019. Special appearance packages have kept the small car feeling fresh, not to mention the GR Corolla with its rally-flavored 300-horsepower powertrain.
9. Honda Civic
129,788 Units
Buyers are flocking to the forever-young Honda Civic. Sales are up 35.7 percent versus last year, suggesting Honda made the right decision by dialing down the exterior design for the current generation. There’s a little something for everyone here, be it a $24,000 sedan, a $25,000 hatchback, or the record-setting Civic Type R with its turbocharged 315-horsepower engine.
8. Nissan Rogue
141,160 Units
Some might say the Rogue is an unassuming, perfectly average SUV. But its sales stats are anything but. It’s consistently ranked among the best-selling vehicles for several years, and now it's just within the top 10. But, it did drop from sixth on our list earlier in the year to ninth, meaning fewer people are taking home the Rogue as the year goes on. It received a minor facelift for 2024; Will that be enough for Nissan to remain in the top 10?
7. GMC Sierra
148,785 Units
Similar to its Chevrolet Silverado sibling, Sierra sales are up slightly. The big news this year is the Sierra EV finally joining the mix, reaching customers this summer in range-topping Denali Edition 1 trim. There’s also the Sierra HD AT4X AEV Edition, which debuted last year as a hardcore off-roader in the heavy-duty segment. Prices range from approximately $38,000 for a base-model 1500 to just under $100,000 for either the electric Denali or a diesel-powered HD Denali Ultimate.
6. Toyota Camry
155,242 Units
Toyota still has the best-selling sedan in America. A new Camry has arrived for the 2025 model year, and it's now available exclusively as a hybrid with either 225 or 232 horsepower. It’s also available with front-wheel or all-wheel drive, and Toyota packs it with all kinds of standard-issue driver assist systems. It just hit dealerships earlier this year and we're already seeing sales increase; The Camry was eighth on this list earlier in the year.
5. Ram Pickup
179,526 Units
Should Ram be worried? Sales for the full-size pickup truck are down 20 percent through the first half of this year, enough to drop it well back from the F-Series and Silverado. A facelifted truck is coming later this year as a 2025 model, but reception could be mixed since you can no longer get a V-8 engine. The range-topping mill will be the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six, making more power than the outgoing Hemi but without the V-8 rumble. You can bet Ram will be keeping a very close eye on sales figures as the new truck reaches dealerships.
4. Honda CR-V
196,204 Units
The sixth-generation CR-V launched for the 2023 model year and it seems buyers love it. This consistent best-seller in the US is up 28 percent compared to last year, outpacing the Ram pickup and giving Tesla a run for its money. Slightly bigger with a mature, muscular design, the CR-V offers buyers a wide range of standard-issue driver-assist tech with hybrid or pure combustion powertrain options.
3. Toyota RAV4
248,295 Units
The king of SUVs in America shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, RAV4 are up in the first half of this year. It has displaced Ram in the top three best-selling vehicles and it’s very close to stealing number two from the Silverado. It’s not a fresh design either; The current generation launched in 2019 followed by the RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid shortly thereafter. An updated model could be coming soon, but with the current version selling like hotcakes, we suspect Toyota isn’t in a hurry to make something happen.
2. Chevrolet Silverado
277,842 Units
Things are generally stable in the Chevrolet camp, at least as far as Silverado is concerned. Sales are up for the popular pickup, but the gap to the Ford F-Series is still a wide one. Buyers can choose between diesel, turbocharged four-cylinder, or pure V-8. Stepping up to the HD trucks you’ll get a revamped interior with plenty of tech options. There still isn’t a proper competitor to the F-150 Raptor or Ram TRX, but rugged ZR2 Bison editions are available in 1500 and HD body styles.
1. Ford F-Series
352,406 Units
The Ford F-Series is well on its way to becoming America’s best-selling pickup truck for the 48th consecutive year. The Blue Oval sold over 750,000 trucks in 2023 and has already moved 352,406 in the first six months of this year. The F-150 is well on track to outsell its closest competitor. Ford gave the fourteenth-generation F-150 a mid-cycle refresh for the 2024 model year, including upping the Raptor’s output to 720 horsepower.
Update: This story has been updated with more accurate sales data on the Tesla Model Y through the first half of 2024. Tesla has sold just over 116,000 units of the Model Y, which moves it from fourth to 11th on our list.
More Lists
Best-Selling Cars Of 2024
- Ford F-Series - 352,406 Units
- Chevrolet Silverado - 277,842 Units
- Toyota RAV4 - 248,295 Units
- Honda CR-V - 196,204 Units
- Ram Pickup - 179,526 Units
- Toyota Camry - 155,242 Units
- GMC Sierra - 148,785 Units
- Nissan Rogue - 141,160 Units
- Honda Civic - 129,788 Units
- Toyota Corolla - 121,991 Units
- Tesla Model Y - 116,799 Units
- Jeep Grand Cherokee - 106,751 Units
- Chevrolet Equinox - 106,455 Units
- Ford Explorer - 104,803 Units
- Subaru Forester - 92,849 Units
- Hyundai Tucson - 92,146 Units
- Chevrolet Trax - 90,463 Units
- Nissan Sentra - 89,028 Units
- Ford Transit - 82,164 Units
- Subaru Outback - 81,703 Units