Yahoo Autos The 25 Bestselling Cars, Trucks, and SUVs of 2024 (So Far)
In America, when sales of full-size pickup trucks are down and compact cars are posting big increases, you have to wonder if we're living in the upside down. But in truth, new-car sales are finally settling back into normalcy after years of supply-chain issues. Prices are still high, but inventories are back at typical levels, which should benefit shoppers. Here we're ranking the 25 bestselling new cars sold in America through the first quarter of 2024. You'll find several models on this list that haven't appeared in the top 25 before, and we'll be updating this ranking when sales are released every quarter to see how things continue to shake out.
Chevrolet Trax: 37,588 units sold
The new entry-level Trax SUV, which won a 10Best award for 2024, is proving that an attractive base price can go a long way. Starting at under $22,000, the new-for-2024 Trax is now one of the bestselling Chevys, and sales are far outpacing its predecessor.
Honda HR-V: 38,062 units sold
Many subcompact crossovers posted big increases at the start of the year, and the HR-V was the bestselling model in this segment. Sales were up 44 percent through the first quarter, but it still has a long way to go to catch the compact CR-V found higher on this list.
Jeep Wrangler: 38,308 units sold
A refresh for 2024 that brought a new grille and new features inside hasn't changed the Wrangler's fate much. Through the first quarter, sales were only up 1 percent compared with last year.
Subaru Crosstrek: 38,405 units sold
The Crosstrek was the bestselling Subaru at one point, but it's back to the #2 spot thanks to a strong first quarter from the larger Forester found higher on this list. Sales declined 8 percent through the first quarter.
Ford Maverick: 39,061 units sold
The Maverick finds its way onto this list for the first time, but we can't say we didn't see its popularity coming. This affordable compact pickup truck offers either a hybrid powertrain and a powerful 2.0-liter engine, and it combines a crossover-like driving experience with the practicality of a pickup bed. Sales were up 82 percent over last year.
Ford Transit: 39,890 units sold
Big vans like the Transit are work vehicles, and these useful tools are popular for good reason. Sales of this full-size van were up 25 percent compared with this time last year. This also includes 2891 sales of the electric E-Transit model.
Nissan Sentra: 40,081 units sold
While the mid-size Altima didn't even make it onto this list, the compact Sentra gained big. Its sales were up 78 percent through the first quarter, making it the second bestselling Nissan.
Honda Accord: 41,927 units sold
It's no secret we love the Accord: it's won 10Best more than any other vehicle, and it got first place in our recent mid-size sedan comparison test. But still, sales declined 2 percent through the first quarter.
Tesla Model 3: 42,000 units sold (estimated)
Tesla is struggling to sell cars, as it built more cars than it sold in the first quarter. The Model 3 is thus lower on this list than it was last year, although the company says it is still ramping up production of the updated model. As always, our Tesla sales numbers come from Automotive News estimates.
Hyundai Tucson: 45,509 units sold
The Tucson compact SUV continues to be the bestselling Hyundai, although sales were down 1 percent compared with this time last year. An updated model for 2025 (pictured here) could help turn that around.
Subaru Forester: 48,546 units sold
Although there's a new 2025 Forester just around the corner, sales of the outgoing model grew by 60 percent in the first quarter. The outgoing generation will live on in Wilderness trim (pictured) for the time being even as the new model starts to arrive at dealerships.
Chevrolet Equinox: 54,185 units sold
The Equinox continues to sell in big numbers despite being at the end of its current generation, with sales up 2 percent over last year. The new 2025 Equinox is set to arrive later this year with a new look inside and out, and there's an Equinox EV on the way, too.
Jeep Grand Cherokee: 54,455 units sold
The Grand Cherokee mid-size SUV continues to outsell its stablemates in the Jeep lineup, and it's Stellantis' second bestselling vehicle after the Ram pickup. Sales were flat through the first quarter.
