Yahoo Autos These Were the 23 Worst-Selling Cars in the U.S. in 2022
It would be a compliment to say new vehicle sales were lackluster in 2022. Last year, sales figures were at their lowest in over a decade, with supply chain issues and high-interest rates the most significant factors behind the decline — things mainly outside the control of automakers.
However, many of the industry’s trends remained intact despite sinking sales. The three best-selling vehicles in the United States remained pickup trucks: The Ford F-Series, Chevrolet Silverado and RAM pickups. The other end of the list is an entirely different story. Though, there isn’t a blanket reason why all of the models are down there. Each car on the list has its own reason, from rarely-used fuel sources to discontinued models carrying over.
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Here are the 25 worst-selling cars in the U.S. for 2022, based on data sourced from GoodCarBadCar. Note that I have removed new models that were not available for most of 2022.
23. Toyota Mirai — 2,094 sold in 2022
The Toyota Mirai was launched in 2014 as the first mass-produced hydrogen-powered passenger car. Since the Mirai’s debut, the industry has shifted towards battery electric vehicles as the preferred form of emissions-free personal transportation. But Toyota is still holding on to the hydrogen dream and was still able to sell 2,094 hydrogen fuel sedans in the United States last year.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, there are only 55 retail hydrogen fueling stations in the United States, with 54 of them in California. The only station outside of California is in Hawaii.
22. Mercedes-Benz SL-Class — 2,027 sold in 2022
The revived Mercedes-Benz SL debuted in 2021 as a 2022 model-year vehicle. Despite the running start, Mercedes only sold 2,027 roadsters last year.
21. Hyundai Veloster N — 1,920 sold in 2022
The unique 3-door liftback coupe failed to gain traction in the American market yet again. Hyundai only sold 1,920 Veloster Ns in 2022. The Veloster N did not see the 2023 model year and was discontinued by Hyundai.
20. Infiniti Q60 — 1,846 sold in 2022
Infiniti only sold 1,846 Q60 coupes in 2022. Like the Hyundai Veloster, Infiniti discontinued the Q60 after the 2022 model year.
19. Volvo 90-Series — 1,821 sold in 2022
While Volvo only sold 1,821 models from its mid-size range of sedans and wagons, the figure is a 20 percent increase compared to sales in 2021.
18. Audi A8 — 1,593 sold in 2022
Audi only sold 1,593 A8 sedans in 2022. However, the sedan isn’t the lowest-ranked Audi model on this list.
17. BMW Z4 — 1,565 sold in 2022
BMW only sold 1,565 Z4 roadsters in 2022. The Z4 was refreshed for the 2023 model year but is rumored to be on the chopping block for 2025.
16. Land Rover LR4 — 1,488 sold in 2022
Land Rover only sold 1,488 Discovery SUVs in 2022. The LR4 was discontinued in 2016 and replaced with the third-generation Discovery.
15. Lexus LC — 1,387 sold in 2022
Lexus sold only 1,387 LC coupes in 2022, a 50 percent decrease compared to sales in 2021. Despite being the brand’s flagship grand tourer, Lexus crossovers and SUVs are far more popular than the LC.
14. Jaguar F-Type — 1,366 sold in 2022
Jaguar only sold 1,366 F-Type coupes in 2022. The F-Type is now a decade old and slated to be discontinued after the 2024 model year.
13. Volkswagen Arteon — 1,178 sold in 2022
Volkswagen only sold 1,178 Arteon sedans in 2022. The German auto giant will discontinue its flagship internal-combustion sedan in the United States after the 2023 model year.
