So, remember that dark time, not too long ago, when there were like no cars available? Those couple years when no matter how badly you wanted to purchase a car, truck, SUV, or RV, there simply weren’t enough to go around. And how if you did manage to find the vehicle you wanted, chances are you were asked to compromise in some unholy way – say, forgo some special features, opt for a pre-owned version, or pay a whole lot more than the MSRP was just a few months before.
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Yep, we remember this too. The scramble across the United States to grab a new set of wheels, only to end up mightily disappointed in one way or another. Those poor auto manufacturers…they just could not keep up with the surging demand of the populace. But, like all things in life, the shortage could not last forever. And here at eTags, we are happy to report that the numbers of available vehicles for purchase have just about returned to normal.
In celebration of our automotive industry staging its comeback, we were curious to see which cars have been seeing the bulk of this resurgence. We wanted to know which makes and which models have proven to be the best-selling cars/trucks/SUV’s this year. And while we know that the year is still only at the halfway mark, still, the numbers are out. So here goes.
Starting from the bottom up, here’s the list of the most popular rides in the US for the first half of 2024:
Twenty: Well, this is no surprise. The Subaru Outback remains consistently the choice of outdoorsy folks. With its SUV-like lean (let’s not dare call it a wagon) and its ability to handle some decently gnarly terrain, this model keeps holding strong in the top twenty.
Nineteen: This one isn’t even a car. Surprisingly, the nineteenth most-purchased vehicle in the past six months is the Ford Transit. Quite popular for its adaptability, this work van has been known to ferry all sorts of tools and materials from point A to point B. With a 28% increase in sales since last year, this van has sold 82, 164 units so far this half-year.
Eighteen. Up 55% from last year, we’ve got the Nissan Sentra. Only second to Nissan’s bestseller (the Rogue), this compact ride is one of the most affordable in its category and has recently undergone a bit of a makeover. Which could account for its rising sales.
Seventeen. With 90,463 units purchased since January, the Chevrolet Trax coming out strong. This year’s model boasts a lower sticker price than the previous year, and coupled with several design and safety enhancements, this SUV is clearly winning people over.
Sixteen. Just beating the Chevy is the Hyundai Tucson, having sold 92,146 pieces so far. While this compact SUV dropped about 8% in sales this year, it is still the most popular Hyundai and continues to remain a bestseller.
Fifteen. Subaru has made little to no changes to this year’s Forester, but it still takes its place in the top fifteen. Which we think says a lot about the loyalty folks have to this model.
Fourteen. The Ford Explorer takes number spot number fourteen for the first half of 2024 with 104, 803 SUV’s sold. Another vehicle with no updates, but with a steady purchase place in the U.S.
Thirteen. The second Chevrolet to make the list, the Equinox finds itself at spot thirteen with 106,455 pieces making their ways into garages across the nation. Fully loaded, its price tag is still pretty attractive, which probably has a lot to do with its popularity.
Twelve. While mostly unchanged for the year 2024, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has still already moved 106,752 units. And that’s with 15% decrease in sales compared to last year!
Can we take a moment here to recognize how the majority of this list is populated by SUV’s. Okay, back to the countdown!
Eleven: Coming in at number eleven is…oh my…a sedan! Toyota Corolla boasts a robust number of units sold this first half of 2024. Up by 25% since last year, this model has warmed the hearts 121,991 folks in the State.
Okay, we’re in the top ten now! Is anyone else excited??
Ten. The tenth most popular vehicle in the U.S. this year is another sedan. With sales seeing an increase of 38%, the Honda Civic has moved 129,788 units over the past six months.
Nine. Number nine brings us back to the SUV, with the up-styled Nissan Rogue selling 141,160 units, despite the 5% decrease in sales this year.
Eight. In at number eight with a 4% increase in sales is our first pickup truck on the list. The GMC Sierra (the 1500, 2500, and 3500 models) boasts 148,785 units for the first half of 2024.
Seven. If you’ve been in an Uber at all this year, number seven will be no surprise to you. Toyota Camry, a steadily, best-selling sedan, has sold 155,242 pieces already.
Six. This one gives us mixed feelings. Down by 20% since last year, you’d think that the Ram Pickup was struggling. And yet it’s sold 179,526 units since January 2024.
Top Fiiiiiive….
Five. Honda CR-V coming in hot with a cool 196,204 cars sold so far. Interesting to note that more than half of these were the hybrid model.
Four. And speaking of electricity, Tesla Model Y quietly slides into fourth place with a sleek 209,000 EV’s humming into driveways across the country.
Three. Up 33% from last year the Toyota Rav4 clearly has a place at the cool kids table with an impressive 248,295 SUV’s sold over the first half of this year.
Two. Our runner-up for the first six months of 2024 is the Chevrolet Silverado. And maybe 275,692 units sold have something to do with how often they find themselves in country music songs?!
Drumroll please!
ONE. And the number one best-selling automobile for the first half of 2024 is the Ford F-Series. Unsurprising, since this model has remained one of the most popular vehicles for the past several years. And with 352,406 units sold, who can argue with that?
And there you have them, folks. The top twenty best-sellers for this year so far. If you happen to be in possession of one of the aforementioned units (or any vehicle at all) and need a hand with titles and tags, remember, here at eTags, we’re here to help!
