U.S. car sales for 2025 clearly confirm enduring market preferences: the undisputed dominance of pickups and SUVs, while traditional passenger cars continue to lose ground. Electric vehicles also did not show a breakthrough, as only two models made it into the top 25 bestsellers, both from Tesla.
The Unbreakable Leader
As reported by Car and Driver, the Ford F-Series continues its uninterrupted winning streak at the top of the list. This perennial bestseller sold an impressive 801,525 units, which is 9.5% more than last year. That’s nearly 230,000 more vehicles than its closest competitor, although there is an important detail here.
Who is Truly the Pickup Leader?
Second place went to the Chevy Silverado with a result of 577,434 sales, which is 4.5% better than last year. However, if we combine the figures for the Silverado and its “brother” from the same corporation, the GMC Sierra, then General Motors actually surpasses Ford in the full-size pickup market. Together, the Silverado and Sierra totaled 925,656 units, which is more than 120,000 higher than the F-Series figure.
The Most Popular SUVs
Looking at individual models, the Toyota RAV4 held onto the third step, remaining the country’s most popular SUV. 479,288 units were sold, which is only 0.9% more than the previous year, but its momentum could increase with the launch of the new generation.
Slightly behind, in fourth place, the Honda CR-V with 403,768 sales shows minimal growth of 0.2%. The Ram 1500 pickup held the fifth position with 374,059 units, its figures practically unchanged. The GMC Sierra took sixth place with 348,222 sales, which is 7.8% more.
Electric Cars in the Ranking
The Tesla Model Y took seventh place, retaining the title of the best-selling electric vehicle in the U.S. with an estimated 317,800 units. However, this figure reflects a 15% drop compared to 2024. The only other electric vehicle in the top 25 is the Tesla Model 3, which landed in 21st place with 172,800 sales, meaning a 9% decrease.
Where Are the Sedans?
Overall, only four of the 25 best-selling cars were traditional passenger sedans, and this includes the Tesla Model 3. The Toyota Camry remained America’s most popular sedan, taking eighth place with 316,185 sales and a slight growth of 2%.
Two other compact “veterans” were not far behind. The Toyota Corolla took the eleventh step with 248,088 sales, increasing its figure by 6.5%, and the Honda Civic placed twelfth with 238,661 units, showing a small drop of 1.4%.
Completing the Top Ten
The top ten is rounded out by the midsize Toyota Tacoma pickup and the compact Chevrolet Equinox SUV. Their numbers are almost identical: the Tacoma showed 274,638 units, which is a rapid growth of 42.4%, while the Equinox placed right behind it with 274,356 sales, increasing its figure by 32.1%.
The full list of the 25 best-selling cars in the U.S. for 2025 is provided below.
Full List of the Best-Selling Cars in the U.S. for 2025
Rank | Model | 2025 Sales | 2024 Sales | Change
1. Ford F-Series | 801,525 | 732,139 | +9.5%
2. Chevy Silverado | 577,434 | 552,836 | +4.5%
3. Toyota RAV4 | 479,288 | 475,193 | +0.9%
4. Honda CR-V | 403,768 | 402,791 | +0.2%
5. Ram Pickup | 374,059 | 374,120 | 0%
6. GMC Sierra | 348,222 | 322,946 | +7.8%
7. Tesla Model Y | 317,800 | 372,613 | -15%
8. Toyota Camry | 316,185 | 309,876 | +2%
9. Toyota Tacoma | 274,638 | 192,813 | +42.4%
10. Chevy Equinox | 274,356 | 207,730 | +32.1%
11. Toyota Corolla | 248,088 | 232,908 | +6.5%
12. Honda Civic | 238,661 | 242,005 | -1.4%
13. Hyundai Tucson | 234,230 | 206,126 | +13.6%
14. Ford Explorer | 222,706 | 194,094 | +14.7%
15. Nissan Rogue | 217,896 | 245,724 | -11.3%
16. Jeep Grand Cherokee | 210,082 | 216,148 | -3%
17. Chevy Trax | 206,339 | 200,689 | +2.8%
18. Subaru Crosstrek | 191,724 | 181,811 | +5.5%
19. Kia Sportage | 182,823 | 161,917 | +12.9%
20. Subaru Forester | 175,070 | 175,521 | -0.3%
21. Tesla Model 3 | 172,800 | 189,903 | -9%
22. Jeep Wrangler | 167,322 | 151,163 | +11%
23. Subaru Outback | 157,716 | 168,771 | -6.6%
24. Ford Transit | 156,611 | 140,128 | +11.8%
25. Ford Maverick | 155,051 | 131,142 | +18.2%
These numbers not only state a fact but also point to deeper trends. For example, the rapid sales growth of the Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Equinox may indicate active demand specifically for more compact, yet versatile models. The decline in Tesla’s figures, despite their presence in the ranking, could be a signal of saturation in certain market segments or increased competition that has not yet broken into the top spots. The overall sales picture remains extremely stable, indicating the conservatism of mainstream buyers and a clear division of the market into winners and losers, where traditional pickups and SUVs seem set to set the tone for a long time to come.