The Most Popular Car Brands in America

According to recent studies, the most popular car brands in America are Ford, Toyota, Chevrolet, Honda, and Nissan. These five brands dominate the American auto market and have consistently been among the top-selling car brands in the country.

Ford has been a leading car brand in America for over a century and is known for its high-quality vehicles, including the most popular Ford F-series pickup. Toyota is another popular car brand in America, known for its reliable and efficient cars, such as the RAV4 and Camry. Chevrolet, a division of General Motors, is also a popular choice for American car buyers, such as the Silverado and Equinox.

Of course, there are many other car brands available in America, including luxury brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Lexus, as well as relatively small Japanese manufacturers like Subaru and Mazda.

Let's take a look, Which car brands are on the list.

The ranking is based on 2021 sales in the US, but some brands do not have data available.

Here is the Full Ranking List (Top 50)

  1. 2,027,787ToyotaMass-Market Cars
  2. 1,804,824FordMass-Market Cars
  3. 1,432,022ChevroletMass-Market Cars
  4. 1,309,222HondaMass-Market Cars
  5. 919,085NissanMass-Market Cars
  6. 778,711JeepSport Utility Vehicles
  7. 738,081HyundaiMass-Market Cars
  8. 701,416KiaMass-Market Cars
  9. 647,328Ram TrucksPickup Trucks, Vans
  10. 583,810SubaruMass-Market Cars
  11. 482,437GMCPickup Trucks
  12. 375,030VolkswagenMass-Market Cars
  13. 336,644BMWLuxury Vehicles
  14. 322,821MazdaMass-Market Cars
  15. 329,574Mercedes-BenzLuxury Vehicles
  16. 304,475LexusLuxury Vehicles
  17. 302,000TeslaLuxury Electric Vehicles
  18. 215,724DodgePerformance Cars
  19. 196,038AudiLuxury Vehicles
  20. 179,799BuickMass-Market Cars
  21. 157,408AcuraLuxury Vehicles
  22. 122,173VolvoLuxury Vehicles
  23. 118,311CadillacLuxury Vehicles
  24. 115,004ChryslerLuxury Vehicles
  25. 102,037MitsubishiMass-Market Cars
  26. 92,400Land RoverLuxury Sport Utility Vehicles
  27. 86,929LincolnLuxury Vehicles
  28. 70,025PorscheLuxury Sports Cars
  29. 58,553InfinitiLuxury Vehicles
  30. 49,621GenesisLuxury Vehicles
  31. 35,168MiniLuxury Small Cars
  32. 24,269MaseratiSuper Luxury Sports Cars
  33. 18,252Alfa RomeoLuxury vehicles
  34. 17,149JaguarLuxury Vehicles
  35. 14,659BentleyUltra-luxury Cars
  36. 11,155FerrariSuper Luxury Sports Cars
  37. 8,405LamborghiniSuper Luxury Sports Cars
  38. 6,178Aston MartinSuper Luxury Sports Cars
  39. 4,490PolestarHigh performance Electric Cars
  40. 2,374FiatSmall Cars
  41. 1,490Rolls-RoyceUltra-luxury Cars
  42. 1,295McLarenSuper Luxury Sports Cars
  43. United StatesLucidLuxury Electric Vehicles
  44. FranceBugattiLuxury Supercars
  45. United KingdomLotusSports Cars, Racing Cars
  46. United StatesRivianElectric Vehicles
  47. United StatesCanooElectric Vehicles
  48. United StatesPontiacLuxury Vehicles
  49. United StatesOldsmobileLuxury vehicles
  50. CroatiaRimacElectric Sports Cars

Similarly, other brands like Plymouth and Mercury have also been discontinued, but their cars remain popular among collectors and enthusiasts. Moreover, some foreign brands like Saab and Suzuki have also left the US market, but they still have a dedicated fan base that appreciates their unique features and designs.

Overall, the popularity of a car brand is not only determined by its availability in the market, but also by its reputation, quality, and performance. Even though some car brands have closed down, they have left a lasting impact on the American car industry and continue to be remembered and appreciated by their fans.