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2022 U.S Small SUV Sales Figures (With Rankings)

Sales Figures & Rankings for Small SUVs Sold in the United States

2022 Best Selling Small SUVs In the United States (All Models Ranked)

Small SUV sales in the United States in 2022 were strong, with over 2.9 million units sold. This represents a slight decline versus 2021 sales. The Toyota RAV4 was the best-selling small SUV in 2022, followed by the Honda CR-V and Chevrolet Equinox. The Nissan Rogue and Hyundai Tuscon round out the top five. The small SUV market is expected to remain strong in the coming years. These vehicles are popular with families and individuals because they offer a spacious interior, comfortable ride, and a variety of features. They are also available with all-wheel drive, which is a valuable feature in many parts of the country.

The Toyota RAV4 is a popular choice for consumers who are looking for a small SUV with a spacious interior, comfortable ride, and a variety of features. It is also available with all-wheel drive and a hybrid powertrain, making it a good choice for consumers who are looking for an fuel-efficient vehicle. It tops the charts almost every year thanks to its proven formula. The Honda CR-V is an equally popular choice with essentially the exact same formula.

The Nissan Rogue is a newer small SUV that has quickly become a popular choice for consumers. It offers a stylish design, spacious interior, and a variety of features. It is also available with all-wheel drive. The Chevrolet Equinox and Hyundai Tucson are two other popular choices in the small SUV segment. They offer a spacious interior, comfortable ride, and a variety of features. They are also available with all-wheel drive.

Here Are The Most Popular Small SUVs in the U.S for 2022

This data table looks at full year Small SUV sales volumes in the United States by model. We compare U.S market Small SUV model sales for the full year versus the full year last year.

Model Month Month LY Change YTD YTD LY YTD Change
Fiat 500X 41 67 -38.81 463 1,180 -60.76
Toyota bZ4X 634 0 0.00 1,217 0 0.00
Toyota C-HR 604 941 -35.81 12,141 35,707 -66.00
Jeep Cherokee 3,283 3,459 -5.09 40,322 89,126 -54.76
Jeep Compass 6,659 5,871 13.42 86,175 75,642 13.92
Toyota Corolla Cross 5,609 3,500 60.26 56,666 7,203 686.70
Mini Countryman 1,301 879 48.01 9,488 12,198 -22.22
Honda CR-V 19,285 25,056 -23.03 238,155 361,271 -34.08
Subaru CrossTrek 13,491 9,494 42.10 155,142 127,466 21.71
Mazda CX-30 4,298 5,160 -16.71 52,808 55,180 -4.30
Mazda CX-5 13,512 10,419 29.69 151,594 163,940 -7.53
Mazda CX-50 3,063 0 0.00 21,329 0 0.00
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 817 668 22.31 10,717 8,946 19.80
Ford EcoSport 560 2,992 -81.28 29,193 40,659 -28.20
Buick Encore GX 3,138 4,508 -30.39 33,349 72,401 -53.94
Buick Envision 2,657 3,819 -30.43 25,870 47,173 -45.16
Chevrolet Equinox 16,899 4,738 256.67 212,072 165,325 28.28
Ford Escape 9,200 10,704 -14.05 137,370 145,415 -5.53
Subaru Forester 13,526 13,930 -2.90 114,096 154,723 -26.26
Honda HR-V 6,314 9,832 -35.78 115,416 137,090 -15.81
Volkswagen ID.4 1,406 1,488 -5.51 15,128 16,745 -9.66
Dodge Journey 2 69 -97.10 194 14,034 -98.62
Nissan Kicks 3,383 6,075 -44.31 54,879 82,960 -33.85
Hyundai Kona 6,972 5,299 31.57 63,994 89,607 -28.58
Hyundai Nexo 25 37 -32.43 408 421 -3.09
Kia Niro 3,573 2,448 45.96 29,176 26,192 11.39
Mitsubishi Outlander 3,626 4,202 -13.71 40,940 33,883 20.83
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 287 201 42.79 1,960 2,249 -12.85
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 1,406 1,831 -23.21 16,374 34,214 -52.14
Toyota RAV4 33,489 34,609 -3.24 366,741 407,739 -10.05
Jeep Renegade 1,309 1,727 -24.20 27,551 47,138 -41.55
Nissan Rogue 19,533 16,985 15.00 186,481 285,601 -34.71
Kia Seltos 4,961 3,053 62.50 44,897 51,368 -12.60
Subaru Solterra 825 0 0.00 919 0 0.00
Kia Sportage 13,075 6,034 116.69 124,244 88,688 40.09
Volkswagen Taos 1,225 4,546 -73.05 50,371 31,703 58.88
GMC Terrain 7,262 1,351 437.53 86,568 47,488 82.29
Volkswagen Tiguan 2,683 8,248 -67.47 71,085 109,742 -35.23
Chevrolet Trax 1,635 428 282.01 26,598 42,590 -37.55
Hyundai Tuscon 18,557 13,842 34.06 175,307 140,721 24.58
Hyundai Venue 3,407 2,446 39.29 27,094 20,669 31.09
Toyota Venza 2,924 5,128 -42.98 33,683 61,718 -45.42
∑ = 256,456 ∑ = 236,084 ∑ = 2,948,175 ∑ = 3,336,115

2022 New Small SUV Sales Data by Month in the U.S

This sales data table looks at monthly sales performance for the Small SUV segment in the United States on a month to month basis for the entire year. It includes all major Small SUV models sold in the U.S market and you can see that the monthly Small SUV sales trends clearly. Seeing the individual Small SUV model sales performance in this way gives you a good sense of the momentum (good or bad).