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2023 U.S Small SUV Sales Figures By Model (With Rankings)

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

2023 Best Selling Small SUVs In the United States (All Models Ranked)

The small SUV segment in the US has been growing rapidly in recent years, and is now the most popular vehicle segment in the country. In 2022, small SUVs accounted for over 20% of all new vehicle sales in the US, up from just 10% in 2010.

The popularity of small SUVs is due to a number of factors, including their fuel efficiency, versatility, and affordability. Small SUVs typically get better gas mileage than larger SUVs, and they are also more affordable to purchase and maintain. Additionally, small SUVs offer a good balance of space and cargo capacity, making them a good choice for families and individuals alike.

These cars offer a variety of features and capabilities to meet the needs of different consumers. For example, the Toyota RAV4 is known for its reliability and fuel efficiency, while the Honda CR-V is known for its spacious interior and comfortable ride. The Nissan Rogue is known for its stylish design and advanced technology features, while the Hyundai Tucson is known for its value and performance. The Mazda CX-5 is known for its sporty handling and upscale interior.

Here Are The Most Popular Small SUVs in the U.S for 2023

This data table looks at last month’s total small suv sales volumes in the United States by model. We compare U.S market small suv sales for last month with the same month last year. We also include the year to date sales numbers and compare with the same year to date numbers from last year. With both monthly and YTD sales numbers we have a growth rate column so you can better gauge an individual small suv sales success in the U.S market.

Model Month Month LY Change YTD YTD LY YTD Change
Toyota bZ4X 557 509 9.43 1,070 967 10.65
Toyota Corolla Cross 5,672 5,240 8.24 11,247 8,519 32.02
Honda CR-V 32,031 16,126 98.63 58,383 36,157 61.47
Subaru CrossTrek 12,553 14,816 -15.27 23,878 27,522 -13.24
Mazda CX-30 10,026 8,026 24.92 17,799 13,091 35.96
Mazda CX-5 10,362 12,282 -15.63 20,556 22,115 -7.05
Mazda CX-50 5,480 3,165 73.14 11,213 5,754 94.87
Ford Escape 13,227 6,447 105.17 24,116 14,325 68.35
Subaru Forester 14,882 10,030 48.37 27,501 20,144 36.52
Honda HR-V 12,116 8,371 44.74 24,072 16,384 46.92
Hyundai Kona 7,024 6,080 15.53 13,601 11,906 14.24
Hyundai Nexo 11 28 -60.71 34 44 -22.73
Kia Niro 2,511 3,378 -25.67 4,573 7,091 -35.51
Toyota RAV4 43,209 30,027 43.90 79,482 53,446 48.71
Kia Seltos 4,766 3,744 27.30 8,766 7,738 13.29
Subaru Solterra 322 347 -7.20 701 846 -17.14
Kia Sportage 12,081 10,117 19.41 22,075 18,719 17.93
Hyundai Tuscon 15,999 14,031 14.03 27,115 26,059 4.05
Hyundai Venue 1,959 2,537 -22.78 3,394 4,978 -31.82
Toyota Venza 2,424 2,419 0.21 4,613 5,307 -13.08
∑ = 207,212 ∑ = 157,720 ∑ = 384,189 ∑ = 301,112

2023 U.S Quarterly Small SUV Sales Numbers

This data table looks at quarterly sales performance for the small SUV segment in the United States. It includes all major small SUV models sold in the U.S market. We compare last quarter’s small SUV U.S sales at the model level with the same small SUV model sales quarter last year. We also include a growth rate too so you can see which small SUV models are growing and which ones are declining. The quarterly view of small SUV sales at the model level often gives you a better picture of what is happening than monthly because it takes out some of the month to month noise.

2023 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 so far. 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 ports car model sales performance in this way gives you a good sense of the momentum (good or bad).