Get your automotive data ad-free: become a premium member today!

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

Sales Figures & Rankings for SUVs Sold in the United States

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

The SUV car segment in the US has been growing steadily over the last few years. In 2021, SUVs accounted for 46% of new vehicle sales in the US, up from 38% in 2016. There are a number of factors that have contributed to the growth of the SUV segment. One factor is the rising cost of fuel. As fuel prices have increased, consumers have become more interested in vehicles that get better gas mileage. SUVs tend to get lower gas mileage than passenger cars, but they are also more spacious and versatile. Another factor that has contributed to the growth of the SUV segment is the growing popularity of active lifestyles. Many consumers are now looking for vehicles that can accommodate their outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking, and biking. SUVs are better suited for these activities than passenger cars.

EVs are becoming increasingly popular in the US, and they are now available in a variety of body styles, including SUVs. Electric SUVs are more fuel-efficient than traditional gasoline-powered SUVs, and they also produce zero emissions. Automakers are investing heavily in autonomous driving technology, and they are expected to release self-driving SUVs in the coming years. SUVs are well-suited for autonomous driving, as they are typically larger and heavier than passenger cars. The luxury SUV market is growing in the US, and many automakers are now offering luxury SUVs. Luxury SUVs are typically more expensive than traditional SUVs, but they offer a higher level of comfort, performance, and features.

No Membership? You’re missing out

Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content.

Daily Tracker
Oil Crisis Monitor
Updated: Sep 21, 2026 — 4:45 AM MT
Strait of Hormuz
204
Days
Day 204 — 14 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday and Sunday, down from 36 the previous weekend: 11 exited, three entered, seven departures took the Iranian route and some crossed with transponders off (preliminary Kpler data, via The National, Sep 21). Saudi crude exports recovered to more than 4M bpd so far in September from 2.4M bpd in August, the lowest since at least 2013, after Aramco concentrated loadings at Ras Tanura and Juaymah and moved barrels through the strait it had been bypassing (Kpler provisional data, via Reuters); JPMorgan put Saudi volumes through Hormuz at 2.9M b/d over six days against 700,000 b/d in August. Houthi forces said they struck sites in Riyadh and an Aramco facility at Yanbu with missiles and drones on Saturday; the Saudi-led coalition said the attack was intercepted with no casualties or damage. Crude fell more than 2% to a two-week low. AAA's national diesel average set an eighteenth consecutive record at $6.5107, while California diesel eased for the first day in the run. On the water, straits.live counts 493 vessels holding position away from berth, up 150 on the figure seven days earlier.
Day 204: weekend transits through the strait halved to 14 from 36 on preliminary Kpler data, while Saudi exports recovered above 4M bpd by rerouting through Hormuz itself.
Brent Crude
+39.1% since closure
$101.71
/bbl
Today: −$2.16 (−2.1%)
U.S. Gas Avg
+49.3% since closure
$4.48
/gal
Today: +0.1%
WTI Crude
+42.2% since closure
$98.15
/bbl
Today: −$2.15 (−2.1%)
Next
IMF PortWatch weekly row — does transit leave single digits?
1 day
Sep 22
USMCA Tariffs
25% IEEPA + 232 duties
IN EFFECT
173
Day
2026 SAAR Forecast
15.8–16.8M
▼ 16.4M
prev. forecast
View Full Tracker →
Public agencies & commodity exchanges