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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 4,958 734 575.48 6,855 2,432 181.87
Toyota Corolla Cross 7,804 5,622 38.81 26,832 20,136 33.25
Honda CR-V 32,232 31,776 1.44 127,270 99,017 28.53
Subaru CrossTrek 12,127 10,310 17.62 50,532 51,872 -2.58
Mazda CX-30 7,649 5,954 28.47 36,145 25,824 39.97
Mazda CX-5 11,149 14,333 -22.21 45,494 53,060 -14.26
Mazda CX-50 5,225 4,305 21.37 21,092 14,069 49.92
Ford Escape 12,335 17,133 -28.00 48,930 38,282 27.81
Subaru Forester 17,850 9,651 84.95 66,396 40,059 65.75
Honda HR-V 13,371 8,970 49.06 51,433 35,474 44.99
Hyundai Kona 8,273 6,831 21.11 31,327 26,051 20.25
Hyundai Nexo 13 16 -18.75 64 81 -20.99
Kia Niro 3,031 2,999 1.07 10,506 12,826 -18.09
Honda Prologue 93 0 0.00 93 0 0.00
Toyota RAV4 39,062 30,386 28.55 163,884 115,090 42.40
Kia Seltos 5,672 5,428 4.50 20,455 19,322 5.86
Subaru Solterra 1,456 603 141.46 2,603 1,962 32.67
Kia Sportage 13,739 13,426 2.33 51,025 45,110 13.11
Hyundai Tuscon 15,685 18,676 -16.02 61,194 64,846 -5.63
Hyundai Venue 2,401 2,648 -9.33 8,333 11,251 -25.94
Toyota Venza 4,416 1,749 152.49 12,377 9,215 34.31
∑ = 218,541 ∑ = 191,550 ∑ = 842,840 ∑ = 685,979

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).