Not only did Honda report a 45% year-over-year increase in CR-V sales in August 2013, Honda also stole the best-selling SUV crown from the Ford Escape. And not just for the month of August. The CR-V is now 1960 units ahead of the Ford Escape for year-to-date utility vehicle leadership in the United States.
This is where GM fans beg us to point out that combined sales of the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain, fraternal twins for sure, totalled 36,193 units in August, 1539 more than Honda managed with the CR-V. August was a record-setting month for the Equinox and the Honda CR-V.
Historical monthly and yearly sales figures for any of these best-selling SUVs and crossovers can always be accessed through the dropdown menu at GCBC’s Sales Stats page, and for those not viewing the mobile version of this site, near the top right of this page, as well. GoodCarBadCar has already published the list of America’s best-selling trucks in August, the best-selling cars are coming up soon.
August 2014 – September 2013 – July 2013 – August 2012
|
Rank
|
Best-Selling SUV
|
August
2013 |
%
Change |
Year
To Date |
YTD % Change |
|
#1
|
Honda CR-V
|
34,654 | + 45.1% | 207,643 | + 8.6% |
|
#2
|
Ford Escape
|
26,714 | – 5.2% | 205,683 | + 16.3% |
|
#3
|
Chevrolet Equinox
|
25,073 | + 23.9% | 169,977 | + 12.5% |
|
#4
|
Toyota RAV4
|
23,502 | + 49.8% | 144,314 | + 19.9% |
|
#5
|
Jeep Grand Cherokee
|
17,976 | + 39.9% | 113,791 | + 14.3% |
|
#6
|
Nissan Rogue
|
17,273 | + 36.8% | 113,316 | + 16.0% |
|
#7
|
Jeep Wrangler
|
15,825 | + 19.0% | 107,957 | + 12.0% |
|
#8
|
Ford Explorer
|
15,637 | + 12.8% | 130,969 | + 26.2% |
|
#9
|
Honda Pilot
|
14,877 | + 40.2% | 90,969 | + 20.5% |
|
#10
|
Subaru Forester
|
13,163 | + 89.2% | 73,752 | + 46.0% |
|
#11
|
Toyota Highlander
|
13,021 | + 13.8% | 85,700 | + 7.7% |
|
#12
|
Ford Edge
|
11,529 | – 0.6% | 91,041 | + 5.6% |
|
#13
|
Lexus RX
|
11,423 | + 32.4% | 65,678 | + 9.5% |
|
#14
|
GMC Terrain
|
11,120 | + 21.6% | 69,651 | + 10.0% |
|
#15
|
Kia Sorento
|
10,568 | + 0.4% | 73,531 | – 5.8% |
|
#16
|
Chevrolet Traverse
|
9112 | + 35.1% | 70,022 | + 14.1% |
|
#17
|
Dodge Journey
|
8890 | + 12.2% | 57,834 | + 11.8% |
|
#18
|
Nissan Pathfinder
|
8859 | + 258% | 63,826 | + 214% |
|
#19
|
Mazda CX-5
|
8506 | + 82.3% | 54,388 | + 118% |
|
#20
|
Hyundai Santa Fe
|
8102 | + 79.1% | 56,105 | + 28.7% |
Source: Manufacturers & ANDC
Red font indicates year-over-year declining sales
RECOMMENDED READING
Top 20 Best-Selling SUVs In America – August 2014
Top 20 Best-Selling SUVs In America – September 2013
Top 20 Best-Selling SUVs In America – July 2013
Top 20 Best-Selling SUVs In America – August 2012
U.S. Auto Sales By Brand – August 2013 YTD
Top 30 Best-Selling Vehicles In America – August 2013
Top 14 Best-Selling Pickup Trucks In America – August 2013 YTD
Top 20 Best-Selling Cars In America – August 2013