Toyota Camry sales fell 2% in the United States in February 2016, a modest decrease of 537 units compared with February 2015. But the Camry’s volume was more than strong enough to fend off its closest rivals – and its closest siblings – in order for the Camry to once again end a month as America’s best-selling car.
U.S. Vehicle Sales Rankings By Model – February 2016 YTD
U.S. Car Sales Rankings By Model – February 2016 YTD
February 2016 marked the Camry’s sixth consecutive month as America’s best-selling car. 2015 was the Camry’s 14th consecutive year of passenger car sales leadership.
Many of the Camry’s rivals did, however, accelerate at a healthy rate in February. The Honda Accord, which was the last car to outsell the Camry, jumped 19%. Ford Fusion sales rose 12%. The Chevrolet Malibu and Hyundai Sonata reported significant gains: 53% and 25%, respectively.
Numerous compacts posted big increases, as well. The Toyota Corolla was up 5%, Honda Civic volume shot up 32%, and the Nissan Sentra, Ford Focus, and Kia Forte all produced gains of at least 30%.
Historical monthly and yearly sales figures for any of these best-selling cars 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 and best-selling SUVs in February 2016, links to which you’ll find at the bottom of this post.
February 2017 • March 2016 • January 2015 • February 2015
|
Rank
|
Best-Selling Car
|
February
2016 |
February
2015 |
%
Change |
2016 YTD |
2015 YTD |
% Change |
|
#1
|
Toyota Camry
|
32,405 | 32,942 | -1.6% | 59,253 | 59,705 | -0.8% |
|
#2
|
Toyota Corolla
|
29,342 | 27,839 | 5.4% | 51,704 | 55,196 | -6.3% |
|
#3
|
Nissan Altima
|
28,320 | 28,474 | -0.5% | 50,476 | 54,882 | -8.0% |
|
#4
|
Honda Civic
|
27,707 | 21,038 | 31.7% | 54,448 | 39,737 | 37.0% |
|
#5
|
Honda Accord
|
25,785 | 21,616 | 19.3% | 46,550 | 42,627 | 9.2% |
|
#6
|
Ford Fusion
|
25,442 | 22,732 | 11.9% | 45,319 | 42,426 | 6.8% |
|
#7
|
Chevrolet Malibu
|
21,418 | 13,971 | 53.3% | 36,164 | 25,849 | 39.9% |
|
#8
|
Nissan Sentra
|
20,599 | 15,354 | 34.2% | 36,743 | 29,749 | 23.5% |
|
#9
|
Ford Focus
|
18,620 | 14,019 | 32.8% | 31,597 | 32,497 | -2.8% |
|
#10
|
Hyundai Sonata
|
17,470 | 13,987 | 24.9% | 32,679 | 26,350 | 24.0% |
|
#11
|
Chevrolet Cruze
|
12,998 | 18,301 | -29.0% | 27,360 | 36,994 | -26.0% |
|
#12
|
Nissan Versa
|
12,249 | 11,909 | 2.9% | 20,255 | 22,455 | -9.8% |
|
#13
|
Hyundai Elantra
|
11,973 | 15,708 | -23.8% | 21,858 | 27,948 | -21.8% |
|
#14
|
Kia Soul
|
11,842 | 9965 | 18.8% | 21,033 | 18,107 | 16.2% |
|
#15
|
Ford Mustang
|
9993 | 8454 | 18.2% | 17,573 | 17,148 | 2.5% |
|
#16
|
Kia Optima
|
9630 | 11,584 | -16.9% | 18,043 | 20,978 | -14.0% |
|
#17
|
Volkswagen Jetta
|
9375 | 10,811 | -13.3% | 17,552 | 19,780 | -11.3% |
|
#18
|
Chevrolet Impala
|
9147 | 9065 | 0.9% | 19,089 | 18,279 | 4.4% |
|
#19
|
Dodge Charger
|
8765 | 10,365 | -15.4% | 17,929 | 17,390 | 3.1% |
|
#20
|
Kia Forte
|
8187 | 5549 | 47.5% | 13,516 | 11,971 | 12.9% |
Source: Automakers
^ Prius breakdown by variant
The Subaru Outback and Subaru XV Crosstrek, formerly listed among cars at GCBC, are now ranked with SUVs/crossovers.
RECOMMENDED READING
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Top 20 Best-Selling Cars In America – March 2016
Top 20 Best-Selling Cars In America – January 2016
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Top 20 Best-Selling Cars In America – February 2015
U.S. Auto Sales Brand Rankings – February 2016 YTD
Top 20 Best-Selling SUVs In America – February 2016
Top 11 Best-Selling Trucks In America – February 2016