In February 2016, for a fourth consecutive month, America’s most popular SUV/crossover was the Toyota RAV4, sales of which jumped 16% to 25,523 units.
The perennial favourite, Honda’s CR-V, was only 273 sales behind.
U.S. Vehicle Sales Rankings By Model – February 2016 YTD
U.S. SUV/Crossover Sales Rankings By Model – February 2016 YTD
In fact, only 3962 sales separated the top five contenders. Through the first two months of 2016, the five best-selling SUVs and crossovers in America are separated by only 8074 units.
The top-selling three-row vehicle in America is the Ford Explorer, America’s fourth-ranked utility vehicle in February and the fifth-ranked so far this year. Detroit marques claimed seven of the top 11 positions; 11 of the top 20.
Ford’s two-row Edge, reviewed by GCBC yesterday, posted the greatest year-over-year percentage gain of any SUV/CUV in the top 20. There were no subcompact crossovers to crack the top 20.
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 February and the list of America’s 20 best-selling cars, links to which you’ll find at the bottom of this post.
February 2017 • March 2016 • January 2016 • February 2015
|
Rank
|
Best-Selling SUV/Crossover
|
February
2016 |
February
2015 |
%
Change |
2016 YTD |
2015 YTD |
% Change |
|
#1
|
Toyota RAV4
|
25,523 | 21,943 | 16.3% | 47,077 | 41,767 | 12.7% |
|
#2
|
Honda CR-V
|
25,250 | 22,298 | 13.2% | 44,458 | 45,509 | -2.3% |
|
#3
|
Ford Escape
|
23,854 | 20,915 | 14.1% | 43,073 | 40,969 | 5.1% |
|
#4
|
Ford Explorer
|
22,389 | 18,613 | 20.3% | 39,003 | 35,649 | 9.4% |
|
#5
|
Nissan Rogue
|
21,561 | 21,419 | 0.7% | 41,323 | 37,068 | 11.5% |
|
#6
|
Chevrolet Equinox
|
19,825 | 21,723 | -8.7% | 38,399 | 41,278 | -7.0% |
|
#7
|
Jeep Grand Cherokee
|
15,380 | 13,756 | 11.8% | 28,544 | 26,562 | 7.5% |
|
#8
|
Jeep Cherokee
|
15,017 | 14,026 | 7.1% | 30,364 | 29,180 | 4.1% |
|
#9
|
Jeep Wrangler
|
13,234 | 12,911 | 2.5% | 24,031 | 24,594 | -2.3% |
|
#10
|
Toyota Highlander
|
12,466 | 11,263 | 10.7% | 23,724 | 22,323 | 6.3% |
|
#11
|
Ford Edge
|
12,455 | 6526 | 90.9% | 21,988 | 14,107 | 55.9% |
|
#12
|
Subaru Forester
|
12,239 | 11,459 | 6.8% | 24,143 | 22,669 | 6.5% |
|
#13
|
Subaru Outback
|
11,952 | 11,632 | 2.8% | 23,149 | 22,983 | 0.7% |
|
#14
|
Jeep Patriot
|
10,637 | 10,280 | 3.5% | 18,910 | 17,843 | 6.0% |
|
#15
|
Honda Pilot
|
9572 | 12,629 | -24.2% | 18,133 | 24,944 | -27.3% |
|
#16
|
Chevrolet Traverse
|
9158 | 9705 | -5.6% | 16,172 | 19,856 | -18.6% |
|
#17
|
Toyota 4Runner
|
8476 | 6420 | 32.0% | 15,972 | 13,365 | 19.5% |
|
#18
|
GMC Terrain
|
8232 | 10,859 | -24.2% | 17,067 | 19,703 | -13.4% |
|
#19
|
Kia Sorento
|
8101 | 8518 | -4.9% | 14,796 | 16,061 | -7.9% |
|
#20
|
Dodge Journey
|
7979 | 7719 | 3.4% | 16,435 | 14,760 | 11.3% |
Source: Automakers
The Subaru Outback and XV Crosstrek, formerly ranked with cars, are now eligible for best-selling SUV/crossover status on GCBC.
RECOMMENDED READING
Top 20 Best-Selling SUVs In America – February 2017
Top 20 Best-Selling SUVs In America – March 2016
Top 20 Best-Selling SUVs In America – January 2016
Top 20 Best-Selling SUVs In America – February 2015
U.S. Auto Sales Brand Rankings – February 2016 YTD
Top 11 Best-Selling Trucks In America – February 2016