Most Popular New Cars

August 2026. Highest 45-day sales volume nationally. These are the models shoppers are buying most. Popular cars can move with less discount pressure, so model payments early and shop inventory carefully.

301 models ranked Highest sold 61,478 (45d) 1,487,182 sold on list August 2026

Most popular by sales volume

Ranked by units sold in the last 45 days among current-model-year models with at least 100 units on dealer lots.

Sales volume is a demand signal. High sales usually mean tighter inventory and less room on price. Low sales can leave more negotiating room, or just mean a niche car. Pair the ranking with live inventory in Shop Yourself and payment math in the Calculator.
# Vehicle Sold (45d) MDS For sale Avg price MoM
1 2026 Toyota Camry 61,478 19 days 25,728 $37,193 ▼ 10%
2 2026 Toyota Tacoma 49,736 34 days 37,641 $48,010 ▼ 4%
3 2026 Honda CR-V 46,804 26 days 27,398 $39,327 ▼ 1%
4 2026 Toyota RAV4 46,666 16 days 16,084 $41,879 ▲ 1%
5 2026 Ford F-150 40,159 86 days 77,007 $61,308 ▼ 0%
6 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 39,853 73 days 64,815 $55,562 ▲ 6%
7 2026 Toyota Corolla 29,992 23 days 15,359 $27,565 ▼ 6%
8 2026 Toyota Tundra 26,803 43 days 25,377 $65,928 ▼ 6%
9 2026 RAM Ram 1500 Pickup 26,584 130 days 76,815 $58,729 ▲ 15%
10 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 24,739 86 days 47,062 $62,909 ▼ 2%
11 2026 Nissan Rogue 24,625 61 days 33,531 $34,202 ▲ 1%
12 2026 Chevrolet Trax 23,451 46 days 23,720 $26,511 ▲ 2%
13 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander 23,292 17 days 8,959 $58,087 ▼ 11%
14 2026 Ford Explorer 23,052 93 days 47,487 $49,332 ▼ 2%
15 2026 Chevrolet Equinox 21,506 27 days 13,101 $33,600 ▼ 10%
16 2026 KIA Sportage 20,548 73 days 33,259 $34,751 ▼ 5%
17 2026 Hyundai Tucson 20,377 66 days 29,894 $35,628 ▲ 2%
18 2026 Subaru Crosstrek 19,833 46 days 20,360 $35,204 ▼ 1%
19 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross 18,906 18 days 7,752 $33,548 ▼ 7%
20 2026 Subaru Forester 18,448 40 days 16,605 $38,326 ▼ 3%
21 2026 Toyota Sienna 18,384 18 days 7,394 $55,235 ▼ 7%
22 2026 Honda Civic 17,428 20 days 7,867 $30,021 ▲ 2%
23 2026 Honda Accord 17,292 63 days 24,066 $34,065
24 2026 Subaru Outback 17,206 60 days 22,978 $44,151 ▲ 5%
25 2026 Ford Maverick 16,509 67 days 24,453 $35,361 ▼ 7%
26 2026 Hyundai Elantra 15,741 80 days 28,129 $26,202 ▼ 4%
27 2026 Chevrolet Traverse 15,515 44 days 15,239 $49,963 ▼ 2%
28 2026 Toyota 4Runner 14,759 33 days 10,822 $58,264 ▲ 4%
29 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe 14,038 125 days 39,085 $42,703 ▲ 9%
30 2026 KIA K4 13,425 67 days 19,908 $26,358 ▲ 0%
31 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty 13,363 120 days 35,526 $78,812 ▼ 1%
32 2026 Ford Bronco 4-Door 13,026 100 days 28,915 $56,445 ▼ 2%
33 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door 12,390 144 days 39,533 $51,553 ▲ 6%
34 2026 Nissan Sentra 12,231 85 days 23,024 $25,944 ▼ 3%
35 2026 Honda Pilot 12,073 31 days 8,436 $51,659 ▲ 0%
36 2026 Hyundai Palisade 12,024 103 days 27,432 $51,037 ▼ 4%
37 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 11,959 78 days 20,721 $69,494 ▲ 3%
38 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 11,921 82 days 21,655 $37,209 ▲ 6%
39 2026 KIA Sorento 11,494 114 days 29,189 $38,737 ▼ 2%
40 2026 Mazda CX-50 11,345 73 days 18,344 $38,078 ▼ 4%
41 2026 Nissan KICKS 10,951 99 days 24,055 $26,938 ▼ 3%
42 2026 BMW X5 10,300 85 days 19,460 $85,854 ▼ 2%
43 2026 Mazda CX-5 10,270 110 days 25,065 $37,128 ▲ 3%
44 2026 Chevrolet Colorado 10,160 60 days 13,534 $43,481 ▲ 2%
45 2026 Nissan Pathfinder 9,869 58 days 12,685 $44,756 ▼ 2%
46 2026 Nissan Frontier 9,835 76 days 16,622 $39,361 ▲ 7%
47 2026 Ford Bronco Sport 9,704 160 days 34,575 $35,483 ▲ 0%
48 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 9,642 137 days 29,330 $45,677 ▼ 0%
49 2026 Lexus RX 8,971 35 days 6,974 $63,262 ▼ 3%
50 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer 8,844 68 days 13,374 $29,725 New

Methodology & FAQ

Ranked by units sold in the last 45 days among current-model-year models with enough on-lot inventory.

What does most or least popular mean here?

We rank current-model-year retail cars by units sold in the last 45 days among national new inventory with at least 100 units on dealer lots. Commercial chassis cabs, cutaways, and cargo vans are excluded. Higher sold volume means more buyers are choosing that model right now.

Is low sales volume the same as slow selling (high MDS)?

No. Sales volume is raw units sold. Market Day Supply compares on-lot inventory to that sales pace. A niche model can sell few units and still have a healthy MDS if inventory is also small.

How often is this updated?

Drive Match refreshes this national report once a month using Marketcheck inventory and sales data. Local markets can move faster or slower.

How should I use this when leasing or financing?

Popular models often move with less discount pressure. Lower-volume models may leave more room, but always confirm with live inventory and payment math on Shop Yourself, the Calculator, or Pro tools.

We include current-model-year national new inventory with at least 100 units on dealer lots (in-transit excluded). Commercial chassis cabs, cutaways, and cargo vans are excluded. Models with zero sales in the last 45 days are excluded because MDS cannot be calculated. A “Fresh stock” chip means high supply with young on-lot inventory (early model-year flood), not that the car is a bad buy.