Top 10 best-selling cars in the world

Which models were the best selling in the world? The British edition of Auto Express tried to provide an answer by collecting data from almost all global markets, and gave some seemingly unexpected results. According to the sample, nine out of the ten best-selling vehicles in the world are owned by Japanese brands, with a pickup truck that is only sold in the US, Canada and Mexico last in the Top 10.

However, the explanation is simple: Japanese manufacturers usually use the same model names for all markets, even if there are significant differences between cars. Conversely, companies like Volkswagen have many models designed for different markets such as Santana, Lavida, Bora, Sagitar and Phideon for China, Atlas for North America, Gol for South America, Ameo for India, Vivo for South America. Africa. AutoExpress statistics treat them as different models, even if there is a strong closeness between them. The only two models for which an exception is made and their sales are calculated together are the Nissan X-Trail and the Nissan Rogue. However, apart from minor differences in external design, in practice it is one and the same car.

A more curious observation from a sample is that the continuous growth of SUV and crossover models continues despite their rising price tag. The share of this segment increased by 3% in just a year and amounted to 39% of the world market (31,13 million vehicles). However, the Rogue / X-Trail lost its position as the world's best-selling SUV, ahead of the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.

10.Honda Accord

Despite the decline in the overall business sedan segment, Accord reports a 15 percent increase in sales with 587 units sold, although it is no longer available in many European markets.

9. Honda HR-V

The younger brother of the CR-V sold 626 units, with major markets in North America, Brazil and Australia.

8.Honda Civic

The third largest player in the US low-cost sedan market with 666 worldwide sales. And the sedan, like the more popular Civic Hatchback in Europe, is being built at the company's plant in Swindon, UK, which is slated to close.

7. Nissan X-Trail, Rogue

It's known as the Rogue in the US and Canada, and as the X-Trail in other markets, but it's basically the same car with minimal exterior design differences. Last year, 674 units of both models were sold.

6. Toyota Camry

Toyota's business model sold 708 units last year, thanks largely to North America. In 000, the Camry finally made its official return to Europe after a 2019-year absence, replacing the suspended Avensis.

5. Nissan Sentras

Another model designed primarily for North America, where it is a serious competitor to the Corolla among low-budget sedans. Sales per year - 722000 units.

4. Ford F-150

For 39 years, Ford F-Series pickups have been the best-selling vehicle model in the United States. This gives them a place in this ranking despite the fact that outside of the United States they are only officially available in one other market - Canada and some select locations in Mexico.

3. Honda CR-V

CR-V sales also increased by about 14 percent to 831000 units. Europe is a weak market due to not-so-efficient gasoline engines, but North America and the Middle East have no such problems.

2.Toyota RAV4

Crossover sales in 2019 were just under 1 million, up 19% from 2018, driven by a generational change. In Europe, the RAV4 has traditionally sold less due to its outdated interior and CVT transmissions, but interest in hybrid versions skyrocketed last year due to the new economy.

1 Toyota Corolla

The Corolla name, which the Japanese use in all of their major markets, has long been the best-selling car model in history. Toyota finally brought it back to Europe last year, dropping the Auris name for its compact hatchback. More than 1,2 million units of the Corolla sedan version were sold last year.