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These are the Most Popular SUVs
October 30, 2014
For those considering an SUV, you probably want to know which ones are the most popular. AutoGuide.com's The Truth About Cars blog has the answer with their list of the 10 best selling SUVs and crossovers in the US.
At the top of the list is the Honda CR-V, which saw a sales increase of 10.6% last month compared to the same time last year. Making up the remainder of the top five are the Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, Chevrolet Equinox and Nissan Rogue, in that order. Below is the full list of the 10 best sellers.
If you are considering purchasing any of these best selling SUVs or crossovers, make sure you use TrueCar No Haggle and CarsDirect to quickly see the best prices being offered in your area.
| Rank | Vehicle | Sept. 2014 | Sept. 2013 | % Change | 9 Months 2014 | 9 Months 2013 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Honda CR-V | 23,722 | 21,439 | 10.6% | 241,015 | 229,082 | 5.2% |
| #2 | Toyota RAV4 | 22,724 | 15,928 | 42.7% | 202,069 | 160,242 | 26.1% |
| #3 | Ford Escape | 21,718 | 22,607 | -3.9% | 230,162 | 228,290 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Chevrolet Equinox | 17,266 | 15,443 | 11.8% | 184,805 | 185,420 | -0.3% |
| #5 | Nissan Rogue | 17,229 | 11,353 | 51.8% | 154,568 | 124,669 | 24.0% |
| #6 | Ford Explorer | 15,795 | 14,965 | 5.5% | 158,652 | 145,934 | 8.7% |
| #7 | Jeep Cherokee | 14,639 | — | — | 128,133 | — | — |
| #8 | Jeep Wrangler | 13,955 | 11,984 | 16.4% | 134,068 | 119,941 | 11.8% |
| #9 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | 12,854 | 14,906 | -13.8% | 136,310 | 128,697 | 5.9% |
| #10 | Subaru Forester | 12,584 | 10,620 | 18.5% | 117,940 | 84,372 | 39.8% |
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