List of best-selling automobiles explained

Since the introduction of the Benz Patent Motorwagen in 1886, some passenger cars and light trucks can claim to being the highest selling vehicles in the automobile markets.

While references to verify the manufacturers' claims have been included, there is always the possibility of inaccuracy or hyperbole. A single vehicle can be sold concurrently under several nameplates in different markets, as with for example the Nissan Sunny; in such circumstances manufacturers often provide only cumulative units sold figures for all models. As a result, there is no definitive standard for measuring units sold; Chrysler minivans has sold over 16 million worldwide, while Volkswagen has claimed its Beetle is the best-selling car in history, as it did not substantially change throughout its production run.[1] By contrast, Toyota has applied the Corolla nameplate to 12 generations since 1966, which have sold over 50 million through 2021.[2]

World's bestsellers

Four cars have been widely acknowledged as the "bestselling automobile in the world" since Ford built its millionth Model T on December 10, 1915. The Model T itself remained the highest seller until forty five years after production ceased in 1927. On February 17, 1972 Volkswagen claimed that the Ford had been surpassed by the Beetle, when the 15,007,034th was manufactured.[1] Although the Model T has subsequently been credited with 16.5 million units sold, the error is inconsequential in light of the Beetle reaching 21 million.[3] The Model T was eventually surpassed within Ford by the Ford F-Series, a pickup truck that is directly descended from the Model T roadster pickup.

The Beetle remained the bestselling vehicle in the car industry until the late 1990s,[4] when it was overtaken by the Toyota Corolla, due to the Corolla's good fuel mileage.[5] However, this was an example of the modern practice of applying a brand name across a wide range of vehicles, and retaining it for marketing purposes even as the car changes drastically.[6] While the first Corolla in 1966 was rear-wheel drive and rode on a 2286 mm wheelbase, the current hybrid and all-wheel drive models share a 2640 mm wheelbase and use a mechanically unrelated platform.[7] Sales of the Beetle were also surpassed by its successor, the Volkswagen Golf.

The original model Lada produced by AvtoVAZ of Russia, is the most numerous vehicle ever marketed without any major design change during its production history, with over 20 million units sold between 1970 and mid-2012. The Lada, sometimes known as the "Classic" in the West, was originally based on the 1960s Fiat 124 but mechanically upgraded to cope with poor roads and harsh climates. Between 1970 and 1979, some 5 million cars had been produced. These were marketed as the VAZ-2101 (1200 sedan), VAZ-2102 (1200 estate), VAZ-2103 (quad headlights, higher-spec. interior than 1200), VAZ-2106 (improved 2103). Between 1980 and 2012 over 15 million more Ladas were produced, and these were badged for various export markets such as Rivas (UK), Signets (Canada), and Novas (Germany). The car was also built under licence in several countries (production figures unknown). Although various updates were made to the car's bumpers, steering columns, and interior fittings, as well as other minor mechanical improvements throughout its production life, the basic Fiat 124 derived design remained unchanged.

Overview of globally best-selling automobiles
ImageAutomobileProductionUnits soldNotes
Ford Model T1908–192716,500,000[8] The first car to achieve one million, five million, ten million and fifteen million units sold. By 1914, it was estimated that nine out of every ten cars in the world were Fords.
Lada "Classic"1970–2012[9] 17,750,000[10] The number does not include the platform's archetype Fiat 124 and its other license-built examples (e.g. SEAT 124, SEAT 1430).
Volkswagen Beetle1938–200321,529,464The first car to achieve twenty million units sold.
Toyota Corolla1966–present50,000,000 by 2021The 50 million milestone was reached in 2021. However, the model type has been different over the years.

National bestsellers

Sortable and collapsible table
CountryImageAutomobileYears soldNotes
AustraliaFord Falcon1960–2016Over 3,578,689.[11]
ArgentinaToyota HiLux1960–presentApproximately 17,700,000, number reached in 2017.[12]
BangladeshToyota Corolla1966–present[13] [14]
BrazilVolkswagen Gol[15] 1980–20237,000,000, number reached on December 12, 2022.[16]
ChinaWuling Hongguang2010–present4,549,592 to December 2020.[17]
Czech RepublicŠkoda Octavia1996–presentOver 6,000,000 to 2016.[18] -FranceRenault Clio1990–present12,300,000 to 2013.[19]
GermanyVolkswagen Golf1974–presentOver 25,000,000 to 2006.[20]
IndiaMaruti Suzuki Alto2000–present5,000,000 until 2024.[21]
IndonesiaToyota Avanza2003–present2,021,838 units sold from 2004 to December 2023 in three generations.[22] [23] [24] [25] [26]
ItalyFiat Uno1983–1995 (in Italy)Over 8,000,000.[27]
JapanToyota Corolla1966–presentOver 50,000,000
MalaysiaProton Saga1985–present1,900,000 since 1985.[28]
the NetherlandsDAF 441966–1974167,902[29]
PolandPolski Fiat 126p1973–20003,318,674 in Poland.[30] [31]
RomaniaDacia 13001969–20041,959,730 sold in Romania.[32] [33]
SpainSEAT Ibiza1984–present3,949,597 up to 2008.[34]
SwedenVolvo 200 Series1974–19932,862,573.[35]
TurkeyRenault Symbol1999–2021260,000 up to 2013.[36] [37]
UkraineZAZ Zaporozhets1960–19943,422,444.[38]
United KingdomMini1959–20005,505,874.[39]
United StatesFord F-Series1948–presentOver 40,000,000.[40]
VietnamToyota Vios2013–present 67,787 up to 2018.

Brand bestsellers

BrandImageAutomobileProductionUnits soldNotes
Alfa RomeoAlfa Romeo Alfasud1972–19891,017,387.[41]
AlpineAlpine A110 (2017)2017–present18,985.[42] [43]
American MotorsAMC Hornet1970–1977Approximately 860,000.[44] [45]
Aston MartinAston Martin DBX2020–present10,675 to end of 2023.[46] [47] [48] [49]
AudiAudi A41994–presentOver 7,500,000 to 2019[50]
AutobianchiAutobianchi A1121969–19861,254,178.[51]
BaojunBaojun 5102017–present972,042 to 2021.[52] Notable for being a highest-selling newly introduced automobile nameplate in world's history.[53]
BMWBMW 3 Series1975–presentOver 14,000,000 to 2015.
BuickBuick LeSabre1959–2005Over 6,000,000.[54]
BugattiBugatti Type 401926–1930Approximately 800.[55]
BYDBYD F32005–20221,684,904, excluding exports.[56]
CadillacCadillac De Ville1959–2005Approximately 3,870,000 excluding early Series 62 hardtops, 1981–1988, 1991–93, and 2000–05. (Total production for 1981–1988, 1991–93 and 2000–05 is unknown but a good guess is over 1,300,000.)
CheckerChecker Marathon1961–198210,559 not counting taxicabs and private sales for 1961–63, 1976 and 1980–82 (private sales for 1961–62, 1976 and 1980–82 are unknown).
ChevroletChevrolet Impala1958–2020Over 13,000,000 to 1996.[57]
ChryslerChrysler Newport1961–1981Approximately 1,920,000 (excluding early Newport hardtops).
CitroënCitroën 2CV1948–19903,872,583. Including commercial variants, the total figure is approximately nine million[58]
ContinentalContinental Mark II1956–19573,012 (only car produced by the short lived Continental division of the Ford Motor Company).
CrosleyCrosley1939–1942
1946–1949
62,210 before introduction of series names in 1950 (does not include 1949 Hot Shot).[59]
DaciaDacia Sandero2008–presentover 2,700,000 (includes the Stepway version).
DeSotoDeSoto Custom1939–1942
1946–1952
Approximately 570,000.
De TomasoDe Tomaso Pantera1970–19917,260 produced over a single generation[60]
DodgeDodge Coronet1949–1959
1965–1976
Approximately 2,060,000 in six generations not counting 1949–53 4-doors, 1953 coupes, Dodge Chargers and Super Bees. (Production of 1949–53 4-doors and 1953 coupes is unknown but a reasonable guess is about 400,000 total.
EagleEagle Talon1990–1998Approximately 200,000.[61]
EdselEdsel Ranger1958–196050,803.
ExcaliburExcalibur Series II1970–19822,230.[62]
FacelFacellia1960–19641,500[63]
FerrariFerrari 3601999–2004Over 17,000 coupés and convertibles.[64]
FiatFiat Uno1983–presentApproximately 8,800,000 worldwide to 2004.Sold over six million in Western Europe before being replaced by the Punto in 1995, while production continued in South Africa, Poland and Brazil.[65]
FordFord F-Series1948–presentOver 40,000,000. America's bestselling vehicle for 40 consecutive years; 33,900,000 in 12 generations to May 2010.[66]
FrazerFrazer Standard1947–1951Approximately 90,000.
FSOFSO 125p1967–19911,445,699[67]
HavalHaval H62012–present3,892,260 between 2012 2022, excluding exports.[68]
Henry JHenry J Deluxe1951–195443,400.
HindustanHindustan Ambassador1958–2014Almost 4,000,000.[69]
HoldenHolden Commodore1978–20193,130,000 to 2013.[70]
HondaHonda Civic1972–presentOver 27,000,000 up to 2021.[71]
HudsonHudson Super Six1916–1928
1933
1940–1942
1946–1951
Approximately 600,000 not counting 1916–17 and 1940–42. (Production for 1916–17 and 1940–42 is unknown but a reasonable guess is about 80,000.)
HyundaiHyundai Elantra1990–present14,400,000 up to 2022.[72]
ImperialImperial Crown1957–1970Approximately 127,000.
JaguarJaguar XJ1968–2019800,000 up to 2005.[73]
JeepJeep Cherokee (XJ)1984–20142,884,172 in North America until 2001; production continued in China until 2005.[74]
KaiserKaiser Deluxe1949–1953Approximately 130,000.
KoenigseggKoenigsegg Jesko2021–present125.[75]
Lada/AvtoVAZLada Riva
VAZ-2105/04/07
1980–201413,500,000 until exports to Europe were discontinued in 1997.Production continues in Egypt.[76]
LamborghiniLamborghini Urus2018–presentover 20,000[77]
LanciaLancia Ypsilon1996–presentover 870,000 to 2005.[78]
Land RoverSeries/Defender1948–2016
2020–present
over 2,000,000 (approx)[79]
LincolnLincoln Town Car1981–2011Approximately 2,290,000 not counting 2005–2011. (Production of 2005–2011 is unknown but a reasonable guess is about 160,000.)[80]
LotusLotus Elise1996–2021over 35,000 produced over two generations to 2021.[81] -McLarenMcLaren 12C2011–2014Over 3,400 12Cs were made, sales split 60/40 in the coupe’s favour.[82] -->
MaseratiMaserati Biturbo1981–1994Over 38,000[83]
MazdaMazda Familia1963–2003Over 10,000,000 up to 1995.[84]
Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz C-Class1993–present6,900,000 to November 2006.[85]
MercuryMercury Cougar1967–19971999–20022,972,784Excludes Ford Cougar sold in Europe and Australia.
MesserschmittMesserschmitt KR2001955–196430,286
MetropolitanMetropolitan1958–196155,215 as a separate marque under AMC.[86]
MitsubishiMitsubishi Lancer1973–2017Over 6,000,000 to the end of 2006.[87] Production continues in Taiwan and China
NashNash Statesman1950–1956Approximately 340,000.
NissanNissan Sunny/Sentra/Pulsar/Almera1966–presentOver 15,900,000. Ten generations, and four nameplates depending on marketplace.
OldsmobileOldsmobile Cutlass Supreme1961–199911,900,000 across several platforms and generations.[88]
OpelOpel Corsa1982–presentOver 18,000,000 sold worldwide in 25 years and in 4 generations up to 2007. 10 million of them were sold only in Europe.[89] The best-selling car in the world in 1998 surpassing the Toyota Corolla with 910,839 sales, at that time being produced in four continents and was sold under five marques with five different body styles.[90]
PackardPackard Eight1933–1936
1938
1942
1948–1950
Approximately 250,000.
PeelPeel Trident1965–196682 in a single generation.[91]
PeroduaPerodua Myvi2005–present1,400,000 since 2005 up to 2023.[92]
PeugeotPeugeot 2061998–2013Approximately 10,000,000 to 2018 in a single generation.[93]
PlymouthPlymouth Fury1959–1978Approximately 3,680,000 (counting VIPs, but not counting 1959 and 1962 Sport Furys and 1975–77 Gran Furys).
PontiacPontiac Grand Am1973–1975, 1978–1980, 1985–2005Over 4,000,000.
PorschePorsche 9111963–present1,000,000 produced up to 2017.[94]
ProtonProton Saga1985–present1,900,000 since 1985.
RamblerRambler Classic1961–1966Approximately 1,460,000 (including those produced in 1966 under AMC).
RenaultRenault Clio1990–present12,300,000 across four generations up to 2013.
Rolls-RoyceRolls-Royce Silver Shadow1965–198029,030 produced over a single generation.[95]
SaabSaab 9001978–1993908,810.[96] in the first generation.
SaturnSaturn S-Series1991–2002Approximately 2,210,000 not counting 2002 (sales of 2002 are unknown).[97]
SEATSEAT Ibiza1984–present3,949,597 up to 2008.The sales of the fourth generation of the SEAT Ibiza, as well as those of its derivatives (such as the SEAT Córdoba and the SEAT Inca, or the rebadged versions) are not included in the figures.
SimcaSimca 11001967–19822,139,400Figures include a small number of complete knock down (CKD) kits and commercial versions.[98]
SmartSmart Fortwo1998–presentOver 1,700,000 by early-2015.[99] [100]
StudebakerStudebaker Champion1939–1942
1946–1958
Approximately 1,320,000.
SubaruSubaru Legacy1988–presentOver 3,600,000 to 2008.[101] [102]
ŠkodaŠkoda Octavia1996–presentOver 6,000,000 to 2016.
TatuusTatuus FR20002000–2007Approximately 930 chassis.[103] [104]
ToyotaToyota Corolla1966–present50,000,000 up to 2021
TeslaTesla Model Y2020–present2,160,000 up to December 2023[105]
TrabantTrabant 6011957–1991Over 3,000,000.[106]
VolkswagenVolkswagen Golf1974–present35,000,000 across seven generations by 2019.[107] Became Volkswagen's bestseller in 2002.[108]
VolvoVolvo 200 Series1974–19932,862,573 saloon, estate and coupe models over a spell of 19 years.
WillysWillys 771933–1936Approximately 68,000.[109]
ZastavaZastava 1011971-20081,045,458
ZAZZaporozhets1960–19943,422,444.

Class bestsellers

ClassImageAutomobileProductionUnits soldNotes
All-electric carTesla Model Y2020–present2,160,000 up to December 2023Became the first electric vehicle to be the world's bestselling car in 2023.[110]
Full-size carChevrolet Impala1958–1985
1994–1996
2000–2020
Over 13,000,000 between its introduction and 1996.The bestselling car in America in a single year, with 1,046,514 sold in 1965 including the Impala SS.
Hybrid electric vehicleToyota Prius1997–present5,000,000 in four generations up to September 2022.[111]
Combined sales of the Prius family nameplate totaled over 6,000,000 units in January 2017.[112]
The world's all-time best selling hybrid electric vehicle.[113]
Hydrogen fuel cell carToyota Mirai2015–present26,260 units sold by early 2024 in the United States, Japan, some European markets and the United Arab Emirates.[114]
Pickup truckFord F-Series1948–presentOver 34,000,000 America's bestselling vehicle for 28 consecutive years; 33,900,000 in 12 generations to May 2010.World's bestselling truck for 43 consecutive years.[115]
Plug-in hybridBYD Song DM SUV series2017–presentOver 1,050,000 in December 2023 since inception.[116] [117] [118] The world's all-time best-selling plug-in hybrid car. It surpassed the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in 2021.
Full-size luxury carCadillac De Ville1959–2005Approximately 3,870,000 excluding early Series 62 hardtops, 1981–1988, 1991–93, and 2000–05. (Total production for 1981–1988, 1991–93 and 2000–05 is unknown but a good guess is over 1,300,000.)
Racing carPorsche 911 GT3 Cup1990–present5,000th on November 28, 2022.[119] [120] Also accounting for the 911 Carrera Cup produced between 1990 through to 1997. PistonHeads claimed sales went back to the introduction of the GT3 in 1998.[121] [122]
Formula racing carTatuus FR20002000–2007Approximately 930 chassis.
Rotary engined carMazda RX-71978–2002811,634 in three generations to 2005.[123]
Single-cylinder carIso/BMW/VELAM/Romi Isetta1953–1961161,728 in all variations[124]
Four-seat sports car
(Pony car)
Ford Mustang1964–present10,000,000 in six generations up to 2018.[125]
Two-seat coupe Sports carNissan Z-cars1969–1999
2003–present
1,535,000 in five generations up to 2005.[126]
Two-seat convertible sports carMazda MX-51989–presentOver 940,000 in the first two generations to June 2014.Verified by the Guinness Book of Records as the bestselling two-seater, convertible (open top) sports car in history.[127]
VanVolkswagen Type 2 (Transporter)1950–presentOver 12,000,000 in six generations to August 2015[128] Best-selling van nameplate of all-time.
Second-generation T2 sold for 46 years (1967–2013), longest production run of any van and second-longest production of any Volkswagen (except for Type 1 Beetle).

Fastest-selling

ClassImageAutomobileProductionUnits soldNotes
Any carBaojun 5102017–present416,883 sold in its first 12 months in the market.February 2017 – January 2018
Ford Fairmont1977–1983Previous record holder, 405,780 sold in its first 12 months in the market.1978
All-electric carBYD Seagull2023–present364,986 sold in its first 12 months in the market.[129] [130] April 2023 – March 2024
Wuling Hongguang Mini EV2020–presentPrevious record holder, 328,929 sold in its first 12 months in the market.[131] [132] August 2020 – July 2021

See also

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