2022 Best Selling Small Luxury SUVs In the United States (All Models Ranked)
Small luxury SUV sales in the U.S. were up 3% in 2022, with just over 707k units sold. The big move for 2022 was the Tesla Model Y, up 40% versus 2021, selling a whopping 225,799 units, almost 3.5x more than the second most popular small luxury SUV, the BMW X3.
The rising popularity of electric vehicles (EVs). EVs are becoming more popular with consumers who are looking for a more environmentally friendly option. The increasing availability of smaller luxury SUVs. Smaller luxury SUVs are also becoming more popular with consumers who are looking for a more affordable and fuel-efficient option. Small luxury SUVs remain a popular choice for consumers who are looking for a luxurious and comfortable vehicle that is also spacious and practical. Small luxury SUVs are also a good choice for families with young children, as they offer plenty of cargo space and easier access to the rear seats than smaller SUVs.
The Tesla Model Y is a popular electric SUV that has received positive reviews from critics and consumers alike. Here is a summary of some of the pros and cons of the Tesla Model Y, based on reviews from a variety of sources. The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling electric car in the world in 2022, with over 747,500 units sold. This represents a 91% increase in sales from the previous year.
The BMW X3 is a small luxury SUV that has been in production since 2003. It is one of the most popular luxury SUVs on the market, and it is known for its excellent performance, luxurious interior, and advanced technology features. The 2022 BMW X3 is available with a variety of engine options, including a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a turbocharged six-cylinder engine, and a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The X3 is also available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The 2022 BMW X3 received positive reviews from critics and consumers alike. Critics praised the X3 for its excellent performance, luxurious interior, and advanced technology features. Consumers also praised the X3 for its reliability and fuel efficiency. In 2022, the BMW X3 sold 65,800 units in the United States. This makes the X3 the best-selling luxury SUV in the United States.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is a compact luxury SUV that has been in production since 2015. It is one of the most popular luxury SUVs on the market, and it is known for its luxurious interior, advanced technology features, and comfortable ride. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC is available with a variety of engine options, including a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a turbocharged six-cylinder engine, and a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The GLC is also available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC received positive reviews from critics and consumers alike. Critics praised the GLC for its luxurious interior, advanced technology features, and comfortable ride. Consumers also praised the GLC for its reliability and fuel efficiency. In 2022, the Mercedes-Benz GLC sold 65,531 units in the United States. This makes the GLC the third-best-selling luxury SUV in the United States, behind the BMW X3.
Here Are The Most Popular Small Luxury SUVs in the U.S for 2022
This data table looks at full year Small Luxury SUV sales volumes in the United States by model. We compare U.S market Small Luxury SUV model sales for the full year versus the full year last year.
| Model | Month | Month LY | Change | YTD | YTD LY | YTD Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo C40 | 429 | 42 | 921.43 | 3,780 | 42 | 8,900.00 |
| Lincoln Corsair / MKC | 2,537 | 1,827 | 38.86 | 27,668 | 22,790 | 21.40 |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport | 700 | 667 | 4.95 | 5,908 | 7,222 | -18.19 |
| Jaguar E-Pace | 9 | 267 | -96.63 | 1,059 | 2,904 | -63.53 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB | 323 | 0 | 0.00 | 1,672 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Audi eTron | 397 | 660 | -39.85 | 7,503 | 8,278 | -9.36 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | 1,913 | 873 | 119.13 | 14,086 | 14,323 | -1.65 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLB | 2,054 | 1,267 | 62.12 | 23,275 | 26,676 | -12.75 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | 3,472 | 4,558 | -23.83 | 65,531 | 51,805 | 26.50 |
| Genesis GV60 | 177 | 0 | 0.00 | 1,590 | 0 | 0.00 |
| BMW iX | 870 | 0 | 0.00 | 4,827 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Cadillac Lyriq | 30 | 0 | 0.00 | 123 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Porsche Macan | 2,681 | 1,808 | 48.29 | 23,687 | 22,002 | 7.66 |
| Tesla Model Y | 22,117 | 13,433 | 64.65 | 225,799 | 161,527 | 39.79 |
| Lexus NX | 6,088 | 1,516 | 301.58 | 49,002 | 58,514 | -16.26 |
| Audi Q3 | 2,233 | 2,560 | -12.77 | 23,045 | 34,464 | -33.13 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | 649 | 15 | 4,226.67 | 2,576 | 45 | 5,624.44 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback | 188 | 6 | 3,033.33 | 569 | 18 | 3,061.11 |
| Audi Q5 | 6,857 | 3,460 | 98.18 | 57,053 | 60,299 | -5.38 |
| Infiniti QX50 | 886 | 735 | 20.54 | 11,105 | 19,196 | -42.15 |
| Infiniti QX55 | 507 | 452 | 12.17 | 5,107 | 4,333 | 17.86 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 631 | 733 | -13.92 | 6,022 | 7,181 | -16.14 |
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 555 | 845 | -34.32 | 7,752 | 10,539 | -26.44 |
| Lexus UX | 1,060 | 1,577 | -32.78 | 10,237 | 17,581 | -41.77 |
| BMW X1 | 951 | 1,573 | -39.54 | 7,104 | 18,255 | -61.08 |
| BMW X2 | 114 | 564 | -79.79 | 2,641 | 6,563 | -59.76 |
| BMW X3 | 5,094 | 7,288 | -30.10 | 65,800 | 75,858 | -13.26 |
| Volvo XC40 | 2,767 | 1,482 | 86.71 | 18,558 | 26,802 | -30.76 |
| Volvo XC60 | 3,522 | 3,924 | -10.24 | 36,181 | 41,582 | -12.99 |
| Cadillac XT4 | 2,358 | 1,015 | 132.32 | 21,773 | 11,576 | 88.09 |
| ∑ = 72,169 | ∑ = 53,147 | ∑ = 731,033 | ∑ = 710,375 |
2022 New Small Luxury SUV Car Sales Data by Month in the U.S
This sales data table looks at monthly sales performance for the Small Luxury SUV segment in the United States on a month to month basis for the entire year. It includes all major Small Luxury SUV models sold in the U.S market and you can see that the monthly Small Luxury SUV sales trends clearly. Seeing the individual Small Luxury SUV model sales performance in this way gives you a good sense of the momentum (good or bad).
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