2022 Best Selling Small SUVs In the United States (All Models Ranked)
Small SUV sales in the United States in 2022 were strong, with over 2.9 million units sold. This represents a slight decline versus 2021 sales. The Toyota RAV4Â was the best-selling small SUV in 2022, followed by the Honda CR-V and Chevrolet Equinox. The Nissan Rogue and Hyundai Tuscon round out the top five. The small SUV market is expected to remain strong in the coming years. These vehicles are popular with families and individuals because they offer a spacious interior, comfortable ride, and a variety of features. They are also available with all-wheel drive, which is a valuable feature in many parts of the country.
The Toyota RAV4 is a popular choice for consumers who are looking for a small SUV with a spacious interior, comfortable ride, and a variety of features. It is also available with all-wheel drive and a hybrid powertrain, making it a good choice for consumers who are looking for an fuel-efficient vehicle. It tops the charts almost every year thanks to its proven formula. The Honda CR-V is an equally popular choice with essentially the exact same formula.
The Nissan Rogue is a newer small SUV that has quickly become a popular choice for consumers. It offers a stylish design, spacious interior, and a variety of features. It is also available with all-wheel drive. The Chevrolet Equinox and Hyundai Tucson are two other popular choices in the small SUV segment. They offer a spacious interior, comfortable ride, and a variety of features. They are also available with all-wheel drive.
Here Are The Most Popular Small SUVs in the U.S for 2022
This data table looks at full year Small SUV sales volumes in the United States by model. We compare U.S market Small SUV model sales for the full year versus the full year last year.
| Model | Month | Month LY | Change | YTD | YTD LY | YTD Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat 500X | 41 | 67 | -38.81 | 463 | 1,180 | -60.76 |
| Toyota bZ4X | 634 | 0 | 0.00 | 1,217 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Toyota C-HR | 604 | 941 | -35.81 | 12,141 | 35,707 | -66.00 |
| Jeep Cherokee | 3,283 | 3,459 | -5.09 | 40,322 | 89,126 | -54.76 |
| Jeep Compass | 6,659 | 5,871 | 13.42 | 86,175 | 75,642 | 13.92 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross | 5,609 | 3,500 | 60.26 | 56,666 | 7,203 | 686.70 |
| Mini Countryman | 1,301 | 879 | 48.01 | 9,488 | 12,198 | -22.22 |
| Honda CR-V | 19,285 | 25,056 | -23.03 | 238,155 | 361,271 | -34.08 |
| Subaru CrossTrek | 13,491 | 9,494 | 42.10 | 155,142 | 127,466 | 21.71 |
| Mazda CX-30 | 4,298 | 5,160 | -16.71 | 52,808 | 55,180 | -4.30 |
| Mazda CX-5 | 13,512 | 10,419 | 29.69 | 151,594 | 163,940 | -7.53 |
| Mazda CX-50 | 3,063 | 0 | 0.00 | 21,329 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 817 | 668 | 22.31 | 10,717 | 8,946 | 19.80 |
| Ford EcoSport | 560 | 2,992 | -81.28 | 29,193 | 40,659 | -28.20 |
| Buick Encore GX | 3,138 | 4,508 | -30.39 | 33,349 | 72,401 | -53.94 |
| Buick Envision | 2,657 | 3,819 | -30.43 | 25,870 | 47,173 | -45.16 |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 16,899 | 4,738 | 256.67 | 212,072 | 165,325 | 28.28 |
| Ford Escape | 9,200 | 10,704 | -14.05 | 137,370 | 145,415 | -5.53 |
| Subaru Forester | 13,526 | 13,930 | -2.90 | 114,096 | 154,723 | -26.26 |
| Honda HR-V | 6,314 | 9,832 | -35.78 | 115,416 | 137,090 | -15.81 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 1,406 | 1,488 | -5.51 | 15,128 | 16,745 | -9.66 |
| Dodge Journey | 2 | 69 | -97.10 | 194 | 14,034 | -98.62 |
| Nissan Kicks | 3,383 | 6,075 | -44.31 | 54,879 | 82,960 | -33.85 |
| Hyundai Kona | 6,972 | 5,299 | 31.57 | 63,994 | 89,607 | -28.58 |
| Hyundai Nexo | 25 | 37 | -32.43 | 408 | 421 | -3.09 |
| Kia Niro | 3,573 | 2,448 | 45.96 | 29,176 | 26,192 | 11.39 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 3,626 | 4,202 | -13.71 | 40,940 | 33,883 | 20.83 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 287 | 201 | 42.79 | 1,960 | 2,249 | -12.85 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 1,406 | 1,831 | -23.21 | 16,374 | 34,214 | -52.14 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 33,489 | 34,609 | -3.24 | 366,741 | 407,739 | -10.05 |
| Jeep Renegade | 1,309 | 1,727 | -24.20 | 27,551 | 47,138 | -41.55 |
| Nissan Rogue | 19,533 | 16,985 | 15.00 | 186,481 | 285,601 | -34.71 |
| Kia Seltos | 4,961 | 3,053 | 62.50 | 44,897 | 51,368 | -12.60 |
| Subaru Solterra | 825 | 0 | 0.00 | 919 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kia Sportage | 13,075 | 6,034 | 116.69 | 124,244 | 88,688 | 40.09 |
| Volkswagen Taos | 1,225 | 4,546 | -73.05 | 50,371 | 31,703 | 58.88 |
| GMC Terrain | 7,262 | 1,351 | 437.53 | 86,568 | 47,488 | 82.29 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2,683 | 8,248 | -67.47 | 71,085 | 109,742 | -35.23 |
| Chevrolet Trax | 1,635 | 428 | 282.01 | 26,598 | 42,590 | -37.55 |
| Hyundai Tuscon | 18,557 | 13,842 | 34.06 | 175,307 | 140,721 | 24.58 |
| Hyundai Venue | 3,407 | 2,446 | 39.29 | 27,094 | 20,669 | 31.09 |
| Toyota Venza | 2,924 | 5,128 | -42.98 | 33,683 | 61,718 | -45.42 |
| ∑ = 256,456 | ∑ = 236,084 | ∑ = 2,948,175 | ∑ = 3,336,115 |
2022 New Small SUV Sales Data by Month in the U.S
This sales data table looks at monthly sales performance for the Small SUV segment in the United States on a month to month basis for the entire year. It includes all major Small SUV models sold in the U.S market and you can see that the monthly Small SUV sales trends clearly. Seeing the individual Small SUV model sales performance in this way gives you a good sense of the momentum (good or bad).
