2022 Best Selling Midsize SUVs In the United States (All Models Ranked)
The most popular midsize SUVs are great choices for 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. Midsize SUV sales in the United States in 2022 were strong, with over 2.55 million units sold. This represents a slight decrease over 2021 sales, but it is still a massive segment of the market. The Jeep Grand Cherokee was the best-selling midsize SUV in 2022, followed by the Toyota Highlander and Ford Explorer.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee sold 223k units, down 12% versus 2021. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a midsize SUV that seats up to five passengers. It is available with a variety of engine options, including a 3.6L V6, a 5.7L V8, and a 3.0L turbocharged diesel inline-six. The Grand Cherokee is also available with all-wheel drive and a variety of advanced safety features, such as automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and blind spot monitoring.
The Toyota Highlander is a midsize SUV that seats up to eight passengers. It is powered by a 3.5L V6 engine and comes standard with front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is available as an option. The Highlander is also available with a variety of advanced safety features and luxurious amenities, such as a panoramic sunroof, heated and cooled leather seats, and a premium sound system. It is the second most popular midsize SUV, selling 222,805 units in 2022.
Here Are The Most Popular Midsize SUVs in the U.S for 2022
This data table looks at full year Midsize SUV sales volumes in the United States by model. We compare U.S market Midsize SUV model sales for the full year versus the full year last year.
| Model | Month | Month LY | Change | YTD | YTD LY | YTD Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota 4Runner | 7,291 | 14,851 | -50.91 | 121,023 | 144,696 | -16.36 |
| GMC Acadia | 4,837 | 1,411 | 242.81 | 53,025 | 59,913 | -11.50 |
| Subaru Ascent | 6,980 | 6,088 | 14.65 | 63,704 | 74,650 | -14.66 |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 1,170 | 4,885 | -76.05 | 43,900 | 72,383 | -39.35 |
| Volkswagen Atlas Sport | 691 | 3,072 | -77.51 | 24,666 | 44,304 | -44.33 |
| Chevrolet Blazer | 5,765 | 6,662 | -13.46 | 67,247 | 70,323 | -4.37 |
| Ford Bronco | 10,412 | 9,168 | 13.57 | 117,057 | 35,023 | 234.23 |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 7,166 | 6,278 | 14.14 | 99,547 | 108,169 | -7.97 |
| Mazda CX-9 | 3,695 | 1,010 | 265.84 | 34,580 | 31,803 | 8.73 |
| Dodge Durango | 5,509 | 4,335 | 27.08 | 55,510 | 65,936 | -15.81 |
| Ford Edge | 6,893 | 11,456 | -39.83 | 85,465 | 85,225 | 0.28 |
| Buick Enclave | 2,676 | 3,256 | -17.81 | 30,532 | 42,340 | -27.89 |
| Ford Explorer | 19,103 | 20,715 | -7.78 | 207,763 | 219,871 | -5.51 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 17,611 | 24,939 | -29.38 | 223,344 | 254,445 | -12.22 |
| Toyota Highlander | 20,247 | 19,270 | 5.07 | 222,805 | 264,128 | -15.65 |
| Nissan Murano | 2,668 | 2,277 | 17.17 | 30,074 | 46,115 | -34.78 |
| Subaru Outback | 14,797 | 12,643 | 17.04 | 147,262 | 154,623 | -4.76 |
| Hyundai Palisade | 7,394 | 6,882 | 7.44 | 82,688 | 86,282 | -4.17 |
| Honda Passport | 3,602 | 4,609 | -21.85 | 41,306 | 53,133 | -22.26 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 7,030 | 4,146 | 69.56 | 57,862 | 41,324 | 40.02 |
| Honda Pilot | 8,991 | 11,286 | -20.33 | 99,567 | 143,062 | -30.40 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 11,699 | 8,698 | 34.50 | 115,226 | 112,705 | 2.24 |
| Kia Sorento | 7,282 | 6,490 | 12.20 | 87,147 | 81,785 | 6.56 |
| Kia Telluride | 10,858 | 7,519 | 44.41 | 99,564 | 93,705 | 6.25 |
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 6,571 | 5,421 | 21.21 | 60,888 | 90,163 | -32.47 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 9,454 | 7,351 | 28.61 | 96,964 | 116,251 | -16.59 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 11,874 | 13,300 | -10.72 | 181,410 | 204,610 | -11.34 |
| ∑ = 222,266 | ∑ = 228,018 | ∑ = 2,550,126 | ∑ = 2,796,967 |
2022 New Midsize SUV Sales Data by Month in the U.S
This sales data table looks at monthly sales performance for the Midsize SUV segment in the United States on a month to month basis for the entire year. It includes all major Midsize SUV models sold in the U.S market and you can see that the monthly Midsize SUV sales trends clearly. Seeing the individual Midsize SUV model sales performance in this way gives you a good sense of the momentum (good or bad).
