2023 Best Selling Small SUVs In the United States (All Models Ranked)
The small SUV segment in the US has been growing rapidly in recent years, and is now the most popular vehicle segment in the country. In 2022, small SUVs accounted for over 20% of all new vehicle sales in the US, up from just 10% in 2010.
The popularity of small SUVs is due to a number of factors, including their fuel efficiency, versatility, and affordability. Small SUVs typically get better gas mileage than larger SUVs, and they are also more affordable to purchase and maintain. Additionally, small SUVs offer a good balance of space and cargo capacity, making them a good choice for families and individuals alike.
These cars offer a variety of features and capabilities to meet the needs of different consumers. For example, the Toyota RAV4 is known for its reliability and fuel efficiency, while the Honda CR-V is known for its spacious interior and comfortable ride. The Nissan Rogue is known for its stylish design and advanced technology features, while the Hyundai Tucson is known for its value and performance. The Mazda CX-5 is known for its sporty handling and upscale interior.
Here Are The Most Popular Small SUVs in the U.S for 2023
This data table looks at last month’s total small suv sales volumes in the United States by model. We compare U.S market small suv sales for last month with the same month last year. We also include the year to date sales numbers and compare with the same year to date numbers from last year. With both monthly and YTD sales numbers we have a growth rate column so you can better gauge an individual small suv sales success in the U.S market.
| Model | Month | Month LY | Change | YTD | YTD LY | YTD Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota bZ4X | 1,401 | 1,326 | 5.66 | 14,978 | 7,812 | 91.73 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross | 8,996 | 7,446 | 20.82 | 76,670 | 56,606 | 35.45 |
| Honda CR-V | 30,826 | 31,397 | -1.82 | 328,990 | 293,748 | 12.00 |
| Subaru CrossTrek | 15,928 | 13,768 | 15.69 | 147,775 | 128,400 | 15.09 |
| Mazda CX-30 | 7,216 | 5,908 | 22.14 | 80,796 | 65,210 | 23.90 |
| Mazda CX-5 | 10,166 | 7,963 | 27.67 | 114,221 | 123,818 | -7.75 |
| Mazda CX-50 | 7,771 | 3,168 | 145.30 | 66,286 | 34,887 | 90.00 |
| Ford Escape | 12,784 | 12,573 | 1.68 | 133,732 | 116,186 | 15.10 |
| Subaru Forester | 13,431 | 15,479 | -13.23 | 143,529 | 121,824 | 17.82 |
| Honda HR-V | 11,512 | 11,696 | -1.57 | 126,317 | 98,730 | 27.94 |
| Hyundai Kona | 5,685 | 7,927 | -28.28 | 70,193 | 64,445 | 8.92 |
| Hyundai Nexo | 4 | 23 | -82.61 | 93 | 196 | -52.55 |
| Kia Niro | 1,546 | 2,408 | -35.80 | 26,678 | 31,493 | -15.29 |
| Honda Prologue | 4,130 | 0 | 0.00 | 18,309 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 39,387 | 42,226 | -6.72 | 389,718 | 345,057 | 12.94 |
| Kia Seltos | 4,266 | 4,355 | -2.04 | 52,443 | 51,414 | 2.00 |
| Subaru Solterra | 1,078 | 1,210 | -10.91 | 10,215 | 6,973 | 46.49 |
| Kia Sportage | 13,681 | 11,053 | 23.78 | 132,439 | 118,637 | 11.63 |
| Hyundai Tuscon | 19,829 | 15,638 | 26.80 | 165,776 | 168,818 | -1.80 |
| Hyundai Venue | 1,444 | 1,757 | -17.81 | 21,287 | 24,626 | -13.56 |
| Toyota Venza | 803 | 2,896 | -72.27 | 30,593 | 24,983 | 22.46 |
| ∑ = 211,884 | ∑ = 200,217 | ∑ = 2,151,038 | ∑ = 1,883,863 |
2023 U.S Quarterly Small SUV Sales Numbers
This data table looks at quarterly sales performance for the small SUV segment in the United States. It includes all major small SUV models sold in the U.S market. We compare last quarter’s small SUV U.S sales at the model level with the same small SUV model sales quarter last year. We also include a growth rate too so you can see which small SUV models are growing and which ones are declining. The quarterly view of small SUV sales at the model level often gives you a better picture of what is happening than monthly because it takes out some of the month to month noise.
2023 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 so far. 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 ports car model sales performance in this way gives you a good sense of the momentum (good or bad).
Missing the Mitsubishi figures. Were they dropped due to low sales even though they are selling more than some others in the same categories. Just curious. Would like to see them returned, especially the SUV figures each month.