It’s no surprise that nearly every automaker has been hit by declining sales this year compared with 2008. However, despite the bad economy and bad press for the automotive industry, Reuters’ recent tally of the top-selling vehicles of this year through October shows some relatively shocking results.
Despite the “smaller is better” trend, and the desire for high-mileage vehicles, the top selling vehicle overall appears to be the Ford F-Series pickup truck. Sure it faced a sales decrease of about 23 percent, but this full-size truck still retains plenty of popularity even amid the craze for fuel economy, crossovers, and hybrids. Although both the Chevrolet Silverado pickup and the Dodge Ram pickup lost ground in the rankings, both trucks still remain in the top ten.
Aside from trucks, Ford seemed to well with two models in the top ten. Ford was the only Detroit automaker to avoid bankruptcy restructuring, but still faced serious financial constrains. But despite challenges, Ford’s recently updated lineup has helped maintain demand. The 2010 Ford Fusion in particular has been a success as it provides affordability and fuel-efficiency. Jumping 10 spots from last year, Ford Fusion Memphis dealers can certainly attest to the Fusion’s gains and ongoing popularity among midsize sedan buyers.
Other vehicles on the list may not be so surprising. Vehicles such as the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Nissan Altima, are sales leaders and continue to maintain their position within the list.
See below for the full top 10 highest selling vehicles of 2009 through October
| Rank | Make & Model | 2009 Sales | 2008 Sales | 2008 Rank | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford F-Series | 334,922 | 436,022 | 1 | -23.2 |
| 2 | Toyota Camry | 285,069 | 379,270 | 3 | -24.8 |
| 3 | Chevrolet Silverado | 261,142 | 402,191 | 2 | -35.1 |
| 4 | Honda Accord | 244,579 | 333,011 | 6 | -26.6 |
| 5 | Toyota Corolla | 240,755 | 307,071 | 4 | -21.6 |
| 6 | Honda Civic | 223,751 | 304,297 | 8 | -26.5 |
| 7 | Nissan Altima | 169,435 | 241,529 | 9 | -29.8 |
| 8 | Honda CR-V | 158,573 | 171,193 | 11 | -7.4 |
| 9 | Dodge Ram | 155,467 | 213,684 | 5 | -27.2 |
| 10 | Ford Fusion | 148,045 | 128,381 | 20 | +15.3 |
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