If you bought a new car this year, chances are good it was an SUV — more than half of the 25 best-selling cars, trucks, and SUVs of 2022 were crossovers or SUVs. If you bought an SUV this year, chances are even better it was on this list of the 25 best-selling crossovers and SUVs of 2022.
If you’re shopping for a new SUV this year, the ones on this list are here because people like you chose these vehicles more than any others. That means there’s a good chance you’ll find the right fit for your needs, too, from among these 25 best-selling SUVs of 2022. These numbers cover all sales from the 2022 calendar year, meaning these sales figures include 2022 and 2023 models.
1. Toyota RAV4
Total Units Sold: 399,941
The Toyota RAV4 is far and away the best-selling SUV of 2022, nearly doubling the sales of second place. Why? Because it’s practical, reliable, roomy, comfortable, and offers good value for money. See Toyota RAV4 models for sale near you
2. Honda CR-V
Total Units Sold: 238,155
Despite the RAV4’s overwhelming retail success, the Honda CR-V is a best-seller and a Kelley Blue Book award winner, taking home the Compact SUV Best Buy Award of 2023 for its all-around excellence. See Honda CR-V models for sale near you
3. Tesla Model Y
Total Units Sold: 231,400
The best-selling electric vehicle in the U.S. is also the best-selling electric SUV in the U.S., and it’s no surprise it’s the Tesla Model Y. Its 330-mile maximum range and sensibly sized crossover body make it a practical pick among EVs of any type. See Tesla Model Y models for sale near you
4. Jeep Grand Cherokee
Total Units Sold: 223,345
The Jeep Grand Cherokee blends upscale looks and materials with serious off-road ability and good on-road manners. There is also a range of trims, engines, and drivetrain selections, as well as a long-wheelbase variant and a plug-in hybrid option. See Jeep Grand Cherokee models for sale near you
5. Toyota Highlander
Total Units Sold: 222,805
Build quality and reliability are at the top of the Toyota Highlander’s list of “pros,” alongside strong standard safety features and seating for up to eight passengers. It’s a great choice — and a popular one — for growing families. See Toyota Highlander models for sale near you
6. Chevrolet Equinox
Total Units Sold: 212,072
Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a spacious interior filled with user-friendly features and technology, and an affordable starting price make the Chevrolet Equinox a popular pick for those seeking an American compact SUV. See Chevrolet Equinox models for sale near you
7. Ford Explorer
Total Units Sold: 207,673
The Ford Explorer aims to be a do-it-all SUV, not just carrying people and cargo in comfort, but also capable of towing up to 5,600 pounds. The Explorer also earns strong safety ratings and a selection of potent turbocharged or hybrid drivetrains. See Ford Explorer models for sale near you
8. Nissan Rogue
Total Units Sold: 186,480
Fun style and great fuel economy complement strong safety scores in the Nissan Rogue, explaining why it’s a popular pick for families, especially those looking to maximize value. See Nissan Rogue models for sale near you
9. Jeep Wrangler
Total Units Sold: 181,409
Fantastic off-road ability and inimitable style mark the Jeep Wrangler as an outlier in the mostly-for-suburbia crossover SUV space. While it’s a bit less civilized than the rest of this list, a little discomfort is a price many are willing to pay for the Wrangler’s adventurous abilities. See Jeep Wrangler models for sale near you
10. Hyundai Tucson
Total Units Sold: 175,307
A spacious, upscale cabin ensconces the occupants of the Hyundai Tucson, a compact SUV that has won its legions of fans on the basis of its excellent value, strong safety scores, and unique style. See Hyundai Tucson models for sale near you
11. Subaru Crosstrek
Total Units Sold: 155,142
Standard all-wheel drive (AWD) and lots of ground clearance mean the Subaru Crosstrek is more off-road capable than its is-that-a-hatchback body style might suggest. For those seeking off-road ability, on-road comfort, and an extra dose of efficiency, there is also a plug-in hybrid variant. See Subaru Crosstrek models for sale near you
12. Mazda CX-5
Total Units Sold: 151,594
The Mazda CX-5’s premium style and sporty handling put it in a class above its sticker price, yet it still comes standard with AWD and offers a turbocharged engine upgrade. The cabin is nice, too, especially at the upper end of the trim spectrum. See Mazda CX-5 models for sale near you
13. Subaru Outback
Total Units Sold: 147,262
You might want to call it a wagon, but the standard AWD, high ground clearance, off-road ability, and ample passenger and cargo space make that a distinction without a difference. It’s also comfortable, well-equipped, and safe. See Subaru Outback models for sale near you
14. Ford Escape
Total Units Sold: 137,370
The Ford Escape’s compact SUV form offers many interpretations, with a range of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and non-hybrid drivetrains, a roomy interior, and lots of modern tech. Just refreshed for the 2023 model year, the Escape wears an even sleeker new look, and upgrades to wireless smartphone connectivity. See Ford Escape models for sale near you
15. Kia Sportage
Total Units Sold: 125,245
Affordable, roomy, stylish, and with far better than average rear-seat legroom, the Kia Sportage makes a lot of sense for a lot of people. The cargo area is spacious, too, leading its class at 39.6 cubic feet. See Kia Sportage models for sale near you
16. Toyota 4Runner
Total Units Sold: 121,023
Unlike most of Toyota’s other SUV offerings, the Toyota 4Runner is truck-based, meaning it’s more rugged and off-road capable, particularly when equipped with 4-wheel drive. It’s also fitted with a strong set of standard safety features, several of which were added for the latest model year. See Toyota 4Runner models for sale near you
17. Hyundai Santa Fe
Total Units Sold: 119,589
A cousin to the Sportage, the Hyundai Santa Fe shares the same strengths, while adding its own unique style and strong value. The Santa Fe is also our Kelley Blue Book 2-Row Midsize SUV Best Buy Award winner for 2023. See Hyundai Santa Fe models for sale near you
18. Ford Bronco
Total Units Sold: 117,057
The Ford Bronco’s retro, blocky looks are unmistakable, as is its off-road ability. Available in a range of trims that let you customize the Bronco to your use case, it’s one of the best off-road SUVs currently on the market. See Ford Bronco models for sale near you
19. Honda HR-V
Total Units Sold: 115,416
Distinct new styling, a spacious cabin, Honda’s legendary quality, and a smart subcompact footprint make the Honda HR-V an easy pick for those seeking a smaller but still comfortable, practical, and well-equipped crossover. See Honda HR-V models for sale near you
20. Subaru Forester
Total Units Sold: 114,096
The truest SUV of the best-selling Subarus, the Subaru Forester offers standard AWD and top safety scores, yet is also priced very competitively. The Forester has also been a multi-year winner of the Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Award. See Subaru Forester models for sale near you
21. Chevrolet Tahoe
Total Units Sold: 105,756
Big, bold, and capable in a way most crossovers aren’t, the Chevrolet Tahoe is a true SUV, with pickup-based construction and engine choices, and the towing ability to match. It also offers tech like GM’s Super Cruise semi-autonomous system, wireless smartphone connectivity, and more. See Chevrolet Tahoe models for sale near you
22. Kia Telluride
Total Units Sold: 99,891
Stylish, with comfortable seating for up to eight occupants, the Kia Telluride is also practical and capable — so much so it’s our 3-Row Midsize SUV Best Buy Award winner for 2023. See Kia Telluride models for sale near you
23. Honda Pilot
Total Units Sold: 99,567
The Honda Pilot midsize 3-row SUV has long been a favorite of America’s families, not least because it’s comfortable, safe, and spacious. The 2022 Pilot sold well but has now been replaced by an all-new generation of Pilot for the 2023 model year, raising the bar even higher. See Honda Pilot models for sale near you
24. Ford Bronco Sport
Total Units Sold: 99,547
Sharing a look with its bigger sibling, the Bronco, the Ford Bronco Sport is actually a completely different vehicle, emphasizing on-road comfort and daily driver utility over off-road prowess — but AWD is still standard. See Ford Bronco Sport models for sale near you
25. Chevrolet Traverse
Total Units Sold: 96,965
With 3-row seating for up to eight, a spacious cargo area, solid standard and available technology, and a standard V6 engine, the Chevrolet Traverse ticks the do-it-all boxes people are looking for in a flexible family crossover. See Chevrolet Traverse models for sale near you
25 Most Popular SUVs in 2022
- Toyota RAV4
- Honda CR-V
- Tesla Model Y
- Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Toyota Highlander
- Chevrolet Equinox
- Ford Explorer
- Nissan Rogue
- Jeep Wrangler
- Hyundai Tucson
- Subaru Crosstrek
- Mazda CX-5
- Subaru Outback
- Ford Escape
- Kia Sportage
- Toyota 4Runner
- Hyundai Santa Fe
- Ford Bronco
- Honda HR-V
- Subaru Forester
- Chevrolet Tahoe
- Kia Telluride
- Honda Pilot
- Ford Bronco Sport
- Chevrolet Traverse