An SUV was the best-selling car in the world in 2021: it was the Top 110

There have been several changes in the Top 110 best-selling cars in the world in 2021. The Toyota RAV4 overtook the Corolla and the Tesla Model 3 entered the top 10.

We already have the list of 110 best selling cars in the world in 2021, and there are important news. Perhaps the most important of these is entering the top 10 positions of the Tesla Model 3which was also consolidated into best selling electric car of the world. More precisely, it ranked ninth on the list thanks to 508,000 units delivered last year.

Another protagonist of this list is toyota-rav4What replaced its brother Corolla in first place in sales at the World level. As the Corolla stalled, this SUV rose to the top spot. This is the first time that a vehicle of this type has achieved this level of commercial success.

And as usual, Toyota continues to make an impact in the top positions of the global “Top 110”, not just because of the models we’ve already mentioned. Also highlighted the Hilux pickupwith excellent results obtained in emerging countries such as Argentina and even Colombiawhere he still remains in the top 20.
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All this information comes from the list prepared by Felipe MunozColombian and analyst of the consulting firm JATO Dynamics, taking as reference data from 106 markets in a year marked by the microchip crisis and the absence of vehicles on display. As mentioned, the information represents 99.32% of the total market international.

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It should be noted that among the 10 best-selling vehicles in the world, eight are from Japanese brands. Under the first two positions, where the aforementioned Toyota models are located, are the Honda CR-V, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Camry and Honda HR-V. In seventh position is already the most popular North American pickup, the Ford F-150.

After the Toyota Hilux, which occupies the eighth place, it is the other American car: the Tesla Model 3. Finishing in the top 10, we find the Honda Accord, which is down slightly but retains good commercial performance.

Later, there are more relevant points that Muñoz highlighted in his analysis. The Toyota Highlander “climbed” to 13th position on the list and is the brand’s second best-selling SUV in the world, thanks to the success of its latest generation. Likewise, the Tesla Model Y secured another position for Elon Musk’s firm in the top 20, taking 19th place.
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And something special: the huge success of China’s best-selling electric car. Yes, gentlemen, the Wuling Hongguang MINI EV was the 20th best-selling vehicle in the world, having shipped 391,000 units.

Top 110: the best-selling cars in the world in 2021

Without further ado, according to the analysis that interests us, these are the 110 vehicles that have dominated the sales of the automotive industry over the past year. Those that have fallen in their interannual variation will be highlighted in red:

1. Toyota RAV4 / Wildlander: 1,132,000 units (+6%)
2. Toyota Corolla / Levin Sedan: 1,104,000 (0%)
3. Honda CR-V/Breeze: 903,000 (+3%)
4. Nissan Sentra/Sylphy: 693,000 (+1%)
5. Toyota Camry: 681,000 (+8%)
6. Honda HR-V / XR-V / Vézel: 670,000 (+20%)
7. Ford F-150: 562,000 (-8%)
8. Toyota Hilux: 549,000 (+22%)
9. Tesla Model 3: 508,000 (+40%)
10. Honda Accord/Inspire: 481,000 (-2%)
11. Honda Civic Sedan: 467,000 (-14%)
12. Nissan X-Trail / Rogue: 462,000 (+1%)
13. Toyota Highlander/Kluger: 443,000 (+30%)
14. Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 440,000 (-11%)
15. RAM 1500: 432,000 (-8%)
16. Volkswagen Lavida Sedan: 430,000 (-4%)
17. Hyundai Elantra/Avante: 424,000 (+12%)
18. Nissan Qashqai / Rogue Sport: 401,000 (-10%)
19. Tesla Model Y: 392,000 (+412%)
20. Wuling Hongguang MINI EV: 391,000 (+238%)
21. Mazda CX-5: 381,000 (+5%)
22. Haval H6: 380,000 (+8%)
23. Ford Ranger: 364,000 (+10%)
24. Volkswagen Tiguan AllSpace: 360,000 (+2%)
25. Ford Escape/Kuga: 343,000 (-4%)
26. Volkswagen Jetta / Sagitar / Sales: 337,000 (-22%)
27. Volkswagen T-Cross / Tacqua / Taigun: 330,000 (+12%)
28. BMW 3 Series Sedan: 329,000 (+12%)
29. Hyundai Creta/ix25: 328,000 (-2%)
30. Volkswagen Polo: 326,000 (-6%)
31. Hyundai Tucson: 320,000 (-25%)
32. Kia Seltos/KX3: 318,000 (+4%)
33. BMW X3: 318,000 (+8%)
34. Suzuki Swift: 315,000 (+9%)
35. European Toyota Yaris: 312,000 (-6%)
36. Kia Sportage/KX5: 308,000 (+3%)
37. Volkswagen T-ROC: 294,000 (+3%)
38. Toyota C-HR / Izoa: 292,000 (-10%)
39. Isuzu D-Max: 288,000 (+22%)
40. Hyundai Kona/Encino: 285,000 (-8%)
41. Ford Explorer: 282,000 (+2%)
42. Toyota Tacoma: 280,000 (+7%)
43. BMW 5 Series Sedan: 277,000 (+1%)
44. Nissan Altima: 277,000 (+4%)
45. Saipa Tiba/Quik: 273,000 (+60%)
46. Buick Excelle GT Sedan: 272,000 (-12%)
47. Jeep Wrangler: 272,000 (+4%)
48. Mercedes GLC: 270,000 (-15%)
49. Volkswagen Golf HB: 268,000 (-31%)
50. Peugeot 208: 268,000 (+13%)
51. Volkswagen Bora: 266,000 (-20%)
52. Renault Clio: 262,000 (-19%)
53. Nissan Versa / Sunny / Almera: 261,000 (+19%)
54. Honda Fit/Jazz: 258,000 (-5%)
55. Nissan Kicks: 257,000 (+23%)
56. Audi Q5: 253,000 (-9%)
57. Jeep Compass: 252,000 (-1%)
58. Peugeot 2008: 244,000 (+28%)
59. Subaru Impreza HB/XV: 240,000 (+1%)
60. BMW X1: 240,000 (+5%)
61. Kia Cerato / Forte / K3 Sedan: 239,000 (+11%)
62. Subaru Forester: 237,000 (-11%)
63. Mercedes E-Class Sedan: 231,000 (-11%)
64. Hyundai Santa Fe: 231,000 (+6%)
65. GMC Sierra 1500: 228,000 (+1%)
66. Mazda CX-30: 225,000 (+26%)
67. Kia Sorento: 223,000 (+6%)
68. Dacia Sandero: 221,000 (+17%)
69. Jeep Grand Cherokee: 218,000 (-13%)
70. Chevrolet Equinox: 218,000 (-35%)
71. Hyundai Accent/Verna/Solaris: 217,000 (+13%)
72. Volvo XC60: 214,000 (+11%)
73. Jeep Renegade: 213,000 (+4%)
74. Suzuki Ertiga/XL6/XL7: 211,000 (+41%)
75. Lexus RX: 209,000 (+10%)
76. Hyundai Tucson LWB -long-: 208,000
77. Kia K5 / Optima Sedan: 207,000 (-1%)
78. Changan CS75 Plus: 206,000 (+30%)
79. Volvo XC40: 200,000 (+7%)
80. Hyundai Sonata: 200,000 (+12%)
81. BMW X5: 199,000 (+16%)
82. Citroën C3: 197,000 (+9%)
83. Opel / Opel Corsa: 197,000 (+6%)
84. Volkswagen Taos/Tharu: 197,000 (+40%)
85. Mercedes C-Class Sedan: 197,000 (-16%)
86. Audi A6 Sedan: 196,000 (-12%)
87. Wuling Hongguang V: 196,000 (-33%)
88. Subaru Outback: 195,000 (+8%)
89. Suzuki Baleno: 195,000 (+12%)
90. Wuling Hong Guang: 194,000 (0%)
91. Hyundai website: 193,000 (+32%)
92. Volkswagen Tiguan: 193,000 (-14%)
93. Honda N-Box: 189,000 (-4%)
94. Volkswagen Passat / Magotan Sedan: 186,000 (-11%)
95. Lexus ES: 185,000 (-2%)
96. Audi Q3: 185,000 (+14%)
97. Peugeot 2008: 184,000 (+10%)
98. Suzuki Wagon R -India-: 184,000 (+24%)
99. Dacia Duster: 182,000 (+7%)
100. Mitsubishi Outlander: 182,000 (-3%)
101. Mercedes GLE: 182,000 (+22%)
102. Ford F-250: 180,000 (+5%)
103. Geely Boyue / Azkarra: 178,000 (-6%)
104. Changan Eado Plus: 176,000 (+14%)
105. Suzuki Alto 800: 176,000 (+8%)
106. Capture Renault Europe: 173,000 (-8%)
107. BYD Qin: 172,000 (+189%)
108. Hyundai i20: 171,000 (+5%)
109. Geely Emgrand: 169,000 (+22%)
110. MINI Hatch: 166,000 (+1%)

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Oscar Julian Restrepo Mantille. Source: Automotive Industry Analysis, via Instagram.