The US pickup truck market in 2018 witnessed the dominance of the Detroit giants. Ford F-Series continued to reign supreme, while Chevrolet Silverado and Ram Pickup secured the second and third positions respectively. This article will review the top 10 best-selling pickup trucks in the US market in 2018, based on sales data up to the end of November 2018.
The trend of preferring large vehicles, especially pickup trucks in 2018, continued to be confirmed as they dominated the top 10. Only 2 sedan models and one hatchback made the list, with the rest being crossovers, SUVs, and pickups. This reflects the taste of American consumers, particularly the preference for pickup trucks, which has been maintained for four decades, with the Ford F-Series always leading.
Top 10 Best-Selling Cars Ranking
Below is the list of the top 10 best-selling cars in the US in 2018, as of the end of November, according to data from Automotive News.
Top 3: The Dominance of the “Detroit Three”
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Ford F-Series: 821,558 units
“The king” of pickup trucks in 2018 – the F-Series continued to assert its leading position with sales up 1.8% compared to the same period in 2017.
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Chevrolet Silverado: 519,159 units
The new generation of Silverado quickly helped this model surpass its rival Ram to take the runner-up position. Sales include both the old generation and the redesigned version.
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Ram Pickup: 476,825 units
The 2018 Ram 1500 with its attractive appearance, powerful engine, along with hybrid versions and spacious interior, helped Ram Pickup achieve a 5% increase in sales compared to the same period last year.
The Following Positions
- Toyota RAV4: 388,501 units
- Nissan Rogue/Rogue Sport: 369,587 units
- Honda CR-V: 336,934 units
- Toyota Camry: 314,346 units
- Honda Civic: 299,376 units
- Chevrolet Equinox: 295,321 units
- Toyota Corolla: 278,293 units
Conclusion
In 2018, the US auto market did not reach a record like in 2017. However, pickup trucks in 2018 still showed strong appeal, especially the trio of Ford F-Series, Chevrolet Silverado, and Ram Pickup. Total market sales are projected to reach over 17 million units by the end of the year. Official results will be announced in January 2019. With overwhelming sales, the F-Series is almost certain to maintain its crown.
