The best-selling vehicle in America last year wasn’t a crossover or electric car, but the Ford F-150. Ford sold more than 765,000 units of its flagship pickup, and is on track for similar numbers by 2025.
But while the F-150 dominates nationally, not all Americans drive trucks (although plenty do). A new state for state breakdown by MotorTrend shows that while trucks still dominate the heart of the country, crossovers thrive in dense urban areas and electric vehicles are still extremely popular in the West.
Which vehicle rules your state?
The study analyzed sales data to determine the most popular vehicle in each U.S. state. Some states, like Oklahoma and Texas, can’t get enough of the Ford F-150. Others, including Florida and Georgia, prefer the Toyota RAV4. And in Hawaii, Toyota’s mid-size Tacoma remains the clear favorite. Here’s what the full breakdown looks like:
- Honda CR-V — Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, Wisconsin
- Ford F-150 – Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming
- Toyota RAV4 – Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont
- Tesla Model Y – Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Jersey, Utah, Washington
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 – Alaska, Iowa, Kentucky, West Virginia
- Nissan Rogue-Tennessee
- Toyota Camry Alabama
- GMC Sierra 1500 – Arkansas
- Toyota Tacoma-Hawaii
Photo by: Toyota
The Honda CR-V finished fourth overall on the list of America’s best-selling cars in 2024, but it punches well above its weight in some of the country’s most populous states. Illinois, Minnesota, New York and Pennsylvania, all home to major cities, consider the CR-V their choice.
The F-150, meanwhile, thrives where utility matters most. In states like Michigan, Montana, Oklahoma and Texas, buyers are prioritizing towing capacity, payload and off-road capabilities – areas where a full-size pickup still reigns supreme.
America’s most popular crossover, the Toyota RAV4, finds its strongest footing in states like Florida and Georgia, where long commutes, highway driving and heavy traffic are part of everyday life. The Tesla Model Y dominates in seven states, including California, Colorado and Washington, where electric vehicle adoption is strongest and charging infrastructure is most developed.
Wonders of one state
At the bottom of the list are four vehicles that each claim only one state. The Nissan Rogue leads in Tennessee, where Nissan is headquartered. The Toyota Camry tops Alabama, another state with deep manufacturing roots. The GMC Sierra 1500 leads in Arkansas, while the Tacoma calls Hawaii home.
While trucks are still extremely popular, the data proves that things like location, population and infrastructure all play a role in determining what Americans drive. So even though one vehicle may be at the top of the overall sales figures, it varies dramatically by state.
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