Vehicle sales data for 2009 has been released in the US, and in the top ten list we see the usual suspects from the mid-sized saloon class and of course, the pick-up trucks. But one entrant caught us by surprise – the Honda CR-V. Perhaps Americans are rushing out of their full-sized SUVs, but still want a tall stance along with the fuel efficiency of a saloon. The number one seller is of no surprise however, having owned the spot for the past 28 years, it just won’t budge!
In the US market, only Hyundai, Kia and Subaru managed to outdo their 2008 figures in a year that was mired in economic slump. Hyundai’s did itself favours with the Hyundai Assurance programme, a one-year scheme where they will buy back a car should the owner loses his/her job. This gave peace of mind to many hesitant buyers who were unsure of their job status when unemployment is at an all-time high.
Of these three gainers, Subaru pips the Koreans to be the best performing brand in 2009, up 14% in a market that’s down by 24%. Looks like Subaru’s new mainstream positioning (away from just high-performance) is working as intended. It has to be noted however that no Subaru or Korean model managed to break into the top-ten.
See the US top-ten best sellers after the jump!
10 – Dodge Ram: 177,268
9 – Ford Fusion: 180,671
8 – Honda CR-V: 191,214
7 – Nissan Altima: 203,568
6 – Honda Civic: 259,722
5 – Honda Accord: 290,056
4 – Toyota Corolla: 296,874
3 – Chevrolet Silverado: 316,544
2 – Toyota Camry: 356,824
1 – Ford F-Series: 413,625
Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.
my eyes lick at ford fusion…
power jugak toyota
Ford really should bring the Fusion instead of Mondeo la~~cooler!but more expensive rite??lolz~!!
US wif its Truck..
Figures aside. Why can't we get the rear tail lights on our Civic here?. Mugen style..cun ooo instead of the diamond facelift.!!
They haven't learn't their lessons, still buying Trucks/SUVs!
Don't compare their CRVs with ours. There're having the just enough power 2.4L while ours is an underpowered 2.0L.
Those T & H bashes are insulting the millions of US buyers!
US cars look great, compared to the crap we get from Potong.
US version Toyota Corolla looks very ganas as well, compare to the cheapo Altis we get over here.
US's trucks always look very 'strong' and 'powerful' XD
Ford fusion is beautiful. They should bring it over to Malaysia
cause of Big PEOPLE need a Big car
the US automobile market is shifting directions, gradually we might witness a new reign there.
ford fusion is nice………look at the amount of T and H in the spot. damn.
F-series as in only for F150 or all F-series combination like F-150, F-250, F-550, F-650? If the later, that's not fair.
American's still buying the wrong car at the wrong time…
How come Honda did not made any improvements? Or is the best selling models their only models on sale?
xord said,
January 7, 2010 @ 3:46 pm
F-series as in only for F150 or all F-series combination like F-150, F-250, F-550, F-650? If the later, that’s not fair.
Yea, thats not fair, F-Series have many models, not only ones…
Finally all those comments like 1st are gone.
Personally I like our Civic more than America's version.
eh the fusion looks good man….i swear to god it will sell good here…wasted we dont have it here…ford! bring fusion here!
Sigh, when will Protoon make it into the list……..
americans are cocks
Ford F-Series looks quite similar to nissan navara
Nissan is the one copying Ford trucks, Ford 4×4 are legend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
damn, no.1 and no.9 are so NICE !!!
sadly we cant get those cars here…
No wonder they always need to arrogantly create crisis and wars all over the world in order to win over the oil resources.
Just look at those GAS GUZZLERS mostly they buy for their kids to drive around college. Very rarely I saw the trucks being used to carry a lot of people or goods. Hence, the whole idea of even considering to buy one just doesn't make the tiniest sense unless you're American.
This proof that most Americans are still very much ignorant about climate change or they're just unbelievably as self-centered as their foreign policy.