The 15 Best-Selling SUVs, Subaru Sneaks In Three AWD Models

I cover the top-selling SUV ranking yearly to see how the Subaru Outback midsize SUV, Crosstrek subcompact SUV, and Forester compact SUV compare with the competition. The fifteen most popular new SUVs in the U.S. include diverse models.

Subaru is recovering from its tight inventory, but the Crosstrek and Forester models were the hardest to find last year. Regardless, they both made the top fifteen best-selling SUV list for 2023. Here are the final results. 

1. Toyota RAV4 434,943
2. Tesla Model Y 385,900
3. Honda CR-V 361,457
4. Nissan Rogue 271,458
5. Jeep Grand Cherokee 244,594
6. Chevrolet Equinox 212,701
7. Hyundai Tucson 209,624
8. Ford Explorer 186,799
9. Toyota Highlander 169,543
10. Subaru Outback 161,814
11. Subaru Crosstrek 159,193
12. Jeep Wrangler 156,581
13. Mazda CX-5 153,808
14. Subaru Forester 152,566
15. Ford Escape 140,968

What does Kelley Blue Book say about the 2024 Subaru Outback?

KBB says, “Some might call it a wagon, but Subaru calls it an SUV, and with standard AWD, up to 9.5 inches of ground clearance (Wilderness model), and more than 75 cubic feet of cargo space, who are we to argue? Whatever you call it, the Outback is a comfortable, affordable choice with genuine off-road and bad-weather ability.”

What does Kelley Blue Book say about the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek? 

“With an all-new look and interior for 2024, the Subaru Crosstrek blurs the boundaries between hatchback and crossover SUV, with the distinction becoming essentially meaningless in the face of the Crosstrek’s standard AWD, 5-passenger seating, 54.9 cubic feet of cargo space, and 8.7 inches of ground clearance (or 9.3 inches of ground clearance in the Wilderness model).”

What does Kelley Blue Book say about the 2024 Subaru Forester?

“The squarer, slightly dorkier sibling to the Crosstrek and Outback, the Subaru Forester knows that looks are temporary, but capability lasts a lifetime. Ruggedly capable in a way few SUVs of its size are, Forester’s excellent ground clearance, standard AWD, and spacious cargo area make it practical just about anywhere.”

How do the Outback, Crosstrek, and Forester rank with all vehicles in 2023?

The 25 Best-Selling Vehicles of 2023

1. Ford F-Series
2. Chevrolet Silverado
3. Ram Pickup
4. Toyota RAV4
5. Tesla Model Y
6. Honda CR-V
7. GMC Sierra
8. Toyota Camry
9. Nissan Rogue
10. Jeep Grand Cherokee
11. Toyota Tacoma
12. Tesla Model 3
13. Toyota Corolla
14. Chevrolet Equinox
15. Hyundai Tucson
16. Honda Civic
17. Honda Accord
18. Ford Explorer
19. Toyota Highlander
20. Subaru Outback
21. Subaru Crosstrek
22. Jeep Wrangler
23. Mazda CX-5
24. Subaru Forester
25. Ford Escape

What is Subaru’s new model inventory outlook in 2024?

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— Denis Flierl (@DenisFlierl) January 8, 2024

With the new year here, 2024 will be better for new car shoppers. Subaru production is up in Japan, where the 2024 Crosstrek Base and Premium and 2024 Forester are manufactured, and in Lafayette, Indiana, where the 2024 Crosstrek Sport, Limited, Wilderness, and Outback, Ascent, Impreza, and Legacy are made. The next-generation 2025 Subaru Forester arrives this spring. Stay tuned.

Your Turn

Will you be buying a new Subaru model this year? If you are, which Subaru vehicles will you be purchasing? Let us know in the comment section below.

Thanks for reading, everyone. I hope you enjoyed the Subaru SUV story. See you tomorrow for my latest Subaru Report.

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I am Denis Flierl, a 12-year Torque News senior writer with 20+ years of Subaru and automotive journalism experience. I enjoy bringing you, the Subaru fans and customers, the most up-to-date Subaru news, reviews, and new model information. You'll find the latest Subaru stories on the Subaru page. Follow me on my The Dirty Subaru website, Dirty Subaru blog, SubaruReport, All Subaru, WRXSTI, @DenisFlierl, Facebook, and Instagram.

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