Subaru Pulls Off What No Other Car Brand In America Can Match

Not even close.

Subaru doesn't have any models in the five best-selling new SUVs, but it has one in the top ten. The Subaru Forester ranked eighth in the best-selling SUVs list in 2024. With half a year gone, we now have a good evaluation of the top models and car brands. 

Keep reading because Subaru pulled off what no other car brand has done this year.

Kelley Blue Book says, "Popularity isn't always a great indicator of value among humans, but among cars, it's a pretty reliable indicator that a lot of other people found value in popular vehicles and models because that's where they spent their hard-earned money."

Subaru has two more top picks.

Subaru has two more SUVs in the top 15 best-selling SUVs for 2024. The Outback is number eleven, and the Crosstrek is number thirteen overall. Before I explain the most amazing Subaru stat, I've listed the top 15 selling SUVs for 2024. 

The 15 Best-Selling SUVs of 2024 So Far

1. Toyota RAV4 - 248,295
2. Tesla Model Y - 198,030
3. Honda CR-V - 196,204
4. Nissan Rogue - 141,160
5. Chevrolet Equinox - 107,468
6. Jeep Grand Cherokee - 106,751
7. Ford Explorer - 104,803
8. Subaru Forester - 92,849
9. Hyundai Tucson - 92,146
10. Chevrolet Trax - 90,463
11. Subaru Outback - 81,703
12. Kia Sportage - 79,853
13. Subaru Crosstrek - 79,500
14. Jeep Wrangler - 77,204
15. Honda HR-V - 76,263

#8. Subaru Forester

Total Units Sold: 92,849

What does Kelley Blue Book say about the Forester?

"The Subaru Forester is new for 2025, with a subtly redesigned look and upgraded tech and features, including new premium options like DriverFocus distraction mitigation and a motion-activated power tailgate. Standard AWD and plenty of ground clearance are part of the mix. However, you can increase off-road ability even further with the available Wilderness trim — although the Wilderness model is still based on the previous-generation 2024 Forester."

#11. Subaru Outback

Total Units Sold: 81,703

What does Kelley Blue Book say about the Outback?

"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."

#13. 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

Total Units Sold: 79,500

What does Kelley Blue Book say about the Crosstrek?

"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)."

Something else is going on with the top car brand models. 

If you look closely, Subaru does what no other automaker has done. Check out what is going on with the top car brands.

I see some impressive stats about Subaru from the 15 best-selling SUVs in America ranking. 

• Toyota only has one model in the top fifteen models—the RAV4. 
• Tesla only has one model in the top fifteen—the Model Y.
• Nissan, Ford, Hyundai, and Kia also have only one model in the top fifteen top models in 2024.
• Honda, Chevrolet, and Jeep are the only car brands with two models in the top fifteen SUVs. 

Subaru is alone in a critical statistic. 

Subaru of America is the only car brand with three vehicles in America's top 15 best-selling SUVs. This is a rare and impressive feat in the automotive industry.

Subaru holds an enviable ranking with the Forester compact SUV, Outback midsize SUV, and Crosstrek subcompact SUV. It's not easy to do, having three top-selling vehicles in the top 15, but Subaru of America has done what no other automaker has been able to do.

It's a testament to Subaru's popularity with its top three SUVs. 

Check out Consumer Report's most popular new SUVs. 

According to Consumer Reports (by subscription) updated list of the ten most popular new SUVs today, the Subaru Forester is the most popular model, the Subaru Crosstrek is number four, and the Subaru Outback is number five overall. 

These rankings are not just based on popularity but also on the unique features and performance of these models, which I covered in detail in my report here. 

Why are Subaru Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek the best sellers?

All three SUVs come with Subaru's Symmetrical all-wheel-drive technology, providing superior all-weather and severe-weather performance. You won't be sitting on the side of the road waiting for a tow when the weather turns ugly. 

There is something for everyone.

Subaru's top three SUVs, the Forester, Crosstrek, and Outback, offer a unique combination of features and performance. They all come with Subaru's Symmetrical all-wheel-drive technology, providing superior all-weather and severe-weather performance. 

In addition to getting the highest road test scores, reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety, these models have 8.7 inches of ground clearance, X-Mode for additional all-terrain performance, and the 2024 Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek now have the rugged Wilderness trim levels for outdoor enthusiasts.

Where do the Subaru Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek rank with the best-selling SUVs? They are not at the top, but Subaru is the only car brand with three SUVs in the top 15 best-selling SUVs. This unique position sets Subaru apart in the highly competitive SUV market.

What about you? Are you researching any new Subaru models? Which ones? Let us know in the comments below.

I am Denis Flierl, a top Torque News reporter since 2012. I’ve invested over 13 years in the automotive industry in a consulting role, working with every major car brand. I am an experienced Rocky Mountain Automotive Press member. You'll find my expert Subaru analysis here. Follow me on my X SubaruReport, All Subaru, WRXSTI, @DenisFlierl, Facebook, and Instagram.

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