These were the ten most popular car brands in 2022

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These were the ten most popular car brands in 2022
  • Toyota was among the most popular brands with five of its car models making it to the Top 10 list of most-sold cars in 2022.
  • Fiat Group World’s analytical data gives detailed sales information for around 152 car markets for the year 2022.
  • The geo-political issues, lack of new cars and a semiconductor crunch that hurt sales in 2021 saw some respite in 2022, leading to recovery in many markets.

All through history, cars have attracted humans like no other expensive asset. For most people, owning a car is a status symbol and people are willing to spend a fortune on buying and maintaining a car of their choice. Car manufacturing is a multi-billion dollar industry in the world that thrives and grows on the passion of car lovers and their willingness to invest in high-end cars for the luxury and comfort they bring with them.

The geo-political issues, lack of new car launches and a semiconductor crunch that plagued the industry in 2021 saw some slackening, leading to some recovery in many markets in 2022.

Here we bring to you an analysis of the top 10 cars that sold the highest worldwide in the year gone by and how they fared in comparison to 2021.
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Toyota RAV4/Wildlander

Toyota RAV4/Wildlander

Toyota RAV4/Wildlander topped the list of highest-selling cars in 2022. Internationally, this model saw sales of 1,015,700 last year, thanks to the popularity it commanded among car lovers. Toyota RAV4/Wildlander, which was No. 1 in 2021, maintained its position as the most popular car in 2022 as well. However, the total number of cars sold in 2022 dropped by 10% from 2021.

Toyota Corolla/Levin Sedan

Toyota Corolla/Levin Sedan

Toyota Corolla/Levin sedan is the second most-sold car brand in 2022. Like ToyotaRAV4/Wildlander, this model’s position too remained unchanged from a year earlier. In 2022, an overwhelming 991,600 Toyota Corolla/Levin Sedans were sold worldwide. This was, however, 10% lower than the total number sold in 2021.

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Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y was one of the largest-selling car models in 2022 with 747,500 units sold worldwide. It has seen a big jump in its ranking this year, catapulting from 19th position in 2021. The 91% increase in sales over 2021 has lifted it to the third position among the most popular car models in 2022.

Honda CR-V

Honda CR-V

The total number of Honda CR-V/Breeze cars sold around the world in 2022 was 733,300. This figure is 18% lower when compared with the sales reported in 2021. In 2021, Honda CR-V/Breeze was the third largest-selling car model in the world. It has slid down the list by one position in 2022.

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Toyota Camry

Toyota Camry

Toyota Camry is another car model that has retained its position as the fifth most-sold car in the world in 2021 and 2022. In 2022, 673,300 units of this model were sold globally, 1% lower than the number achieved in 2021.

Toyota Hilux

Toyota Hilux

Occupying the sixth position among the highest-selling cars in the world in 2022 is Toyota’s Hilux. Last year saw this brand registering sales of 632,500 units, which is a 13% surge in sales when compared with 2021. This model held the 7th position among the world’s top-selling cars in 2021.

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Nissan Sentra/Sylphy

Nissan Sentra/Sylphy

The world-wide sale of Nissan Sentra/Sylphy in 2022 was 566,500. When compared with the total number of cars sold in 2021, this model faced an 18% drop. This car model dropped to the 7th position in 2022 from 4th last year.

Toyota Corolla Cross/Frontlander

Toyota Corolla Cross/Frontlander

Experiencing a huge surge in its popularity, Toyota Corolla Cross/Frontlander sold 530,300 of its cars around the globe in 2022. This figure marked a 221% increase in sales when compared with the number sold in 2021. Also, in 2021, this car model held the 115th position among the largest-selling car models.

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Ford F-150

Ford F-150

In the ninth position among the largest-selling cars is the Ford F-150, which saw sales of 525,100 units in 2022. This number is a 5% drop when compared with the sales figure reported in 2021. This car had the 8th place among the most popular cars in 2021.

Tesla Model 3

Tesla Model 3

Many of Tesla’s cars have become popular over the last few years. Tesla’s Model 3 saw sales of 482,200 units in 2022, occupying the 10th position among the top-selling cars of the world. However, the number of units sold is 3% lower than the sales in 2021, when it was the 9th most-sold car brand in the worl

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