The 16 Best Selling Cars in the US Today

If you are driving down the highway, chances are you have seen many of these cars passing by. Maybe you even drive one of them. Here are the 16 best selling cars of 2014.

Toyota Camry

Reliability and safety account for much of the Toyota Camry’s success. Camrys account for 90% of the cars sold in the last 10 years that are still on the road. The Camry has a 5-star rating from the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTFA). It is simple yet practical and comfortable at the same time.

Honda Accord

Comfort and good performance are both traits of the Honda Accord. The Accord gets an “A” rating for performance from Edmunds Car Review and has a high quality and roomy interior. At 36 mpg highway, it is also competitive in fuel efficiency.

Toyota Corolla

One of the best sellers in the US is the Toyota Corolla. Slightly cheaper than its cousin the Camry, it is purchased by more than 200,000 Americans each year. Corollas are known to last well over 200,000 miles if maintained properly.

Nissan Altima

The Nissan Altima is fun to drive which is one reason why it is so popular. US News and World Report ranks it #8 in affordable mid-size cars. Both the 4- and 6-cylinder models get over 30 mpg on the highway.

Honda Civic

Motor Trend has twice awarded the Honda Civic Car of the Year. Car and Driver included the Civic on the list of the Ten Best six times. This automobile has a reputation for reliability which is why they are bought so concistently.

Ford Fusion

Another car to win the Car of the Year award is the Ford Fusion. In 2012 it was awarded the Green Car of the Year award at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The 2015 boasts 22 city and 34 highway mpg. The Fusion shows that there is still space for an American company in the mix.

Chevy Cruze

The Chevy Cruze can achieve an impressive 46 mpg on the highway with its clean turbo diesel engine. Kelly Blue Book gives it an 8.5 for consumer ratings and the Federal Government gives the Cruze a 5-star rating for safety.

Ford Focus

The Ford Focus gets a respectable 36 mpg on the highway, and the handling is unmatched in its class. It is all 4 and 5 star safety ratings for the Ford Focus according to the NHTSA.

Hyundai Elantra

Fuel economy is a priority for the Hyundai Elantra, but not at the expense of power. Some models have the 2.0L direct injection 172 horsepower engines. The Elantra also has many options to choose from to provide a comfortable ride.

Hyundai Sonata

The Hyundai Sonata’s style stands out in the mid-size class. A 2.4 Liter engine comes with the base model and a 1.6 Liter is available in the eco model. At up to 40 mph highway, the Sonata is a very economical car to drive.

Chevy Malibu

Chevy’s Malibu comes equipped with an OnStar crash response system. Ten airbags throughout the vehicle provide added safety. 36 mpg is not bad either for a mid-size car.

Nissan Sentra

The Nissan Sentra won the Intellichoice award in 2013. This 5-seat coup can get up to 40 mpg on the highway, but it runs in the 20s in the city.

Kia Optima

There is now a more powerful engine in the Kia Optima. This car is a top pick in its class. The Optima has an upscale interior and a recent reputation for reliability, reliability being a huge buzzword in the car industry.

Kia Soul

The “Urban Hatchback” Kia Soul is filled with user friendly technology. 30 mpg on the highway makes this car economical, though slightly less than other vehicles on this list. The Soul also takes advantage of Kia’s reputation of reliability. Plus, it just looks awesome, it’s biggest distinguishing factor from its competitors.

Volkswagen Jetta

Ranked 4th in compact cars by Car and Driver, the Volkswagen Jetta boasts best in its class for trunk space and storage. Jettas have always had a unique style and decent gas mileage. The Jetta is currently achieving 34 mpg highway. The Volkswagen brand gained a lot of momentum with young drivers and hipsters and has become very popular over the past decade.

Toyota Prius

The hybrid Toyota Prius saw a surge in sales when gas prices in the US soared to almost $4 a gallon. The Prius gets 61 mpg in the city and 48 on the highway. Toyota scores big with the economical Prius.