The global automotive market will continue to grow strongly in 2024, despite the challenges posed by economic and environmental factors. One of the key indicators of this growth remains car sales. Today, we take a look at the world's best-selling car models that topped the charts in the first half of the year.
Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model Y continues to conquer the market, especially in countries with a strong electric vehicle infrastructure. The Model Y has become one of the most popular cars in 2024 due to its autonomy, autopilot technology and growing interest in environmentally friendly vehicles. From January to June, US sales of the electric crossover totalled 581,480 units, up 1.9 per cent year-on-year.
Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla has been one of the world's best-selling cars for many years. It is renowned for its reliability, fuel efficiency and affordable price. The 2024 Corolla is available in several variants, including hybrid models, making it attractive to a wide range of buyers.
In particular, sales of this car increased by 5.7 percent to 544,372 units. Drivers around the world continue to trust Toyota and are happy to buy the Corolla.
Toyota RAV4
Another representative of the Japanese car industry, the Toyota RAV4, continues to strengthen its position in the crossover segment. The 2024 RAV4 stands out for its excellent combination of price, functionality and advanced technologies, including hybrid and all-electric versions. From January to July, global sales of this car increased by 23.2%, with 498,103 units sold.
Ford F-Series
In the United States and several other countries, the Ford F-Series remains the undisputed sales leader among pickup trucks. The F-Series is renowned for its power, durability and ability to cope with tough conditions, making it an ideal choice for work and leisure. In the first half of the year, sales fell by 8.1% to 411,071 units. However, this didn't stop the Ford F-Series from being the fourth most popular car on the market.
Kia K5
The Kia K5 is a sleek and dynamic sedan with a modern design and high-tech features. It offers a spacious cabin with premium materials, advanced safety systems and a wide choice of powertrains, including turbocharged engines.
The 2024 Kia K5 continues to attract attention with its bold looks, comfortable ride and advanced features such as mobile device integration and driver assist. This saloon combines style, innovation and reliability, making it a popular choice among modern motorists. This puts it in fifth place with 373,613 units sold.
Honda CR-V
The Honda CR-V is another popular crossover that confidently holds a leading position in global sales. The CR-V attracts buyers with its spacious interior, reliability and high safety ratings. Not for nothing do sales of this model continue to grow. In the first six months of 2024, sales reached 362,393 units, 16.1 per cent more than in the first half of 2023.
Chevrolet Silverado
Like the Ford F-Series, the Chevrolet Silverado is one of the world's best-selling vehicles. The pickup is known for its durability and powerful engines, making it popular with American buyers. In the first half of the year, 328,083 drivers opted for this model, which is 7.4% more than in the same period last year.
Hyundai Tucson
The 2024 Hyundai Tucson continues to grow in popularity, especially in Europe and Asia. This compact crossover offers a modern design, a wide range of equipment and a choice of powertrains, including hybrid versions. This puts it in eighth place in our rankings. In total, 296,646 Hyundai Tucson were sold from January to June (-2.8%).
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is one of the most popular and recognisable saloons in the world. It is renowned for its combination of reliability, comfort and technology. Camry offers a spacious and ergonomic interior, a smooth ride and a high level of safety. The 2024 Toyota Camry is offered with updated styling and modern technology, including hybrid versions, making it an attractive choice for both urban and suburban driving.
Camry continues to set the standard in the mid-size sedan segment, combining a tradition of quality with innovation. At least that is the opinion of the 267,019 drivers who have bought it. This is 13.3% less than in 2023, but still well above the performance of its competitors.
Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage is another crossover that successfully competes on the global market. The 2024 Sportage attracts buyers with its bold design, excellent dynamics and a wide range of options. The model is known for its comfortable interior, high level of safety and excellent handling.
The 2024 Sportage offers a variety of powertrains, including hybrid and all-electric versions, making it attractive to a wide range of buyers. With its combination of reliability, functionality and affordability, the Kia Sportage continues to consolidate its position as a leader in the compact crossover segment. This is evidenced by a 5% increase in sales to 265,516 units in the first six months.
All of the above vehicles are the world's top-selling cars in 2024. Their popularity is due to their high quality, innovative technologies and the fact that they meet different customer needs - from family cars to powerful pick-ups and environmentally friendly electric vehicles.
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