The single best-selling vehicle in America last year wasn’t a crossover or an electric car—it was the Ford F-150. Ford sold more than 765,000 examples of its flagship pickup, and it’s on pace for similar numbers in 2025.
But while the F-150 dominates nationally, not all Americans drive trucks (though, plenty do). A new state-by-state breakdown by MotorTrend shows that, while trucks still rule the heartland, crossovers thrive in dense metro areas and electric vehicles are still hugely popular out west.
Which Vehicle Rules Your State?
The study analyzed sales data to determine the most popular vehicle in each US state. Some states—like Oklahoma and Texas—can’t get enough of the Ford F-150. Others, including Florida and Georgia, favor the Toyota RAV4. And in Hawaii, Toyota’s mid-size Tacoma remains the clear favorite. Here’s what the full breakdown looks like:
- Honda CR-V — Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, Wisconsin
- Ford F-150 — Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming
- Toyota RAV4 — Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont
- Tesla Model Y — Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Jersey, Utah, Washington
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — Alaska, Iowa, Kentucky, West Virginia
- Nissan Rogue — Tennessee
- Toyota Camry — Alabama
- GMC Sierra 1500 — Arkansas
- Toyota Tacoma — Hawaii
The Honda CR-V finished fourth overall on the list of America’s best-selling vehicles in 2024, but it punches well above its weight in some of the country’s most populous states. Illinois, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania—all home to major cities—rank the CR-V as their pick.
The F-150, meanwhile, thrives where utility matters most. In states like Michigan, Montana, Oklahoma, and Texas, buyers prioritize towing capacity, payload, and off-road capability—areas where a full-size pickup still reigns supreme.
America’s most popular crossover, the Toyota RAV4, finds its strongest foothold in states like Florida and Georgia, where long commutes, highway driving, and heavy traffic are part of daily life. The Tesla Model Y dominates in seven states, including California, Colorado, and Washington, where EV adoption is strongest and charging infrastructure is most developed.
One-State Wonders
At the bottom of the list are four vehicles that claim just one state each. The Nissan Rogue leads in Tennessee, which is home to Nissan's headquarters. The Toyota Camry tops Alabama, another state with deep manufacturing roots. The GMC Sierra 1500 leads in Arkansas, while the Tacoma calls Hawaii home.
Even though trucks are still hugely popular, the data proves that things like location, population, and infrastructure all play a role in determining what Americans drive. So even while one vehicle tops the overall sales charts, it varies dramatically by state.
Source: MotorTrend
