List best selling cars in history Over the past decades, it has developed greatly, because it could not be otherwise. Gone are the days when the Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle topped the classification, storming the throne of the Ford Model T. The American model dominated the rankings for decades, but no longer figures even in the top ten.
The main reason is that over time, the criteria for creating this list have softened. The main change occurs because Now the sum of several generations is acceptedwhile the Ford T or Beetle achieved their performance while being essentially the same car. In other words, without changing the methodology, both options would continue to top the list.
To spice up the list, we’ll do it in ascending order, with best seller coming last. Also, as a finishing touch We will tell you what the most popular sports car in history is.the only one whose sales volume exceeded 10 million units. If you imagine the situation, the production of the first seven generations of the Porsche 911 amounted to 1,045,055 units.
15th place – CHEVROLET IMPALA: OVER 14 MILLION UNITS
It’s about the model presence in the market was like the Guadiana Riverthat is, it has appeared and disappeared over the centuries. It is not currently for sale, but was produced between 1958 and 1985, then from 1994 to 1996, and finally from 2000 to 2020. Over ten generations, he sold millions of dollars, mostly in the United States.
14th place – BMW 3 SERIES: OVER 14 MILLION UNITS
The BMW 3 Series has become the brand’s best-selling model in recent years. which account for up to 30% of their sales
. While the most basic versions account for the majority of production, the truth is that the various variants of the M3 have helped its popularity skyrocket. Also his presence at competitions.13th place – FORD MODEL T: 15 MILLION UNITS
It is arguably the first global automotive icon and the first truly global car. Henry Ford dreamed of American motorization and although he was not a pioneer, he knew how to take advantage of mass production before anyone else. For most of its commercial life, the Model T was only available in black, hence Ford’s phrase. “You can order the T in any color as long as it’s black.”.
12th place – FORD FIESTA: OVER 15 MILLION UNITS
In July 2023, Fiesta said goodbye to the market forever. Seven generations left since 1976. and, above all, the success that allowed it to remain the best-selling car in markets such as England for decades. His huge production numbers are his best legacy.
11th place – VOLKWAGEN PASSAT: 16 MILLION UNITS
Since its introduction to the market in 1973, the Passat has quietly increased sales and sales. For six generations it has been Volkswagen’s flagship sedan, although Finally, it is positioned as a family car only.disassembled by SUVs. Only in China it is sold as a sedan.
10th place – HONDA ACCORD: OVER 18 MILLION UNITS.
This is another sedan whose overall success we don’t fully appreciate in Spain, where it has a smaller market share. In both Japan and the US, its sales are very noticeable, so exceeded 18 million accumulated copies since its introduction in 1978. This is now the tenth generation.
9th place – TOYOTA HILUX: OVER 19 MILLION UNITS
We continue the list of the best-selling cars in history with a pickup truck that is a real global success. Sold almost all over the worldin countries as diverse as Thailand, Australia, South Africa, Arabia, Argentina or Mexico. Any of its eight generations is distinguished by bomb shelters and reliability.
8th place – FORD ESCORT: 20 MILLION UNITS
Although the Escort name fell out of use with the advent of the Focus, the truth is that from 1968 to 2002 the car was extremely popular almost all over the world. In addition, it was produced in different parts of the world, including the Ford plant in Almussafes
where a total of 1,098,393 specimens were collected.7th place – FIAT 124 AND DERIVATIVES: 20,667,000 units.
Although this is not usually done, it seemed fair to group the figures for the Fiat 124 and its derivatives as the frame and body are basically identical. One and a half million Fiats were produced, plus another one and a half million in Spain as SEAT, in addition to almost 18 million produced in the USSR and Russia and under the Zhiguli, VAZ or LADA brands. We will still have to add the Indian Premier 118 NE, as well as the Turkish or Korean versions.
6th place – VOLKSWAGEN “BEET”: 21,529,464 units.
If you look at it from the point of view, No car will ever be able to sell for as much as the Volkswagen Type 1. in one generation. If this criterion were followed, it would be the outstanding leader of this list of the best-selling cars in history. Of course, the “people’s car” turned out to fully realize this premise. It was in production from 1938 to 2003.
5th place – OPEL CORSA: OVER 22 MILLION UNITS
We may not be aware of the Corsa’s popularity throughout Europe, including markets such as England, where it even managed to outperform the Fiesta. In 1998, it became the world’s best-selling car, with over 900,000 units sold. It was produced on four continents under five different brands.. It has currently reached the sixth generation.
4th place – HONDA CIVIC: OVER 27 MILLION UNITS.
Like the Accord, the Civic remained an under-the-radar car in our market. while it was being inflated to be sold all over the world. Over the years it has risen in position on this list, although it will be hard to top the cars ahead of it. It has been on sale since 1972 and is currently in its eleventh generation.
3rd place – VOLKSWAGEN GOLF: OVER 35 MILLION UNITS
Volkswagen can only be applauded for being able to replace the Beetle with an even more iconic car. No one could have imagined what a phenomenal success Golf would be when The first generation appeared in 1974.. Guided by the coveted GTI, it has now reached its eighth generation, which continues to fight the SUV fashion in the market.
2nd place – FORD F-SERIES: OVER 40 MILLION UNITS
Americans love real SUVs and pickup trucks. So it’s no surprise that the Ford F-150 and all its versions have topped the sales list year after year almost since its introduction in 1948. With no less than 14 evolutions, it is Ford’s most successful car ever. the brand that has the most models in this rating.
1st place – TOYOTA COROLLA: OVER 50 MILLION UNITS.
Decades ago, the Corolla overtook the Beetle as the number one best-selling car in history, although it took several generations to do so. The Japanese were well aware of the importance of the American market, which led to the growth of the most popular Toyotas. It came onto the market in 1966 and is now in its 12th generation.
SPORTY – FORD MUSTANG: MORE THAN 10,250,000 UNITS
The most famous pony car in history continues to make good progress, breaking the 10 million vehicle barrier. Since its introduction in 1965, the Mustang has had no equal. years, during which more than 500,000 copies were posted. By comparison, the Chevrolet Corvette has yet to reach the two million sales mark, although in its defense, it is a higher-end car.