The ten best-selling passenger cars and light trucks in the world for the 2025 calendar year, ranked by global sales volume — led by the Toyota RAV4, the world's favourite SUV.
Quick answer: 1. Toyota RAV4, 2. Tesla Model Y, 3. Ford F-Series, 4. Toyota Corolla, 5. Honda CR-V, 6. Toyota Camry, 7. BYD Song Plus, 8. Nissan Sentra / Sylphy, 9. Toyota Hilux, 10. Tesla Model 3.
These are the best-selling passenger cars and light trucks in the world for the 2025 calendar year, ranked by total global sales volume. The data comes from JATO Dynamics, Focus2Move, and manufacturer-reported wholesale figures, aggregated across all markets. The Toyota RAV4 took the global crown for the second year running, selling over 1.2 million units as the compact SUV segment continues to dominate worldwide. The top ten is dominated by Toyota (four models), Tesla (two models), and a mix of pickups and SUVs from Ford, Honda, and BYD. Notably, the list now includes two pure electric vehicles — the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 — alongside the hybrids and plug-in hybrids that fill the middle ranks.
The world's best-selling vehicle for the second year running, the RAV4 compact SUV sold over 1.2 million units globally, powered by its hybrid efficiency, reputation for reliability, and broad availability across every major market.
The best-selling electric vehicle in the world, the Model Y sold over 1.1 million units in 2025, driven by price cuts, tax incentives, and the expanding Supercharger network.
America's best-selling truck for over 40 consecutive years, the F-Series (F-150, F-250, F-350) sold roughly 950,000 units globally, with the F-150 Lightning EV version gaining traction.
The all-time best-selling car nameplate in history (over 50 million sold), the Corolla remained a global sales powerhouse with about 910,000 units in 2025, including its sedan, hatchback, and Cross SUV variants.
Honda's compact SUV sold over 830,000 units globally, benefiting from a full redesign and the introduction of the CR-V e:PHEV plug-in hybrid in key markets.
The best-selling midsize sedan in the world, the Camry sold approximately 760,000 units in 2025, bolstered by a fully hybrid lineup in most markets.
BYD's compact SUV and the best-selling vehicle in China for 2025, the Song Plus (including Song Pro DM-i) sold over 720,000 units, powered by BYD's Super DM hybrid technology.
The Nissan Sylphy (as it's known in China) and Sentra (North America) sold about 680,000 units, remaining a popular choice in the compact sedan segment.
The world's best-selling mid-size pickup, the Hilux sold roughly 650,000 units globally, dominating markets in Southeast Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East.
The Model 3 sedan sold about 620,000 units globally, continuing to be a strong #2 in Tesla's lineup and the world's best-selling electric sedan by a wide margin.
| # | Name | manufacturer | segment | body_style | key_markets | powertrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota RAV4 | Toyota | Compact SUV | SUV | North America, Europe, China, Australia | ICE, Hybrid, PHEV |
| 2 | Tesla Model Y | Tesla | Compact SUV / Crossover | SUV | North America, Europe, China | BEV (Electric) |
| 3 | Ford F-Series | Ford | Full-size pickup | Pickup truck | North America (primary), Australia, Middle East | ICE, Hybrid, BEV (Lightning) |
| 4 | Toyota Corolla | Toyota | Compact car | Sedan, Hatchback, Cross SUV | Global (all major markets) | ICE, Hybrid |
| 5 | Honda CR-V | Honda | Compact SUV | SUV | North America, China, Europe | ICE, e:HEV Hybrid, e:PHEV |
| 6 | Toyota Camry | Toyota | Midsize sedan | Sedan | North America, China, Australia, Middle East | Hybrid (primarily), ICE |
| 7 | BYD Song Plus | BYD | Compact SUV | SUV | China, Southeast Asia, Europe (export) | DM-i PHEV, BEV |
| 8 | Nissan Sentra / Sylphy | Nissan | Compact sedan | Sedan | China, North America, Latin America | ICE, e-Power (Hybrid) |
| 9 | Toyota Hilux | Toyota | Mid-size pickup | Pickup truck | Southeast Asia, Australia, Africa, Middle East | Diesel (primarily), ICE |
| 10 | Tesla Model 3 | Tesla | Compact executive sedan | Sedan | North America, Europe, China | BEV (Electric) |
Vehicles are ranked by total global sales volume for the 2025 calendar year (January–December 2025), combining data from JATO Dynamics' global vehicle registration analysis, Focus2Move's 'World Best Selling Cars' ranking, and manufacturer-reported wholesale figures where registration data is incomplete. Only passenger cars and light-duty trucks (pickups, SUVs, MPVs) under 3.5 tonnes GVWR are included; heavy commercial vehicles are excluded. Figures represent all versions of a model nameplate (e.g., Toyota RAV4 includes hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and ICE variants). Rank 1 is the highest-selling.
The Toyota RAV4 was the best-selling vehicle in the world in 2025, with over 1.23 million units sold globally. It's the second consecutive year the RAV4 has held the top spot, dethroning the Tesla Model Y which had led in 2023–24.
Two fully electric vehicles made the global top 10 in 2025: the Tesla Model Y (#2 at 1.12 million) and the Tesla Model 3 (#10 at 620,000). The BYD Song Plus is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) that also runs on electric power for most daily driving.
The Ford F-Series sells overwhelmingly in North America, where it dominates the full-size pickup segment. But the Toyota RAV4 and Tesla Model Y outsell it globally because they sell in high volumes across North America, Europe, China, and other markets simultaneously.
Yes — the Corolla nameplate has sold over 50 million units since its 1966 debut, making it the best-selling car nameplate in history. It ranked #4 globally in 2025 with roughly 910,000 sales, showing remarkable longevity.