Single nameplates that have sold tens of millions across the decades, some by holding one shape for a lifetime and others by reinventing themselves every few years. Ranked by cumulative worldwide units sold.
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Single nameplates that have sold tens of millions across the decades, some by holding one shape for a lifetime and others by reinventing themselves every few years. Ranked by cumulative worldwide units sold.
Toyota Corolla
Launched in 1966 and now in its twelfth generation, the Corolla is the best-selling nameplate in automotive history, passing 50 million units by 2021 across sedans, hatchbacks, and hybrids.
Ford F-Series
Ford's pickup line, in production since 1948, has sold over 43 million trucks and has been America's best-selling vehicle for more than four decades.
Volkswagen Golf
VW's compact hatchback since 1974 has sold about 37 million across seven generations and became Volkswagen's bestseller after succeeding the Beetle.
Volkswagen Passat
VW's midsize family car, on sale since 1973, has moved roughly 34 million units worldwide across its many generations and body styles.
Honda Civic
Honda's compact, introduced in 1972, has sold more than 28 million cars and built a worldwide reputation for reliability and efficiency.
Toyota Camry
The Camry, Toyota's midsize sedan since 1982, has sold about 22 million and spent decades as America's best-selling passenger car.
Ford Fiesta
Ford's subcompact, sold from 1976 until 2023, reached roughly 22 million units before the company retired the nameplate to focus on SUVs.
Volkswagen Beetle
The original air-cooled Beetle, built largely unchanged from 1938 to 2003, sold over 21.5 million and was the first car to pass 20 million units.
Toyota Hilux
Toyota's rugged pickup, in production since 1968, has sold around 21 million and earned a near-mythic reputation for durability in the world's harshest conditions.
Honda Accord
The Accord, Honda's midsize mainstay since 1976, has sold roughly 19.5 million and was the first Japanese car assembled in the United States.
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