AutoTrader.Com says trucks and SUVs take 7 of top 10 spots
2014 was once again the year of the truck for car shoppers, as the Ford F-150 retained its place as the most popular nameplate on AutoTrader.com.
The F-150’s crosstown rival, the Chevrolet Silverado, was the second most popular new vehicle but it came in third behind the Jeep Wrangler on the used side.
Among new cars, trucks and SUVs took seven of the top ten spots, including vehicles like the RAM 1500, GMC Sierra, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ford F-250.
“The preponderance of large vehicles indicates an improving economy, as sales of pickup trucks correlate with housing starts and construction,” said Michelle Krebs, AutoTrader.com senior analyst. “Lower gas prices and many new or refreshed entries also helped boost new truck popularity, particularly in the back half of the year.”
The most popular vehicles are determined by analyzing the number of car shoppers who click on a listing for a car for sale on AutoTrader.com.
This methodology goes beyond search to illustrate which cars shoppers are actively interested in learning more about, and is reflective of the actual vehicles dealers are offering for sale.
2014 Most Popular Vehicles on AutoTrader.com
NEW VEHICLES |
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2014 Year End |
Make |
Model |
Rank Change |
1 |
Ford |
F-150 |
0 |
2 |
Chevrolet |
Silverado 1500 |
3 |
3 |
Jeep |
Wrangler |
-1 |
4 |
Ford |
Mustang |
0 |
5 |
Chevrolet |
Corvette |
4 |
6 |
Chevrolet |
Camaro |
0 |
7 |
Ram |
1500 |
-4 |
8 |
GMC |
Sierra C/K1500 |
5 |
9 |
Jeep |
Grand Cherokee |
-2 |
10 |
Ford |
F-250 |
-2 |
11 |
Dodge |
Challenger |
1 |
12 |
Chevrolet |
Silverado 2500 |
3 |
13 |
Honda |
Accord |
1 |
14 |
Toyota |
Tundra |
3 |
15 |
Chevrolet |
Tahoe |
8 |
16 |
Toyota |
Tacoma |
-5 |
17 |
Ram |
2500 |
-7 |
18 |
Jeep |
Cherokee |
125 |
19 |
Ford |
Fusion |
-3 |
20 |
Ford |
F-350 |
-2 |