Top 20 Best-Selling SUVs In America - January 2014

The Nissan Rogue's 55% YOY Increase Was Second Only To The
Subaru Forester's 64% Jump Among SUVs/CUVs In The Top 20

Not unlike 2013 - in fact, exactly like 2013 - January 2014 started off the year with the Ford Escape leading all SUVs and crossovers in total U.S. sales. 

Although 2013 ended with record Escape sales, the smallest Ford utility vehicle did not hold on to its early lead as America's top-selling utility vehicle. January's second-best-seller, the Honda CR-V, habitually takes over at the end of the year.

That's a long way off, of course, but we do know that the Escape's early lead in 2014 isn't as strong as it was a year ago. CR-V sales are rising; Escape sales are falling. Both did so only slightly in January, and both were challenged more closely than they were a year ago by the surging Toyota RAV4.

• All 248 Vehicle Ranked By January 2014 U.S. Sales

• All 85 SUVs/Crossovers Ranked By January 2014 U.S. Sales

In addition to these three small crossovers, the list of America's 20 top-selling utility vehicles in January 2014 included three Jeeps in the top 11, three GM products, two Fords besides the Escape, and just one premium brand utility, the 18th-ranked Lexus RX.

Historical monthly and yearly sales figures for any of these best-selling SUVs and crossovers can always be accessed through the dropdown menu at GCBC's Sales Stats page, and for those not viewing the mobile version of this site, near the top right of this page, as well. GoodCarBadCar has already published the list of America's best-selling trucks in January and America's most popular cars.

January 2015 • February 2014 • December 2013 • January 2013

Rank	Best-Selling SUV	January 2014	January 2013	% Change	2014 YTD	2013 YTD	% Change
#1	Ford Escape	19,459	19,939	-2.4%	19,459	19,939	-2.4%
#2	Honda CR-V	18,232	17,809	2.4%	18,232	17,809	2.4%
#3	Toyota RAV4	16,880	11,610	45.4%	16,880	11,610	45.4%
#4	Chevrolet Equinox	14,547	17,223	-15.5%	14,547	17,223	-15.5%
#5	Nissan Rogue	13,831	8951	54.5%	13,831	8951	54.5%
#6	Ford Explorer	12,810	15,207	-15.8%	12,810	15,207	-15.8%
#7	Jeep Grand Cherokee	12,207	11,065	10.3%	12,207	11,065	10.3%
#8	Subaru Forester	10,771	6565	64.1%	10,771	6565	64.1%
#9	Toyota Highlander	10,676	8831	20.9%	10,676	8831	20.9%
#10	Jeep Cherokee	10,505	---	---	10,505	---	---
#11	Jeep Wrangler	9553	8854	7.9%	9553	8854	7.9%
#12	Ford Edge	9411	9614	-2.1%	9411	9614	-2.1%
#13	Kia Sorento	7098	8005	-11.3%	7098	8005	-11.3%
#14	GMC Terrain	7063	8550	-17.4%	7063	8550	-17.4%
#15	Hyundai Santa Fe	6721	5991	12.2%	6721	5991	12.2%
#16	Honda Pilot	6224	7405	-15.9%	6224	7405	-15.9%
#17	Dodge Journey	5936	8179	-27.4%	5936	8179	-27.4%
#18	Lexus RX	5607	5394	3.9%	5607	5394	3.9%
#19	Jeep Patriot	5577	5248	6.3%	5577	5248	6.3%
#20	GMC Acadia	5463	5188	5.3%	5463	5188	5.3%

Source: Automakers
Red font indicates year-over-year declining sales

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