Car Features - Top 30 Best Selling Vehicles of the USA for 2008

The year 2008 was the start of a downfall: 13.2 million cars were sold with a decline of 18 percent, high gas prices, and the collapse of the US economy later that year. In the top 10, only one car experienced a positive trend with most declined. Yes, we all know that the Americans have different tastes compared to the ASEAN market but there are some cars that are sold similarly to us.

Out of the 12 months, let's look back on America's best sellers for 2008. Look out for our best sellers for USA from 2002 up to 2007. We have included the increase/decrease from 2007.

Disclaimer: Some photos used are Philippine/ASEAN spec, which may differ from what USA has to offer.

30. Toyota Highlander (104,661 units sold, -18%)

29. Mazda 3 (109,957 units sold, -9%)

28. Ford Edge (110,798 units sold, -15%)

27. BMW 3 Series (112,464 units sold, -21%)

26. Toyota Sienna (115,944 units sold, -16%)

25. Hyundai Sonata (117,357 units sold, -19%)

24. Chrysler Town and Country (118,563 units sold, -14%)

23. Dodge Grand Caravan (123,749 units sold, -30%)

22. Honda Odyssey (135,493 units sold, -22%)

21. Toyota RAV4 (137,020 units sold, -21%)

20. Toyota Tundra (137,249 units sold, -30%)

19. Pontiac G6 (140,240 units sold, -7%)

18. Toyota Tacoma (144,655 units sold, -17%)

17. Ford Fusion (147,569 units sold, -1%)

16. Ford Escape (156,544 units sold, -6%)

15. Toyota Prius (158,884 units sold, -12%)

14. GMC Sierra (168,544 units sold, -19%)

13. Chevrolet Malibu (178,253 units sold, +39%)

12. Chevrolet Cobalt (188,045 units sold, -6%)

11. Ford Focus (195,823 units sold, +13%)

10. Honda CR-V (197,279 units sold, -10%)

9. Dodge Ram (245,840 units sold, -31%)

8. Chevrolet Impala (265,740 units sold, -15%)

7. Nissan Altima (269,668 units sold, -5%)

6. Honda Civic (339,289 units sold, +3%)

5. Toyota Corolla/Matrix (351,007 units sold, -6%)

4. Honda Accord (372,789 units sold, -5%)

3. Toyota Camry (436,617 units sold, -8%)

2. Chevrolet Silverado (465,065 units sold, -25%)

1. Ford F Series (515,513 units sold, -25%)

Source:

• http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2013/02/2008-america-auto-sales-rankings-by-mode/