The 15 World’s Best-Selling Car Models in 2025
The 15 World’s Best-Selling Car Models in 2025
According to its annual report of 2025, there are 15 world’s
best-selling car models in 2025. These models become the most favorable cars in
2025, and many people love these car models. All the data were obtained from
the Annual Report of 2025. Basically, the annual report is the comprehensive
published report by a company annually to describe and summarize the business
conditions and performance in 2025.
In simple terms, a car is a four-wheeled motor vehicle
designed primarily for passenger transportation on roads. As of now, cars are
still becoming one of the world's most popular vehicles. Statistically,
according to the data from focus2move, in the year 2025, total global
vehicles sales (cars + light vehicles) achieved 88,751 million units.
With around thousands of car models and billions of cars in
the worldwide market, many people have many options to find the best car models
suited to their needs. But just a few of the car models have become the most
popular car or have gained the world’s best-selling car in the year 2025. Here
is the rank of 15 World’s Best-Selling Car Models in 2025.
The
Rank of 15 World’s Best Selling Car Models in 2025 According to Each Car
Company’s Annual Report
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Rank |
Model of Cars |
Total Car Sales in 2025 |
Source |
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(in Thousand Units) |
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1 |
Toyota Corolla |
1,661 |
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2 |
Tesla Model 3/Y |
1,600 |
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3 |
Toyota RAV4 |
1,047 |
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4 |
Volkswagen Tiguan / Tayron |
1,041 |
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5 |
Toyota Yaris |
908 |
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6 |
Ford F-Series |
828 |
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7 |
Volkswagen Sagitar/ Lavida |
772 |
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8 |
Honda CR-V |
708 |
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9 |
Mercedes Benz C-Class |
667 |
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10 |
Volkswagen T-Cross/ Taigo |
634 |
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11 |
Toyota Camry |
591 |
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12 |
Toyota Hilux |
580 |
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13 |
BYD Seagull |
529 |
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14 |
Mercedes Benz E-Class |
512 |
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15 |
Volkswagen Passat/ Magotan |
511 |
The Histogram Rank of 10 World’s Best Selling Car Models in 2025 According Each Car Company’s Annual Report
Brief Description of 15 World’s Best Selling Car Models in 2025
1. Toyota Corolla
Corolla still become the most popular brand from Toyota in 2025. Globally,
according to Toyota Annual Report in 2026, The line products from Corolla was
sold around 1,661 thousand units.
Basically, Toyota Corolla is a series of Subcompact cars (1966–1991) and Compact cars (1991–present) unveiled at the 1966
Tokyo Motor Show. As of 2026, Toyota Corolla entered the 12th generation produced in
2018. Commonly, the 12th generation of the Toyota Corolla, built on the TNGA-C
platform, is available in the market with three different body styles,
including Hatchback, Estate, and Sedan. In terms of powertrain, The Toyota
Corolla 12th generation is powered by gasoline engine (1.2L Turbo
(8NR-FTS), 1.5L Dynamic Force (M15A-FKS), 1.6L Valvematic (1ZR-FAE), 1.8L
(2ZR-FE / 2ZR-FAE), 2.0L Dynamic Force (M20A-FKS), 1.6L Turbo (G16E-GTS), and hybrid
engine (1.8L Hybrid (2ZR-FXE) and 2.0L Hybrid (M20A-FXS)). Globally, in the
year 205, total car sales of Toyota Corolla reached 1,661 thousand units and
are still recognized as the world’s best-selling cars.
2. Tesla Model 3/Y
The Tesla Model 3 is a battery electric powered mid-size sedan
with a fastback body style built by Tesla, Inc., introduced in 2017. In terms
of powertrain, Tesla Model 3 used an Internal Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Reluctance Motor (IPM-SynRM). Related to its battery, Tesla model 3 utilizes
two primary batteries, namely LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) (Used in the
standard Rear-Wheel Drive trim) and NMC / NCA (Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt or
Nickel-Cobalt-Aluminum) (used in the Long Range and Performance trims).
The Tesla Model Y is a battery electric compact crossover SUV
produced in 2020. In terms of powertrain, the Model Y uses a combination of
motor types, namely a Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) or All-Wheel Drive (AWD) model.
The RWD model uses a single rear-mounted internal permanent-magnet synchronous
reluctance motor, meanwhile AWD variants add a front induction motor.
Statistically, in the year of 2025, according to Tesla annual
report, total car sales of Tesla Model 3/Y reached 1,600 thousand units. Compared
to all car models, the Tesla model 3/Y still becomes the second best-selling
model in the world after the Toyota Corolla in 2025.
3. Toyota RAV4
RAV4 has also
become one of the most popular and best-selling car brands from Toyota.
Statistically, in 2025, globally, the sales of RAV4 reached 1,047
thousand units. Historically, the story of the Toyota RAV4 was launched in May
1994. Nowadays, as of 2026 Toyota RAV4 entered sixth-generation RAV4revealed in
May 2025 in Japan, Canada, and the United States. Unlike the 5th-generation,
the 6th-generation of Toyota RAV4 leaves the internal combustion engine (ICE)
and goes 100% electrified. In terms of powertrains, the Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(HEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) are built naturally aspirated
2.5-liter four-cylinder engines with drivetrain
configuration of Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) and All-Wheel Drive (AWD).
Statistically,
in the year 2025, according to Toyota Annual Report, total car sales of Toyota
RAV4 reached 1,047
thousand units. Compared to all other car models in the world, Toyota RAV4
still becomes the 3rd best-selling car model in 2025.
4. Volkswagen Tiguan / Tayron
Tiguan/ Tayron still become
the best-selling car model of Volkswagen passenger cars and world’s
best-selling car in 2025. According to Volkswagen Group Annual Report in 2025,
total car sales of Volkswagen Tiguan/ Tayron reached 1,041,000 units.
Volkswagen Tiguan is a Compact crossover SUV officially launched at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in September 2007. Nowadays, Tiguan entered third generation unveiled its prototype On June 14, 2023, and it officially launched in 2024. Especially in China's market, the third-generation Tiguan is marketed as the Tiguan L Pro. This model is built on the MQB evo platform, bringing many premium features and enhancements, including HD matrix headlights, a new adaptive chassis control system (DCC Pro), and updated hybrid drives that allow for an all-electric range of around 100 kilometers. Furthermore, the third generation of Tiguan has three types of Engines, namely Petrol (1.4 L TSI 150 I4, 1.5 L TSI I4 mild hybrid, 2.0 L TSI I4), Petrol Plug-in hybrid (1.5 L TSI I4 (Tiguan eHybrid), and Diesel (2.0 L TDI I4).
Meanwhile, Volkswagen Tayron is a Mid-size crossover SUV introduced in
2018. Basically, The Volkswagen Tayron is the product partnership between FAW
Group and Volkswagen AG. To date, Volkswagen Tayron has entered the 2nd generation introduced in 2024 at Paris Motor Show. In
terms of powertrain, the 2nd generation of Volkswagen Tayron is sold with three
different engines including Petrol engine (1.5 L TSI I4, 1.5 L eTSI I4 mild
hybrid, 2.0 L TSI I4), Petrol plug-in hybrid (1.5 L eTSI I4), Diesel (2.0 L TDI
I4).
5. Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris is a
supermini/subcompact car and still become the 3rd world’s
best-selling car model of Toyota in 2025 and 5th world’s
best-selling car model. Financially, the vehicle sales of Yaris in 2025
reached 908 thousand units. Historically, the first generation was
produced at the 1998 Paris Motor Show. As of 2026, Toyota Yaris has entered the 4th generation unveiled on 16 October 2019 in Japan and
Amsterdam (Netherlands). In terms of powertrain, the fourth-generation Toyota
Yaris is built on the TNGA-B platform and it is available in the market with
different engines, including a 1.5-liter inline-3 "Dynamic Force"
engine (M15A-FXE), naturally aspirated 1.5-liter inline-3 "Dynamic
Force" engine (M15A-FKS), A 1.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-3
(1KR-FE), A 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-3 (G16E-GTS) (GR Yaris).
6. Ford F-Series
The Ford F-Series is a series of Full-size pickup trucks
marketed and manufactured since 1948. As of 2026, Ford F-Series entered the
14th-generation introduced on June 25, 2020. Commonly, in the market, the
lineup of Ford F-Series is divided into three main categories, namely F-150
(Light Duty), Super Duty (Heavy Duty), and Commercial/ Medium Duty trucks.
Specifically, The Ford F-150 (Half Ton / Light Duty) has some trim levels
including XL & XLT, Lariat, King Ranch & Platinum, Platinum Plus and
released special models, namely Tremor, Raptor & Raptor R, F-150 Lightning.
Furthermore, The F-Series Super Duty (Heavy Duty) also has some trims including
F-250, F-350, F-450. Meanwhile, the Commercial & Medium Duty (Chassis Cab)
has some series/ trims namely, F-350 & F-450 Chassis Cabs, F-550, F-650
& F-750.
Mechanically, in terms of powertrain, The Ford F-Series is
powered by some different machine, including Gasoline engine (2.7 L EcoBoost
Nano twin-turbo V6, 3.5 L EcoBoost D35 twin-turbo V6, or 5.2 L Carnivore V8
(Raptor R), Flex-fuel (3.3 L Cyclone V6, or 5.0 L Coyote V8), Gasoline Hybrid
(3.5 L Power Boost twin-turbo V6), Diesel (3.0 L Power Stroke turbo V6).
Statistically, in the year 2025, total car sales of F-Series in the USA market
reached 828,832 units and still become one of the world’s best car models in
2025.
7. Volkswagen Sagitar/ Lavida
The Volkswagen Sagitar is a compact sedan produced
by FAW-Volkswagen since 2006. As of 2025, Volkswagen Sagitar has entered fourth
generation unveiled at the 2025 Chengdu Auto Show. In terms of powertrain,
Volkswagen Sagitar L is equipped with a gasoline
engine (1.5 L TSI I4). Meanwhile, Sagitar S was unveiled in January 2026 equipped with a gasoline engine of 1.5 L I4.
The Volkswagen Lavida is a small family car/compact car (C) manufactured by Volkswagen and it was launched at Auto China 2008 in Beijing. As of 2026, Volkswagen Lavida entered the fourth generation launched on November 17, 2025. In terms of powertrains, the Lavida fourth generation is equipped with a Petrol engine of 1.5 L EA211 160 PS (120 kW; 160 hp) I4 and 1.5 L EA211 110 PS (81 kW; 110 hp) I4 TSI.
Statistically, in terms of quantity, according to
Volkswagen Group annual report, total vehicle deliveries of Volkswagen Lavida
and Sagitar reached 772,000 units in 2025. This Number explained that Lavida/
Sagitar still becomes the 2nd best-selling car model of Volkswagen in 2025 and one of the world’s best-selling
car models in 2025.
8. Honda CR-V
Honda CR-V or Honda Breeze (sold in China) still become the
best-selling car models of Honda Motors in 2025. The global sales of Honda
Motor in 2025 reached 708,882 units. In terms of Powertrain Options, Honda CR-V
is available with different engine including 1.5L VTEC Turbo (a
1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces approximately 190–193
hp), e: HEV (Hybrid) (A dual-motor hybrid system featuring a 2.0-liter
Atkinson cycle engine, generating a combined output of around 204–207 hp and
335 Nm of torque), e: PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid) (available China and Some
Europe Nations) (17.7 kWh battery), e:FCEV (Fuel Cell) (A specialized
hydrogen-powered variant).
9. Mercedes Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of Compact
executive cars (D) introduced since 1993 as a substitution for the
Mercedes-Benz W201. As of 2025, Mercedes-Benz C-Class entered the fifth
generation known as Mercedes-Benz W206 C-Class introduced in 2021 with body
style of 4-door sedan or 5-door station wagon. In terms of its power train,
Mercedes-Benz C-class available in different models of engine, namely petrol
engine (C 180 (1.5L turbo generating output of 170 horsepower (hp)), C
200 (1.5L turbo + mild hybrid (48V)) generating output of 204
horsepower (hp), C 300 (2.0L turbo + mild hybrid) generating output
of 258 horsepower (hp)), Diesel engine (C 220d (2.0L turbo
diesel + mild hybrid) generating output of 200 hp, C 300d (2.0L turbo diesel +
mild hybrid generating output of 265 horsepower (hp)), and Plug-in
Hybrid engine (C 300e (2.0L petrol + electric motor). Statistically,
according to the Mercedes-Benz Group Annual report in 2025, total car sales of
Mercedes-Benz C-Class reached 667,063 units and still became the world's
best-selling car models of Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
10. Volkswagen T-Cross/ Taigo
Historically,
the production of T-Cross was officially launched on 25 October 2018. The
Volkswagen T-Cross is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) officially
launched on 25 October 2018. In some countries, Volkswagen T-Cross has some
different names including Volkswagen Tacqua (China, FAW-VW), Volkswagen
Taigun (India and Mexico), Volkswagen Tharu XR (China, 2024–present). In terms
of powertrain, Volkswagen T-Cross has some different engines including Petrol
engine (1.0 L TSI I3, 1.4 L TSI I4, 1.5 L MPI I4, 1.5 L TSI I4, and 1.6 L MSI
I4), and Diesel engine (1.6 L TDI I4).
Meanwhile, the
Volkswagen Taigo is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment). In terms of
powertrains, Taigo was equipped with Petrol Engine 1.0 L TSI I3 and 1.5 L TSI
I4. Statistically, according to Volkswagen Group Annual Report, the total
car deliveries of Volkswagen T-Cross/ Taigo in 2025 reached 634,000
units.
11. Toyota Camry
Toyota Camry also became one of the world's best-selling car models from Toyota. In 2025, the total
car sales of Toyota Camry reached 591 thousand
units. Historically, the Toyota Camry was introduced in Japan in January 1980
as the name for the four-door sedan version of the second-generation Celica. To
date, the updated version of the Camry is The XV80 Camry, which was unveiled on
14 November 2023 with the body style of 4-door sedan.
Specifically, in terms of its car dimension,
Toyota has been divided into narrow body and wide body. Since
2024, the narrow body of the Toyota Camry has stopped. The
Wide body of Toyota Camry still continues to produce with different series,
namely XV10 (1991–1996), XV20 (1996–2002), XV30 (2001–2006), XV40 (2006–2012),
XV50 (2011–2019), XV70 (2017–2024) and XV80 (2023–present).
As of 2026, The Camry model is XV80. Historically, The XV80 Camry was unveiled on 14 November 2023 and
introduced at the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show. In terms of powertrain, Toyota
Camry XV80 is powered by different engines which is available in the different
market including aspirated 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder engine
(A25A-FXS) (available in North America), 2.0L Hybrid (HEV), 2.0L Gasoline
(ICE-only), 2.5L Gasoline (ICE-only).
12. Toyota Hilux
Toyota Hilux is a series of Compact pickup trucks
(1968–2004) and Mid-size pickup trucks
(2004–present) produced since 1967. Historically,
the story of Hilux started because this product was the result of a business
partnership between Toyota and Hino. As of 2025, Toyota Hilux has entered the 9th
generation introduced on 10 November 2025 simultaneously in Thailand, Europe,
and Australia. In terms of powertrain, The 9th generation of Toyota Hilux is
available in the market with different engine, including a mild hybrid (the
engine of Engine: 2.8-liter (1GD-FTV) four-cylinder DOHC turbodiesel), a fully
electric version (with battery of 59.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack), and
traditional diesel/petrol (with the engine of 2.7 L 2TR-FE I4 (petrol) and 2.8
L 1GD-FTV turbo I4 (diesel)). Statistically, the total car sales of Toyota
Hilux in 2025 reached 580 thousand units.
13. BYD Seagull
The BYD Seagull is a battery electric city car (A)
manufactured from 2023. Operationally, the assembly location of Seagull is
in Xi'an, Shaanxi and Changzhou, Jiangsu (China), (Camaçari, Bahia) Brazil,
(Szeged) Hungary. Commonly, the lead designer of BYD
Seagull is Wolfgang Egger.
Specifically, related to its battery and storage, the BYD Seagull is equipped
with Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) with capacity of 30.08 kWh (LFP), 38.88 kWh
(LFP BYD Blade), 43.2 kWh (LFP BYD Blade (Europe & Australia)).
Furthermore, the electric motor used BYD TZ180XSH permanent magnet
synchronously. Statistically, in 2025, total global car sales of BYD Seagull
reached 529,537 units and BYD Seagull still become the world’s best-selling car models of BYD in 2025.
14. Mercedes Benz E-Class
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a series of executive
cars (E) manufactured since September 1953. As of 2025, the Mercedes-Benz
E-Class entered 6th generation revealed on April 25th, 2023. In
terms of powertrain, the 6th generation of Mercedes-benz available
in some types of engine, namely petrol engine (E 200: 2.0L
turbo + 48V mild hybrid generating 204 horsepower (hp), E 300: 2.0L turbo +
mild hybrid generating 258 horsepower (hp)), diesel engine (E
220d: 2.0L diesel + 48V mild hybrid, generating 197 horsepower (hp)), and plug-in
Hybrids (PHEV) (E 300e: 2.0L petrol + electric motor, E 400e 4MATIC:
generating 381 horsepower (hp) combined). Statistically, according to
Mercedes-Benz Group annual report of 2025, total car sales of
Mercedes-Benz E-Class reached 512,413 units and still becomes the 2nd world’s
best-selling car model from Mercedes-Benz Group in 2025.
15. Volkswagen Passat/ Magotan
The Volkswagen Passat/ Magotan is a large family
car. Commonly, the Volkswagen Passat and the Volkswagen Magotan are essentially
the same vehicle, but they are marketed in
different regions. Geographically, based on the
destination market, Volkswagen Passat is sold in Europe, North America,
meanwhile Volkswagen Magotan is sold in China. Historically, Volkswagen
Passat has been manufactured and marketed by
the German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen since 1973. Furthermore, in other
countries, Volkswagen Passat was marketed variously in different names
such as the Dasher, Santana, Quantum, Magotan, Corsar and Carat. Until
2026, Volkswagen Passat entered ninth generation, unveiled in September 2023 at Munich Motor Show.
Statistically, Passat/Magotan also become one of the best-selling car models of Volkswagen in 2025. Based on Volkswagen Group annual report in 2025, the total car sales of Volkswagen Passat/ Magotan reached 511,000 units.
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