World Best Selling Model Ranking in 2026. While the Toyota Corolla secured leadership again, the Tesla Model Y climbs back into 2nd (+65.1%). The Toyota RAV4 dropped from 1st into 6th (-9.4%) but the Toyota Camry emerged into the top 10 offsetting the brand’s losses.
In this unique report, we rank the best-selling cars and light commercial in the World, aggregating data for all the 162 countries we track on monthly basis. Data reported is updated with the last available registrations figures sourced by local official authorities, country by country
Looking at YTD sales up to april 2026, the Toyota Corolla -up 1 spot- was the leader with a 1.2% share (+2.2%). It reported gains in Asia (+8.4%) and America (+5.2%).
The Tesla Model Y -up 2 spots- followed in 2nd, rising 29.5% and with a share of 1.2%. It reported gains in America (+22.6%), Asia (+38%) and Europe (+27.7%).
The Ford F-Series ranked 3rd with a 1% share (-11.7%). It fell in Asia (-14.6%) and Europe (-43.5%).
The Honda CR-V -up 1 spot- ranked in 4th (-5.3%), followed by the Chevrolet Silverado -up 1 spot- in 5th (-1.6%).
The Toyota RAV4 -down 5 spots- followed in 6th (-37.6%) and the Hyundai Tucson in 7th (+1%).
The Toyota Camry ranked 8th (+7.6%) ahead of the Volkswagen Tiguan -up 3 spots- in 9th (+9.5%) and the Kia Sportage -down 1 spot- which closed the Top 10 (-2.5%).
EV Market Trend and Outlook
EV sales stumble in 2026, with YTD figures up to april 2026 losing 5.3%.
The Tesla Model Y retained the leadership while gaining 29.5% and with a share of 8%; while the Geely Xingyuan ranked 2nd with a 3.1% share (-2.6%). The Tesla Model 3 closed the top 10, down 1 spot and 33.3% to 2.8% of the segment.
Tables with sales figures
In the tables below we report sales for the Top 50 models.
