This is one of the hottest segments in the auto industry. In spite of the microchip shortage, this segment was up over 300,000 units in 2021 over 2020.
Toyota Highlander was the winner, but the new Jeep Grand Cherokee made a very surprising run for the #2 spot, followed by Ford Explorer, Jeep Wrangler, and Subaru Outback.
Ford Bronco Sport broke into the top 10 for the year, and the Kia Telluride edged out the Hyundai Palisade.
Here are your top 20 best-selling midsized SUV for calendar year 2021 and how they fared versus full year 2020:
| 1. | Toyota Highlander | 264,128 | 24% |
| 2. | Jeep Grand Cherokee | 254,445 | 21% |
| 3. | Ford Explorer | 219,871 | 3% |
| 4. | Jeep Wrangler | 204,610 | 2% |
| 5. | Subaru Outback | 154,623 | 1% |
| 6. | Toyota 4Runner | 144,696 | 12% |
| 7. | Honda Pilot | 143,062 | 15% |
| 8. | Chevrolet Traverse | 116,251 | 7% |
| 9. | Hyundai Santa Fe | 112,705 | 11% |
| 10. | Ford Bronco Sport | 108,169 | 2012% |
| 11. | Kia Telluride | 93,705 | 25% |
| 12. | Chevrolet Trailblazer | 90,163 | 162% |
| 13. | Hyundai Palisade | 86,282 | 5% |
| 14. | Ford Edge | 85,225 | 22% |
| 15. | Kia Sorento | 81,785 | 10% |
| 16, | Subaru Ascent | 74,650 | 10% |
| 17. | VW Atlas | 72,383 | 13% |
| 18. | Chevrolet Blazer | 70,323 | 25% |
| 19. | Dodge Durango | 65,936 | 14% |
| 20. | GMC Acadia | 59,913 | 17% |
