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Pickup truck sales are a fantastic way to gauge the health of the automotive industry. Last year, the three best-selling vehicles in the market were all pickup trucks. Americans, we love our trucks and use them for almost everything. Now that we’re through the first half of 2022 let’s see which trucks have sold the most so far.

The 2022 Toyota Tacoma shows off its capability as a mid-size truck with an optional manual transmission.
2022 Toyota Tacoma | Toyota

The first six months of 2022 were kind to the Toyota Tacoma, with 108,648 models sold. This number is better than its toughest competition, the Ford Ranger and Chevy Colorado. Even though the Tacoma enjoyed the top spot in its class, these results are 22% lower than the same time last year.

The GMC Sierra is among the top ten vehicles sold so far

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 | GMC

The upscale GMC Sierra pickup truck sold 118,938 models during the first half of the year. Car and Driver reports this figure puts the Sierra in the top ten for all vehicle sales in the United States. These figures include the half-ton and heavy-duty models of the Sierra.

 Ram pickups take the bronze position for truck and vehicle sales

Ram 1500 Classic Warlock parked near building
Ram 1500 Classic Warlock | Ram

Even though the figures show a decline of 22% compared to last year, Ram pickup trucks enjoyed sales figures of 244,983 during the first six months of 2022. This number positions Ram in the third spot among all vehicles and includes all half-ton and heavy-duty models wearing the Ram badge.

The runner-up position for best-selling trucks goes to the Chevrolet Silverado

The 2022 Chevy Silverado vs. 2022 Ford F-150
2022 Chevy Silverado | Chevrolet

The half-ton Chevy Silverado 1500 received an update for the 2022 model year, but the heavy-duty models have not received the same upgrades. Still, this pickup family sold 259,516 models during the first six months of the year, putting this truck in the silver medal position among all vehicles.

Ford F-Series trucks continue to be the best-selling trucks in America

A Black 2022 Ford F-150 Towing at night; this is the best-selling truck in the market
2022 Ford F-150 Towing | Ford

The Ford F-Series models almost always top pickup truck sales, which continues to be the case for 2022. During the first half of the year, Ford sold 299,345 F-Series trucks. This number represents a 17 percent decline, but that’s not enough for this truck to lose its crown.

What truck sold the most in 2021?

Last year, the Ford F-150 pickup was the best-selling truck in the market, which was the 45th consecutive year for this truck to be on top of the list. In addition to 45 years of dominance in the truck market, F-Series trucks have topped overall vehicle sales in America for 40 years running as of 2021.

What is the best-selling used pickup truck?

The answer is the same; it’s the Ford F-150. This half-ton Ford dominates the truck landscape, but if you want to know the best used trucks to buy, here’s the list.

  • 2005-2020 Nissan Frontier
  • 2003-2012 Chevrolet Colorado
  • 2009-2018 Ram 1500
  • 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  • 1999-2006 Toyota Tundra
  • 2010-2018 Ram 2500/3500 HD
  • 2011-2016 Ford Super Duty (Gasoline Engine Models)
  • 2012-2018 Toyota Tacoma
  • 2009-2014 Ford F-150

Which of these best-selling pickup trucks is right for you?

Will you join the masses and drive one of the Ford F-150 models? That many trucks on the road can’t be wrong, can it? Are you looking among the midsize trucks and ready to take a Toyota Tacoma home today? Maybe you’re looking for a truck with a little more beef and will check out some of the best-selling used heavy-duty trucks on the list. Regardless, you can’t go wrong when one of the trucks is listed here.

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