List of best - selling automobiles - Wikipedia List of best - selling automobiles This article 's factual accuracy may be compromised due to out - of - date information. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. ( December 2012 ) Best selling automobiles are those passenger cars and light trucks which, since the introduction of the Benz Patent Motorwagen in 1886, can lay claim to being the highest selling vehicles in the markets they compete in. While references to verify the manufacturers ' claims have been included, there is always the possibility of inaccuracy or hyperbole. Also note that a single vehicle can be sold concurrently under several nameplates in different markets, as with for example the Nissan Sunny ; in such circumstances manufacturers often provide only cumulative units sold figures for all models. As a result, there is no definitive standard for measuring units sold ; Volkswagen has claimed its Beetle as the bestselling car in history as it did not substantially change throughout its production run. By contrast, Toyota has applied the Corolla nameplate to 11 generations since 1966, which have sold over 40 million through July 2013. Contents 1 World 's bestsellers 2 National bestsellers 3 Brand bestsellers 4 Class bestsellers 5 See also 6 References World 's bestsellers Four cars have been widely acknowledged as the `` bestselling automobile in the world '' since Ford built its millionth Model T on December 10, 1915. The Model T itself remained the highest seller until forty five years after production ceased in 1927. On February 17, 1972 Volkswagen claimed that the Ford had been superseded by the Beetle, when the 15,007,034 th was manufactured. Although The Model T has subsequently been credited with 16.5 million units sold, this anomaly is moot in light of the Beetle reaching 21 million. The Beetle remained the bestselling vehicle until the late 1990s, when it was itself overtaken by the Toyota Corolla. However, this was an example of the modern practice of applying a brand name across a range of vehicles, and retaining it for marketing purposes even as the car changes. While the first Corolla in 1966 was rear wheel drive and rode on a 2286 mm wheelbase, the current front wheel drive versions share a 2600 mm wheelbase and use a mechanically unrelated platform. The Beetle 's overall design, both aesthetically and mechanically, changed so little over the course of its 65 - year run that it 's possible to mount a 1936 body on a 2003 chassis or vice versa. The original model Lada produced by AvtoVAZ of Russia, is the most numerous vehicle ever marketed without any major design change during its production history, with over 20 million units sold between 1970 and mid-2012. The Lada, sometimes known as the `` Classic '' in the West, was originally based on the 1960s Fiat 124 but mechanically upgraded to cope with poor roads and harsh climates. Between 1970 and 1979, some 5 million cars had been produced. These were badged as the 2101 ( 1200 sedan ), 2102 ( 1200 estate ), 2103 ( quad headlights, higher - spec. interior than 1200 ), 2106 ( improved 2103 ). Between 1980 and 2012 over 15 million more Ladas were produced, and these were badged for various export markets such as Rivas ( UK ), Signets ( Canada ), and Novas ( Germany ). The car was also built under licence in several countries ( production figures unknown ). Although various updates were made to the car 's bumpers, steering columns and interior fittings, as well as other minor mechanical improvements throughout its production life, the basic design remained unchanged. Image Automobile Production Units Sold Years sold Notes Ford Model T 1908 -- 27 16,500,000 1908 -- 27 The first car to achieve one million, five million, ten million and fifteen million units sold. By 1914, it was estimated that nine out of every ten cars in the world were Fords. Volkswagen Beetle 1938 -- 2003 21,529,464 1938 -- 97 The first car to achieve twenty million units sold. Toyota Corolla 1966 -- present 40,000,000 1966 -- present The 40 million milestone was reached in July 2013. However, the model type has been different over the years. National bestsellers Sortable and collapsible table Country Image Automobile Years sold Notes Australia Ford Falcon 1960 -- 2016 Over 3,000,000. Brazil Volkswagen Gol 1980 -- present 8,000,000, number reached in July 5, 2017. China Volkswagen Santana 1984 -- 2013 Over 1,670,000 domestically produced Santana up to 2008. Czech Republic Škoda Octavia 1996 -- present Over 6,000,000 to 2016. France Renault Clio 1990 -- present 12,300,000 to 2013. Germany Volkswagen Golf 1974 -- present Over 25,000,000 to 2006. India Hindustan Ambassador 1958 -- 2014 4,000,000 until 2005 Italy Fiat Uno 1983 -- 1995 ( in Italy ) Japan Toyota Corolla 1966 -- present Malaysia Perodua Myvi 2005 -- present 77,657 at 2010. ( or about 1,500,000 since 2005. ) Poland 126p 1973 -- 2000 3,318,674 in Poland. Spain SEAT Ibiza 1984 -- present 3,949,597 up to 2008. Sweden Volvo 200 Series 1974 -- 93 2,862,573. Turkey Renault Symbol 1999 -- present 260,000 up to 2013. Ukraine ZAZ Zaporozhets 1960 -- 94 3,422,444. United Kingdom Morris Mini 1959 -- 2000 5,505,874. United States Ford F - Series 1948 -- present Over 34,000,000. 33,900,000 to May 2010 in 12 generations. Brand bestsellers Brand Image Automobile Production Units Sold Notes Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo Alfasud 1972 -- 1989 1,017,387. Alpine Alpine A310 1971 -- 1984 11,616. American Motors AMC Hornet 1970 -- 77 Approximately 860,000. Aston Martin Aston Martin DB7 1993 -- 2003 7,000 Autobianchi Autobianchi A112 1969 -- 1986 1,254,178. BMW BMW 3 Series 1975 -- present Over 14,000,000 to 2015. Buick Buick LeSabre 1959 -- 2005 Over 6,000,000. Bugatti Bugatti Type 40 1926 -- 30 Approximately 800. Cadillac Cadillac De Ville 1959 -- 2005 Approximately 3,870,000 excluding early Series 62 hardtops, 1981 -- 1988, 1991 -- 93, and 2000 -- 05. ( Total production for 1981 -- 1988, 1991 -- 93 and 2000 -- 05 is unknown but a good guess is over 1,300,000. ) Checker Checker Marathon 1961 -- 82 10,559 not counting taxicabs and private sales for 1961 -- 63, 1976 and 1980 -- 82 ( private sales for 1961 -- 62, 1976 and 1980 -- 82 are unknown ). Chevrolet Chevrolet Impala 1958 -- present Over 13,000,000 to 1996. Chrysler Chrysler Newport 1961 -- 81 Approximately 1,920,000 ( excluding early Newport hardtops ). Citroën Citroën 2CV 1948 -- 90 3,872,583. Including commercial variants, the total figure is approximately nine million Continental Continental Mark II 1956 -- 57 3,012 ( only car produced by the short lived Continental division of the Ford Motor Company ). Crosley Crosley 1939 -- 42 1946 -- 49 62,210 before introduction of series names in 1950 ( does not include 1949 Hot Shot ). DeSoto DeSoto Custom 1939 -- 42 1946 -- 52 Approximately 570,000. De Tomaso De Tomaso Pantera 1970 -- 1991 7,260 produced over a single generation Dodge Dodge Coronet 1949 -- 59 1965 -- 76 Approximately 2,060,000 in six generations not counting 1949 -- 53 4 - doors, 1953 coupes, Dodge Chargers and Super Bees. ( Production of 1949 -- 53 4 - doors and 1953 coupes is unknown but a reasonable guess is about 400,000 total. ) Eagle Eagle Talon 1990 -- 98 Approximately 200,000. Edsel Edsel Ranger 1958 -- 60 50,803. Excalibur Excalibur Series II 1970 -- 82 2,230. Facel Facellia 1960 -- 1964 1,500 Ferrari Ferrari 360 1999 -- 2004 Over 17,000 coupés and convertibles. Fiat Fiat Uno 1983 -- present Approximately 8,800,000 worldwide to 2004. Sold over six million in Western Europe before being replaced by the Punto in 1995, while production continued in South Africa, Poland and Brazil. Ford Ford F - Series 1948 -- present Over 34,000,000 America 's bestselling vehicle for 28 consecutive years ; 33,900,000 in 12 generations to May 2010. Frazer Frazer Standard 1947 -- 51 Approximately 90,000. Henry J Henry J Deluxe 1951 43,400. Hindustan Hindustan Ambassador 1958 -- 2014 Almost 4,000,000. Holden Holden Commodore 1978 -- present 3,130,000 to 2013. Honda Honda Civic 1972 -- present Over 16,500,000 to May 2006. Hudson Hudson Super 1916 -- 26 1940 -- 42 1946 -- 50 Approximately 600,000 not counting 1916 -- 17 and 1940 -- 42. ( Production for 1916 -- 17 and 1940 -- 42 is unknown but a reasonable guess is about 80,000. ) Imperial Imperial Crown 1957 -- 70 Approximately 127,000. Jaguar Jaguar XJ 1968 -- present 800,000 up to 2005. Jeep Jeep Cherokee ( XJ ) 1984 -- present 2,884,172 in North America until 2001 ; production continues in China. Kaiser Kaiser Deluxe 1949 -- 53 Approximately 130,000. Koenigsegg Koenigsegg CCX 2006 -- 10 29. Lada / AvtoVAZ Lada Riva VAZ - 2105 / 04 / 07 1980 -- present 13,500,000 until exports to Europe were discontinued in 1997. Production continues in Egypt. Lagonda 11, 11.9, 12 and 12 / 24 1913 -- 26 over 6,000 Land Rover Series / Defender 1948 -- 2015 over 2,000,000 ( approx ) Lamborghini Lamborghini Gallardo 2004 -- 2013 14,022 coupés and convertibles to November 2013. Lancia Lancia Ypsilon 1996 -- present over 870,000 to 2005. Lincoln Lincoln Town Car 1981 -- 2011 Approximately 2,290,000 not counting 2005 -- 2011. ( Production of 2005 -- 2011 is unknown but a reasonable guess is about 160,000. ) Lotus Lotus Elise 1996 -- present over 20,000 produced over two generations to December 2004. McLaren McLaren 12C 2011 -- 2014 1000th sold by June 2012 in a single generation. Maserati Maserati Biturbo 1981 -- 1994 Over 38,000 Mazda Mazda Familia 1963 -- 2003 Over 10,000,000 up to 1995. Mercedes - Benz Mercedes - Benz C - Class 1993 -- present 6,900,000 to November 2006. Mercury Mercury Grand Marquis 1983 -- 2011 2,687,888 from 1983 -- 2009 ( excludes 2010 -- 2011 models ) ; also excludes approximately 270,000 1975 -- 82 Grand Marquis built as part of the Marquis series. Messerschmitt Messerschmitt KR200 1955 -- 1964 30,286 Metropolitan Metropolitan 1958 -- 61 55,215 as a separate marque under AMC. Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer 1973 -- present Over 6,000,000 to the end of 2006. Nash Nash Statesman 1950 -- 56 Approximately 340,000. Nissan Nissan Sunny / Sentra / Pulsar / Almera 1966 -- present Over 15,900,000. Ten generations, and four nameplates depending on marketplace. Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Cutlass 1961 -- 99 11,900,000 across several platforms and generations. Opel Opel Corsa 1982 -- present Over 18,000,000 sold worldwide in 25 years and in 4 generations. 10 million of them were sold only in Europe. Packard Packard Eight 1933 -- 36 1938 1942 1948 -- 50 Approximately 250,000. Peel Peel Trident 1965 -- 66 82 in a single generation. Perodua Perodua Myvi 2005 -- present 77,657 at 2010. ( or about 1,500,000 since 2005. ) Peugeot Peugeot 206 1998 -- 2012 Approximately 8,600,000 to 2012. Plymouth Plymouth Fury 1959 -- 78 Approximately 3,680,000 ( counting VIPs, but not counting 1959 and 1962 Sport Furys and 1975 -- 77 Gran Furys ). Pontiac Pontiac Grand Am 1973 -- 75, 1978 -- 80, 1985 -- 2005 Over 4,000,000. Porsche Porsche 911 1963 -- present 1,000,000 produced up to 2017. Rambler Rambler Classic 1961 -- 66 Approximately 1,460,000 ( including those produced in 1966 under AMC ). Renault Renault Clio 1991 -- present 12,300,000 up to 2013. Rolls - Royce Rolls - Royce Silver Shadow 1965 -- 80 29,030 produced over a single generation. Saab Saab 900 1978 -- 93 908,810. in the first generation. Saturn Saturn S - Series 1991 -- 2002 Approximately 2,210,000 not counting 2002 ( sales of 2002 are unknown ). SEAT SEAT Ibiza 1984 -- present 3,949,597 up to 2008. The sales of the fourth generation of the SEAT Ibiza, as well as those of its derivatives ( such as the SEAT Córdoba and the SEAT Inca, or the rebadged versions ) are not included in the figures. Simca Simca 1100 1967 -- 1982 2,139,400 Figures include a small number of complete knock down ( CKD ) kits and commercial versions. Smart Smart Fortwo 1998 -- Over 1,500,000 by mid-2013. Studebaker Studebaker Champion 1939 -- 42 1946 -- 58 Approximately 1,320,000. Subaru Subaru Legacy 1988 -- present Over 3,000,000 to 2005. Škoda Škoda Octavia 1996 -- present Over 6,000,000 to 2016. Toyota Toyota Corolla 1966 -- present 40,000,000 through July 2013. Tesla Tesla Model S 2012 -- present 150,000 by November 2016 Trabant Trabant 1957 -- 91 Over 3,000,000. Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf 1974 -- present 30,000,000 by mid June 2013. Became Volkswagen 's bestseller in 2002. Volvo Volvo 200 Series 1974 -- 93 2,862,573. Willys Willys 77 1933 -- 36 Approximately 68,000. ZAZ Zaporozhets 1960 -- 94 3,422,444. Class bestsellers Class Image Automobile Production Units Sold Notes All - electric car Nissan Leaf 2010 -- present 250,000 by December 2016. The world 's best - selling all - electric car in history. Full - size car Chevrolet Impala 1958 -- 1985 1994 -- 1996 2000 -- present Over 13,000,000 between its introduction and 1996. The bestselling car in America in a single year, with 1,046,514 sold in 1965 including the Impala SS. Hybrid electric vehicle Toyota Prius 1997 -- present Almost 4,000,000 in four generations up to January 2017. Combined sales of the Prius family nameplate totaled over 6,000,000 units in January 2017. The world 's all - time best selling hybrid electric vehicle. Hydrogen fuel cell car Toyota Mirai 2015 -- present 2,840 units by mid-February 2017 in Japan, the United States, some European markets and the United Arab Emirates. Pickup truck Ford F - Series 1948 -- present Over 34,000,000 America 's bestselling vehicle for 28 consecutive years ; 33,900,000 in 12 generations to May 2010. World 's bestselling truck for thirty consecutive years. Plug - in hybrid Chevrolet Volt 2010 -- present 134,500 in December 2016. The world 's all - time best - selling plug - in hybrid. Sales include over 10,000 Opel / Vauxhall Ampera variants sold in Europe through 2016. Full - size luxury car Cadillac De Ville 1959 -- 2005 Approximately 3,870,000 excluding early Series 62 hardtops, 1981 -- 1988, 1991 -- 93, and 2000 -- 05. ( Total production for 1981 -- 1988, 1991 -- 93 and 2000 -- 05 is unknown but a good guess is over 1,300,000. ) Racing car Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 1998 -- 1,400 up to 2011 Rotary engined car Mazda RX - 7 1978 -- 2002 811,634 in three generations to 2005. Single - cylinder car Iso / BMW / VELAM / Romi Isetta 1953 -- 61 161,728 in all variations Sports car Nissan Z - cars 1969 -- 99 2003 -- present 1,535,000 in five generations up to 2005. Two - seat convertible sports car Mazda MX - 5 1989 -- present Over 940,000 in the first two generations to June 2014. Verified by the Guinness Book of Records as the bestselling two - seater, convertible ( open top ) sports car in history. Van Volkswagen Type 2 ( Transporter ) 1950 -- present Over 12,000,000 in six generations to August 2015 Best - selling van nameplate of all - time. Second - generation T2 sold for 46 years ( 1967 -- 2013 ), longest production run of any van and second - longest production of any Volkswagen ( except for Type 1 Beetle ). See also List of automobile sales by model Automotive industry List of automotive superlatives References ^ Jump up to : `` Twenty million built and still going strong '', Bill Vance, Carguide ^ Jump up to : Jeffrey N. Ross ( September 7, 2013 ). `` Toyota says you might have the 40 - millionth Corolla ever built ''. Autoblog.com. 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Jump up ^ ( cite web url = http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/wokr/gallery/wil_hist.htm%7Cdate= accessdate = 2012 - 02 - 20 ) ^ Jump up to : Cobb, Jeff ( 2017 - 01 - 09 ). `` Nissan 's Quarter - Millionth Leaf Means It 's The Best - Selling Plug - in Car In History ''. HybridCars.com. Retrieved 2017 - 01 - 10. As of December 2016, the Nissan Leaf is the world 's best - selling plug - in car in history with more than 250,000 units delivered, followed by the Tesla Model S with over 158,000 sales, the Volt / Ampera family of vehicles with 134,500 vehicles sold, and the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV with about 116,500 units sold through November 2016. These are the only plug - in electric cars so far with over 100,000 global sales. Jump up ^ Guinness World Records ( 2012 ). `` Best - selling electric car ''. Guinness World Records. Retrieved 2013 - 04 - 17. ^ Jump up to : `` Worldwide Sales of Toyota Hybrids Surpass 10 Million Units '' ( Press release ). 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