Ford has a strong presence in the Canadian market with its models such as the F-150 pickup truck.
If you are looking forward to buying a car in Canada, but not sure which brand is better and which one is the best. If you want to make the right choice, then you need to look at the data about which car was sold the most in Canada. This will help you learn about things such as why this car is so popular and why more people are buying this car.
Here is the list of the top 10 best-selling car brands in Canada. You can select their top-selling cars for your next ride.
Mazda, which is a very well-known brand in Canada sold 69304 of their cars in 2020, this number is more than what they sold in 2019. Mazda sold 4.16% more cars in 2020 than in 2019. Mazda had launched their new model CX-30 soon after the lockdowns due to covid-19. This CX-30 model variant was among the top sold Mazda’s of 2020. Other Mazda models such as Mazda 3 and CX-5 saw a small decline in the overall sales in 2020.
GMC, one of the most famous pick-trucks brands in the world, is also among the top 10 brands of cars in Canada. GMC stands at number 9 in terms of most units sold in Canada in 2020. GMC sold about 78,409 units in 2020. The number of GMC units sold in Canada in 2020 saw a 3.85% decline as compared to 2019. GMC’s Sierra and Canyon were among the top sold pickup trucks of 2020 in Canada.
Nissan sold 82290 units in 2020, this is less than what they sold in 2019. Nissan cars saw a 33.51% decline in sales and yet managed to be on the 8th spot. The decline in the sales of Nissan Rogue, and pandemics caused a lot of trouble for Nissan. The new Rogue model of Nissan saw a slight increase in sales in the last quarter of the year, but these were not enough to lower the loss of 33.51% sales.
Kia is on the seventh spot in the list of the best-selling brands in Canada in 2020. It sold more than 85432 units in 2020, which is more than what it sold in 2019. This increase came as a result of one of Kia's marketing strategies. They are targeting the SUV market of Canada, with different models including Seltos, which later this year, became one of the most successful cars of 2020. Kia is still targeting the SUV and crossover section of the auto industry, that is why they are seeing a huge increase in their sales as more people are turning towards crossover SUVs.
Ram, another Pickups brand that is very popular in Canada has managed to sustain the 6th spot in this list. Ram sold about 87749 units in 2020 which is less than their sales in 2019 by almost 7.86 percent. There are multiple reasons for the decline in sales, one of them is Covid-19. Ram is focusing mainly on its pickups, which is a very competitive market, but as it has already established a name for itself, Ram’s sales are predicted to rebound in 2021.
Chevrolet, which is one of the most prominent car brands in Canada, sold about 111,741 units in 2020. Their sales dropped by 22.72 percent compared to last year. Still, they were able to outsell many brands in the market. Chevrolet has launched multiple models in the past few years, some of them had great success. But now, they had to discontinue some of these models because of almost zero demand. New models of Chevrolet such as the Corvette have seen a huge 41% spike in their sales.
Hyundai is an International brand that sells different models of cars in Canada. It managed to sell 133,059 units in 2020, less than what it sold in the previous year. As compared to the other brands in the market, Hyundai sales didn’t drop that much. This is mainly because they are not limited to a single section like most other brands. They sell multiple models, including Palisade, Santa Fe, Tucson, Kona, and Venue.
Honda is a Japanese car manufacturer that sells different models of Cars in Canada. Honda was able to sell 146, 582 units in 2020, which is less as compared to their sales in 2019. Honda sells different models in Canada, including the Civic, which remains the most sold car in Canada. The decline in Honda’s sales came soon after the Covid-19 hit Canada and it seems like they are still unable to regain their top position.
Toyota is second on this list as it managed to sell more than 196882 units in 2020. Their sales also dropped by almost 7% which is still less as compared to the market. Toyota sold different models of their famous sedan section, and SUVs and truck sections. New models of Toyota RAV4, Tacoma, and Highlander saw an increase in their sales. Sales of Toyota’s sedan section saw a slight decline in sales.
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Ford remains at the top of this list, with more than 232,194 unit sales in 2020. Their sales also dropped by 17% as the market in 2020 saw a huge decline in vehicle sales overall. Ford has a strong presence in the Canadian market with its models such as the F-150 pickup truck. Sales of the ford trucks increased in the third quarter of this year, but the overall sales of other models saw a huge decline. Based on the statistical analysis, ford will rebound in 2021 and will be able to retain the top spot for next year as well.
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| Rank | Company | Country |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Volkswagen |
Germany |
| #2 |  Toyota |
Japan |
| #3 |  Stellantis |
Netherlands |
| #4 |  Mercedes-Benz Group |
Germany |
| #5 |  Ford Motor |
United States |
| Rank | Company | Country |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Michelin |
France |
| #2 |  Bridgestone |
Japan |
| #3 |  Continental |
Germany |
| #4 |  Goodyear |
United States |
| #5 |  Sumitomo |
Japan |
