Canadian vehicle sales edged up 2.0% in 2025 despite economic uncertainty and trade tensions. Familiar leaders stayed on top, with the Ford F-Series once again claiming first place overall for the 16th straight year. The Toyota RAV4 held onto second place and remained Canada’s best-selling SUV, while the Honda Civic continued as the top passenger car, followed closely by the Toyota Corolla. Although both saw slight declines, the Hyundai Elantra closed the gap with a strong 18.7% sales jump. The Kia K4 also stood out, surging by more than 12,000 units to secure sixth place among passenger cars.

In the light truck segment, top performers stayed relatively steady, but the middle of the pack shifted noticeably. RAM pickups dropped sharply, falling 25% and sliding to sixth place. The Hyundai Tucson posted a major gain, up 40.2%, boosting its position in the competitive compact SUV market. The Subaru Crosstrek made a rare top-10 appearance, helped by a 15% sales increase.

Industry analysts point to trade conflicts, affordability concerns, and economic pressures as factors shaping buyer behavior. With those issues likely to persist into 2026, further changes in sales rankings are expected.