Despite what you've heard on TV, cars are actually still quite popular with the buying public. The top of the rankings is dominated by the usual suspects but further down the results are more interesting.
Below is a list of the best-selling cars through February 3, 2020. Many automakers report their sales results quarterly. These rankings have been determined using sales numbers provided by the individual automobile manufacturers and not a third party.
The vehicles on this list are bound to change order as new information becomes available. Stay tuned!
No. 20 - Kia Stinger (743 sold)
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The Kia Stinger is the automaker's sporty halo car that attracts a lot of attention as it heads down the road. It hasn't been as successful garnering awards as its Genesis G70 cousin, but the Stinger solidly fulfills what mass market shoppers want out of a sporty sedan.
No. 19 - Acura ILX (935 sold)
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Have you forgotten about the Acura ILX? You're not alone. The midsize sedan competes directly with the BMW 3-Series and Audi A3, and falters. The most attractive part of the ILX is its low starting price.
No. 18 - Hyundai Ioniq (1,278 sold)
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The Hyundai Ioniq was refreshed for the 2020 model year and received a good number of updates. The 2020 Ioniq has a nicer interior than last year's model and fresh fascia. The Ioniq Hybrid gets 58 mpg while the Ioniq EV has 170 miles of range.
No. 17 - Honda Insight (1,433 sold)
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The Honda Insight is a champion of a commuter car. It's fuel efficient, attractive, and has many of the high-tech features buyers are seeking. However, it's powertrain isn't very strong and makes a racket while getting up to speed.
No. 16 - Mitsubishi Mirage (1,511 sold)
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The Mitsubishi Mirage wins with buyers on two big points - price and fuel efficiency. It starts at just under $14,000, making it one of the cheapest new vehicles you can buy. The Mirage fails to deliver when it comes to comfortability, high-tech features, and a high-quality interior.
No. 15 - Hyundai Accent (1,565 sold)
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The Hyundai Accent has come a long way in the last few years. Having undergone a complete redesign a few years back, the Accent is a contender in the small car category once more. For 2020, the model has had its powertrain updated.
No. 14 - Kia Rio (1,628 sold)
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The Kia Rio is a traditionally underrated option in the small car category. Its low price tag includes a user-friendly infotainment system, a cabin that is on-par with its rivals in terms of quality and appointments, and a host of standard tech features including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
No. 13 - Mazda Mazda6 (1,755 sold)
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The Mazda Mazda6 is a premium car in its highest trim levels and a very good midsize car in its lower-cost models. There's been no major changes to the car for the 2020 model year. It retains its dynamic handling and connected steering.
No. 12 - Acura TLX (1,769 sold)
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The Acura TLX isn't a luxury car, but it does have premium appointments and a good looking exterior. It's at least as nice as a top-tier Honda Accord, but with less second row head- and legroom. The car wins with buyers for its low starting price and fuel economy.
No. 11 - Subaru Legacy (2,471 sold)
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Subaru completely redesigned the Legacy for the 2020 model year, giving the car the same interior and engines as the Outback. Its exterior is more sedan-like but the car retains the same level of good passenger space as the Outback and proves itself to be as fuel efficient as the competition, despite its standard all-wheel drive.
No. 10 - Mazda Mazda3 (2,496 sold)
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The Mazda Mazda3 is a sporty small car that fits the bill for many buyers because of its fuel efficiency and agility. For the 2020 model year it received more standard safety features. Other than that, it stayed the mostly the same from the 2019 model when it was completely redesigned.
No. 9 - Honda Fit (2,534 sold)
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The Honda Fit wins with buyers because it's fuel efficient, has gobs of passenger space, and has easily configurable cargo space. It hasn't had many changes for the 2020 model year. The last round of updates included adding available Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, making Honda Sensing safety and driver assistance technology available, and giving buyers the option of adding automatic high beams.
No. 8 - Subaru Impreza (3,978 sold)
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The Subaru Impreza hasn't had any major changes to it since it was introduced in 2017 yet it remains a compelling choice for buyers seeking an all-wheel drive car. Available as a hatchback or sedan, the Impreza is also wallet-friendly.
No. 7 - Hyundai Sonata (5,501 sold)
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Hyundai redesigned the Sonata for the 2020 model year. It's a completely new car with fresh angles and innovative tech, yet it keeps the same spacious seating and cargo space buyers have known and loved about the midsize car.
No. 6 - Kia Soul (5,530Â sold)
Kia has completely redesigned the Soul for the 2020 model year giving it ... more soul. Its funky exterior carries over to the interior where buyers can choose to turn the fun up a notch with various packages and high-tech features. The 2020 Kia Soul GT-Line Turbo didn't win many hearts at AutomotiveMap, but the Soul's lower trim levels, powered by the standard non-turbo engine did.
No. 5 - Kia Optima (6,177 sold)
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The 2020 is the last model year in the current generation Kia Optima. Despite being a little long in the tooth, the 2020 Optima delivers for customers offering a smooth ride, a well-designed cabin with premium appointments in high trim levels, and an easy-to-use infotainment system.
No. 4 - Kia Forte (6,248 sold)
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Kia redesigned the Forte for the 2019 model year. It comes equipped with a long list of standard features, big trunk compared to other vehicles in its class, and spacious seats. It's also fuel efficient.
No. 3- Hyundai Elantra (7,874 sold)
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The Elantra is Hyundai's most popular sedan. It's been heralded as being fuel efficient, available with a long list of features, and having a premium-level interior in its higher trim levels. The Elantra is also budget-friendly.
No. 2. - Honda Accord (15,099 sold)
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The Honda Accord is near the top of every sedan shoppers wish list, and for good reason. It is a near-premium car in its top trim levels, fuel-efficient (especially as a hybrid), and comfortable. The Accord has an easy-to-use infotainment system and good legroom.
No. 1 - Honda Civic (20,054)
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The Honda Civic remains a popular choice for buyers due to its numerous variations, from a competent daily driver to track-ready speedster. It's one of the few models on this list to come with an available manual transmission and coupe format.
