Quick Takeaways
- Canada top-selling vehicles 2025 DesRosiers Automotive Consultants data highlights resilient demand across passenger cars and light trucks.
- Sales growth continues despite tariffs and counter-tariffs shaping the Canadian automotive market.
On January 14, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants released its annual ranking of the Canada top-selling vehicles 2025, offering a clear snapshot of market performance amid ongoing tariff and counter-tariff pressures. Despite these challenges, total automotive sales in Canada increased by 2.0% in 2025, underlining steady consumer demand.
Passenger Cars Maintain Stability Despite Market Pressures
Among passenger cars, the Canadian-built Honda Civic held on to its position as the country’s best-selling car, reinforcing its long-standing appeal. The Toyota Corolla followed closely in second place, even as both models recorded slight year-on-year sales declines. Competitive pricing and brand loyalty continued to support their strong standings.
The Hyundai Elantra delivered one of the most notable performances, reducing the gap to the leaders with an 18.7% sales increase in 2025. Kia’s K4 also posted a significant rise, gaining more than 12,000 units in sales to secure sixth place among passenger cars, reflecting growing interest in newer nameplates.
Top-Selling Passenger Cars in Canada, 2025
Light Trucks Continue to Dominate Overall Vehicle Sales
Light trucks once again led the Canadian market, with the Ford F-Series firmly retaining first place among light trucks and across the entire light vehicle segment. Its consistent performance underscores the continued preference for pickups in Canada.
The Canadian-built Toyota RAV4, despite a minor sales decline, remained second overall in the light vehicle market and continued as the top-selling SUV in Canada for 2025. In contrast, the RAM Pickup experienced a sharp 25.0% drop in sales, pushing it down to sixth place among light trucks.
Hyundai Tucson recorded a standout 40.2% sales increase, securing seventh position, while the Subaru Crosstrek climbed into the top ten with a 15.0% gain, reflecting growing demand for compact crossovers.
Top-Selling Light Trucks in Canada, 2025
The Canada top-selling vehicles 2025 DesRosiers Automotive Consultants rankings show a market that continues to grow modestly, supported by strong light truck demand and selective gains in passenger car segments, even as external trade factors remain in play.
Passenger Cars Maintain Stability Despite Market Pressures
Among passenger cars, the Canadian-built Honda Civic held on to its position as the country’s best-selling car, reinforcing its long-standing appeal. The Toyota Corolla followed closely in second place, even as both models recorded slight year-on-year sales declines. Competitive pricing and brand loyalty continued to support their strong standings.
The Hyundai Elantra delivered one of the most notable performances, reducing the gap to the leaders with an 18.7% sales increase in 2025. Kia’s K4 also posted a significant rise, gaining more than 12,000 units in sales to secure sixth place among passenger cars, reflecting growing interest in newer nameplates.
Top-Selling Passenger Cars in Canada, 2025
| Rank | Model |
|---|---|
| 1 | Honda Civic |
| 2 | Toyota Corolla |
| 3 | Hyundai Elantra |
| 4 | Volkswagen Jetta |
| 5 | Mazda Mazda 3 |
| 6 | Kia K4 |
| 7 | Nissan Sentra |
| 8 | Toyota Prius |
| 9 | Toyota Camry |
| 10 | Nissan Versa |
Light Trucks Continue to Dominate Overall Vehicle Sales
Light trucks once again led the Canadian market, with the Ford F-Series firmly retaining first place among light trucks and across the entire light vehicle segment. Its consistent performance underscores the continued preference for pickups in Canada.
The Canadian-built Toyota RAV4, despite a minor sales decline, remained second overall in the light vehicle market and continued as the top-selling SUV in Canada for 2025. In contrast, the RAM Pickup experienced a sharp 25.0% drop in sales, pushing it down to sixth place among light trucks.
Hyundai Tucson recorded a standout 40.2% sales increase, securing seventh position, while the Subaru Crosstrek climbed into the top ten with a 15.0% gain, reflecting growing demand for compact crossovers.
Top-Selling Light Trucks in Canada, 2025
| Rank | Model |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ford F-Series |
| 2 | Toyota RAV4 |
| 3 | GMC Sierra |
| 4 | Honda CR-V |
| 5 | Chevrolet Silverado |
| 6 | RAM Pickup |
| 7 | Hyundai Tucson |
| 8 | Nissan Rogue |
| 9 | Ford Escape |
| 10 | Subaru Crosstrek |
The Canada top-selling vehicles 2025 DesRosiers Automotive Consultants rankings show a market that continues to grow modestly, supported by strong light truck demand and selective gains in passenger car segments, even as external trade factors remain in play.
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