North Carolina: What Is Our Most Popular Car?
J.D. Power recently published a report on the most common car sold in each state. Presently, the most popular car in North Carolina is a compact SUV.
There are numerous factors involved in deciding what car you want to buy. The most common purchasing decisions include budget, insurance costs, occupation, and family size. “By looking at the most popular vehicles sold by the state, you can get a better idea of what car models are well-suited for your state’s unique geography and culture,” J.D. Power says.
Forbes recently explained how car ownership has increased by 3.66% between 2017 – 2021. Furthermore, “Most U.S. households (91.7%) had at least one vehicle in 2021 (the latest data available), and 22.1% of households had three or more vehicles,” the Forbes piece explains.
In J.D. Power’s feature, they show a pickup truck to be the top choice in 26 different states. Of those, 16 states preferred the Ford F-150 truck. However, the remaining 14 are a mix of sedans and SUV’s. In North Carolina, a trustworthy crossover vehicle takes the crown.
It sometimes seems like every other car on the road is a family-filled Chevy Suburban, or a pick-up truck. Surprisingly, none of those are the most popular car (or most purchased) in North Carolina.
It’s The Toyota RAV4
“The Toyota RAV4 is a popular vehicle in North Carolina due to its versatility, fuel efficiency, and spacious interior,” J.D. Power explains.
The first RAV4 model debuted in North America in 1995. Since that time, there have been five generations. Toyota shows the 2023 edition starts at $28,275 MSRP. Sixteen different color options are currently available. Furthermore, there are 13 different grades to choose from. Six of them are gas-driven variations, and seven are considered hybrid electric. And you might be interested to know that Toyota is currently holding a National Sales event that ends in 12 days.
