10 Best-Selling Pickup Trucks in The US in 2021
Americans love their trucks. The truck market has seen steady growth in recent years as buyers recognize their utility, added fuel efficiency and capability, and welcome the addition of a roster of infotainment and safety technology traditionally relegated to the sedan market.
In the first half of 2021, automakers saw demand for new vehicles steadily rise despite inventory being hampered by low dealership lot inventory caused by the global semiconductor chip shortage. This caused some dealerships to charge, and customers to pay, a premium on models above the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP).
Halfway though 2021, the list of best-selling trucks looks similar to how 2020 ended, but decreased inventories have taken their toll on the number of the total vehicles sold. Scroll down to see the full results.
No. 10 - Nissan Frontier
26,393 sold in 2021
Ahead of Nissan beginning to sell the new Frontier later this summer, the automaker is selling through its current midsize truck inventory. The 2021 version of the Frontier has the same engine as the new model but with holdover exterior and interior styling.
No. 9 - Chevrolet Colorado
38,860 sold in 2021
The Chevrolet Colorado is the little brother of the Silverado. The midsize truck has the Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier and Ford Ranger as its stiffest competition. Chevy sells the model in three cab/box combinations and the buyer's choice of two- or four-wheel drive. The most off-road proficient model is the Colorado ZR2, which rivals the Ford Ranger Tremor.
No. 8 - Toyota Tundra
43,865 sold in 2021
Toyota's full-size pickup truck is about to be reborn, as the company begrudgingly showed in June following an image leak. The current version continues to sell better than the Nissan Titan but continues to be hampered by the fact that it's not as capable or fuel efficient as offerings from General Motors and Ford.
No. 7 - Jeep Gladiator
48,784 sold in 2021
Jeep's only truck is quite popular. The Jeep Gladiator comes in 10 variants for the 2021 model year including the specialty Mojave and 80th Anniversary editions. The pickup is freshly available with a V6 gasoline or V6 turbodiesel engine. Jeep has not yet made a 4xe plug-in hybrid version of the Gladiator available for sale.
No. 6 - Ford Ranger
58,371 sold in 2021
The midsize Ford Ranger is sold in three trim levels: XL, XLT and Lariat. It now slots into the Ford lineup between the larger F-150 and smaller Maverick pickup trucks. Ford offers the model with a wide variety of off-roading packages, including the Tremor Off-Road Package, and accessories.
No. 5 - GMC Sierra
138,411 sold in 2021
The GMC Sierra is the premium sister of the Chevrolet Silverado. Like the Chevy it's sold in 1500, 2500HD, and 3500HD variants. It has the same powertrain and drivetrain options. For 2021, the models have added capability, technology and package options.
No. 4 - Toyota Tacoma
139,296 sold in 2021
The Toyota Tacoma is the top-selling midsize truck in the U.S. The automaker sells the model in six trim levels that come with either an access or double cab, or 5- or 6-foot bed depending on grade. There are two powertrain options, a 2.7-liter four-cylinder and a 3.5-liter V6. Both are available with two- or four-wheel drive.
No. 3 - Chevrolet Silverado
291,322 sold in 2021
Chevrolet makes the Silverado in 1500, 2500HD, and 3500HD forms. For the 2021 model year, the Silverado 1500 gets an available Multi-Flex tailgate, which is called the MultiPro tailgate on GMC Sierra trucks. It's also been enhanced with new camera tech, additional standard features, and fresh package options. The heavy-duty trucks have gotten similar upgrades.
No. 2 - Ram Pickup
313,069 sold in 2021
The Ram Trucks lineup isn't as extensive as that of its GM and Ford rivals, but the Ram pickup lineup is still appealing enough to consistently make the automaker a fighter for the second slot on this list. The pickup truck sales roster is made up of the Ram 1500, Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 2500 and Ram 3500.
No. 1 - Ford F-Series
362,032 sold in 2021
Ford's F-Series has been the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. for decades and this year is no exception. Sales of the F-Series are divided between the F-150 and Super Duty models. The F-150 was completely redesigned for the 2021 model year while the Super Duty hasn't had any mechanical changes but Ford is offering new feature availability and exterior paint colors.
