10 Best-Selling Vehicles From the 2000s

When we take a look back a couple of decades to see what the best-selling vehicles from the 2000s are, you’ll notice some of the same names that we drive today.

Car tech has grown and advanced during the past twenty years, but the basic build of one of the most popular models is pretty much the same. You might find a few names that aren’t in the market any longer: that’s the price of evolution in the automotive market. Here are the top models that sold the best during the 2000s.

10. Jeep Grand Cherokee – 271,723

The Jeep Grand Cherokee has been around for more than 25 years, making it one of the oldest vehicles we still see in the market today. This SUV gave us a standard engine which was a 4.0-liter six-cylinder engine that delivers 195 horsepower and 230 lb-ft of torque. This gave the SUV plenty of power, but there were also upgraded engines that gave this SUV the desired drive. Every model came with standard 4WD to give the Grand Cherokee the off-road prowess desired. This SUV has been one of the best off-road SUVs in the market for a long time.

9. Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan – 285,739

The 2000s were nearing the days when minivans would begin to leave the market, but the Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan models continued to be impressive family-oriented vehicles. This pair was one of the best-selling vehicles of the decade, bringing features like Stow ‘n Go seating and an Infinity sound system to the market. We still see some of the features from the Grand Caravan in the Chrysler Pacifica, but these minivans are no longer part of the market.

8. Ford Focus – 286,166

For a long time, the Ford Focus was one of the most popular small cars in the market. This little car could offer owners various body styles to give the versatility and desired drive. During the 2000s, this little car came with a 2.0-liter engine that only delivered 110 horsepower while using a five-speed manual transmission. This car was fun to drive and gave way to models, including the Focus RS hot hatch that we loved but is no longer offered in the Ford lineup.

7. Honda Civic – 324,528

The Honda Civic has been one of the most popular vehicles in the market for decades. This isn’t anything new, with many owners falling in love with what the Civic brought to their drive. This car is one of the best-selling vehicles of the decade, offering a spirited drive from the Si coupe or hatchback that increased the power and performance of the base model. Those looking for an interesting and useful compact car found what they wanted in the Honda Civic.

6. Ford Taurus – 382,035

In our world of SUVs and trucks, it’s easy to forget that large sedans once were some of the most popular vehicles in the market. The Ford Taurus was one of the most comfortable and useful cars for families to drive. This car was the “Best Selling Car in America” prior to the 2000s. Regardless of which cars sold better, this sedan offered lots of power, a large cabin area, and a massive trunk. This was one of the biggest cars in the market, and it was extremely popular.

5. Honda Accord – 404,515

The Honda Accord is the jelly in the sandwich when it comes to some of the most popular midsize sedans ever built. During the 2000s, the Accord was one of the best-selling vehicles, offering a sporty drive and the right level of power from the 3.0-liter V6 engine. This car was an excellent choice for those looking for an impressive vehicle that could deliver the right drive for a family. With a complete lineup of trims, this Honda gave many families the right driving experience on any road.

4. Toyota Camry – 422,961

As expected, even twenty years ago, the Toyota Camry was the top sedan in the market. While this car was eclipsed long ago by SUVs and trucks, the Camry is one of the most ubiquitous vehicles in the market. During the 2000s, there was a TRD package to give this midsize family sedan a bit of a performance edge. This car could be had with a manual transmission and gave owners the right power for the enjoyable drive in a sedan that works great for families and when you want to go it alone.

3. Ford Explorer – 445,157

Today, the Ford Explorer is eclipsed by many other SUVs in its class, and it’s among the best-selling vehicles in the market. That wasn’t the case during the 2000s. In fact, this SUV is the top model in the entire SUV class for that decease. The 4.6-liter V8 gave this SUV 240 horsepower and plenty of capabilities on and off the trails. Drivers that wanted a vehicle that could go anywhere looked to the Explorer to take them there.

2. Chevrolet Silverado – 645,150

The runner-up for sales during the 2000s was the Chevrolet Silverado. This should come as no surprise, considering it’s been a long time that trucks have been on top of this list. As one of the best-selling vehicles of the decade, you know the Silverado delivered the power, performance, and build desired by many drives. The 5.3-liter V8 made its debut during this ten-year stretch, and we still love this engine in this truck today. There was only one vehicle that bested the Silverado in the 2000s.

1. Ford F-Series – 876,716

As you can see, the numbers for the Silverado and F-Series trucks aren’t even close to each other or the rest of the pack. What might seem crazy is the fact that less than 900,000 Ford trucks were sold during this decade while we see 700,000 or more per year now. The biggest engine during the decade was a 5.4-liter V8 that came with a strong automatic transmission to give drivers the power desired in the F-150. As expected, there was a full lineup of trims and packages offered to make sure owners could find the right truck to drive.