6. Ford Focus: 158,385
If you’re a Ford person, you might think the Focus is the only compact car out there. Of course, most rabid fans of the Blue Oval are more into the larger offerings from the brand, but surely some Focus buyers are drawn in by the loyalty factor.
That’s not to say the Focus doesn’t have its positive qualities. It does. But when held up against the competition, the Focus really shows that it’s in need of a serious update. At least you can still get this one in sedan and hatchback forms.
5. Chevrolet Cruze: 184,751
Like a few others, the Cruze comes as a sedan or a super sexy hatchback.
Making it unique, though, is the availability of a diesel engine, something that’s always had a stigma in the United States, and that factor is growing.
Like the Focus, brand loyalty likely is driving plenty of Cruze sales, because the current generation is getting a little long in the tooth. Still, plenty of people seem to like it, making the car No. 5 in the segment for 2017.
4. Hyundai Elantra: 198,210
Just like its brand sibling, Kia, Hyundai has really stepped up its game. The Elantra offers even more refinement than the Forte, in my opinion, and can be scooped up for under $15,000. That makes value-conscious shoppers sit up and notice.
On top of that, the GT hatchback is actually a blast to drive, if you’re into having fun behind the wheel.
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