3. Nissan Sentra: 218,451
Are you surprised to see the Nissan Sentra on this list, let alone in third place? Like the rest of the modern Nissan lineup, it sports weird looks, bland performance, and not much that’s really noteworthy.
But plenty of people are looking for a basic form of transportation to get them to and from point A and B. The Sentra fills that role, and you can get one for under $17,000. Plus, highway fuel economy is 37 mpg. There’s a lot to love about this car.
2. Toyota Corolla: 329,196
Drivers have always been passionate about their Corolla compact cars, and their sentiments have been reaffirmed time and again. Consumer Reports ranked the humble Toyota Corolla as the best compact car for 2018.
However, even with the introduction of the Corolla iM hatchback, Toyota couldn’t sell more of their compact cars in 2017 as they could in 2016. Sales were down 13 percent.
The next generation Corolla is coming for model year 2019. Whether it has enough pizzazz to push it to the top spot, we will have to wait and see.
1. Honda Civic: 377,286
Once again Honda is king of the best selling compact cars. After a fall from grace, the Honda Civic is back to its old tricks of great economy combined with razor-sharp handling and practical fun.
Even with the turbo engine, you’re not going to smoke any Mustangs, but something tells me Civic shoppers don’t care. If you do, the new Type R is a unicorn that at least gets people in dealerships, where they probably get a nicely appointed EX-L.
Not everyone is a fan of the busy, wild styling, but obviously whatever Honda is doing works, at least for now.
