5. Nissan Altima
The Nissan Altima isn’t the most powerful on the block. It’s not the most visually stunning. It’s not the sportiest sedan you can choose to navigate the hillside. And its technological advances are just a half-step behind most of the time. But in each category, the Nissan Altima is nipping at the leaders’ heels. And because of that, the Altima earns itself fifth place on the bestselling cars of 2016.
Significantly fewer people chose to purchase an Altima this past year than the year before. Sales are down 7.8 percent. The Nissan Altima still sold a respectable 307,380 vehicles.
4. Honda Accord
Over its years, the Accord has been a coupe, sedan, hatchback, and even a wagon. The current Honda Accord is the ninth generation of its namesake and has two options – the sedan and the coupe. Those two cars are an impressive pair. With stunning looks that rival more luxurious competition and powertrain options that include a 4-cylinder engine, 278-hp V-6 engine, and an efficient hybrid system, the Accord is a force to be reckoned with.
In 2016, 345,225 new Honda Accords hit the streets of the United States. That’s slightly down from the previous year by around 3 percent.
3. Honda Civic
Currently in its tenth generation, the Honda Civic is one of the most beloved cars ever sold in the United States. The Civic is competitively priced, fun to drive, and unrelentingly reliable. The current model was redesigned for the 2016 model year. The past twelve months have seen the reintroduction of the Civic hatchback, a welcome addition to the lineup.
The Civic tails the Corolla in sales, selling 366,927 units in 2016. Unlike most car models, the Honda Civic actually increased by 9.4 percent last year. At that rate, it may slip into the second-place spot for 2017.
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