5. Ford Explorer
Along with a modest retail sales drop, the Explorer is a couple years into a redesign which is when sales typically slow down. Its 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine might be the best thing about it with 280 horsepower. Or it might be a truck-inspired 4WD system. It’s one of the few SUVs that has a truck-like presence still.
The Ford Explorer sold 248,507 units, of which 32,213 were police vehicles. It’s down 0.3 percent from last year.
4. Ford Escape
The Ford Escape’s sales remain nearly unchanged from 2015, but it drops a position to number four. The Ford compact SUV is an omen of what’s to come in the market with some great options, like auto stop-start technology and SYNC 3 Connect. In an unusual move considering the competition, Ford Escape has three engine choices.
Ford Escape sold 307,069 vehicles in 2016, up 0.2 percent. It’s the fourth best selling SUV. Perhaps less choice might drive sales in the next version of the Escape?
3. Nissan Rogue
A surprise gain comes from Nissan’s Rogue. Its stylish exterior catches your eye first, soon followed by its impressive equipment. You can dress out the Rogue fully for an affordable price – it’s a great SUV under 30,000. The Around View Monitor is perhaps the standout feature, although all in all, it’s built and equipped really well.
The Nissan Rogue was the third best selling SUV, up 14.9 percent from 2015 to finish at 329,904 units sold. Riding on the back of “Star Wars: Rogue One,” the Nissan Rogue has the strongest December sales too.
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