It’s early July, which means car manufacturers are publishing their second-quarter sales figures. And the numbers across the board are, in a word, bleak.
The chip shortage and supply chain issues have seen companies struggling to build enough vehicles to meet demand. It’s an ideal situation for car dealers, who are enjoying record profits as they mark up the prices of cars they do have and offer far fewer incentives.
But some cars have managed to avoid the malaise. Whether it’s due to general availability, changes in the market, or manufacturers funneling every available chip into a profitable new vehicle, their sales have increased — when even stalwarts like the Ford F-150 are seeing double-digit declines.
Here are 10 cars that are selling well in 2022.
Subaru Crosstrek
The Crosstrek is Subaru’s smallest and cheapest SUV. It’s probably the most capable SUV off-road on this with Subaru’s AWD (standard) and 8.7 inches of ground clearance. Alas, the Crosstrek also takes about 8.7 seconds to reach 60 mph with its base engine.
Horsepower/Torque: 152 hp/145 lb-ftCargo Space: 55.3 cu.ft.MSRP: $23,645Subaru
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12. Jeep Compass
Increase in Value Over Predicted Value, in Dollars: $7,163
Increase in Value Over Predicted Value, in Percent: 46.4%
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Ford Edge
Why buy a Ford edge? Well, it has been one of the few cars actually getting some incentive deals in certain markets.
YTD Sales: 51,453
Change: +30.7%
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How does the Jeep Grand Cherokee L handle itself off-road?
In Jeep parlance, the Grand Cherokee L earned the seven-slot grille. We switched to the Overland trim for off-roading. That’s the trim that — with the optional off-road package — earns Jeep’s “Trail Rated” badge. I hiked the adaptive suspension up to the maximum 10.9 inches of ground clearance. I shifted into 4 low and clicked on rock mode. And I took off on the off-road event course set up at Jeep’s Chelsea Proving Grounds.
Jeep, confident in its SUVs, uses tougher off-road courses for the media than almost any other manufacturer. The Grand Cherokee L made it through with minimal sweat. We clambered over logs. We waded through more than a foot of water. We ascended and descended steep grades. We surmounted all manner of moderate rock courses. The Grand Cherokee L is not a Wrangler, but — when Trail Rated — it will do all of the dirt business a reasonable family would ask of it.
For those going off the pavement, I do offer one slight caveat. I followed my navigation system up a dead-end dirt path I needed to back out of. Unfortunately, that path had long blades of grass, which kept tripping the rear camera sensor and resulted in hard brakes to avoid phantom collisions every couple of seconds. So be advised if you’re maneuvering in reverse on a tight trail or dune path.
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Chrysler Pacifica
The Chrysler Pacifica offers pretty much everything you want whether that’s a PHEV version, an AWD version or a cushy Pinnacle trim with fancy leather throw pillows.
YTD Sales: 58,463
Change: +23%
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BMW 4 Series
The 4 Series isn’t the best-looking BMW out there. But it is one of the best to drive (and you don’t have to look at it while driving it).
YTD Sales: 14,025
Change: +11.9%
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Subaru Ascent
Q1 2020 Sales: 15,624
Q1 2021 Sales: 14,473
Decrease: -7%
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Honda HR-V
Honda needed a vehicle that was sort of “the new Civic, but a crossover.” And they built precisely that with the all-new, Civic platform-based HR-V.
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Lincoln Corsair
The Lincoln Corsair is one of the most American-made vehicles you can buy and can be had with a fuel-efficient PHEV powertrain.
YTD Sales: 14,038
Change: +3.9%
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