Best-Selling Cars: Can You Name the Most Sold Vehicles of All Time?
Written by Jessica Holom
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You may know the hottest makes, but do you know the top-selling models? Test your knowledge about the most popular cars in history.
From the Ford Model T to the BMW 3 Series, the most sold cars of all-time owe their popularity to their affordability, reliability, and practicality. While some models are compact, others are near-luxury or are reputed for their rough-and-tumble nature or family-friendly design.
Whether you're on the market for a popular car or are looking for the qualities that make a good car great, these twenty vehicles are a good place to start.
Can you name the top-selling models? Test your knowledge, with our Best-Selling Cars Quiz.
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Best-Selling Cars Quiz Questions
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Question 1
Also going by the name "Dasher," what is this model that sold more than 15 million?
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AVolkswagen Passat
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BMitsubishi Galant
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CMercedes-Benz C-Class
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DFord Fusion Hybrid
Volkswagen Passat
In the American market, the Passat was put out as Quantum and Dasher at various points in its career since its launch in 1973. The model became a global success due to its classic design, powerful engine, and fierce construction.
Question 2
Selling over 12 million, this sporty car is for those who want top engineering at low prices. Name that sportscar.
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ASubaru Legacy
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BNissan Maxima
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CVolkswagen Polo
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DMazda 6
Volkswagen Polo
The Volkswagen Polo has been marketed as an affordable subcompact since it was launched in 1975. And, boy, is it ever. The sporty drive has been a European icon since early days; stateside, you can only buy its big brother, the Volkswagen Golf.
Question 3
Due to its quality, value, and reliability, this one has held up nicely. Name the model that's sold more than 17 million.
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AHonda Accord
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BPontiac Grand Am
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CPeugeot 205
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DDodge Sprinter
Honda Accord
The Accord was introduced by Honda in 1976 and ever since, it's sold like hotcakes. That might be due to the Accord's value, efficiency, and family-friendly design.
Question 4
This one deserves a slug: What was the first car to achieve twenty million units sold?
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AOriginal Mini
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BHonda Odyssey
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CDodge Ram
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DVolkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen Beetle
With the original model hitting the asphalt in 1938, the Volkswagen Beetle became the first car to sell more than twenty million units. The '50s and '60s saw the bug's height of popularity, after which it became a worldwide icon.
Question 5
This sporty vehicle sold more than just a little; it sold over 10 million. Name that "Great Little Car".
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AHyundai Genesis
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BMitsubishi Lancer
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CMazda 323
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DAcura TL
Mazda 323
Also called the Familia, the sporty Mazda 323 has been practical and reliable since its introduction in 1963, earning it the nickname the GLC or "Great Little Car". In 2003, it was replaced by the Mazda 3.
Question 6
Which car is said to "do it all and do it best," selling over 14 million?
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AMazda 323
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BBMW 3 Series
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CPolski Fiat 126P
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DLexus HS 250h
BMW 3 Series
Launched in 1975, the BMW 3-Series is one of the more affordable BMWs, which might explain its popularity. Some even say it's the best BMW series. A hybrid version is now on offer.
Question 7
This one made history! What was the first car to reach one million units sold?
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AFord Model T
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BFord Mustang
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CFiat Punto
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DJaguar XK
Ford Model T
Being that it was one of the first cars on the market, the Ford Model T made up nine of every ten cars on the road by 1914. It's no surprise then that it was the first to sell a million units and, as one of the first affordable cars, it was also the first to sell five million, ten million, and fifteen million units.
Question 8
Gone by way of the Pacifica, this model was the most sold by its make. Name that 12-million-er.
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ANissan Sentra
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BChrysler Town & Country
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CScion XD Hatchback
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DChevrolet Cobalt
Chrysler Town & Country
The Town and Country is Chrysler's most-sold model. Launched in 1990, the minivan was competitive with the likes of the Dodge Caravan, while offering loads of cargo space and luxury comfort that couldn't be beaten.
Question 9
Hop in this sweet ride and you won't be alone: more than 18 million have driven away in what model?
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AHonda CR-V
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BLincoln MKZ
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CHonda Civic
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DChrysler Eagle
Honda Civic
Marketed as a reliable and versatile commuter car, the Honda Civic lives up to the hype. This ride has a platform that can be easily modified, making it the perfect fit for any consumer.
Question 10
One of the top-selling cars in Europe, what vehicle has broken the 13 million sales mark?
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AOpel/Vauxhall Ascona
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BOpel Kadett
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CSubaru Impreza
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DOpel/Vauxhall Corsa
Opel/Vauxhall Corsa
You won't find a Corsa in America, but over in Europe, it's been flooding the market since 1983. The practical and sporty commuter is the make's most successful model, and it's easy to see why.
Question 11
It's time to party. What is this compact vehicle that's sold more than 15 million?
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AFord Focus
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BFord Fiesta
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CFord Mustang
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DFord Crown Victoria
Ford Fiesta
On the market since 1976, the Fiesta was widely sold in Europe, although it's made its way stateside as well. The compact design makes it great for those narrow European roads, while its performance and comfort have kept it there.
Question 12
Topping out at more than 40 million, this tough truck has long-staying popularity. Name that powerful vehicle.
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AFord F-series
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BFord Ranger
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CFord E-series
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DFord Explorer
Ford F-series
Since the late '70s, America's top-selling pickup truck has been the Ford F-Series. It's also been the best-selling vehicle in the country, partly owing to its evolution and growing brand loyalty since 1948.
Question 13
What car, known for its high quality interior, has sold more than 14 million?
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AFord Cortina
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BChevrolet Camaro
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CChevrolet Cavalier
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DChevrolet Impala
Chevrolet Impala
The Impala has been on the market since 1958. Whether a coupe or a four-door, the best-selling vehicle's quality interior, striking design, and excellent performance has made it a near-luxury car.
Question 14
Selling over 11 million, what model became America's best-selling vehicle in the '70s?
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AMercedes Benz C-class
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BBuick LeSabre
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CHonda Civic Coupe
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DOldsmobile Cutlass
Oldsmobile Cutlass
Sold for 38 years since 1961, the Cutlass has appeared as a sedan, a station wagon, a convertible, and a coupe. As a luxury coupe, the Cutlass became America's best-selling car in the late '70s into the mid-'80s.
Question 15
What is this top seller, at more than 19 million, which has gone by many names?
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AFiat Punto
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BFiat Uno
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CRenault 4
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DVAZ 2101
VAZ 2101
Also called the Lada Riva and the Lada 1200, the VAZ 2101 began as a re-engineered Fiat 124. On the market from 1970 to 2012 without much change in design, the reliability and affordability made it particularly popular in its day to those behind the Iron Curtain.
Question 16
This top-selling model has sold over 44 million. Name that Toyota.
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AToyota Land Cruiser
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BToyota Hilux
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CToyota Corolla
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DToyota Camry
Toyota Corolla
This practical and reliable vehicle has been around since 1966. As one of the most affordable vehicles of such quality, its reputation has kept the Toyota Corolla's wheels to the road for decades.
Question 17
This "rally car" was seen as a legend across the pond; maybe that's why it sold over 18 million.
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AVolkswagen Rabbit
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BFord Escort
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CFord Taurus
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DToyota Highlander Hybrid
Ford Escort
The Escort was launched in 1968 overseas, and its fuel-efficiency and practicality made it a hit. This legend jumped the charts in Europe, though in America it was a chunky design eventually replaced by the Ford Focus.
Question 18
Oui, oui, this one's popular in France. Name that best seller.
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AKia Soul
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BToyota Yaris Hatchback
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CRenault Clio
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DRenault 5
Renault Clio
Although it hasn't made it to the American market, the Renault Clio hit it big in Europe. The affordability and driveability make this little car the perfect commuter.
Question 19
Having sold over 30 million, what model is praised for its comfort and reliability?
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ALexus RX 450h
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BHonda Insight
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CVolkswagen Golf
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DVolkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Golf
The Volkswagen Golf was economy and versatility all rolled into one. Branded as a fun and attractive ride, the Golf offered consumers the reliability and quality engineering that Volkswagen is known for.
Question 20
Another great model, what car debuted in the European market but has since gone worldwide, selling more than 13 million units?
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ADodge Viper
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BFord Escape
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CFord Focus
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DFord Taurus
Ford Focus
The Ford Focus was solely launched in Europe in 1998. It was so popular there that it hit the ground running on the global market. Its versatility and model options put the Focus in a class of its own.
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