Yes, every year there are winners and losers when it comes to production numbers. For various reasons, you don’t see some big trucks. Chip shortages, delayed EV startup financing, and model changes could all have an impact on pickup sales. So let’s take a look at the numbers, and why it’s the best-selling truck in 2022.
Lordstown
- Lordstown Endurance: 31
Lordstown almost doesn’t belong on this list with only 31 truck sales. But it is taking too long to get into production, the financial situation is precarious, and this may be her only chance to make any list at all. It had estimated that it could produce 50 by the end of 2022, but that was not to be the case. Even worse, of the 31 sales, 14 owners received recall notices.
Having difficulty increasing production. That doesn’t bode well for others about getting ready to go like Fisker. Still, living in South Orange County, and seeing many, in speaking with the owners, seem more than happy with their truck purchase.
April
- Nissan Titan: 15064
Nissan is not a startup, and the Titan brand is decades old. With Nissan cutting many of the Titan’s options, and not renewing them at a faster pace, that results in fewer sales. And the rumors that he’s still in production, or discontinued, also make him a big deal.
GMC
- GMC Canyon: 27821
When it comes to a midsize pickup truck, the GMC Canyon sells below the rest. And this is a hot market, so one would expect better from the Chevrolet Colorado’s first cousin. 2023 may do better with an update. It also gives it a head start before the Toyota Tacoma and Ford Ranger hit showrooms.
Hyundai
- Hyundai Santa Cruz: 36480
We expected better from the Hyundai Santa Cruz sedan/truck, but those aren’t terrible numbers. And that single pickup part is getting hotter, which should only add to the interest in Santa Cruz. So, it is expected to easily beat these numbers in 2023.
Honda
- Honda Ridgeline: 42762
The original one-piece pickup has been around in its current state for a few years now, so the momentum has slowed down a bit. But Honda trumps this segment’s importance, and it (along with its Passport SUV sibling) has more aggressive styling in 2024. Still, Honda’s current pickup is still a great option for many.
stronghold
- Ford Ranger: 56987
While you wouldn’t expect the Ford Ranger to be this low key, keep in mind that it’s been here since 2019. So this is its fifth year with minor changes. But also be aware that this truck has been available in other parts of the world since 2011, so this is a pickup truck that needs a redesign, which we’ll see before the end of 2023.
