From Coast to Coast: Uncovering the Most Loved Cars in Each State

by TTAC Staff

Published: February 23rd, 2024

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Every state in America has its own unique preferences when it comes to choosing the right vehicle. These preferences are shaped by a variety of factors, including the state's geographical landscape, climate, and lifestyle of its residents. An article by J.D. Power explores the most popular vehicles sold be state.

Alabama: Ford F-150
Alaska: Subaru Outback
Arizona: Toyota Tacoma
Arkansas: GMC Sierra 1500
California: Honda Civic
Colorado: Subaru Forester
Connecticut: Toyota RAV4
Delaware: Ford Explorer
Florida: Toyota Corolla
Georgia: Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Hawaii: Toyota Tacoma
Idaho: Ford F-150
Illinois: Honda Civic
Indiana: Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Iowa: Ford F-150
Kansas: Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Kentucky: Ford F-150
Louisiana: Ford F-150
Maine: Subaru Outback
Maryland: Toyota RAV4
Massachusetts: Honda CR-V
Michigan: Ford F-150
Minnesota: Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Mississippi: Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Missouri: Ford F-150
Montana: Ford F-150
Nebraska: Ford F-150
Nevada: Toyota RAV4
New Hampshire: Subaru Outback
New Jersey: Honda CR-V
New Mexico: Ford F-150
New York: Honda CR-V
North Carolina: Toyota RAV4
North Dakota: Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Ohio: Honda Civic
Oklahoma: Ford F-150
Oregon: Toyota RAV4
Pennsylvania: Honda CR-V
Rhode Island: Honda Civic
South Carolina: Ford F-150
South Dakota: Ford F-150
Tennessee: Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Texas: Ford F-150
Utah: Ford F-150
Vermont: Subaru Outback
Virginia: Toyota RAV4
Washington: Subaru Outback
West Virginia: Ford F-150
Wisconsin: Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Wyoming: Ford F-150

The diversity in vehicle preferences across the United States reflects the varied lifestyles, climates, and terrains of each state. From the rugged Ford F-150 in Alabama to the versatile Toyota RAV4 in Oregon, each vehicle serves the unique needs of its local population. Understanding these preferences offers valuable insight into the regional characteristics and priorities of American drivers, emphasizing the importance of a vehicle's functionality, reliability, and adaptability in meeting the everyday demands of life across the country.

This article was co-written using AI and was then heavily edited and optimized by our editorial team.

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