The continuing global microchip shortage has helped shake up the usual list of top-selling vehicles in the Roanoke region. Pickup trucks usually lead the way, but iSeeCars.com reports Honda dominated in 2021: CR-V was the area’s top-selling vehicle last year, the Pilot 3rd and Civic 5th. Experts say Honda did a better job than most automakers in managing the chip shortage and having more vehicles available to sell. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones:
From iSeeCars.com:
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Most Popular New and Used Cars in Roanoke-Lynchburg, VA in 2021 |
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Used Cars |
New Cars |
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Rank |
Vehicle |
% Share of Total Metro Area Used Car Sales |
Rank |
Vehicle |
% Share of Total Metro Area New Car Sales |
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1 |
Ford F-150 |
4.0% |
1 |
Honda CR-V |
5.7% |
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2 |
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
3.0% |
2 |
Ford F-150 |
3.9% |
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3 |
Ram 1500 |
2.8% |
3 |
Honda Pilot |
2.7% |
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4 |
Nissan Rogue |
2.8% |
4 |
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
2.5% |
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5 |
Ford Escape |
2.3% |
5 |
Honda Civic |
2.4% |
