Which Vehicle Type is the Most Popular in Each State?

[fantastic]

Only in 4 states cars are the most popular.

• SUVs are the most popular vehicle type in 46 of 50 states, while cars account for the remaining four states.
• Pickup trucks are not the most popular vehicle type in any state and have the highest share in Wyoming at 37.1 percent.
• New York has the highest share of SUVs, which comprise 54.2 percent of the state’s vehicle share.
• Passenger cars are the most popular vehicle type in states with temperate climates
• California has the highest share of cars at 47.2 percent.
• Hawaii is the state that has the lowest share of SUVs, but the vehicle still accounts for more than one-third of the state’s vehicles.
• Hawaii and Nebraska tie for the highest share of minivans, at 4.5 percent.

Most Popular Vehicle Type in Each State

 

[Oillover]

Only 4 states where the car is most popular

 

[Cujet]

I certainly admire the usefulness of the SUV. Plenty of room for everything in all but the smallest models. And I drive a pickup more often than anything else for work related travel. But when it comes to what I truly like, it's a low slung car due to the low center of gravity, with adequate power and wonderful driving dynamics.

I will admit the better Tesla SUV's do tend to meet many of the requirements I set forth due to the low battery and righteous power. But no convertible top.

Today, it is probably possible to take a Model X to the track and enjoy it.

 

[fsdork]

"SUV" covers a wide range of vehicles these days. A Tahoe and a Rogue have very little in common. AFAIC, small CUVs are cars.

 

[JustN89]

Only 4 states where the car is most popular

Only 3 states. They mis-marked Nevada.

 

[01rangerxl]

"SUV" covers a wide range of vehicles these days. A Tahoe and a Rogue have very little in common. AFAIC, small CUVs are cars.

Yeah I basically consider modern CUVs to be the replacement for station wagons. Yeah it might have AWD, but it's not going off road, towing a big trailer, or in my case dragging a sweet gum tree down the road...

 

[SevenBizzos]

I'm not surprised. SUVs are glorified station wagons with ground clearance. But, gosh, things got easier with one.

 

[MSCH]

SUV''s,CUV's,Crossovers, minivans etc are just the modern replacement for the Station Wagon of my youth.

the thread title also explains why the majors have moved away from auto's and are more into making the modern version of the station wagon.

I live near Naples FL, which is home to some really expensive vehicles and Porsche SUV's are passe there are so many of them
but you know you have arrived when you see a Bentley SUV. Saw one of these in the local post office, in the same lot as the more pedestrian Porsche SUV's ( FWIW there were 3 Porsche SUV's in the lot with the Bentley)

seems even Bentley has a SUV. Haven't seen a Rolls SUV yet.

 

[fantastic]

Only 3 states. They mis-marked Nevada.

They did?

 

[JustN89]

They did?

Nevada:
41.5% - SUV
41.2% - Cars

 

[Vern_in_IL]

Nevada:
41.5% - SUV
41.2% - Cars

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[fantastic]

Nevada:
41.5% - SUV
41.2% - Cars

Very good eye! I did not catch that. That is quite odd so I've sent over an email asking them for clarification. I'll post back when I hear something. That is very close to each other so...

 

[CKN]

Very good eye! I did not catch that. That is quite odd so I've sent over an email asking them for clarification. I'll post back when I hear something. That is very close to each other so...

There are a vast majority of service jobs that don't pay well-at all in Las Vegas. I'm sure those workers are buying beater sedans.

 

[Cujet]

SUV''s,CUV's,Crossovers, minivans etc are just the modern replacement for the Station Wagon of my youth.

And, many SUV's are an extension of an earlier form of automobile. The low and long sedan was just a passing phase it seems...