What is the most popular car in Florida? Here's what people are driving
Floridians share the roads with vehicles driven by snowbirds, tourists and transplants alike, but which cars do natives prefer to drive?
Digital automobile magazine Car and Driver released its list of the best-selling vehicles in every state for 2024.
According to the methodology, they gathered automotive registration data from Experian that shows the top three most popular cars in each U.S. state for 2023.
Is Florida more of a pickup truck kind of state? Or possibly enough of us have switched over to electric and decided to give Telsa a try? Here's which cars Floridians prefer to drive, including the most popular.
The Toyota RAV4 is Florida's favorite car, according to Car and Driver. The RAV4 is a compact SUV first introduced to the US in 1996, known for its reliability, safety and technology.
"The RAV4 provides good space for people and their cargo as well as a long list of driver aids and easy-to-use tech," Car and Driver writes in its overview. "The experience is one of comfort over driver engagement, a point reinforced by a 203-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that is relatively frugal but never exciting."
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 starts at $30,645 and goes up to $38,950 depending on the trim and options, according to the outlet.
Along with the RAV4, the study also says the Honda CR-V and Toyota Camry are popular among drivers in Florida.
How does Florida's favorite car compare to what else is on the market? The 2025 Toyota RAV4 is the ninth-best small SUV in its segment for 2025, according to a list by Edmunds.
"The 2025 Toyota RAV4 is a solid choice for a small SUV. It's roomy, comfortable and good on gas. But it is aging and more recently redesigned competitors are beginning to shine more brightly," its review says.
According to U.S. News & World Report, the car placed eighth out of 19 for best compact SUVs in 2025. Its review describes it as "practical and affordable," highlighting its room, fuel-efficient engine and features.
Car and Drive also put the RAV4 in the seventh slot for its own list of the best compact SUVs.
Despite Toyotas being the favorite of 16 states, the Ford F-150 specifically made up 12 of the states' favorite cars.
The Ford F-150 is an American full-size pickup truck that balances power and reliability. Ford's pickup truck has plenty of trim and powertrain options to choose from as well as accessories and add-ons for drivers.
The 2025 Ford F-150 starts at $38,810.
Contributing: Charles Singh, USA TODAY Network
This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Florida's favorite car is this Toyota model, study days. Do you agree?
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