8. Hyundai Elantra: 198,210
The Hyundai Elantra is one of the more surprising models on the list in that it isn’t in a higher position. There aren’t many cars that give you so much for so little. The sixth-generation Elantra is more of a fastback sedan than a traditional midsize car, but that’s what seems to be what car buyers want.
Along with a fantastic level of base features, the Hyundai Elantra starts at around $14,000. For 2017, the Elantra loses 4.9 percent of its 2016 overall sales, going from 208,319 down to 198,210.
7. Ford Fusion: 209,623
Car buyers are getting bored of the Ford Fusion. Largely unchanged in five years other than a few cosmetic details, the Fusion has hit a slump. Riding the benefits of SYNC 3 and EcoBoost engine options won’t cut it if Ford wants to stay relevant in the midsize car segment. They can’t just rely in the F-150 to make their quotas.
The Ford Fusion lost ground big time in 2017. In 2016, Ford sold 265,840 units in the United States. That number plummeted to 209,623 in 2017, a loss of 21.1 percent year over year.
6. Nissan Sentra: 218,451
One car that has done well after a facelift in 2016 is the Nissan Sentra. The makeover brings its appearance in line with its bigger siblings, the Altima and Maxima. Aside from its refined look, the Sentra is run-of-the-mill. You get average fuel efficiency up to 37 mpg, basic features that don’t include much in the way of driver-assistive technology, and uninspired powertrains.
Still, people are buying the Nissan Sentra. From 2016, the Sentra moved up slightly in sales, from 214,709 to 218,451. That’s a very modest increase of 1.7 percent.
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