9 – Volkswagen Passat – 15.5 million
In comparison with the poor Impala, the Passat is a picture of health. Since it debuted in 1973, the sedan has been the go-to choice for countless families, and it continues to hang in there even faced with the onslaught of SUVs, which have dented its carapace in recent years.
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1973 Volkswagen Passat | Photo: Volkswagen
2018 Volkswagen Passat | Photo: D.Boshouwers