Built for Big Skies: Unveiling Montana’s Favorite Ride

If you're living in Montana, you need a vehicle that'll get you around in some of the most harsh conditions. I mean, sometimes winter can last as long as 9 months, and driving something that either has all-wheel or 4-wheel drive is almost a must.

Some brands are more popular than others and you would be hard-pressed to find a state with more Subaru's on the road than Montana, however, according to one website, Subaru is not the top vehicle of choice when it comes to Montanans.

So which make and model is Montana's most popular?

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It probably shouldn't be a shock to know that Montanans love their trucks. I mean, a glance at any parking lot around Big Sky Country and you'll see trucks of all shapes and sizes. The popularity of trucks makes sense when you consider all of the agriculture and ranching that takes place in the state.

While Chevy, GMCs, Ram, and Toyota are all popular throughout The Treasure State when it comes to Montana's favorite truck, it just so happens to be the best-selling vehicle not only in Montana but in the United States as well.

For almost 50 years, the Ford F-150 has been the best-selling vehicle in America and it's also the best-selling vehicle in Montana according to Road and Track. As someone who drives a Ford F-150, I don't disagree. Not only are they great for hauling and towing, but they're available with all of the bells and whistles and drive incredibly smooth.

How many F-150s are on the road in Montana?

Thousands. The Ford F-150 makes up almost 8 percent of all new vehicle sales in Montana, so darn near 1 out of every 10 new vehicles sold across Montana is a Ford F-150.