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- Most popular car models
Automotive fashion is as fluid as any other: classic sedans and compact key cars, powerful racing models and SUVs with SUVs. But there are cars that have been popular not for years, but for decades, despite the beauty and practicality, the vagaries of fashion and the wallets of the owners. About such models - in our review.
Toyota Corolla
This car can be called not only a long-liver in the automotive market, but also a repeated record holder in various directions. Including it is Corolla that is the constant leader in sales of the Japanese brand, retaining this title since 1996, when the very first copy came off the assembly line.
Almost half a century has passed since then, the company has released more than 30 million of these models, constantly modernizing and modifying them.
Unlike competitors, and even more so from the Russian car industry, Toyota each new generation changed the model not only in appearance, but also in the technical stuffing. It is not for nothing that the very first slogan of Corolla was the phrase about an engine with an increased resource - since then, the Japanese manufacturer has really tirelessly demonstrated its desire to go forward, become better with each new car and always listen to the desires of its consumers. That is why Corolla is always ideal and desired by car enthusiasts all over the world.
Volkswagen golf
This is the most eminent, the most "popular" model of the German manufacturer, the founder of which is the greatest master of automotive Ferdinand Porsche.
The ingenious engineer and designer, whose name is also given to the premium brand of the same name, traces its history back to 1934. Porsche received an order from the German government to develop a passenger car for the average citizen - affordable, reliable, easy to operate and maintain.
Growing up in Wolsburg, the plant quickly grew into one of the largest factories in Europe, in the shops of which the most popular model in the world, the Golf, was born. A multiple leader in sales, the best imported car in different countries, the title of the world car of the year - it has become the standard of quality, dynamics, ergonomics and comfort at a budget cost and maintainability.
Now Volkswagen has its factories and branches all over the world - in Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Australia, produces a variety of models, always keeps up with the times, develops new technologies and electric cars.
But until now VW, decades later, continues to produce that very people's car, the "workhorse" that brought the manufacturer universal love and world fame.
Ford F-Series
America's passion for big cars is well-known and widely celebrated in Hollywood cinema. This series is a classic full-size pickup truck, functional and passable, so beloved by suburbanites.
The very first model from this series has instantly become one of the most successful in the history of the American manufacturer. As soon as the company entered the world market in 1948, it immediately conquered it with this car, which sold over 27 million copies.
For half a century of its existence, the pickup has earned the title of the best-selling car in America.
When, in 2013, during the Detroit Auto Show, the manufacturer presented the prototype of the F-150 pickup, it became clear that no matter how consumer preferences changed over the years, the love of Americans for pickups is ineradicable.
The new family has acquired not only a modern appearance, but also a line of very economical EcoBoost engines for such large models, and at the same time new elements of active aerodynamics, greater functionality and manufacturability.
Ford focus
When the Escort model outlived its usefulness, it was replaced by the Focus, for which the manufacturer did not have any special intentions and hopes. Meanwhile, the success of this simple, elegant, practical, reliable machine has surpassed all the most daring expectations.
The successful interior and exterior, "not killed" chassis, moderately economical engine made the model one of the most popular around the world. The peak of fame came in the 2000s, when sales exceeded all imaginable indicators.
And back in 1995, a "spy hunt" was opened for a new model, so the press and motorists wanted to know how the manufacturer decided to change their favorite car.
Then, the exterior, which acquired smoother lines, and a comfortable interior, underwent major changes, and the suspension received a new concept.
However, with each subsequent modification, Ford never ceased to amaze and delight its fans: with elegant optics, efficient power units, reinforced body structure and, of course, modern, convenient technical content.
Now, motorists are looking forward to the promised 2020 model with a hybrid engine consisting of a liter turbo engine and a 48-volt lithium-ion battery.
Toyota Camry
Another beloved model of the Japanese manufacturer, distinguished by its spaciousness and representative appearance. It is especially loved and appreciated by those drivers who need both speed and comfort at the same time.
Camry gained phenomenal fame all over the world, including in Russia, where even the regular price increase for this car, which happened twice a year, had practically no effect on its sales volumes.
Analyzing the cost availability of the model with its configuration, it should be noted that this machine is highly competitive with any other, not only in its class, but also at a higher level.
Moreover, drivers, judging by the statistics of car dealerships, prefer models with an automatic transmission, the price of which does not differ much from the mechanics. And the most profitable package, consumers recognized the luxury model, which has a 3.5-liter power unit and a 277-horsepower V-shaped six.
Hyundai elantra
Korean entrepreneur and oligarch Chung Joo Yong, who founded the Hyundai brand in 1967, began his activity by assembling cars and trucks of the American company Ford.
The first own mass model was developed in 1974 and received the name "Pony", with which the conquest of the world car markets began.
Despite a number of troubles associated with the release of the middle-class model Elantra, in the name of which was traced a plagiarism of Lotus and Kia cars, it immediately took its niche in the market and in the hearts of consumers.
The achievement of this car is one of the leading places in the ranking of the most fuel efficient cars, including in the category of the most efficient models among the midsize sedans of the non-hybrid type.
The best choice of motorists, the highest quality compact car, the car of the year in Korea - the model has many merits, including even the superiority of such world giants as Toyota and Honda in terms of price and quality.
Volkswagen polo
This model has become a real bestseller of the German concern, ideally meeting the wishes of the target audience.
Produced since 1975, the car tried on the bodies of a hatchback, sedan, station wagon and even visited a cargo-passenger van. Its design and parameters are such that they correspond to a wide variety of operating conditions, climate and relief.
The power units of the Volkswagen Polo are capable of starting the first time at a temperature of 36 ° C, high ground clearance makes the car passable on any roads, and competent suspension settings provide such stability and stability that road irregularities are absolutely not noticed during trips.
Car enthusiasts will have to suffer a lot when choosing a car, because the Polo is made in 17 different versions.
In addition to all the obvious advantages, the model is also very liquid in the secondary market, practically without losing in price.
Honda cr-v
The second half of the 90s was a very “golden age” of Japanese crossovers. The real star among them was the Honda CR-V, presented to the public in 1995. The car embodied not only interesting design ideas, but also original technical solutions.
So, the front-wheel drive was connected to a special system for the rear axle. Inside, the model has received versatility, functionality and comfort for the driver and passengers.
Combining the best of a passenger car and an SUV, the CR-V offered motorists excellent handling with more than acceptable fuel consumption, as well as good ground clearance and an all-wheel-drive system.
Chevrolet silverado
A large pickup truck is popular not only at home in America, but also abroad. Born in 1999, Silverado rose to fame by "getting a role" first in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill and then in one of Lady Gaga's music videos.
With impressive external dimensions and powerful power units reaching 445 horsepower, the pickup has tremendous efficiency - about 15-16 liters in city mode.
Recent improvements have made the engine so quiet that it only reminds of itself under heavy loads. That is, this model clearly refutes all the myths about the monstrous gluttony of large American cars, especially those with a V8 engine. At the same time, the torque of a phenomenal 1230 Nm allows the pickup to easily tow 5-6 ton trailers.
In Russia, pickups are not in great demand, while other motorists appreciated this large, powerful, roomy, practical and passable vehicle.
Toyota RAV4
The compact crossover, launched in 1994, was initially positioned as a vehicle for youth and outdoor activities.
The long-standing undisputed leader among SUVs in its first generation borrowed the base from the Toyota Celica GT and had only 3 doors. By the second generation, 3-door models were preserved and 5-door models appeared, and the manual transmission was recognized as eternal and "not killed".
But criticism was caused by the interior with the exterior of cheap plastic, weak paintwork and rattling panels.
The last line of the rating of the model was provided by chronic "sores" in the form of a quickly wearing suspension, a steering wheel, poor sound insulation, as well as an extremely demanding direct fuel injection system that accepts exceptionally high-quality gasoline.
Finally, the owners of all RAV generations noted the increased voraciousness of the engine for oil, even at low revs.
Conclusion
A wide variety of agencies analyze global car sales annually to identify popular favorites. Despite the changes in consumer tastes, the emergence of new auto companies, German, American and Japanese cars remain the unchanged leaders, the attachment to which has not diminished for years and decades.
