Canada's Ten Best Automobiles
Recently, Maritz Canada Research held a survey of car buyers in Canada. The goal of the survey was to gather information about what cars Canadians are buying and why they're choosing what they do. The information they gathered comes as no surprise to many veteran Canadian drivers, who see these vehicles most often on the roads.
With the exception of Dodge and Chrysler minivans, the most common cars for a Canadian to purchase are Hondas and Toyotas. Canadians prefer cars made in Canada, and they prefer either a functional minivan or a fuel-efficient compact.
#10: Chevrolet Impala. The Chevy Impala is an old name, running for over 50 years beginning in the 1950s. The modern variant, made in Oshawa, is a modest front-wheel drive sedan. Over 9,000 of them were sold in Canada last year according to the research survey. Impalas are reliable and manufactured with high quality standards, such that it's become one of the ideal vehicles for police departments across North America. The new generation of Impala design, slated for release in 2014, will be focusing on fuel efficiency.
#9: GMC Terrain. The Terrain is another excellent utility vehicle with plenty of space for families. It's one of the top selling vehicles in Canada, coming in ahead of the Impala with almost 12,000 sales. Next year promises an increase in horsepower and luxury, without compromising everything that makes it one of Canada's best vehicles.
#8: Toyota Matrix. Virtually unknown in the US, the Matrix is a compact hatchback car that has become quite popular among Canadians. Americans may recognize the vehicle under the Pontiac Vibe name. The car is overwhelmingly popular in Canada, with almost 15,000 sold last year alone. The next generation of Matrix is expected to have an EcoBoost engine, which adds fuel efficiency and lowers greenhouse emissions.
#7: Ford Edge. The Edge sold over 15,000 vehicles in the last year, letting it beat out the Matrix in the number seven spot on the list. Manufactured in Oakville Ontario, the Edge is a vehicle already equipped with a limited EcoBoost engine. While it's a new vehicle, a new iteration of the model is slated for release in the coming years with updated EcoBoost technology.
#6: Toyota RAV-4. The RAV-4 is Toyota's second entry on the list, and it blows the Matrix out of the water with over 21,000 sales in the last year alone. The RAV-4 is an efficient vehicle to begin with, but in the US an all-electric version is also available. Unfortunately, it's not available in Canada, meaning the sensational sales are all based on the traditional motor type.
#5: Chevrolet Equinox. Chevy's second entry on the list of most popular Canadian vehicles of the last year is the Equinox. It sold over 22,000 to Canadian citizens in the last year. Of course, when you consider that the GMC Terrain is virtually the same vehicle, it may as well have sold quite a few more. As a utility vehicle, drivers might expect more power than efficiency, but the Equinox is surprisingly light on the fuel consumption.
#4: Honda CR-V. The CR-V is the direct competitor of the Toyota RAV-4, and judging by it's place on this list, Honda won this past year. Selling more than 25,000 copies, the CR-V moved it's manufacturing from Ohio to Alliston. This year has the release of the all-new 2012 CR-V, promising an increase in power, fuel efficiency and space. It's one of the most ideal vehicles to buy this year.
#3: Toyota Corolla. Toyota makes the list for a third time with the Corolla sedan. Toyota has three plants in Canada, and is able to manufacture over 400,000 vehicles a year. Toyota has released a new version of the Corolla in Japan, which packs the efficient motor in a slightly smaller way, allowing for even more space inside the already spacious interior. It's easy to see why Canadians bought over 36,000 of them last year.
#2: Dodge Grand Caravan. Dodge's first entry on the list is a good one, with the Grand Caravan making up the bulk of Canada's SUV sales. Over 53,000 of them were sold in the last year, and that figure shoots even higher if you consider Chrysler's Town & Country to be much the same vehicle. Combining the sales figures of the two could even put the Grand Caravan in the top spot.
#1: Honda Civic. With over 55,000 of them sold in Canada in the last year, the Honda Civic is by far the most common vehicle seen on Canadian streets. The Civic has been manufactured in Canada since 1986, when Japan started moving some of it's auto industry to North America. Despite powerful sales figures, the Civic received enough complaints that Honda is rushing a redesign. If things improve, the Civic should reign supreme as the most popular Canadian car for years to come.
With such a selection of excellent vehicles made in Canada, it's no wonder the average citizen turns to one of them. Rarely will you find a more reliable selection of high quality vehicles, especially not made in your own home country. In these days of globalization and overseas markets, it's nice to find homegrown products with such highly valued, reliable reputations.
Are you wondering about the cost of auto insurance in Ontario for this list of top 10 Canadian-built cars? Go online today to Kanetix to do an online quote comparison to compare quotes offered by various insurance companies. In just a matter of minutes, you can find out which insurance company can offer you the best policy. Visit Kanetix Ltd. today to save time and money.
Recently, Maritz Canada Research held a survey of car buyers in Canada. The goal of the survey was to gather information about what cars Canadians are buying and why they're choosing what they do. The information they gathered comes as no surprise to many veteran Canadian drivers, who see these vehicles most often on the roads.
With the exception of Dodge and Chrysler minivans, the most common cars for a Canadian to purchase are Hondas and Toyotas. Canadians prefer cars made in Canada, and they prefer either a functional minivan or a fuel-efficient compact.
#10: Chevrolet Impala. The Chevy Impala is an old name, running for over 50 years beginning in the 1950s. The modern variant, made in Oshawa, is a modest front-wheel drive sedan. Over 9,000 of them were sold in Canada last year according to the research survey. Impalas are reliable and manufactured with high quality standards, such that it's become one of the ideal vehicles for police departments across North America. The new generation of Impala design, slated for release in 2014, will be focusing on fuel efficiency.
#9: GMC Terrain. The Terrain is another excellent utility vehicle with plenty of space for families. It's one of the top selling vehicles in Canada, coming in ahead of the Impala with almost 12,000 sales. Next year promises an increase in horsepower and luxury, without compromising everything that makes it one of Canada's best vehicles.
#8: Toyota Matrix. Virtually unknown in the US, the Matrix is a compact hatchback car that has become quite popular among Canadians. Americans may recognize the vehicle under the Pontiac Vibe name. The car is overwhelmingly popular in Canada, with almost 15,000 sold last year alone. The next generation of Matrix is expected to have an EcoBoost engine, which adds fuel efficiency and lowers greenhouse emissions.
#7: Ford Edge. The Edge sold over 15,000 vehicles in the last year, letting it beat out the Matrix in the number seven spot on the list. Manufactured in Oakville Ontario, the Edge is a vehicle already equipped with a limited EcoBoost engine. While it's a new vehicle, a new iteration of the model is slated for release in the coming years with updated EcoBoost technology.
#6: Toyota RAV-4. The RAV-4 is Toyota's second entry on the list, and it blows the Matrix out of the water with over 21,000 sales in the last year alone. The RAV-4 is an efficient vehicle to begin with, but in the US an all-electric version is also available. Unfortunately, it's not available in Canada, meaning the sensational sales are all based on the traditional motor type.
#5: Chevrolet Equinox. Chevy's second entry on the list of most popular Canadian vehicles of the last year is the Equinox. It sold over 22,000 to Canadian citizens in the last year. Of course, when you consider that the GMC Terrain is virtually the same vehicle, it may as well have sold quite a few more. As a utility vehicle, drivers might expect more power than efficiency, but the Equinox is surprisingly light on the fuel consumption.
#4: Honda CR-V. The CR-V is the direct competitor of the Toyota RAV-4, and judging by it's place on this list, Honda won this past year. Selling more than 25,000 copies, the CR-V moved it's manufacturing from Ohio to Alliston. This year has the release of the all-new 2012 CR-V, promising an increase in power, fuel efficiency and space. It's one of the most ideal vehicles to buy this year.
#3: Toyota Corolla. Toyota makes the list for a third time with the Corolla sedan. Toyota has three plants in Canada, and is able to manufacture over 400,000 vehicles a year. Toyota has released a new version of the Corolla in Japan, which packs the efficient motor in a slightly smaller way, allowing for even more space inside the already spacious interior. It's easy to see why Canadians bought over 36,000 of them last year.
#2: Dodge Grand Caravan. Dodge's first entry on the list is a good one, with the Grand Caravan making up the bulk of Canada's SUV sales. Over 53,000 of them were sold in the last year, and that figure shoots even higher if you consider Chrysler's Town & Country to be much the same vehicle. Combining the sales figures of the two could even put the Grand Caravan in the top spot.
#1: Honda Civic. With over 55,000 of them sold in Canada in the last year, the Honda Civic is by far the most common vehicle seen on Canadian streets. The Civic has been manufactured in Canada since 1986, when Japan started moving some of it's auto industry to North America. Despite powerful sales figures, the Civic received enough complaints that Honda is rushing a redesign. If things improve, the Civic should reign supreme as the most popular Canadian car for years to come.
With such a selection of excellent vehicles made in Canada, it's no wonder the average citizen turns to one of them. Rarely will you find a more reliable selection of high quality vehicles, especially not made in your own home country. In these days of globalization and overseas markets, it's nice to find homegrown products with such highly valued, reliable reputations.
Are you wondering about the cost of auto insurance in Ontario for this list of top 10 Canadian-built cars? Go online today to Kanetix to do an online quote comparison to compare quotes offered by various insurance companies. In just a matter of minutes, you can find out which insurance company can offer you the best policy. Visit Kanetix Ltd. today to save time and money.
