Quickie Used Car Review - Hyundai Accent (2006-2010)

2006-2010 Hyundai Accent

The Good: Fast on its heels, fuel saver

The Bad: No safety features, not fun to steer

The Say: A viable alternative to those sub-compacts offered by the Japanese.

Go For: 1.5 GL Power
Avoid: Ex-taxi units

Price Range: P250,000-P350,000
Our Rating: ***

Full Review: Used Car Review - Hyundai Accent (2006-2010)
Latest vehicle profile: Hyundai Accent Sedan

See the different versions of this vehicle:
2006-2010

Vehicle Overview
Hyundai was on an expansion in the country during the mid to late 2000s, especially that it added vehicles that nearly target every segment. One of the vehicles we would be discussing is the Accent, which joins the increasingly crowded sub-compact market.

First thing that we would be discussing is the standard (and only) diesel engine, which rivals didn't have or copy this strategy later on. The 1.5 diesel has one of the highest fuel consumption ratings out there especially if you drive it prudently (shifting at 1,500rpm) but go all out you'll have a blast driving this one. Although you can drive a gear higher from initial launch, you would experience lifeless steering and a ride comfort that is so soft.

Similar to its peers, the cabin would only fit in four people in comfort since anything above it is a squeeze. While some cheap touches are present, interior quality is something top notch but you wouldn't get airbags in this car. If you are used with an ordinary manual gear stick, the Accent utilizes a reverse gear located beside the first gear, which takes time getting used to.

What Should I Get
The sole variant launched in December 2005 was the GLS, which had niceties such as alloy wheels, body color door handles and side mirrors, leather steering wheel, all power amenities, alarm, and keyless entry with immobilizer. November 2007 saw the introduction of a "stripped" GL, that is aimed among fleets, which got steel wheels, black door handles and side mirrors, plastic steering wheel, power steering and windows (those painted in white don't get power windows), and no security features at all. Since the GLS is a rare find, go for the GL but do not forget the power windows at least. Before we leave this, the only engine choice is a 108hp 1.5 diesel paired to a manual transmission.

How Much Would It Cost Me
Thanks to a standard diesel engine, fuel consumption is low which means maintenance costs are on the lower end of the spectrum. Parts availability are wide, thanks to its stint as a taxicab. However, the diesel present here has common rail technology with variable geometry turbocharger which means that one must be extra careful not to break the turbo, a costly replacement to say so.

GCBC's Most Popular Auto Sales Figures - June 2016

The best-selling new vehicle in North America, Ford's F-Series line of pickup trucks, owned the most popular sales tracking page at GoodCarBadCar in June 2016, the second time in the last four months that the F-Series has topped GCBC's charts.

Our review of a variant of the F-Series, the 2.7L EcoBoost-powered Ford F-150, was the fifth-most read review on GCBC in June. No review was read more often than our look at the GMC Sierra 6.2L. 

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U.S. Auto Sales Brand Rankings - May 2016

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The U.S. brand-by-brand auto sales recap posted at the beginning of June was the most popular May 2016-related sales article on the site over the course of June. The Canadian version of that post ranked fifth overall.

New reviews hitting the pages of GCBC in June included our Driven articles on the 2016 Mazda 6 GT, 2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT 1.5T, and the second-generation 2016 Mazda CX-9.

Automobile manufacturers will begin reporting their June 2016 U.S. auto sales figures on Friday, July 1, 2016 – Canadian auto sales data won't be released until Monday, July 4, 2016. GoodCarBadCar will be updated throughout the day with brand results from automakers competing in the United States. Later on Friday afternoon, June U.S. best seller lists for cars and trucks and SUVs will be published, as well, followed by Canadian best seller lists the next week.

As always, sales figures for all manufacturers, makes, and models will be updated in GCBC's free searchable database of historical monthly and yearly sales data. For non-mobile users (or mobile users who have opted to view the full site by selecting that option at the bottom of the page), you can also select a vehicle, a brand, a manufacturer, or total industry figures in a dropdown menu near the top right of this page. The in-depth breakdown of June 2016 new vehicle sales begins in earnest at the beginning of July.

AUTO SALES TRACKING PAGES - JUNE VIEWS
#10: Chevrolet Silverado
#9: BMW 3-Series
#8: Honda CR-V
#7: Mazda MX-5 Miata
#6: Chevrolet Camaro
#5: Chevrolet Volt
#4: Ford Mustang
#3: Honda Accord
#2: Toyota Camry
#1: Ford F-Series

REVIEWS - JUNE VIEWS
#10: 2015 Kia Forte5 SX-L Turbo
#9: 2016 Toyota Prius
#8: 2015 Dodge Charger SXT Rallye AWD
#7: 2016 Subaru WRX
#6: 2016 Ford Edge Titanium V6 AWD
#5: 2016 Ford F-150 XLT Sport EcoBoost 2.7L SuperCrew 4x4
#4: 2016 Honda Pilot Touring vs. 2015 Honda Odyssey EX
#3: 2016 Honda Civic Coupe Touring Turbo
#2: 2015 Ford Mustang V6
#1: 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 Crew Cab SLT 6.2L

MAY 2016 SALES ARTICLES - JUNE VIEWS
#10: Minivan Sales By Model - May 2016 YTD
#9: Top 30 Best-Selling Vehicles In America - May 2016
#8: U.S. Car Sales Rankings By Model - May 2016 YTD
#7: U.S. SUV/Crossover Sales Rankings By Model - May 2016 YTD
#6: U.S. Pickup Truck Sales Rankings By Model - May 2016
#5: Canada Auto Sales Brand Rankings - May 2016 YTD
#4: Top 20 Best-Selling SUVs/Crossovers In America - May 2016
#3: U.S. Vehicle Sales Rankings By Model - May 2016 YTD
#2: Top 20 Best-Selling Cars In America - May 2016
#1: U.S. Auto Sales Brand Rankings - May 2016 YTD

RECOMMENDED READING
GCBC's Most Popular Auto Sales Figures - May 2016
GCBC's Most Popular Auto Sales Figures - April 2016
Complete Canadian Auto Sales Recap - May 2016
Complete U.S. Auto Sales Recap - May 2016

2015 Honda Odyssey EX Long-Term Update: One Year In The Bag

One year ago, we drove home in a brand new 2015 Honda Odyssey EX. 

We'll be keeping it, probably, for another three.

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Long-Term Introduction: 2015 Honda Odyssey EX
U.S. & Canadian Monthly Minivan Sales By Model

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To be truthful, we didn't really drive home. We acquired our Odyssey at Centennial Honda in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, roughly 300 kilometres from GCBC's HQ in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia. We drove from the dealer to my in-laws' house, and then we drove home a couple of days later.

The GCBC Faithful will recall reading about the process of getting our van. Our previous vehicle, a Kia Sorento, was smashed while parked in front of our house by our neighbour in his Ford F-150. The insurance claim, nearly equal to the value of the vehicle, resulted in two whole months with a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited rental. In our locale, the value of our Sorento plunged. One Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram dealer wouldn't even provide us with a trade-in appraisal after learning about the value of the claim. Our local Honda dealer made an offer, but it was an offer they knew would embarrass themselves. 

We wanted big league space, six or more usable seats, reasonable fuel efficiency, and on-road behaviour that – though I'm not the typical Odyssey driver in our family – wouldn't leave me feeling like I was driving a minivan.

2015 HONDA ODYSSEY EX Base Price: $32,145 * As-Tested Price: $37,195 * Tires: 235/65R17 Michelin Primacy MXV4 Cargo Volume: 1087 litres C/V Behind 2nd Row: 2636 litres Max. Cargo Volume: 4205 litres EPA City: 19 MPG EPA Highway: 28 MPG NRCAN OEE City: 12.3 L/100km NRCAN OEE Hwy: 8.5 L/100km June Observed: 23.5 mpg June Observed: 10.0 L/100km Lifetime: 10.0 L/100km Monthly Mileage: 872 km Total Mileage To Date: 14,631 km * Canadian dollars, includes $1795 in fees.

Ford Flex? Too expensive, and very difficult to source even in still-pricey lower trim levels. 

Crew cab pickup truck? We came close, but we weren't ready to mix a 70-pound dog in with the human occupants, rather than behind them. 

Rival minivans? They drive like minivans. Ick.

Ford Transit Connect Wagon? Wildly overpriced. 

Honda Pilot? Deals on end-of-the-line second-gen models weren't that great, and we wouldn't wait to buy the new Pilot (or any vehicle, for that matter) in its first model year. 

Full-size SUV? Eventually, we will have a Chevrolet Suburban, I suspect. But not yet.

Volkswagen Golf GTI? It's the theoretical answer to all my automotive decisions except this one. 

Meanwhile, the Odyssey's lease offer from our friends at Centennial Honda, which made the only fair offer on our trade-in, was almost too good to be true. Even stepping up from base LX through SE to EX hardly altered the payment. With our low-mileage lifestyle – remember, we always have a manufacturer-supplied press car in the driveway – leasing a really nice vehicle with high residuals saved us a lot of money.

We've been steadily pleased with essentially every major facet of the Odyssey, and still find ourselves saying, after driving some really nice stuff: "This is a nice van." 

It's not perfect. The 6-speed automatic transmission wasn't great to begin with and isn't great now, but shift smoothness is much more consistent twelve months into its stay. The sunglasses holder is way too small. The armrests move with the seats and have no detents, so my shoulder is driven into my neck if my right arm utilizes the thin armrest. The dual-screen infotainment cluster isn't straightforward, but a year later, the only trouble we have is switching between audio from two iPhones.

We have not yet paid a penny for routine dealer maintenance. Our first service was completed at Centennial Honda free of charge. The only vehicle-related charges aside from fuel were tire swaps (winters on and off), a punctured tire repair, and the addition of Bosch Icon front wiper blades, to which I'm addicted.

Speaking of fuel, we've averaged a consistent 10.0 L/100km (23.5 mpg on the U.S. scale) for the last year, never straying too far above or below. Most of the driving occurs in an urban environment. Canada's Office Of Energy Efficiency rates the Odyssey at 12.3 L/100km in the city and 8.5 L/100km on the highway.

Reliability? The sliding doors developed some dreadful squeaks or groans or scrunches – call them what you will – that were quickly remedied under warranty by one visit to Portland Street Honda. There have been no other issues besides a recall which required changing one of the stickers inside the door panel, done during the first service.

We have a few years to go with the Odyssey and will likely switch to bi-monthly updates in the near future. There's very little to suggest we wouldn't be motivated towards acquiring another Odyssey when the lease on our 2015 model is up, though it remains to be seen what that vehicle will look like and how it will be equipped. We'd love to see Honda offer an all-wheel-drive option on the next-gen model and a smoother transmission as well as greater availability of sunroofs and power tailgates.

Hardly the complaints or wishes of a dissatisfied owner.

Timothy Cain is the founder of GoodCarBadCar.net, which obsesses over the free and frequent publication of U.S. and Canadian auto sales figures. Follow on Twitter @goodcarbadcar and on Facebook.

2016 Mazda CX-9 Signature Review: Mazda At Its Best

Mazda is learning lessons.

The third-generation Mazda 6 is is hugely agile and interactive, gorgeous outside, and handsome inside.

THE GOOD + Strong Mazda dynamics + Torquey powerplant + Big second row space + Not the typical choice + Hugely attractive

THE BAD – Dreadful A/C – Tiny third row – Missing key equipment – LATCH access sucks – Whole lotta money

It's also dreadfully unpopular, a genuine marketplace flop. The 6 offers no high-power engine, rides stiffly, and lacks the dramatic reduction in noise, vibration, and harshness we've come to expect even from mainstream family vehicles in 2016.

Mazda's second effort at the three-row crossover, the second incarnation of the CX-9, couldn't succeed purely on the merits of a pretty face and on-road poise. 

The price point is too high, competitors have come too far, and the first-generation CX-9 was so rare that built-in loyalty remains a scarcely existent force for the automaker's most expensive product.

The 2016 Mazda CX-9, however, is not merely Mazda's version of a jacked-up 6 wagon. The Mazda CX-9 is surprisingly agile, gorgeous inside and out, plenty powerful, rides smoothly, and is sufficiently quiet inside.

Yet given the nameplate's history, that's no guarantee of popularity for the second-generation Mazda CX-9.

WHAT IS IT?
As the aptly-named Mazda MPV was entering its final years, Mazda began to implement a new three-row strategy. The six-seat Mazda 5 would appeal to buyers who wanted something small but appreciated a minivan's sliding doors. 

All Photo Credits: Timothy Cain ©www.GoodCarBadCar.net

2016 MAZDA CX-9 SIGNATURE Base Price: $37,295 * As-Tested Price: $52,395 * Colour: Machine Grey Metallic Assembly: Hiroshima, Japan Drive Type: all-wheel-drive Transmission: 6-speed automatic Engine: 2.5L DOHC 16-valve turbocharged I-4 Horsepower: 250 @ 5000 rpm Torque: 310 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm Curb Weight: 4301 pounds Length: 199.4 inches Width: 77.5 inches Height: 69.0 inches Wheelbase: 115.3 inches Tires: Falken Ziex CT50 Tire Size: 255/50/R20 Passenger Volume: 3825 litres Cargo Volume: 407 litres C/V Behind 2nd Row: 1082 litres Max. Cargo Volume: 2017 litres EPA City: 21 mpg EPA Hwy: 27 mpg NRCAN OEE City: 11.2 L/100km NRCAN OEE Hwy: 8.8 L/100km Observed: 22.0 mpg Observed: 10.7 L/100km * Canadian dollars, includes $1995 in fees.

The less affordable Mazda CX-9, which arrived in 2007, would tackle established family crossovers such as the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. Tackle it did not. The CX-9 remained hugely rare. Through the end of 2015, fewer than 13,000 had been sold in Canada. Ford Canada sold 15,615 Explorers in 2015 alone.

A long nine years later, Mazda is finally replacing the first-generation CX-9 with an all-new vehicle. Including delivery fees, Canadian pricing begins at $37,295 for the base CX-9 GS. All-wheel-drive, which is standard on every other CX-9, adds $2500. 

The 2016 Mazda CX-9 GS-L – think leather and sunroof – is priced at $43,495. Jumping $4000 to $47,495 gets you a CX-9 GT. 

Our test specimen is a 2016 Mazda CX-9 Signature. The powertrain is identical to that in every other all-wheel-drive CX-9, but the price jumps to $52,095. $300 worth of Machine Grey Metallic paint is the only option. There are, in fact, no equipment options available on any of Mazda Canada's CX-9 trim levels.

HOW BIG IS IT?
Compare the second-gen 2016 Mazda CX-9 with two vehicles to get a better idea of its dimensions. 

Canada's top-selling three-row utility vehicle, the Toyota Highlander, is 8.3 inches shorter than the CX-9, bumper to bumper. That's not an insignificant number. But the Highlander provides 11% more cargo volume behind the second row of seats and 6% more space for people. The volume differential feels far more substantial than that.

Smaller than the CX-9, of course, is Mazda's own CX-5, Canada's seventh-best-selling utility vehicle overall. The dimensional gap is significant: Mazda's big CX-9 is 21 inches longer than the CX-5, five inches wider, and three inches taller on a wheelbase stretching nine inches farther. Cargo volume behind the CX-9's roomier second row is 12% greater.

DOES IT WORK?
Mazda, at its best, is an automaker that mixes its lightweight philosophy, dynamic excellence, and stylistic talent with the refinement heretofore seen only at Mazda's rival automakers. The CX-9 works because it's every inch a Mazda, and then some.

The new second-generation 2016 Mazda CX-9 Signature is 258 pounds lighter than the top-trim version of Mazda's first-generation CX-9. The CX-9 majors in on-road balance, not merely the capable Mazda 6-like handling but also firm-yet-compliant ride quality over Nova Scotia's awful coastal roads. And there seems to be little disagreement over the new CX-9's level of exterior and interior elegance.

But you anticipated all that. You expected a new family crossover from Mazda to look good, drive nicely, and be lighter and thus wildly more efficient than the CX-9 of 2007-2015, which consumed 28% more fuel in city driving than the 2016 CX-9. 

Expectations for Mazda's level of refinement and the availability of power, on the other hand, were lower. Criticized in all corners for road and wind noise, cabin vibration, and stiff rides, Mazda put such criticisms to bed when it came time to release the second CX-9. There is, it must be stated, an underlying sense of the engine, in part because Mazda successfully squashed road and wind noise, in part because a small, turbocharged, direct injection four-cylinder is by nature an irritant, and hushing such a powerplant isn't easy. 

Otherwise, the CX-9 Signature's cabin is the tour de force one demands from a Mazda priced above $50,000, nearly $10,000 beyond the base price of Canada's top-selling premium brand utility vehicle, the Audi Q5. Material quality is high, the sense of solidity is palpable, and the design is sensible and intuitive. 

Truthfully, Mazda Connect should be quicker. The centre tunnel's rosewood trim created a ledge that interfered with my right knee's comfort. Visibility is by no means excellent. And even at $52,395, there are no ventilated seats and no panoramic sunroof. The keyless proximity access was finicky. These are not major complaints in an otherwise exemplary interior.

Under the hood, there's only the slightest hint of off-the-line lag, and then the 2.5T makes its presence known as a torque monster, with power available in abundance from 2000 rpm northward, shuffling power through the transmission's six speeds with alacrity.

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Alas, the CX-9 can only barely be considered a three-row vehicle. Those two rear-most seats are clearly intended for occasional use by humans unblessed with legs.

What's worse, the air-conditioning in our tester – a brand spankin' new CX-9 nobody else has yet driven – was not remotely up to snuff, so useless we have to assume that the problem was unique to our CX-9 Signature and not a CX-9-wide issue. On Saturday, for instance, a 25°C day, running the fan speed on high with the temperature set on its coolest setting was not sufficient even after 45 minutes in the car. In our long-term Honda Odyssey immediately thereafter, six or seven minutes with the temperature set at 19.5°C and the fan speed on its second-lowest setting required turning the fan speed down so we didn't get a chill. 

And yet.

Yes, and yet, despite a handful of mostly minor character flaws, the 2016 Mazda CX-9 Signature stands head and shoulders above its rivals because of in-motion greatness and the overarching feeling of special.

You don't get special in a Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, or Nissan Pathfinder. 

IS ANYONE BUYING IT?
The new CX-9 had only just begun arriving in Mazda's Canadian showrooms when this Signature model was dropped off at GCBC Towers. Nevertheless, because of a brief stretch of availability at the end of May, Mazda Canada made May 2016 the CX-9's best May ever. 

308 sales doesn't sound like much, because it isn't, but we'll get a better grasp of CX-9 popularity as availability improves in the coming months.

SHOULD I BUY SOMETHING ELSE INSTEAD?
If you need genuine third-row usefulness or worry that our air-conditioning experience won't be unique to our test example, yes, you should look elsewhere. 

We're big fans of the Hyundai Santa Fe XL. The Toyota Highlander is currently Canada's best-selling three-row utility vehicle, selling on the strength of its resale value, intelligent cabin design, and reputation for reliability. 

You'll perhaps feel compelled to check out the more family-friendly Honda Pilot and the Ford Explorer, a long-time marketplace favourite, too. You perhaps owe it to yourself to consider the Ford Flex and Kia Sorento, as well.

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Historical Monthly & Yearly Mazda CX-9 Sales Figures
2016 Mazda 6 GT Driven Review
2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Driven Review
2016 Kia Sorento SX Turbo Driven Review
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe XL Limited Driven Review

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HOW MUCH SHOULD I PAY?
Mazda's Signature trim level make the 2016 CX-9 nicer, but it doesn't really make it better in many tangible ways. If you want a very luxurious Mazda CX-9 we suggest saving $3000 and opting instead for the 2016 Mazda CX-9 GT with the safety-centric Technology Package. 

20-inch alloys, upgraded audio, navigation, memory seats, blind spot monitoring: it's all still there. 

Meanwhile, The least expensive all-wheel-drive version of the 2016 Mazda CX-9 is the $39,795 GS.

WHAT'S THE VERDICT?
We put more than double the amount of mileage on the 2016 Mazda CX-9 Signature than we typically do on a manufacturer-supplied press car. We didn't have to do so; we weren't overrun by vital long drives. We chose to.

Yet pleasant on-road manners, the kind of behaviour that always leads objective car writers to give credit, is par for the course at Mazda. The second-generation CX-9 excels because Mazda further refined the invisible bits in order to cancel out noise and vibration, the CX-9 excels because of Mazda's addition of plentiful torque, and because Mazda removed the stiff and sometimes objectionable ride of less costly Mazdas. 

It's not perfect, certainly not for families who would otherwise end up in a high-lux minivan. But there are a handful of details which, if remedied, would make the 2016 Mazda CX-9 the undeniable class leader. After an enthusiastic test drive, many prospective customers will justifiably feel certain the CX-9 is already the indisputable leader of the midsize crossover pack.

Timothy Cain is the founder of GoodCarBadCar.net, which obsesses over the free and frequent publication of U.S. and Canadian auto sales figures. Follow on Twitter @goodcarbadcar and on Facebook. The CX-9 was supplied by Mazda Canada's press office.

Quickie Used Car Review - Honda City (2009-2014)

2009-2014 Honda City

The Good: Huge interior space, reliable

The Bad: Rev demanding 1.3

The Say: High levels of quality trickled down to a sub-compact package.

Go For: 1.5 E
Avoid: 1.3 A

Price Range: P340,000-P550,000
Our Rating: ****

Full Review: Used Car Review - Honda City (2009-2014)
Latest vehicle profile: Honda City

See the different versions of this vehicle:
2009-2011
2012-2014

Vehicle Overview
Launched in 2009, the fifth generation Honda City got more sophisticated and more better by offering fresh VTEC engines and a larger cabin. The previous model's i-DSI engine and rear folding bench was dropped for all models. A far cry from the hatchback models that were only previously available outside the Philippines during the 80s and even from the Civic EF based model during the 90s.

While the exterior dimensions increased a little, the story tells you it has a larger cabin and trunk space than before, explaining why the 60/40 fold rear seats were dropped. Similar to its rival, 1.5 models are easily distinguished by its side mirror signal repeaters than the 1.3 which don't get these.

Honda's VTEC technology is now used for both engines here, which gave the 1.3 and 1.5 more power and torque than before. The 1.3 is too smallish that you need to rev hard to attain decent acceleration, while the 1.5 can motivate the vehicle without any drama. Handling is something Honda typical and would bring you to your destination without any trouble. Unlike the previous model, the 1.5 is strictly automatic.

As we said earlier that the interior had grew up in size, especially that passengers have unobstructed view outside. Another plus point is the high quality interior, which is a breath of fresh air in this category.

What Should I Get
In 2009, the City was originally available in three variants that includes the A, S, and E. Choosing the A (which was dropped in the 2012 update) gives you the 99hp 1.3 engine plus all power amenities, MP3 capability with CD, and ABS brakes. Going for the S adds alloy wheels, dual airbags, alarm, keyless entry, and auxilary and USB function. The E adds the 118hp 1.5 engine, chrome door handles, and side mirror signal repeaters. An ECO mode and steering wheel audio controls for January 2012 and up models. April 2013 saw the launch of two spin-off models of the E that included the EL that gets leather seats while the ENC gets stability control and 60/40 fold rear seats. Modulo body kits were an added option for 1.3 S and 1.5 E models beginning December 2012.

How Much Would It Cost Me
Maintaining one is in the range of its rivals and there is no CVT to worry about. Fuel consumption is average for the class although the 1.3 automatic tends to rob power due to the rev friendly engine. Problem spots of this vehicle include a weak alternator, the starter system which makes starting the engine difficult especially when the vehicle is shut down for a short time, and minor squeaks which can pop out. Different recalls were issued for the City which involved a spring that causes friction resulting to stalling or engine failure (for 1.5 models assembled between 2009 to April 2010, issued last February 2011) and suspected defect in the driver side airbag's deflator (2009 to 2011 assembled models issued last September 2015 and 2012 to 2014 assembled models issued last March 2016).

After Brexit: British Auto Brand Sales In The United Kingdom In 2016

Jaguar and Land Rover are owned by Tata. Mini and Rolls-Royce are in BMW's hands. Bentley belongs to Volkswagen. Vauxhall is a General Motors outlet.

You get the picture. The "British" auto industry of 2016 has very little to do with specific "British" auto bands and everything to do with a large number of automakers, including Nissan, Toyota, General Motors, and Honda.

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Top 10 Best-Selling Cars In The UK In 2015
Here's The State Of The British Auto Industry In America

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Nevertheless, there remains a unique Britishness when it comes to a consumer considering the purchase of a new Bentley or Aston Martin. 

With the UK's Brexit vote ending in a Leave result – the United Kingdom has chosen to leave the European Union – we thought there was no time like the present to look at the UK sales performance of traditional British brands in their homeland. 

For perspective, we've also added the market share achieved by these very same brands in the United States. U.S. figures for Aston Martin and Lotus are estimates from Automotive News. "Other British" is a classification our source, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, uses to refer, presumably, to UK sales of other niche British brands, including Rolls-Royce.

For the record, Ford UK sold 52,476 copies of the best-selling Fiesta in the first five months of 2016.

Auto Brand	5 Months 2016  UK Sales	% Change	UK YTD  Market Share	U.S. YTD  Market Share
Aston Martin	382	-5.2%	0.04%	0.01%
Bentley	773	32.4%	0.07%	0.01%
Jaguar	13,675	78.0%	1.17%	0.12%
Land Rover	36,890	18.5%	3.2%	0.43%
Lotus	131	-14.4%	0.01%	0.01%
MG	1560	8.6%	0.13%	---
Mini	25,245	4.6%	2.17%	0.28%
Vauxhall	107,369	-4.5%	9.22%	---
Other British	347	7.4%	0.03%	---
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Total British	186,372	4.56%	16.0%	0.85%
Total UK Market	1,164,870	4.09%	---	---

Source: SMMT, Automakers & ANDC

After Brexit: Here's The State Of The British Auto Industry In America

The UK's Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders is tasked with, according to the SMMT, promoting "the interests of the UK automotive industry at home and abroad."

Prior to the June 23 Brexit vote for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union, the SMMT insisted that voting remain was critical to the UK automotive industry. Brexit could jeopardise jobs, automakers were in agreement that remaining was important, and pointed to the UK's 800,000 auto industry jobs and its £15.5 billion contribution to the economy as reasons to stay in the European Union.

But the Brexit vote to leave, led largely by UKIP's Nigel Farage, produced a 52% in favour result, a margin of victory valued at 1.27 million votes. Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron will resign. Economic predictors, predicted to stabilize, rode a rollercoaster overnight. Says the SMMT's Mike Hawes today: "Government must now maintain economic stability and secure a deal with the EU which safeguards UK automotive interests. This includes securing tariff-free access to European and other global markets."

Securing such a deal will not be easy or quick, nor will subsequent free trade deals with other nations be immediately forthcoming. The actual Brexit process will be very long. Britons' EU passports didn't spontaneously combust early this morning.

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In the meantime, therefore, much will continue as usual. The UK automotive industry will continue to build cars and send them tariff-free to other EU nations because, for now, the UK is still part of the EU. British-built cars and SUVs will continue to be shipped to North America under existing rules and regulations, as well.

And which cars and SUVs are those? These are the 15 best-selling British brand vehicles in America through the first five months of 2016.

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Vehicle/Brand/Automaker	2016 5 Months  U.S. Sales	2015 5 Months  U.S. Sales	% Change
Jaguar-Land Rover °	39,191	34,288	14.3%
Land Rover -Brand	30,943	27,669	11.8%
Mini -Brand	20,230	24,086	-16.0%
Mini Cooper	15,331	17,259	-11.2%
Mini Cooper Hardtop 2-Door *	5,390	8,802	-38.8%
Mini Cooper Hardtop 4-Door *	5,336	6,375	-16.3%
Mini Cooper Clubman *	3,404	11	30,846%
Mini Cooper Convertible *	1,195	1,314	-9.1%
Mini Cooper Coupe *	3	207	-98.6%
Mini Cooper Roadster *	3	550	-99.5%
Land Rover Range Rover Sport	8,748	9,657	-9.4%
Jaguar -Brand	8,248	6,619	24.6%
Land Rover Range Rover	6,994	7,893	-11.4%
Land Rover Discovery Sport	5,890	587	903%
Land Rover LR4	5,349	3,622	47.7%
Mini Countryman	4,851	6,237	-22.2%
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque	3,959	5,845	-32.3%
Jaguar XF	3,680	3,144	17.0%
Jaguar F-Type	1,700	1,701	-0.1%
Jaguar XJ	1,601	1,547	3.5%
Jaguar F-Pace	666	---	---
Jaguar XE	598	---	---
Bentley -Brand	484	1,026	-52.8%
Aston Martin -Brand ‡	430	425	1.2%
Rolls-Royce -Brand	374	352	6.3%
Lotus -Brand ‡	70	65	7.7%
Mini Paceman	48	590	-91.9%
Jaguar XK	3	227	-98.7%
Land Rover LR2	3	65	-95.4%
---	---	---	---
Total	60,779	60,242	0.9%

Source: BMW USA, Jaguar-Land Rover, ANDC, WSJ
* Mini Cooper breakdown by variant
‡ ANDC estimate

Car Features - Japanese Branded Cars Sold in Japan and Ten Long Running Japanese Nameplates

Our first part showed vehicles that are sold in the Philippines but NOT (emphasis on the not) available in Japan due to numerous factors. In this part, we will be featuring vehicles that were both sold in the Philippines and in Japan especially that our market is heavily dominated by the Nippons.

With ten Japanese manufacturers here in the Philippines which, give or take, command an estimated 60% of the market in terms of sales, no doubt they do have models which are both unique outside the Japanese market. Most of our ASEAN neighbors get the same Japanese vehicles like us but some are unique to each other. Their counterparts back home may have variations to suit local tastes such as engines and other stuffs but they are still the same car.

Not to forget, we shall discover the ten long running Japanese nameplates which stood the test of time. However, we will be counting their period which are sold inside Japan and years as export only vehicle is not considered.

Long running Japanese car nameplates

1. Toyota Land Cruiser

1951-Current

2. Toyota Crown

1955-Current

3. Nissan Skyline

1959-Current

4. Nissan Patrol

1951-2007

4. Daihatsu Hijet

1960-Current

5. Suzuki Carry
1961-Current

5. Subaru Sambar
1961-Current

6. Nissan Sunny/Bluebird Sylphy/Sylphy
1966-Current

6. Mazda Bongo
1966-Current

6. Toyota Corolla
1966-Current

6. Mitsubishi Colt
1962-2012

7. Mitsubishi Minica
1962-2011

7. Toyota Hiace
1967-Current

8. Mitsubishi Delica
1968-Current

8. Nissan/Datsun Truck
1955-2002

9. Suzuki Jimny
1970-Current

9. Toyota Liteace
1970-Current

10. Nissan Gloria
1959-2004

10. Toyota Corona
1957-2002

Vehicle (Philippine Market)	Years Availability (PH)	Vehicle (Japan Market)	Years Availability (JP)
Daihatsu Charade	1990-1998	Daihatsu Charade	1977-2000
Daihatsu Feroza	1989-1999	Daihatsu Rocky	1989-1998
Daihatsu Hijet	1989-1999	Daihatsu Hijet/Atrai (passenger van)	1960-Current (Hijet), 1981-Current (Atrai)
Honda Accord	1994-Current	Honda Accord/Ascot/Vigor/Inspire/Ascot Innova/Torneo	1976-Current (Accord as a whole), 1989-1997 (Ascot), 1993-1996 (Ascot Innova), 1997-2001 (Torneo), 1981-1995 (Vigor), 1989-2013 (Inspire, seventh and eighth generation Accord in PH market)
Honda City	1996-Current	Honda City/Fit Aria/Grace	1981-1994 (as City), 2002-2008 (as Fit Aria), 2014-Current (as Grace)
Honda Civic	1991-Current	Honda Civic	1972-Current
Honda CR-V	1997-Current	Honda CR-V	1995-Current
Honda CR-Z	2013-Current	Honda CR-Z	2010-Current
Honda HR-V	2000-2002, 2015-Current	Honda HR-V/Vezel	1998-2006 (as HR-V), 2013-Current (as Vezel)
Honda Jazz	2004-Current	Honda Fit	2001-Current
Honda Legend	1994-1998, 2015-Current	Honda Legend	1985-2012, 2014-Current
Honda Odyssey	1997-1998, 2012-Current (2012-2014 for US Market model, 2015-Current for Japan Market model)	Honda Odyssey/LaGreat (US Market model)	1994-Current (Odyssey as a whole), 1999-2004 (LaGreat)
Honda S2000	2001	Honda S2000	1999-2009
Isuzu LS/Fuego	1992-1997 (as LS), 1998-2005 (as Fuego)	Isuzu Faster	1972-1994
Isuzu Trooper	1996-2005	Isuzu Bighorn	1981-2002
Lexus CT	2011-Current	Lexus CT	2011-Current
Lexus ES	2009-Current	Toyota Camry Prominent/Vista/Windom	1989-1991 (as Camry Prominent/Vista), 1991-2006 (as Windom) *VEHICLE NOT SOLD IN JAPAN FROM 2006-ONWARDS
Lexus GS	2009-Current	Toyota Aristo/Lexus GS	1991-2005 (as Toyota), 2005-Current (as Lexus)
Lexus IS	2009-Current	Toyota Altezza/Lexus IS	1998-2005 (as Toyota), 2005-Current (as Lexus)
Lexus LS	2009-Current	Toyota Celsior/Lexus LS	1989-2005 (as Toyota), 2006-Current (as Lexus)
Lexus LX	2009-Current	Lexus LX	2015-Current
Lexus NX	2014-Current	Lexus NX	2014-Current
Lexus RC	2014-Current	Lexus RC	2014-Current
Lexus RX	2009-Current	Toyota Harrier/Lexus RX	1997-2013 (as Toyota), 2009-Current (as Lexus) *REDESIGNED IN 2013 AS AN INDEPENDENT MODEL
Mazda 2	2010-Current	Mazda Demio	1996-Current
Mazda 3	2004-Current	Mazda Axela	2003-Current
Mazda 323/323 Familia/Astina/Lantis	1993-1998 (323 and Astina), 1996-2000 (323 Familia), 1996-1998 (Lantis)	Mazda Familia/Familia Presto/Astina and Eunos 100/Familia Neo/Lantis/Familia Van	1963-2003 (Famiia as a whole), 1973-1977 (as Familia Presto, sedan and coupe only), 1989-1996 (Astina and Eunos 100), 1994-1995 (Familia Neo), 1993-1997 (Lantis), 1994-Current (Familia Van) *VAN MODEL NOT RELATED, STILL PRODUCED.
Mazda 6	2004-Current	Mazda Atenza	2002-Current
Mazda 626	1993-1998	Mazda Capella/Cronos/Eifini MS-6/Autozam Clef	1970-2002 (Capella as a whole), 1991-1994 (Cronos, sedan), 1991-1994 (Eifini MS-6), 1992-1994 (Autozam Clef)
Mazda B2200/B2500	1988-2000	Mazda B-Series/Proceed	1961-1979 (as B-Series), 1985-1998 (as Proceed)
Mazda CX-5	2012-Current	Mazda CX-5	2012-Current
Mazda CX-7	2009-2012	Mazda CX-7	2006-2011
Mazda E2000	1994-1999	Mazda Bongo/Bongo Friendee/Eunos Cargo Wagon	1966-Current (Bongo as a whole), 1995-2005 (Bongo Friendee), Eunos Cargo Wagon (1990-1993)
Mazda MPV	1996-1998	Mazda/Eifini MPV	1989-Current (Mazda MPV), 1991-1997 (Eifini MPV)
Mazda MX-5	1996-1998, 2008-Current	Mazda/Eunos Roadster	1989-1997 (as Eunos), 1998-Current (as Mazda)
Mazda Tribute	2004-2009	Mazda Tribute	2000-2006
Mitsubishi ASX	2010-Current	Mitsubishi RVR	1991-2002, 2010-Current
Mitsubishi Eclipse	1997-1998, 2007-2011	Mitsubishi Eclipse	1990-2000, 2004-2006
Mitsubishi Galant	1977-2012	Mitsubishi Galant/Galant Sigma/Galant Lambda, Galant Eterna Σ/Mitsubishi Eterna/Mitsubishi Emeraude/Mitsubishi Legnum/Mitsubishi Aspire	1969-2005 (Galant as a whole), 1976-1980 (as Galant Sigma), 1981-1989 (Galant Sigma), 1976-1984 (Galant Lambda, coupe), 1980-1987 (Galant Eterna Σ), 1983-1995 (Eterna as a whole), 1992-1995 (Emeraude, hardtop), 1996-2002 (Legnum, wagon), 1998-2003 (Aspire, sedan but used GDI engines)
Mitsubishi Grandis	2005-2011	Mitsubishi Grandis	2003-2009
Mitsubishi L200/Endeavor/Strada	1993-1998, 2012-2015 (as L200), 1999-2006 (as Endeavor), 1999-Current (as Strada)	Mitsubishi Forte/Strada/Triton	1978-1986 (as Forte), 1991-1999 (as Strada), 2006-2011 (as Triton)
Mitsubishi L300/Space Gear	1980s-2011 (Versa Van), 1997-2004 (Exceed Van), 1992-Current (FB body and truck derivatives), 1997-2007 (Space Gear)	Mitsubishi Delica	1968-Current *OTHER VEHICLES FROM MAZDA, NISSAN, AND SUZUKI USE THE DELICA NAME
Mitsubishi Lancer/Lancer EX/Lancer Evolution/Celeste	1973-Current (Lancer as a whole), 1973-2012 (Lancer), 2008-Current (Lancer EX), 1998-2015 (Lancer Evolution), 70s to 80s (Celeste)	Mitsubishi Lancer/Lancer Fiore/Lancer Cedia/Galant Fortis/Lancer Evolution	1973-Current (Lancer as a whole), 1983-1987 (Lancer Fiore, sedan based from Mirage), 1988-1991 (sedan, Mirage or Lancer), 1988-1996 (liftback, as Lancer), 2000-2007 (as Lancer Cedia, Cedia name dropped in 2003), 2007-2015 (as Galant Fortis), 1992-2016 (Lancer Evolution)
Mitsubishi Minica	70s to 80s	Mitsubishi Minica/360/Minica Toppo	1962-2011 (Minica as a whole), 1990-2004, 2008-Current (Minica Toppo) *REINTRODUCED IN 2008 AS TOPPO
Mitsubishi Mirage	2012-Current	Mitsubishi Mirage/Lancer Fiore	1978-2003 (Mirage as a whole) 1983-1987 (Lancer Fiore, sedan), 1988-1991 (sedan, Mirage or Lancer), 1988-1996 (liftback, as Lancer), 1991-1995 (Mirage sedan, Mirage Cyborg hatchback and Mirage Asti coupe), 1992-2002 (Libero wagon), 1995-2003 (Mirage sedan, hathcback, Mirage Asti coupe), 2012-Current (hatchback)
Mitsubishi Montero Sport	2005-Current	Mitsubishi Challenger	1996-2003
Mitsubishi Outlander	2003-2010, 2016-Current	Mitsubishi Airtek/Outlander	2001-2005 (as Airtek), 2005-Current (as Outlander)
Mitsubishi Pajero	1988-Current	Mitsubishi Pajero/Pajero Junior/Pajero Io/Pajero Mini	1982-Current (Pajero), 1995-1998 (Pajero Junior), 1998-2007 (Pajero Io), 1994-2013 (Pajero Mini)
Mitsubishi Space Wagon	1992-1999	Mitsubishi Chariot/Chariot Grandis	1983-2003 (Chariot as a whole), 1983-1997 (as Chariot), 1997-2003 (as Chariot Grandis)
Nissan 200SX	1997-1998	Nissan Silvia	1964-1968, 1974-2002
Nissan 350Z	2003-2009	Nissan Fairlady Z	1969-2000, 2002-Current
Nissan AD Max/Resort	1994-2000	Nissan AD	1982-Current
Nissan Almera	2013-Current	Nissan Latio	2012-Current
Nissan Altima	1993-1998, 2014-Current	Nissan Teana	2013-Current (Third generation model)
Nissan Bluebird	1990-1993	Nissan Bluebird	1957-2001
Nissan Cedric	1994-1998	Nissan Cedric	1960-2004
Nissan Cefiro	1989-1991, 1997-2007	Nissan Cefiro	1988-2003
Nissan Eagle/Power Eagle/Pathfinder	1988-1998	Nissan/Datsun Truck	1955-2002
Nissan Juke	2015-Current	Nissan Juke	2010-Current
Nissan Maxima	1987-1991	Nissan Violet	1973-1992 (Violet as a whole)
Nissan Murano	2006-2015	Nissan Murano	2004-2015
Nissan Patrol	1987-Current	Nissan Patrol/Safari	1951-1980 (as Patrol), 1980-2007 (as Safari)
Nissan Sentra/Sylphy/California	1987-2014 (as Sentra), 2014-Current (as Sylphy), 1988-1992 (California, wagon)	Nissan Sunny/Bluebird Sylphy/Sylphy	1966-2005 (as Sunny), 1989-1996 (Sunny California, wagon), 2000-2012 (as Bluebird Sylphy), 2012-Current (as Sylphy)
Nissan Serena	2002-2012	Nissan Serena	1991-Current
Nissan Teana	2007-2014	Nissan Teana	2003-Current
Nissan Terrano	1996-2003	Nissan Terrano/Terrano Regulus	1989-2002
Nissan Urvan/NV350 Urvan	1988-2015 (as Urvan), 2015-Current (as NV350 Urvan)	Nissan Caravan/NV350 Caravan/Homy	1973-Current (Caravan as a whole), 1973-2012 (as Caravan), 2012-Current (as NV350 Caravan), 1965-1997 (as Homy)
Nissan Vanette	1993-2000	Nissan Vanette/NV200 Vanette	1978-2011 (as Vanette), 2009-Current (as NV200 Vanette)
Nissan Verita	2000-2004	Nissan March	1982-Current
Nissan X-Trail	2003-Current	Nissan X-Trail	2000-Current
Subaru Forester	2001-Current	Subaru Forester	1997-Current
Subaru Impreza/WRX	1997-1999, 2002-Current	Subaru Impreza/WRX	1992-Current
Subaru Legacy	1996-1999, 2006-Current	Subaru Legacy/Legacy B4/Legacy Touring Wagon/Legacy Landcaster	1989-Current (Legacy as a whole), 1989-2014 (Legacy Touring/Grand wagon, wagon), 1998-Current (Legacy B4, sedan), 1997-2003 (Legacy Landcaster, a raised wagon)
Subaru Levorg	2015-Current	Subaru Levorg	2014-Current
Subaru Outback	2006-Current	Subaru Outback	2003-Current
Subaru XV	2012-Current	Subaru Impreza XV	2012-Current
Suzuki Alto/Celerio	2007-Current (Alto), 2009-Current (Celerio)	Suzuki Alto	1979-Current
Suzuki Carry	1988-Current	Suzuki Carry	1961-Current
Suzuki Esteem	1997-2002	Suzuki Cultus Cresent	1995-2002
Suzuki Kizashi	2012-Current	Suzuki Kizashi	2009-2015
Suzuki Samurai/Jimny	1989-Current	Suzuki Jimny	1970-Current
Suzuki Swift	2005-Current	Suzuki Swift	1983-Current
Suzuki SX4	2008-2015	Suzuki SX4	2006-Current
Suzuki Vitara/Grand Vitara/XL-7	1995-2004 (Vitara), 2000-Current (Grand Vitara), 2003-2005 (XL-7)	Suzuki Escudo/Grand Escudo	1988-Current (Escudo), 2000-2005 (Grand Escudo)
Toyota 86	2012-Current	Toyota 86	2012-Current
Toyota Alphard	2010-Current	Toyota Alphard/Vellfire	2002-Current (Alphard), 2007-Current (Vellfire)
Toyota Camry	1996-Current	Toyota Camry/Camry Gracia (US Market model)	1982-Current (Camry as a whole), 1996-2001 (Camry Gracia)
Toyota Corolla/Corolla Altis	1966-1985, 1989-2005 (Corolla), 2001-Current (Corolla Altis)	Toyota Corolla/Corolla Axio/Corolla Levin/Sprinter Trueno/Corolla Ceres/Corolla Fielder/Corolla FX/Corolla RunX/Corolla Spacio/Corolla Rumion	1966-Current (Corolla as a whole), 1966-2006 (as Corolla), 2006-Current (as Corolla Axio), 1972-2000 (Corolla Levin/Sprinter Trueno, sports coupe), 1992-1998 (Corolla Ceres, hardtop), 1966-2000 (as Corolla wagon), 2000-Current (as Corolla Fielder, wagon), 1983-1995 (Corolla FX, hatchback), 2001-2006 (Corolla RunX, hachback), 1997-2007 (Corolla Spacio, MPV), 2007-2016 (Corolla Rumion, hatchback)
Toyota Corona	1973-1985, 1991-1999	Toyota Corona/Corona Premio/Corona EXIV/Corona SF	1957-2002 (Corona as a whole), 1996-2001 (Corona Premio), 1989-1998 (Corona EXIV, hardtop), 1989-1996 (Corona SF, liftback)
Toyota Crown	1970s-1980s, 1989-1999	Toyota Crown/Crown Majesta	1955-Current (Crown as a whole), 1991-Current (Crown Majesta, higher model)
Toyota Echo Verso	2000-2004	Toyota Fun Cargo	1999-2005
Toyota Echo/Yaris	2000-2002 (Echo), 2007-Current (Yaris)	Toyota Vitz	1998-Current
Toyota FJ Cruiser	2013-Current	Toyota FJ Cruiser	2011-Current
Toyota Hiace	1970s-1980s, 1995-Current	Toyota Hiace/Hiace Regius/Grand Hiace/Touring Hiace	1967-Current (Hiace as a whole), 1999-2002 (Grand Hiace and Touring Hiace), 1997-1999 (Hiace Regius)
Toyota Hilux	1970s-1980s, 1993-Current	Toyota Hilux/Hilux Surf	1968-2004 (Hilux, pickup), 1984-2009 (Hilux Surf, SUV)
Toyota Land Cruiser	1970s-1980s, 1993-Current	Toyota Land Cruiser	1951-Current (Though the Land Cruiser name was used in 1954, it's origins were based from the Jeep BJ in 1951)
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado	1997-Current	Toyota Land Cruiser Prado	1984-1990 (as variant of Land Cruiser 70), 1990-Current (as standalone model)
Toyota Liteace	1989-1999	Toyota Liteace/Townace	1970-Current (Liteace), 1976-Current (Townace)
Toyota Previa	1994-1999, 2003-Current	Toyota Estima/Enima/Lucida	1990-Current (Estima), 1992-2000 (Enima and Lucida, smaller versions)
Toyota Prius	2009-Current	Toyota Prius	1997-Current
Toyota Prius C	2012-Current	Toyota Aqua	2011-Current
Toyota RAV4	1997-Current	Toyota RAV4	1994-Current
Toyota Vios	2003-Current	Toyota Belta	2005-2012