What Are The Most Popular Cars in the World

If at all there was a Herculean task in the world of automobiles and cars, then it definitely has to be selecting a list of the most popular cars around the globe. It is tough to zero in on a few cars, as there are hundreds of cars manufactured in different parts of the world that have been successful during their period and has created a cult status of sorts. There is such a huge range of cars and car manufacturers that this task might as well be classified as an impossible mission. Sorting through information, such as price, sales, individual preferences, longevity and so many other aspects, a person can make a list of the most popular cars in the world.

Toyota Corolla

Perhaps not surprisingly, the Corolla from the house of Toyota has surpassed the mark of 39 million as far as sales go. Its name is derived from the word for crown and has indeed been one of the most popular cars for Toyota, almost since its introduction in 1966. The eleventh generation of this car hit the markets in Japan in May 2012.

Ford Focus

As family cars go, few come close to the popularity and reach of the Ford Focus. It has given the Corolla a run for its money and has gone into its third generation models since 2010. There is also an electric version of the Ford Focus, which debuted in 2011.

Volkswagen x 2

Volkswagen contributes two cars to the list of most popular cars in the world and those are the Golf and the Jetta. The Jetta was introduced in 1980 and is essentially a Golf, which has been tweaked in some significant ways. The Golf has been marketed all over the world under different names. For instance, it is known as the VW Rabbit in the United States. Depending on the statistics one follows, the Golf has ascended to the world’s second best selling model.

Nissan Sunny

This small car from Nissan was launched in 1966 as the Datsun 1000 but has gone through plenty of design changes since then. The car is popular for its compact size and performance.

Chevrolet Cruze

Chevy puts Cruze on the list of most popular cars. Coming from the house of GM or General Motors, the Cruze is a compact sedan and this year, it went through a bit of a facelift with its front bumpers and headlights being re-jigged a little.

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