What is the most popular car on Earth? We compiled a list of the
most popular car make and model for every country to find out which
cars are most commonly seen on roads around the world.
Some countries were found to be extremely loyal to one car brand,
like Yemen, where nearly everyone in the country drives a Toyota.
It came as no surprise to see that car brands tend to be the most
popular in the countries where they hail from: Germany and its
surrounding countries are loyal to Volkswagen, for instance, while
Italy favors Fiat. Read on to see which American car was found to
be the most popular in the United States on this infographic from
Automotive Touchup.
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What Is the Most Popular Car Brand in the World?
Toyota is the most popular car brand in the world, with the highest
market share in 44 countries across the world. Its popularity is
unmatched and is most commonly seen in countries throughout Africa,
Oceania, Asia, and parts of Europe. Yemen was found to be the country
with the most Toyota vehicles, making up 93.9% of the market!
The Most Popular Car Brands in the World
- Toyota is the most popular car in 44 countries.
- Volkswagen is the most popular car in 17 countries.
- Renault is the most popular car in five countries.
- Hyundai is the most popular car in five countries.
- Chevrolet is the most popular car in five countries.
What Is the Most Popular Car Model in the World?
The most popular car model in the world is the Toyota Hilux,
which was found to be the top-selling vehicle in 14 countries.
Half of these countries are in Africa, proving that the Hilux,
and Toyota in general, reigns supreme across the continent. Four
out of the six most popular car models in the world turned out to
be a Toyota, with the Corolla and Land Cruiser tying for second
most popular and the RAV4 close behind. Yemen was once again
found to have the largest market share, with Toyota Land Cruisers
making up 52.4% of its market.
It might come as a surprise that Ford
is the most popular car company in only two countries: Canada
and the United Kingdom.
The Most Popular Car Models in the World
- Toyota Hilux is the most popular car model in 14 countries.
- Toyota Corolla is the most popular car model in six countries.
- Toyota Land Cruiser is the most popular car model in six countries.
- Škoda Octavia is the most popular car model in six countries.
- Toyota RAV4 is the most popular car model in five countries.
- Renault Clio is the most popular car model in five countries.
When it comes to the most popular car in the world, Toyota is the
clear winner: It's been the top car brand for decades, and the
company's different models swept the board for most popular. Has
this worldwide car chart convinced you to take one for a test drive
and see what the hype is about, or does your loyalty lie with a
different car brand?
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