Germany's Bottom Ten: Deutschland's Least Wanted Cars

by Bertel Schmitt

October 16th, 2011 2:50 AM

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Germany’s auto motor und sport magazine did a fun statistic: What are the worst selling cars in Germany? AMS calls them (politically highly incorrect) “Verkaufszwerge”– sales dwarfs. What would we call them? Demand-challenged vehicles?

We’re counting down – Germany’s bottom 10!

Number 10: The GM CHEVROLET VOLT. In September 2011, 4 units were registered. From January through September, a total of 20 units were registered.

Number 9: The PEUGEOT 407. In September 2011, 3 units were registered. From January through September, a total of 280 units were registered.

Number 8: The JEEP CHEROKEE. In September 2011, 3 units were registered. From January through September, a total of 145 units were registered.

Number 7: The CITROEN C6. In September 2011, 3 units were registered. From January through September, a total of 56 units were registered.

Number 6: The CHRYSLER 300C. In September 2011, 2 units were registered. From January through September, a total of 151 units were registered.

Number 5: The INFINITI G37. In September 2011, 2 units were registered. From January through September, a total of 50 units were registered.

Number 4: The LEXUS GS. In September 2011, 2 units were registered. From January through September, a total of 30 units were registered.

Third worst: The INFINITI EX37. In September 2011, 2 units were registered. From January through September, a total of 27 units were registered.

Second worst: The DODGE JOURNEY. In September 2011, 1 unit was registered. From January through September, a total of 152 units were registered.

And the loser is: The SSANGYONG REXTON. In September 2011, 1 unit was registered. From January through September, a total of 36 units were registered.

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Dreadnought on Oct 18, 2011

German steering never feels overassisted? Apparently you've never driven an Audi or a Mercedes....That A4 steering was the numbest I have ever felt in a car of its segment. It's pretty much a consensus view that the G37 handles better than an A4 or a C300. I suspect the real reason that Infiniti is selling so few G37s in Germany (besides German chauvinism) is twofold: 1. The brand just got started in Europe, which is obviously going to effect sales in many ways (skepticism, brand recognition, lack of dealerships, etc.) 2. I don't believe that Nissan has any diesel engines available it's Infiniti lineup yet. Gasoline engines only. That is a real handicap in the European market with its high gas prices and carbon regs.

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- Mirko Reinhardt on Oct 18, 2011
  
  Infiniti does have diesels, a 3.0L V6 from the Renault parts bin. They just don't install it in the G, just in the M, EX and FX.
  
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Faridhussein on Mar 14, 2022

Peugot 407 , drove that car before , and it should be on that list 100%

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