Germany's Bottom Ten: Deutschland's Least Wanted Cars
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.
Bertel Schmitt comes back to journalism after taking a 35 year break in advertising and marketing. He ran and owned advertising agencies in Duesseldorf, Germany, and New York City. Volkswagen A.G. was Bertel's most important corporate account. Schmitt's advertising and marketing career touched many corners of the industry with a special focus on automotive products and services. Since 2004, he lives in Japan and China with his wife <a href="http://www.tomokoandbertel.com"> Tomoko </a>. Bertel Schmitt is a founding board member of the <a href="http://www.offshoresuperseries.com"> Offshore Super Series </a>, an American offshore powerboat racing organization. He is co-owner of the racing team Typhoon.
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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.
Peugot 407 , drove that car before , and it should be on that list 100%