Top 5 Vehicles That Should Be Sold In The USA

  In my previous two posts, I talked about the top 5 Toyota vehicles and top 5 Japanese cars that should be sold in the USA. Today's post will be different. Instead of talking about cars that are sold in a different country, I'll list the top 5 cars that should be sold here regardless of what country. So let the countdown begin.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

   5. Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Making it to number 10 on my list is the small Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Now the A-Class is a car that is classified as a mini multipurpose vehicle or Mini MPV for short. The MB A-Class has been manufactured since 1997 to the present day. The car is small like a Chevrolet Aveo and is significantly bigger than the Smart car. The reason I think that Mercedes-Benz would not bring this to the United States is due to the the car would ruin their image in the USA for being a luxury car manufacturer.

2011 Holden Ute

 4. Holden Ute. The Holden Ute is a coupe utility that is made by GM's Australian brand, Holden. The Holden Ute is basically the same thing as the Chevrolet El Camino. There were talks about this coming to the United States as a Pontiac, but when Pontiac got discontinued the Pontiac G8 Sport Truck fell through also. Now if you remember the new Pontiac GTO and G8, they were both Holden's dressed as Pontiac's and they never lasted long in the USA. GM could make a new El Camino though.

2011 Ford Transit.

3. Ford Transit. Make note that I said Ford Transit, not Ford Transit Connect. There is a difference. The Ford Transit is the van that Ford sells in Europe and well not the USA. I have nothing against the Econoline here, but Ford has to compete with the high roof vans like the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and its twin brother the Freightliner Sprinter. I don't care much for the high roof vans, but since Ford did bring the European Ford Fiesta, Focus and Transit Connect to the USA, they should bring the regular Transit here   while they are on a roll.

2011 Land Rover Defender 90

2. Land Rover Defender. Back in the 1990s, Land Rover actually sold this in the USA. Due to US Safety requirements, Land Rover didn't want to make the modifications needed to meet it to US standards. You see if I want a Land Rover, I don't want a fancy luxury SUV. I want a rugged, Land Rover just like the original Land Rover was. This is the Land Rover we all would know and love. If Land Rover quit that luxury bullshit that they are peddling, they should realize that America needs this badly. I mean really badly. The problem is USA safety standards that is preventing this beauty from being sold here.

Not a 2011 model but, It looks closer to one seen on The Crocodile Hunter.

  
1. Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series.  Now the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series is another basic rugged off road vehicle, like the Land Rover Defender. If I wanted a  Toyota Land Cruiser, I definitely don't want the luxury one that is sold here in the USA. I want one that is basic and rugged and one that you can have lots of fun with. I'd even buy the pickup version because they are cool. Toyota needs to wise up and start selling these in the United States.