Top 10 most researched cars for Ramadan 2014
Ramadan Kareem to everyone. As the oldest automotive consumer website in the region (you can still read our reviews from 2004!) as well as the most popular among real car shoppers (our advertising budget is peanuts compared to the imitators that have popped up), we are in a good position to see exactly what people here are interested in buying, simply by looking at our stats. Here’s a rundown of the top ten cars being researched the most on DriveArabia.com this Ramadan across the GCC, with a bit of a bias towards the UAE.
Toyota Corolla
The new one seems to be doing extremely well as usual, with or without seasonal offers. It’s Number One at something at least.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
The popular midsize SUVs continues to lead the pack with its high resale value, which is why more people buy it, which is why it has high resale value, which is why more people buy it — it’s the definition of a self-perpetuating cycle.
Toyota RAV4
This one’s a bit of a surprise, considering most buyers in the Toyota showroom simply spring for the Fortuner offroader instead. Maybe our well-informed readers have realised they don’t need to go offroad and will actually save on fuel bills.
Hyundai Santa Fe
Proof that a good-looking car with good features at a good price can overcome years of negativity associated with Korean brands in general.
Honda Accord
The Accord stemmed its spiral down the sales charts after dealers came up with an unbelievably good offer recently, pitching a well-specced Accord at the same price as a base Camry, after years of high prices. Clearly there’s more interest in it now, as we can see.
Nissan Patrol
This one is a bit of a surprise. The Patrol is the second-most expensive vehicle on our list, and finally seems to be gaining ground against its main rival.
Toyota Land Cruiser
But the old bull’s still got some life left in it. As the most expensive vehicle on our list, it’s an impressive feat having more buyers than Nissan Tiidas and Kia Optimas.
Hyundai Elantra
Another Hyundai makes it on the list, not least of which because they’re now offering a basic safety-free version for less than the price of a Yaris this season.
Ford Explorer
Finally, an American makes it onto our list. Despite becoming a pricier crossover, the new Explorer is doing better than ever, boosted by the fact that it looks like a Range Rover on a foggy day.
Nissan Altima
Despite all the whining about its CVT, the Altima remains one of the most popular midsize sedans around in terms of sales. It helps that it undercuts its main Japanese rivals by a healthy percentage.
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Comments
Riyaz
Not even a single German!? Is it because people simply go and buy German without doing any research? 😉
Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury
Is that my line? Hah. But nope, it’s because the Germans have a miniscule market share compared to the Japanese.
najeeb
Just the way fleet buyers simply buy accents. Sunnys.picantos.sentras.lancers.
Shamim Azad
IS THE LAND CRUISER more expensive than a Petrol? Especially platinum version…? I’m confused…
Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury
Platinum watinum is just a small part of sales. We’re looking at the lower end of the range.
vivek
And Toyota leads..as always..although this time, I personally feel they have some fairly competitive cars compared to the junk these guys used 2 sell a few years ago.
najeeb
Mitsu pajero nowhere?
John
People still buy those POS?
cayanide
Toyota as usual no complains please
Akram
Toyota with its mild vanilla flavoured cars, and relatively slow carriages takes the cake thus proving that reliability/cost of ownership is more important than utility for the average consumer
Ram Dutt Tiwari-Dubai (UAE)
friends, i dont hv more budget above dhs 80,000, that,y plz suggest me (Toyota RAV4 2WD EX DHS 79,900) or (corolla 2014 2.0L SE+ DHS 69,900) or (Renault Duster 2014 SE DHS 58,900) which one is best for me?
cayanide
Hi You need a saloon or SUV if a saloon go for toyota they are having upgrade option like you can have camry for price of corolla if you qualify or will pay for low spec corolla and get full option for the lower price, about SUV Rav4 is good but don’t go for Fortuner its lazy car check drivearabia car spec section the prices may not be up-to date but you will get the idea
alec
Go for the base model of Ford Escape..
dynamite
Hi Mash
Between the accord v6 and altima v6, which is better in terms of looks, image and driving dynamics..keeping price aside cuz accord v6 as evryone knws is a bit more expensive than altima v6.
Also, can we have a latest comparo of accord, camry and altima ?
Mohammed Shareef
Hi
Before you make your mind on altima or accord v6, checkout the aurion v6
dynamite
Yea thats a good car too, but have been in toyotas all my life so need a change, plus like the looks of the altima and accord better
Muddasir
Consider Avalon! Better than all of these. Price same as accord v6
Bizoo
In terms of quality, speed, and ride go for accord. Personally I think that the new altima has better exterior looks.
If u can afford the avalon go for it, and forget about the ugly aurion
Bizoo
In terms of quality, speed, and ride go for accord. Personally I think that the new altima has better exterior looks.
If u can afford the avalon go for it and forget about the ugly aurion
Sting316
Lots of readers on this website complain about toyotas design, price, dealers etc and its still the most researched car. What a joke, hahahaha. I can see toyota is not going anywhere for another 50 years.
Ram Dutt Tiwari-Dubai (UAE)
Hi cayanide! thx. for ur suggestion n time, actually im d fond of suv vehicle specially toyota brand but price is too much before RAV4, now i can afford it becos 2014 model r fuel econmy n RAV4 2014 2WD EX DHS 79,900 only.
cayanide
You r welcome and do ask for the upgrage offer
RayD
So many good cars out there that sadly don’t get the attention they deserve. Wake up people!!
Speedo
Hmm….no Dodge Charger on the list. Howcome? if its the sales figures…I believe it should be on par with one of the rides on this list as I see many of them zipping past me whilst on road.
Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury
This list is based on internal website stats showing what people researched, not my personal opinions on which cars are popular.
Habib1975
Number of cars you saw zipping past you isn’t exactly a good way to determine sales figures, lol. If you hang out on the Palm, you will say Bentley is top seller.
dynamite
LOL so truee
Ahmad
Guys any news about the new Ford Fusion? If you have any reviews please share, my opinion it’s the best value for money… Is it thanks
Ram Dutt Tiwari-Dubai (UAE)
Good factors and bad factors in every vehicle, i suggest if you looking SUV and your budget maximum Dhs 58,900 buy duster 2014 2.0L SE 2WD and if your budget Dhs 79,900 buy toyota Rav4 2015 2.5L EX 2WD.
Anthony (AUH)
I’m in the market now searching for a car below the AED 55,000 mark, I have my mind set on the new Toyota Avanza (7 seater – compact MPV). Would really appreciate your comments and suggestions for other options. Thanks
jatin khanna
Can any1 tells me about Ford Expedition and Toyota Sequoia 2015 model which will be good option…