Mexico is found in North America and it is a very close neighbor to the United States of America and Canada. However, Mexico and the US do NOT have a lot in common when it comes to Music, Drugs and Culture. Mexicans have a unique culture and life style which is completely different from the Americans and Canadians. You might thing that when it comes to the Automotive Industry (Car Industry), Mexico and the US have the same car brands and models on their streets. Unfortunately this is very far from the truth, there are HUGE differences between the Mexican and the American(US) automotive industry.
In fact, the automotive industry in North America is very unusual. Because of differences in regional tastes, environmental controls and safety regulations. America and Canada have much stricter controls on emissions as compared to Mexico, which means that a lot of the cars manufactured for the Mexican and Central American market would simply be too polluting for America’s roads. In addition, Mexican safety standards are a little more relaxed than those imposed on the US motoring industry. Not necessarily a good thing, but it does mean that there are clear distinctions between the cars on the streets of Mexico and those on the streets of the US. Read about 19 Cars Americans can Only drive in Mexicoby Natasha Brown. You can also checkout the Top 10 Best Selling Vehicles in Mexico in 2017 by Michel Deslauriers.
In Mexico, Nissan is the most popular car brand with more than 1 model in the top 10 list, followed by Chevrolet, Volkswagen and Kia.
Here are the Top 10 Most Popular Cars On Sale in Mexico:
Hint, What is MXN and CAD? The Mexican Currency is the Mexican Peso (MXN) and the Canadian Currency is the Canadian Dollar (CAD). In 2018, 1 CAD is approximately 15 MXN.
Here are the Top 10 Most Popular Cars On Sale in Mexico:
Hint, What is MXN and CAD? The Mexican Currency is the Mexican Peso (MXN) and the Canadian Currency is the Canadian Dollar (CAD). In 2018, 1 CAD is approximately 15 MXN.
1) Nissan Versa
Nissan is a an international auto giant gradually taking over the world. It is not surprising that Nissan Versa is first in Mexico. Nissan is found everywhere today due to its broad advertisement strategies. Nissan advertises in Soccer and Music platforms which are the greatest sectors with the highest number of followers. The main reason why the most popular cars in Mexico are Nissan cars is due to the affordable prices Nissan offers for its great high quality top car models like the Nissan Qashqai which is also adored in Europe . In Mexico, the four-door Versa is a hot item, equipped with a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine that develops 106 horsepower. Sales in Mexico in 2017: 93,041 units
Price: It starts at MXN$183,100, or about CAD$12,791.
2) Nissan NP300
Nissan NP300 Full-size pickup trucks majestically dominate the sales charts in Canada and in the United States. This pickup truck is Nissan’s demonstration of power and strength. In Mexico, however, the NP300 is the only pickup that managed to break the top 10, and even succeeded in taking the second step on the stage. It’s equipped with a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 166 horsepower, but a diesel 2.5-litre engine with 161 hp is available as well. . Sales in Mexico in 2017: 76,267 units
Price: The NP300 retails from MXN$266,700, or the equivalent of about CAD$18,632
Price: The NP300 retails from MXN$266,700, or the equivalent of about CAD$18,632
3) Chevrolet Aveo
General Motor’s car model Chevrolet Aveo is the third most popular car on sale in Mexico. This sedan is an old model which was sold in Canada from 2004 to 2011. Old or not, the Mexican market loves and adores this little sedan. It is equipped with a 1.6-litre four cylinder that produces 103 horsepower. An all-new Aveo has just been launched. Sales in Mexico in 2017: 65,772 units.
Price: Old model starts at MXN$178,600, or about CAD$12,477
Price: Old model starts at MXN$178,600, or about CAD$12,477
4) Volkswagen Vento
Volkswagen Vento is a car typically developed for markets like Mexico, the Vento is a classic car that offers an attractive style and design, interesting available features, and a low price. It’s equipped with a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine that develops 105 horsepower, but a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel four with 110 hp is optional. Sales in Mexico in 2017: 63,402 units
Price: The Vento retails from MXN$209,990, or about CAD$14,667
Price: The Vento retails from MXN$209,990, or about CAD$14,667
5) Nissan March
The Nissan Micra, known in Latin America and in most of Asia as the Nissan March is an amazing hatchback which is liked and adored by most Mexicans. It is equipped with a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine that develops 106 horsepower. The March in Mexico is as cheery as the Micra in Canada. Sales in Mexico in 2017: 54,063 units.
Price: starts at MXN$150,800, or the equivalent of about CAD$10,535.
Price: starts at MXN$150,800, or the equivalent of about CAD$10,535.
6) Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet Spark is a General Motors car model whose sales dropped significantly in 2017, but that’s because it now shares the showroom floor with the Chevrolet Beat, which is in fact the previous-generation Spark. As is the case in Canada, it relies on a 1.4-litre four-cylinder engine that develops 98 horsepower. Sales in Mexico in 2017: 46,990 units.
Price: It retails from MXN$189,900, or about CAD$13,266.
Price: It retails from MXN$189,900, or about CAD$13,266.
7) Volkswagen Jetta
The seventh position still features a Volkswagen car model, Volkswagen Jetta. The compact classic sedan saw its sales drop sharply in 2017, compared to 2016, but is still part of the top 10 list thanks to its unique great qualities and reasonable price. It can be equipped with the ancient eight-valve, 2.0-litre four that develops 115 horsepower, or a 2.5-litre five cylinder with 170 hp. Sales in Mexico in 2017: 45,246 units
Price: It starts at MXN$239,990, or the equivalent of about CAD$16,766.
Price: It starts at MXN$239,990, or the equivalent of about CAD$16,766.
8) Nissan Sentra
Another Nissan car model on the list, the Nissan Sentra is a compact sedan that is popular in Mexico. It is very similar to the Nissan Sentra sold in the US or Canada. It’s equipped with a 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine, producing 129 horsepower, although the NISMO edition is available too, boasting a turbocharged, 1.6-litre four that’s good for 188 hp. Sales in Mexico in 2017: 42,746 units.
Price: The Sentra starts at MXN$253,700, or about CAD$17,723.
Price: The Sentra starts at MXN$253,700, or about CAD$17,723.
9) Chevrolet Beat
General Motors have recently redesigned the Chevrolet Spark and given it a new name the Chevrolet Beat. The Beat, available in both hatchback and sedan configurations, offers a basic package at a very interesting price. Under the hood, we find a 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine that develops 81 horsepower. Sales in Mexico in 2017: 40,220 units
Price The Beat starts at MXN$143,700, or the equivalent of about CAD$10,034.
Price The Beat starts at MXN$143,700, or the equivalent of about CAD$10,034.
10) Kia Rio
Kia Rio is an impressive Kia Motors car model. It is a subcompact whose sales more than doubled in 2017, likely thanks to its recent redesign which attracted more customers. It possesses a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine, good for 121 horsepower. Like in Canada, the Rio is available in hatchback and sedan body styles. Sales in Mexico in 2017: 29,096 units
Price: It starts at MXN$239,900, or about CAD$16,759.
Price: It starts at MXN$239,900, or about CAD$16,759.