You’re probably tired of reading my complaints about cars that are far too common or cars that are far too ugly, so today, I’m discussing five car brands that I personally admire but I don’t see them much on our roads, hence why I think they are extremely underrated. Here they are, in no specific order:
Ford
Ford offers some great cars at competitive prices. Aside from the Mustang, which is pretty popular, there are cars like the Fiesta and Focus that easily compete with the Japanese and Koreans. If you read car reviews, you’ll realize just how great these cars are.
Skoda
Do you want Audi technology and styling for a cheaper price? Get a Skoda. Is it not too fast for you? Get a Skoda RS. Skoda has become the new Volkswagen; in other words, it packs technology and equipment that exists in previous-generation Audis, which is not bad at all considering Skoda’s affordable prices.
Volvo
Some of the most innovative cars out there and without a shadow of doubt THE safest cars available on the market. Sitting inside a Volvo made me wonder: Why do people buy cars from Mercedes or Infiniti? The V40, S60, XC60 and the XC90, they’re all superb cars and it’s a shame that we don’t see much of them.
Opel
I have rarely seen a used Opel for sale, so I asked a few Opel owners the reason for that. “It’s because my Opel is a very solid car and I would never trade it for anything else,” they said. There’s your answer, Opel are very solid cars, so start buying them. Also, have you seen the latest Opels? They’re drop dead gorgeous.
Lexus
Lexus has topped the reliability rankings for years, so it produces cars that rarely break down. Lexus also offers BMW and Mercedes-Benz levels of luxury, quality and performance along with some arguably great exterior designs. It has been the undisputed #1 premium automaker in the United States. I just fail to understand why they aren’t so popular here.