Top Ten flops cars of the XXI century Bashny.Net

Cars of foreign brands, failed to meet expectations of its creators. The examples are not far to seek, and we will not even go into the past XX century. Car not meet the expectations of their creators, and enough for the current century. We bring you the 10 most egregious facts.

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10 PLACE "Smart Roadster» (2003-2006)

At first, this car is not considered a failure. In contrast, the volume of its production exceeded our plans twice. But soon began countless warranty reviews, which cost "smart", and so abides not in the best condition, almost 3,000 euros per car. If we consider that the margin on sports "Roadster", in order to keep a reasonable price, pledge just 1%, it soon became clear: you have to sacrifice something in order not to slip into a financial abyss. Do not spend on fine-tuning the model, it was decided to simply withdraw from production.

The number of produced copies - 43 091.





9 PLACE "Chevrolet-SSR» (2003-2006)

The beginning of the XXI century was perhaps the most carefree time for "General Motors" in recent years. In production introduced sometimes crazy projects. The next concept car was enough to raise some applause at the Auto Show in Detroit, as he almost immediately gave the green light on the conveyor. SSR pickup is just one of them. Surprise at the exhibition - is one thing, but to conquer the customers - is quite another. And who, say, need a pickup truck with a folding roof, equipped with a motor of the "Chevrolet Corvette", and even for 42 thousand dollars? A year after the start of production at the company's warehouses has accumulated a stock of ready-SSR, that they have been able to sell at the best ten months. Therefore, the next couple of years the plant small batches in Lansing (Michigan), whose only model and was SSR, working with frequent interruptions for unloading warehouses. And in 2006, the company closed at all. From exclusive series "General Motors" refused forever.

The number of produced copies - 24 112.



8 PLACE "Citroen C6» (2005-2012)

An illustrative example of the company, who left the prestigious class cars back there is unlikely to. In the European market, where it reigns as the hegemony of the German brands, rigid rule does not know exceptions. Taking off from a large production XM in 2000, "Citroen" again tried his luck in this segment after five long years. Initial plans were optimistic: 20 thousand cars a year. But it soon became clear that buyers of expensive "Citroen" simply became extinct as a class. Those who remember XM, have gone to a competitor, the rest is simply not perceived as the embodiment of the brand's prestige. Bottom line - for seven years, was released a little more copies C6 than once planned to sell in a year. For comparison: "Vel Satis Renault" sold during the same period a circulation of three times greater (despite more than a controversial appearance), but what about "Peugeot 607" and say nothing - about 200,000 cars sold.

The number of produced copies - 23 384.



7 seats "Lancia-Thesis» (2002-2009)

Another victim of reckless self-confidence. Creating a business sedan "Lancia Thesis," a group of "Fiat" has spared no resources. Faith in Italian design (and in God - because the prototype model called "Dialogos" presented to the Vatican) was great. It would be logical to use the platform for new items "Alfa Romeo 166", but preference is given to the original chassis with aluminum multilink suspension. Investments totaled 405 million euros, but they hoped to quickly recoup by selling annually up to 25 thousand cars. Alas, the miracle did not proi- bly. More or less large customers were only Italian state structures so the taxi driver who "thesis" sold at a deep discount. And after a failed attempt to give the model of "Chrysler" for the Italian apparently thing of the past and himself famous brand with over 100 years of history.

The number of copies made - about 16 000.



6th place "Reno-AVANTAYM» (2001-2003)

This machine also begins its journey concept car - the star of the Geneva International Motor Show 1999. But when she became a serial wanting to try on a model that combines space kompaktven exclusivity coupe, it was very little. Indeed, in a practical sense "Avantayme" almost was not: a large, spacious, but there are only four individual seats. Motor fuel in such a powerful version - V6 207 forces, but control of the high body and specific settings for sports gear does not pull. Sluggish sales "Avantayma" have brought difficulties to the firm "Matra", which took the "Reno" in succession to produce an unusual machine. The problem was solved by removing it from production. Perhaps, then came the sunset career chief designer "Renault" Patrick Le Kemal. It became obvious that the master puts all there: the market success in those expanses not exactly smell.

The number of copies made - 8557.



5 seats "CADILLAC-BLS» (2005-2009)

They say it was the idea of ​​Bob Lutz, the guru of the automotive industry, has just transferred from the "Chrysler" in the "General Motors" to the position of vice president of global development. Thought like a good idea - use the power of a full-time loss of the Swedish "Saab" for the release of some new models based on existing ones. Say, "Cadillac": in fact he does not have a small car, designed specifically for Europe. And here and "Saab" will receive additional orders, and "Cadillac" - a new model cheap. But, apparently, to Lutz had already clearly did not understand what is actually the consumer wants, and money on rework "Saab" allocated too little. As a result, the car looked "Cadillac" only from the outside - inside it was all the same "Saab 9-3." Europeans were puzzled: why pay more for inappropriate pathos American brand when for less money available is exactly the same, but much more intelligent looks "Saab»?

The number of copies made - 7356.



4 PLACE "Acura-ZDX» (2009-2013)

Speaking about this model, you can remember the catch phrase: "What is allowed to Jupiter is not allowed a bull." In "Akure", the luxury division of "Honda", fiercely jealous of the success of BMW X6. Bavarians first took a chance and, as it turned out, won by presenting a five-door SUV market luxury coupe. The Japanese decided to follow them, but something they have not developed. American buyers - namely, they were addressed to the new model ZDX - the emphasis is not noticed novelty. Soplatformenny MDX crossover more traditional designs sold 15 times better. If we talk about a direct competitor - BMW X6, then it is at a much higher price, even in the best years for the ZDX bypassed its sales double. And all because buyers "Acura" not aggressive by nature: so do not need a BMW or strange for them ZDX. It turns out that the tastes of their customers should be studied better - then do not have to worry because of failed experiments.

The number of copies made - 5677.



3rd PLACE "Lincoln Blackwood» (2001-2002)

At the turn of 1990-2000, America embraced crazy fashion for pickups, turning them into an element of urban chic. Immediately began to say that now, and luxury brands will roll out something pikapoobraznoe. First decided to "Lincoln", whose concept of "Blackwood" a couple of years before it was shown in Detroit and it seemed liked the public. But it soon became clear that those wishing to purchase a black (other colors are not accepted) monster in a single execution of 52 and 5 thousand dollars is not too much. The original pickup practicality in "Blackwood" was reduced to zero. Loading platform turned into a luxury box with lifting lid servo, finished outside ebony and inside steering stainless steel. Drive left rear only. That is, in this pickup can only show off - no more for anything he was not good enough. In this trim little different from the usual "Ford F-150", which simply hung the Lincoln "face". Logical outcome - the last car sold at a large discount.

The number of copies made - 3356.



2nd PLACE "SAAB 9-4H '(2011)

Bankruptcy Swedish company, from which only a year earlier declined to "General Motors", put an end to the crossover "Saab", which hatched several years. The machine was born in agony. The first option, based on the "Subaru-Tribeca" almost brought to the assembly line, but then lost to American concern its share of the "Subaru" is the Japanese "Toyota". Joint project froze to after some time to refocus it on the platform "Cadillac-SRX». Then it happened to hand himself "Saab", but Americans do not refused to cooperate with his new owner - the Dutch "Spiker". Mexican factory assembly line "General Motors' first crossover 9-4H went in the summer of 2011, but a few months later the owners of" Saab "wished to sell its recent acquisition of the Chinese group," Youngman. " Fearing that the latest developments float away somewhere, "Gee Em" stopped licensing "Swedes". As a result, the new sedan 9-5 and barely put on stream crossover 9-4H become part of history, not having even really show itself in the market.

The number of copies made - 573.



1st place "ASTON MARTIN-CIGNET» (2011-2013)

British supercar manufacturer by 2012 needed urgently to reduce the average in the lineup indicators Toxic Hazard otherwise avoid penalty. The solution was found unusual - to introduce into the program a tiny little car with minimal toxicity to its excellent performance helped to reduce the arithmetic mean. Create a car from scratch once - have finished "Toyota-iQ» and camouflaged it under "Aston" generous restyling and rich finish. In the year it was planned to sell no less than 4000 "cignetov", and limiting at first implementation: novelty was previously available only to customers held "Aston Martin" as a second car. But all these precautions were useless. During the two years of production only a hundred and fifty people have agreed to put triple the price "Toyota" for the same, in fact, the car is only slightly modified in the UK.

The number of copies made - 143.