Cars Dragged Down by Their Brand Name
Over the years, many automotive brands have earned themselves rather questionable reputations. This is usually a result of poor model designs, which can forever tarnish the public's view of their reliability as a company. However, just because one model fails to meet public standards doesn’t mean that they all do. Let’s take a closer look at some cars that don’t deserve their band’s poor reputation.
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Although Alfa Romeo is often associated with class, style, and wealth, many of their cars have struggled with serious reliability issues. However, the Giulia Quadrifoglio is a different story. This high-performance sedan is a true driver’s car, boasting a powerful V6 engine and sharp handling that will captivate any automotive enthusiast.
Abarth 600e
Over the years, Abarth has garnered a poor reputation for its overall lack of refinement. However, the 600e is an electric hot hatch that offers a surprisingly fun ride. More than this, the car is well designed, comfortable, and looks great. Overall, it really is a rose amongst thorns for Abarth.
Chevrolet Corvette C8
There’s no denying that Chevrolet has made a few questionable cars over the years. However, this mid-engine Corvette was a real game changer amidst a series of poorly designed vehicles. Not only does it look great and offer a great performance, but the car also sells for a very reasonable price.
Jaguar F-Type
Even though Jaguar is a brand associated with class and luxury, they have struggled with reliability over the years. The F-Type, however, is a stunning sports car that offers a truly thrilling driving experience, making it a favorite among Jaguar lovers.
Mazda MX-5 Miata
The MX-5 Miata stands out from other Mazda’s for a number of reasons. For starters, it is stylish, reliable, offers a great performance, and is extremely comfortable to drive. In other words, the car is a real all-rounder. Overall, it is one of the most affordable sports cars in the world.
Kia Stinger
While Kia is widely known as an affordable economy car brand, the Stinger stands out for several reasons. It is both stylish and powerful, making it a favorite amongst buyers on a budget. In fact, this powerful sedan even competes with some of the premium brands.
Fiat 124 Spider
Over the years, Fiat has struggled with some serious reliability concerns. Breaking the pattern, this roadster is both fun, exciting, and extremely practical, making it the perfect family car. More so, it is pretty affordable for what you get.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep has established itself as one of the most successful off-road automotive brands in the world. However, some of their newer models haven’t been quite as reliable as what we were used to seeing. The Grand Cherokee, however, is a comfortable, reliable, and powerful adventure vehicle that can handle just about any off-road terrain.
Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Hyundai has always been known as a budget brand, and, as you would expect, this means that their vehicles haven’t been the most luxurious or thrilling. However, the Genesis Coupe is a solid performance vehicle that offers both a comfortable and powerful ride.
Suzuki Swift Sport
There’s no denying that Suzuki isn’t a premium brand. Breaking the pattern, however, is the Swift Sport—a surprisingly fun and agile hot hatch that can compete with some of the industry's best.
Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
Even though Cadillac is one of the most luxurious automotive brands in the world, some of their more recent models haven’t quite hit the spot. The CT5-V Blackwing, however, is not one of these cars. This high-performance sedan outshines even the best of its competition, including Mercedes and BMW.
Chrysler 300
Chrysler has long had reliability concerns, but the 300 is a stylish and powerful sedan that offers a strong V8 option. Overall, it offers an incredibly comfortable ride that will impress even the pickiest of drivers.
Renault Alpine A110
It’s safe to say that Renault isn’t particularly known for its sports cars. However, the Alpine A110 is a breath of fresh air. This lightweight coupe rivals the best of them, offering a fun and dynamic performance while maintaining a great look. More than this, the A110 is surprisingly affordable, especially for what you get.
Peugeot 508 PSE
Over the years, Peugeot has struggled with reliability concerns. Contrary to this reputation, however, the 508 PSE offers a surprisingly comfortable and powerful performance. The car is a sporty plug-in hybrid sedan, and if you are looking for something along these lines, the 508 is up there with the best of them.
MG4 EV
MG has always been known for its budget cars, and as a result, it hasn’t exactly been praised for its style. The MG4 EV, however, ticks all of the right boxes. Although the car remains affordable, it is extremely well-equipped, looks great, and offers decent performance, making it a true all-rounder.
Lancia Delta Integrale
While Lancia has faded from the mainstream automotive market, the Integrale remains a sought-after model, attracting buyers from around the world. This legendary rally-inspired vehicle has a bit of everything - from extreme comfort and style to a powerful performance.
Vauxhall Monaro VXR
Vauxhall isn’t known for its performance cars, but the Monaro VXR is something different. It was both powerful and stylish, making it a fun muscle car that stood out from the competition. On top of this, it was one of the most affordable muscle cars of its generation.
Dacia Duster
Dacia is a budget brand. However, if you had to make your assumptions based on the Duster, you would never guess so. The Duster is surprisingly capable, especially considering the price you pay for it. The car is also practical, but this isn’t surprising for a Dacia.
Lexus LFA
Lexus has never been known for luxury, but the LFA stood out from the rest of them. This high-performance supercar could compete with some of the most reputable brands out there, making it one of the most iconic cars in Lexus history.
Citroen DS3 Racing
Citroen has a reputation for being incredibly practical, but luxury isn’t usually in their bag of tricks. The DS3 Racing model was truly unique, however, as it was both fun and stylish, offering a sense of luxury. Overall, it was one of the most impressive Citroens ever released.
