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4 days ago
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Top 3 Reasons Japanese Cars Offer Lower Maintenance Costs
Its no secret: Japanese vehicles have a long-standing reputation for reliability and budget-friendly maintenance, often topping the charts provided by automotive news outlets and magazines in these metrics. Below we discuss the factors behind these rankings and how exactly buying a new Japanese car, SUV or truck can benefit your pocketbook. For You: Read Next: According to a TopSpeed analysis built upon Repair Pal data, Acura and Honda top the list of cars which offer the fewest problems, although Toyota took second place in terms of cheapest car make to maintain. The eight automakers cited as having a reliability rating of at least four out of five included six Japanese entries, with the full list as follows: Acura Honda Kia Hyundai Mazda Lexus Toyota Nissan Discover Next: TopSpeed's Thomas Gillett said after World War II, Japanese manufacturers focused on producing vehicles for the mass market. With only modest financial resources available at the outset, they prioritized cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency. Gillett added that over the past eight decades, advancements in producing affordable vehicles — especially from the 1970s through the 2000s — have firmly established their role in the automotive industry, turning large-scale, efficient manufacturing into a refined craft. Writing for import and sales enterprise TokyoDrive, Sohaib Muhammad made a concise case for two different reasons why Japanese autos might take the edge when it comes to reduced operational costs. The first? The fact that Japanese brands were more likely to slowly roll out technological gimmicks and untested advancements, instead relying more heavily on an iterative process which prioritized proven technology. In the end, this creates a more reliable parts ecosystem and ultimately reduces the likelihood of a stiff repair bill. Secondly, speaking of parts: Given the widespread popularity of Japanese vehicles worldwide, replacement parts are often at-hand and provided at a variety of price points. The overall cost of the parts, service technician familiarity with the install and the reduction of downtime associated with repairs are all pluses in the column for those who drive Japanese cars. There's one notable caveat, however, bucking the trend. As The Car Guide indicated, Tesla edged out the competition when it comes to lower maintenance costs, largely due to their electrical vehicle (EV) composition, pegged at an average of $5,867 over 10 years. Toyota wasn't far behind, however, at $5,996, with Lexus ($7,786), Mitsubishi ($7,787), Honda ($7,827), Mazda ($8,035) and Nissan ($8,088) rounding out the pack — all Japanese brands. The most expensive vehicles to maintain came from Stellantis plants. Ram ($16,802), Jeep ($11,476), Chrysler ($11,304) and Dodge ($11,079) all topped the charts in this regard. More From GOBankingRates 3 Luxury SUVs That Will Have Massive Price Drops in Summer 2025 These Cars May Seem Expensive, but They Rarely Need Repairs 6 Big Shakeups Coming to Social Security in 2025 This article originally appeared on Top 3 Reasons Japanese Cars Offer Lower Maintenance Costs
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29-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
VW ID.7 EV Sedan Canceled for Good, At Least for Americans
The indefinitely-delayed-for-the-U.S. Volkswagen ID.7 sedan has just transitioned into the officially-canceled-for-the-U.S. ID.7 sedan. News of the swept-back electric car's axed plans to come to America was initially broke by The Car Guide, and a VW spokesperson then confirmed it to Road & Track. 'Due to the ongoing challenging EV climate, Volkswagen has decided to no longer offer the ID.7 to the North American market,' VW's statement reads. The ID.7 was originally slated to go on sale in the U.S. at some point in 2024, but VW announced an indefinite delay in May of last year. There was no targeted on-sale date provided last year, which makes its complete cancellation less surprising now. Volkswagen cites the tough market for EVs in its statement, but goes on to suggest it's not shrinking away from electric cars entirely. 'Despite this, electric vehicles continue to be a core part of Volkswagen's long-term product strategy, and new electric models will continue to be introduced for this market. We are encouraged by the enthusiastic reception of the ID. Buzz that was introduced late last year, and the strong ID.4 sales in January to date,' the statement concludes. The ID.7 would've bolstered VW's sedan lineup in the U.S. — a lineip that currently only consists of the Jetta and Jetta GLI, with the liftback Arteon having exited stage left a couple of years ago and the Passat just shortly before it. If you want a big VW, the only choice is an SUV or the electric ID. Buzz nowadays. It's too bad we'll never experience the big electric sedan here — doubly so for its GTX performance variant available in Europe, and triply so because there's even a wagon version called the ID.7 Tourer on sale across the Atlantic. Sadly, the ID.7 is slated to be another Volkswagen product that'll never see the light of day in North America. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
