They changed the fate of a depot, it is the legend of an era as the platform strategy
an extension of the rapid reduction of vehicle replacement cycle, we have more options, but car increasingly apparent homogeneity of the altar . originally belonging to the Mercedes-Benz E-class customer may change the CLS or ML, customers may choose Corolla RAV4 or Picnic, can be gathered to create a popular classic cars around the world seems to have no possibility to build on a car with from the brand, the best market is really a little hope. Recently, the British automotive media selected 20 most influential heavyweight models which, by leading technology, excellent design or good reliability, cost-effective to change the car scene, or out of the plight of the brand.
selected because it is the British media, it is inevitable not from the UK market perspective, we may not be familiar with some cars, but models can be analyzed to find a heavyweight elements of a successful automotive vehicles needed for our purchase would also help.
1. Alfa Romeo 156
belong to the Fiat Group's Alfa Romeo in the late eighties early nineties in trouble, regardless of is the exterior design features or the lack of control, in order to save development cost, 145,146 and 155 are all sharing platform with the Fiat, the slightly familiar with the model of car buyers will be able to see that Romeo is derived from a Fiat Tipo . In order to save the brand with a great history, Romeo from Fiat's own product line began to research and development. effort to develop the new 156 was finally available in 1997, 156 not only brings the avant-garde design to shock the world, there are striking performance, was hailed as the best handling car critic of the former drive, the 1998 European Car of the Year is not surprising.
2. Audi Audi 100
before entering the Volkswagen Group has experienced a period of troubled day, is this position in 1968 to build the Audi luxury car market once again make it into the prototype 100 luxury cars the world stage. Volkswagen Audi acquired in 1965 when United Motors Corporation, hoping to Britain Golden State factories produce more beetles. engineers of this effort to build a successful luxury car platform precursor to change plans so that shareholders will be more money and talent into the Audi, have to say is to save the entire Audi Audi 100 brand.
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the first generation of the BMW 3 Series BMW 3 Series production from 1975 to 1982, a total of 1.3 million sold, so that substantial growth in sales of BMW, but the sales performance is not the 3 Series the most important contribution. in the luxury sports car market to establish a basis, the BMW 3 Series continues on, power and prestige of a generation more than a generation, derived from a four-door sedan, station wagon, wheel drive, diesel version, the most important thing is to create a prominent position of M3 high-performance version. controlled from first-class reputation spread in the car scene, Le
Chrysler small cars rarely appear on the streets of Britain, because it is difficult to find a suitable vehicle into the UK market, the same level, whether the European car emissions than its size or smaller, but the performance and economy is over at Chrysler, which is indeed a problem. energy crisis that overwhelmed Chrysler, or even require the assistance of the U.S. government can barely make ends meet, Chrysler launched in the eighties of the body smaller, compact car smaller displacement, such as the Dodge Aries, Plymouth Reliant and Chrysler LeBaron, which launched in 1981, almost all small cars with 2.2 liter engines. Although ugly, weak power, and the economy also poor. but they help Chrysler spent most difficult time period.
5. Citroen BX
Peugeot Citroen took over in 1974, but the brand remained inactive until BX 1982 launch of this small car. BX can be described as a blockbuster, compared to the same level opponents not only have outstanding performance, fuel consumption has been effectively controlled, and there are beautiful French exterior design, very pleasing. today's Citro?n is started from the BX, the introduction of the Citroen domestic ZX (Beverly) is developed in the BX after another masterpiece.
6. Fiat Nuova 500
the last century, the fifties and sixties, World War II After rapid expansion in Italy, known as the transport. The Government also started to improve the road condition and construction of the highway. we awaited Fiat 500 finally in 1957, with the rear cylinder engine, body structure is quite compact, beautifully designed by the Italian form love, and ultimately the Italian national car, renowned throughout Europe.
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the first generation Ford Focus, Ford in Europe, time is not short, but this century-old plant by Europeans emphasis is on the end of the century things .1982 in the Sierra, 1990 years of the fourth generation Escort is not exciting. in 1997 after Fox launched the first generation to break the deadlock, contour design with Ford of Europe's unique style, comfort, handling and practicality can also line in line to the European family cars. So Fox became the first generation of popular models, so that the public golf are also feeling the pressure.
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first generation Honda Civic, Honda is a fascination for technology and the car depot, Honda Soichiro is a fan of air-cooled engine. In the field of family cars Honda equally successful 1972 launch of the Honda Civic, with excellent handling, excellent power and a higher price to be welcomed in the U.S. and European markets, helping Honda U.S. firm footing, and eventually became one of the world's top ten automakers.
9. Modern Pony
Hyundai has grown to become the world's fifth largest automaker, but in the seventies of last century how immature it is. Korean confident faith in his own car to be successful in Europe, they obtain funds from the capital market, with Mitsubishi's engine technology, the Italian Giugiaro design, and even the British Leyland to help enhance the manufacturing process launched in Europe in the first .1975 paragraph Pony, although the performance of various aspects of the car are very mediocre, but 1979 has annual sales of modern over 10 million units, and began to profit, cost control is to bring magic high cost.
10. Jaguar XF
Ford bought Jaguar in 1989, while Ford introduced a series of Jaguar cars, in addition to the Jaguar X-Type is outside the exclusive platform, but other models with the Ford Group, a large number of common zero Parts Jaguar fans still so disappointed. Jaguar in the development of new models, equipped with new technology and other aspects of power system also lags behind rivals in Germany, and even behind the bullish reputation Lexus. in the Jaguar switch the occasion of India's Tata, the new XF also developed flash market, the car in terms of design, technical content, workmanship, materials and positioning all aspects of the momentum of revival, I believe the new Jaguar XF to be started, although the strength of the car has not been confirmed, we will of its elected one of the most influential models.
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Range Rover Land Rover to focus on off-road vehicles in 1970 released the first generation of Range Rover, Land Rover designers a powerful off-road capability while maintaining the same time, to enhance the comfort and luxury, open up new markets for the success of Land Rover. while Land Rover's brand image has been rapidly increasing, a high-performance luxury SUV hardcore representatives, to establish a standard for the market.
12. Lotus Lotus Elise
stalled early nineties, Esprit's sales disappointing, nothing to adjust the suspension to help South Korea, the situation is somewhat worse . until 1995, launched a new Elise, car repairer unique concept that has ultra-low-emission sports car driving fun run, the Lotus chassis tuning is encouraging, engineers use ultra-light body to obtain rapid acceleration and sharp dynamic body . unique among British Elise finally this small sports car factory out of difficulties, find their own living space.
13. Mazda 323 Mazda
first monograph on the development of rotary engine, this engine has a special structure smooth running, high-speed high-powered features, but the special structure of the defects caused by the production car is difficult to accept, Mazda invested heavily in research and development, and ultimately can only be equipped with rare sports car production. But mass production of household Profit is the highlight of cars, Mazda needed to draw on a model of market share to cheer the entire brand, restore confidence of its investors. carefully built a new Mazda 323 family car finally came in 1977, the design of the car simple and practical, rear-wheel drive system is also very controlled fun, fast becoming a popular choice for family cars, with sales rising smoothly out of the shadow of Mazda.
14. Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Shogun
appeal in the European market with the most The SUV is still. As early as in 1953 to license Mitsubishi produced for Jeep CJ, for the supply of the Japanese police and the SDF, and on this basis in 1981 released a new Pajero. Pajero is a pure off-road vehicles, with a torsion beam front suspension, both in the control of the city or ride on the road feel is commendable, the key is the price of Mitsubishi approachable, gorgeous three-door version of play is unprecedented public and even the design of Land Rover is also found in their stead.
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Renault Megane Scenic Renault Megane launched in 1996 is undoubtedly a bold landscape initiative, but the market is proof that compact Type MPV is ideal for household use in Europe. French design is not only romantic, unique, human-oriented interior is also very practical, Renault and improve the level of active and passive safety of their preference for the market is preferred. by Megane platform to control costs, general family car handling and maximum comfort are maintained. Megane Scenic cars in France found that the development of their own space, so the Germans it is difficult to achieve a breakthrough in this market.
16. SEAT Ibiza
launched in 1985, SEAT Ibiza, the car is powered by Porsche to help make arrangements, to the Italian Italdesign.Ibiza body design is not much special, but as a important turning point, from the relationship with Fiat, SEAT's slowly fading. the public entered later, in the huge financial and technical support, the SEAT into the steady and rapid development stage, is still the largest car in Spain company.
17. Skoda Favorit
Skoda has a glorious history of the prestigious automotive industry in Europe, the nineties after the acquisition by the public have lost too many features, only Skoda in the public standards body posted logo only. So Skoda Favorit become a classic final, this hatchback front longitudinal engine with front-wheel drive, with decent control fun. Although at the time of the automobile market and recession, but the Favorit was well received, both is the appearance, power, practicality can go hand in hand with the Western European model, the main competitor is the popular Polo.
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Subaru Leone Touring the early seventies, in addition to few people outside of Japan know the name of Subaru, the 1972 launch of the Subaru Leone Touring is changing this situation. Subaru Leone station wagon with four-wheel drive system as standard features, provides a good active safety and power, Sri Lanka Baruch successfully into the European and American markets, as representatives of low-cost four-wheel drive cars.
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Toyota Corolla Toyota in 1966 Detroit International Auto Show, would like to take the crown cars into the U.S. market, but completely unsuited for the United States freeway fiasco. Toyota has not given up, in particular, developing new vehicles for the U.S. market, with Americans need of space, but also has a Volkswagen Beetle general economy and reliability. The first generation Corolla was published in 1966, sales began to grow rapidly, began the era of Japanese cars.
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Vauxhall Cavalier second generation of the second generation Vauxhall Cavalier was the most successful models, the first generation of rear-wheel drive system reform more conducive for the precursor and the spatial arrangement of active safety, chassis, each system is becoming mature .1982 biggest competitors in the market for power systems old Ford Sierra to lose a lot of customers. Vauxhall four-door sedan is not only there to provide lift five back to choose from, power system can also freely choose between gasoline and diesel.'s own excellent and make the opponent's weak second-generation Cavalier was a great success.
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