Boring, appliance cars make the enthusiast world go round. Do you think Toyota would sell the GR Corolla , Honda would sell the Civic Type R or Subaru would sell the WRX if they didn't sell trillions of Camrys, CR-Vs and, Crosstreks, respectively, every year? We owe cars like these a debt of gratitude, and that idea is what led me to the question I asked you all last week.
๐ The Core Development
I wanted to know what you all considered to be the best "appliance" car . What's the best vehicle in the world, when the only job is to get from Point-A to Point-B as efficiently and hassle-free as possible? I'm sure it won't be too much of a surprise that 7.5 out of the 11 vehicles on this list are from Japanese automakers or that Toyota represents four entrants on its own, but that's sort of what the brand is known for.
In any case, how about you all head on down below and check out what your fellow Jalops consider to be the best appliance cars out there? Did your car make the list? If it did, there's no shame in that. It just means you're probably a bit more sensible than the rest of us.
๐ Background & Sector Context
Base model Civic. Yes, the entire point of the Civic's modern existence is that you can tinker with basically every element of it. But you don't have to, and there's a whole bunch of normal everyday people who manage to just drive the thing as is. And it's a Honda, so the engine always runs even when the frame around it inevitably disintegrates.
Toyota Corolla, it is a Toyota Corolla, do you need to hear more? No you don't.
๐ Industry & Real-World Impact
Toyota Corolla. Easy. I commuted for 30 years. I'd buy a cheap commuter, run it up to 300,000 miles, and buy another one. Honda Civics are significantly more fun, but Corollas are a smidge softer and a smidge quieter.
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๐ฎ Strategic Outlook & What Lies Ahead
Corolla. One might be tempted to say Camry, but those have gotten surprisingly stylish and, dare I say, more fun to drive? Corollas are ubiquitous, uninspiring, and unsurprising. But they run without complaint or much maintenance forever.
Small hatchbacks are the Swiss Army knife cars, and the Subaru CrossTrek does more than most in that way. It's also not a terribly exciting car and won't be noticed parked anywhere unless you get it in orange or the blue with the Wilderness package.
