As he does rigorously with fingering and the concern for detail for 60 years, The Auto Guide This year presents all the models offered on the Quebec market, and some are expected to get out of the game in terms of sales.
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Without selling the wick too much about analyzes of the 2026 edition of the Auto guidecolumnist Antoine Joubert expects to see the vehicles accustomed to success continue in the same vein next year. The way of continuity will dominate.
“Pickups like the Ford F-150, the Chevrolet Silverado and the GMC Sierra will still have the odds, but the Toyota Rav4 will probably be featured. It will be the best-selling car in Canada, because it meets the needs of a mass audience, not to mention that the 2026 version will offer significant improvements with hybrid technology, “he said in an interview about this SUV acting at the top of the world’s sales in 2024.
A downward trend?
As for electric cars, Lucid Gravity is a hidden card likely to please consumers looking for reliability and performance. That of 2025 has significant qualities, including an engine power varying between 600 and 800 horsepower, as well as a maximum autonomy of 700 kilometers in a single load.
“It is a really effective vehicle that is focusing on an impressive technology and a different approach from those of other manufacturers,” commented Mr. Joubert.
However, in the eyes of many drivers, any electric car seems to have a defect: the price. A decreasing curve of sales may be expected here. “It has been 2-3 years since the provincial government has been trying to get it into the throat of people and they will take a step back. There will be a questioning of the electric component and the market will adjust. Some people will say that it may not be suitable for them, “warned the specialized journalist.
Consumers with more deep pockets can certainly fall back on the luxury market, which is however under reconstruction, warns Mr. Joubert.
“Brands disappear and others are appearing. Cadillac Perform great and Audi should look good. On the other hand, it is very difficult for Jaguar, Infiniti and even Acura. They will have difficulty keeping their heads out of the water, ”said the author.
A bad purchase?
In 2026, the possibility of making a bad purchase remains, underlines the automotive expert. He cites some examples like the Tesla who have seen their value depreciate for socio -political reasons or their questionable quality. But there is worse.
“The Jeep Wagoneer S was launched and people paid it $ 92,000 with a high funding rate. Some reliability problems later, this same vehicle is in abundance in dealership courses and is liquidated at $ 60,000. It is an insult to consumer intelligence! ”
“A bad car, it still exists. There are vehicles whose technology is not to the point. Many electric models have been launched in a hurry, he also specified in LCN. We are not able to repair them, to maintain them properly. At the slightest impact, it goes away because we do not have the pieces or the expertise to put them on the road. These are bad vehicles and bad purchases financially. A vehicle that will depreciate from 30 to 40 % in 12-18 months, it makes no sense. ”
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