Top 10 Most Underrated Car Companies

This list is all about those car companies that may not immediately come to mind, but offer some of the best value for drivers who know where to look. They might not have the household name status or the prestige of more mainstream brands, but they consistently turn out vehicles that excel in key areas like safety, durability, and fuel efficiency. Whether they're known for quirky designs, all-weather reliability, or the kind of luxury that doesn't scream for attention, these automakers often surprise people with what they have to offer.
The Top Ten
1 Subaru Subaru is a Japanese automaker known for its all-wheel-drive vehicles and boxer engines. Founded in 1953, Subaru focuses on creating durable and versatile vehicles that can handle a variety of driving conditions. The brand aims to offer a blend of performance, safety, and reliability in its product... read more
2 Renault Renault is a French multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1899. The company produces a wide range of vehicles, from cars and vans to electric and commercial vehicles. Renault focuses on innovation and sustainability, leading initiatives in electric mobility and smart city solutions. The brand... read more

Renault-Nissan is the third biggest car company, and Renault is greater than Nissan.

3 Honda Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is a Japanese public multinational conglomerate corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles, aircraft, motorcycles, and power equipment.

Hondas make the best cars! They last forever and rarely need repairs. Just change the oil, tires, and batteries - that's it!

4 Lexus

While BMWs and Audis might give you a faster lap time, it's the comfortable suspension and great reliability of Lexus that you'll truly appreciate.

I love Lexus. It's extremely underrated.

5 Jaguar
6 Bentley Bentley is a British luxury car manufacturer that specializes in creating high-end automobiles and SUVs. Founded in 1919, the company is headquartered in Crewe, England. Bentley is known for its attention to detail, craftsmanship, and high-performance capabilities. The company focuses on providing exceptional... read more

Saw a Mulsanne.

7 Suzuki Suzuki Motor Corporation is a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Minami-ku, Hamamatsu.
8 Hyundai
9 Koenigsegg Koenigsegg is a Swedish supercar manufacturer, founded by Christian von Koenigsegg in 1994. Only producing about 15 cars a year, Koenigsegg is one of the rarest cars to see on the road.
10 Infiniti
The Contenders
11 Toyota Toyota is a Japanese car manufacturer, located in Toyota, Japan. Some of their most notable cars include the Prius, Corolla, and Highlander.

They are the best.

12 Dacia
13 Volvo Volvo Cars, stylized as VOLVO in the logo, is a Swedish luxury vehicle manufacturer established in 1927. It is headquartered on Torslanda in Gothenburg and is a subsidiary of Chinese automotive company Geely.
14 Oldsmobile

I drive around everywhere, but I haven't seen any vehicles bearing the name or logo "Oldsmobile" in a long time.

15 Saab Saab is a Swedish aerospace and defense company founded in 1937. Originally focused on aircraft manufacturing, the company has diversified its portfolio to include naval, land, and security systems. Headquartered in Stockholm, Saab serves global markets and focuses on providing high-tech solutions for... read more

If you don't know much about Saab, check out the 900, 9-5, or the 9-3 Viggen. These are incredible cars.

16 Audi Audi AG is a German automobile manufacturer that designs, engineers, produces, markets and distributes luxury vehicles

Audi doesn't get the love it deserves. It's often overlooked and criticized for no reason.

17 Ford The Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automaker headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit.
18 Buick

With a great racing history and surpassing other muscle cars in the 1980s with the Regal GNX (which has a 0-60 time of around 4 seconds), you could say Buick is underrated. Yes, it has catered to the elderly for years, but with 310 hp to the wheels of the new LaCrosse and the Regal GS, I'm excited to see what they have next.

The Encore is also surprisingly rugged for a tiny car with a small engine. Check it out off-road - you'll be impressed by what it can do, I promise.

19 Luxgen

Very underrated indeed. I never hear people talking about this car company at all.

20 Citroën
21 Chevrolet Chevrolet, colloquially referred to as Chevy and formally the Chevrolet Division of General Motors Company, is an American automobile division of the American manufacturer General Motors.
22 Ferrari
23 Acura

Acuras offer the best value. They are sporty, responsive, and drive as if they're floating on air. The interiors are also very nice and incredibly quiet.

24 GMC
25 Mitsubishi The Mitsubishi Group is a group of autonomous Japanese multinational companies in a variety of industries.
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