Why do the French buy French cars?

The French preferred French cars because they were more French. The French prioritized better rides (terrible roads will make you want that), ease of repair, and overall toughness. That was an easier question to answer (for me, at least) a few decades ago. The French preferred French cars because they were more French.

What cars do the French buy?

French cars

• Renault Zoe.
• Citroen Grand C4 SpaceTourer.
• Peugeot 3008.
• Citroen C1.
• Peugeot 508.
• Renault Megane RS.
• DS 3.
• Citroen C4 Cactus.

Do French like cars?

French car manufacturers ceased producing top-of-the-range models and sports cars as long ago as the 1950s. Compared with elsewhere in Europe, rich French people buy comparatively few Mercedes, Audis, BMWs or Jaguars – and not just to pay less tax. However 86\% of all French households still own a car.

Do the French make cars?

In France, there are three major French car manufacturers: Citroën (pronounced sih-tro-n), Peugeot (puh-joh), and Renault (ruh-no).

Are French cars cheaper in France?

New car prices are higher in France than in most other European countries, although lower than those in the UK, and many French people buy their cars in Belgium or Portugal, where most new cars are up to 20 per cent cheaper than in France.

What car makes are French?

In France, there are three major French car manufacturers: Citroën (pronounced sih-tro-n), Peugeot (puh-joh), and Renault (ruh-no). If you happen to be in France, you’ll see these cars everywhere, so I decided to make an article dedicated to the wonderful cars of France.

Are French cars sold in Japan?

Many more French cars have been introduced to Japanese market. Recently, French cars have been gaining more attention in Japan. Here we explore some of the reasons. The Japanese typically think of German cars when it comes to imported cars.

Why are French cars so popular?

In a sea of uniformity and conformity, French car manufacturers dare to show individuality in their cars. In addition, over recent years they have become much more reliable. If I had the money for a new car, I’d probably choose a Renault Zoe or a similarly sized Peugeot or Citroen.

Why do the French have so many cars with low gas consumption?

Fast forward ever since WW2, French consumers wanted very fuel efficient cars, Initially the country was destroyed and people were broke…Then taxes on Gasoline kept increasing. So owning a low gas consuming car was just common sense and it became a French consumer habit.

Are there any French cars in the United States?

That said and to anwer the question they are many high growth car markets around the world for fuel and cost efficient cars and the Us market is already taken by the japaneese and Korean manufacturers, Don’t expect French cars in the US any time soon.. Except for Nissan which is owned and controled by Renault.

Why are French cars so light weight?

That means French cars are light weight, by definition every single part/ component is engineered to be as light as possible, it means also that a few parts will not last as long as possible, nothing in French car is oversized. Build a light car is -a Lot- more difficult than build a heavy, gas guzzler american car.