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Prius named best-loved cars

In the U.S., there is no denying that the fuel miser Toyota Prius is very popular. In Europe, it seems that technology Clean Diesel has the advantage over hybrid technology in popularity. When it comes to meeting the needs of drivers in the UK, however, the Prius is the preferred choice for car buyers.

The results of the survey conducted by JD Power and Associates and What Car?, Prius ranks as the number of cars most satisfying to most respondents. Sharing first place with the Toyota Prius is another Asian car - the Lexus IS. Both of these cars from Toyota Motor Corporation was given the thumbs up from 86.8 percent of respondents in the survey. The ten most successful vehicle in the list is made up of eight cars in Asia and two Skoda.

The Toyota Prius is the first mass produced hybrid car in the world. He made his debut in the Japanese car market in 1997 and was introduced the rest of the world in 2001. The vehicle is a gas-electric hybrid vehicles: that is equipped with a small internal combustion engine and an electric motor providing additional power for the small gasoline engine. Affirms that the Toyota Prius can run 65.7 miles for one gallon of gasoline. This statement but is being challenged as unrealistic by some consumers who have already bought a Prius.

The popularity of this car model in the States America is evident in the fact that celebrities have been known to drive them. Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, Jane Fonda, Harrison Ford and Meryl Streep are just some of the celebrities join the green revolution.

The Lexus IS is really a series of entry-level compact luxury cars luxury division of Toyota. The question of "competence beating in the recent survey include the BMW 3 Series, Infiniti G35 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The SI is also one of the two models of Lexus cars to make the top ten most successful vehicles. The vehicle was first introduced in the global automotive market in 1998 and is currently in its second generation redesign. The Lexus marquee is already known worldwide for the reliability of their vehicles.

Next to the Prius and is on the list is the Honda Jazz is known and marketed in the United States market for cars like the award-winning Honda Fit. The vehicle is a sedan, five-door hatchback. Fuel for vehicles Honda savers entered the world market in 2001. The Jazz / Fit is also one of the two Honda vehicles to do list.

Number four on the list is the second of two Lexus models. The Lexus RX is a medium-sized entry-level luxury crossover sport utility vehicle for the first time on the market in 1997. The RX is a trendsetter in its own way to become the first half of the world-size crossover SUV. The RX is also popular among car buyers for their elegant style that you really flaunt it and rarely hide under a Covercraft car cover. In Japan and Singapore, the RX is marketed as the Toyota Harrier. Once again, Lexus engineering capabilities have proven themselves capable of producing cars to satisfy their consumers.

Ranked fifth on the list is the Skoda Octavia. The compact car produced by Czech car manufacturer entered the market in 1996 and is currently marketed in its second generation design. The Octavia comes in two body styles - a four-door sedan and a minivan hatchback. Its main competition includes the Ford Focus, Opel Astra, Peugeot 306 and Renault Megane.

The Honda model, second in the list is the full-size Accord Sedan is ranked sixth by the respondents of the survey. The deal is one of the most popular cars in the United States market for cars and the rest the world. The current agreement is now in its seventh generation since 1976. The agreement has the distinction of being the first Japanese branded car to be manufactured in the United States.

The number seven on the list is the Skoda Fabia. The Fabia is the entrance to the Czech car manufacturer in the supermini segment. It entered the market in 2000 and since then has become a favorite among car buyers in the European region. Its jurisdiction includes the Citroen C3, Fiat Punto, Ford Fiesta, Opel Corsa, Peugeot 207 and Renault Clio.

The eighth place is shared by two Toyota models - the Avensis and Corolla. The Avensis is a supermini introduced in the European Union market for model year 1998. It is now in its second generation design. The Corolla, on the other hand, is a compact car now in its tenth generation after 1966. The Corolla is called the best-selling car in the world since 1997. It goes back to its source, there are now over 30 million sold Corolla this year.

The number ten most satisfying car according to respondents of the survey is the Toyota Yaris. The compact car introduced in the market European car in 1999. It is also known as the Toyota Echo or Toyota Vitz depending on the market.

About the Author

Mike Bartley, 49, is a professional automotive journalist domiciled in Irvine, CA. He travels from one state to another to cover the hottest auto shows, racing events and automotive revelations. His penned compositions cover press releases, reviews, and suggestions. Where the auto action is, that's exactly where you can find Mike.