The Cars for Sale Today Reflect Changing Consumer Needs

The cars for sale today are very different from the ones we were used to during the ’80s and ’90s. All those years ago, there were far fewer types of cars for sale than there are today and most normal vehicles looked basically very alike. Yes, there would be 2- and 4-door versions, but the basic 3-box coupé and sedan styles were as predictable as they were plentiful. Three- and 5-door cars essentially came in two configurations only – hatchback and station wagon. In terms of normal passenger vehicles, that was it, really. However, things started to change when automakers innovated and put brand-new designs on the market, never seen before.

The MPV

The MPV craze was started in the early ’80s at more or less the same time on both sides of the Atlantic when, in 1984, the Chrysler Voyager / Dodge Caravan twins and the Renault Espace hit the market. These modern people movers were an instant hit and become the go-to format for carting around families and their things. In fact, they would probably still have been the most popular cars available for sale if they didn’t end up being displaced by the most popular vehicle format available today:

The SUV

SUVs were originally tough, off-road vehicles with all-wheel drive and the market was arguably pioneered in 1970 by the Jeep Wagoneer, followed by Europe in 1973 with the original Range Rover and Japan in 1979 with the Toyota Land Cruiser. These were go-anywhere vehicle that could transport a family with their luggage across continents, regardless of the terrain. Today, we have a brand-new variation on the theme, being the crossover – cars that are now offered for sale that offer the typical SUV advantages of butch looks and a higher ride height, while combining these features with frugal car engines, 2-wheel drive and good economy.

Get Them All at Atterbury Motors

And Pretoria motorists are in luck because one of the longest-standing and most trusted used-car dealerships in the city is bang up to date with a variety of the most popular cars, SUV, bakkies, and crossovers on its showroom floor, all AA DEKRA roadworthy tested and detailed before delivery – Atterbury Motors in Wonderboom South. Make use of our vast range of services, which includes a spectacular selection of used cars for sale, on-site finance and insurance, as well as value-adding products such as deposit protector, mechanical warranties, and roadside assistance – all delivered with the integrity and transparency expected of a dealership that is a member of the IDA, BlueChip Dealers group, and the MIO.

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