Toyota dominates the list of most durable vehicles, according to iSeeCars, with 6 out of the top 10 spots for vehicles that have surpassed 400,000 km in mileage.
A recent iSeeCars study, conducted by the Boston-based car market research and consulting firm, analyzed 402 million vehicles in the US to determine the percentage of each model that is still operational after 400,000 km.
iSeeCars utilized a methodology that involved calculating the average projected odometer reading (ODO) for each year within a vehicle’s life cycle. This data was then used to determine the likelihood of a vehicle remaining functional after reaching 250,000 miles, which equates to over 400,000 km.
“Many consumers still believe that a car’s lifespan ends at 100,000 miles [approximately 160,934 km],” said Karl Brauer, Executive Analyst at iSeeCars. “But our latest long-term study confirms that even 200,000 miles [approximately 321,868 km] isn’t the end of the road for many vehicles. In fact, the top nine vehicles on this year’s list are more than 20% likely to reach over 400,000 km.”
The iSeeCars survey and analysis revealed that, on average, only about 8.6% of vehicles per model were likely to remain operational after surpassing 400,000 km. This figure is lower than the previous year’s average of 11.8%.
The top 10 vehicles that are most likely to remain operational after 400,000 km are mostly SUVs and pickup trucks from Japanese and American brands. Toyota stands out with six models in the top 10, including the Tundra, Sequoia, 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander Hybrid, and Avalon. The Toyota Tundra leads the pack, with 36.6% of its vehicles expected to still be running strong after 400,000 km. Additionally, the luxury Lexus GX also made the list.
Honda secured a spot in the top 10 with its Ridgeline model, ranking 6th with a 25.8% likelihood of surpassing 400,000 km. Chevrolet, an American automotive brand, also made the cut with two models: the Suburban, ranking 7th with 22%, and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, coming in last with 18.8%.
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