Cars in Mexico 5400664 226160581 2008-07-17T02:33:26Z Fluence 1220317 /* Lincoln */ [[Image:Cars in Mexico City.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Four cars driving on Avenida Carlos Lazo, [[Mexico City]].]] '''Cars of Mexico''' refers to the [[automobile]] marketing and its evolution in [[Mexico]], as well as a comprehensive list of every car currently sold with a short description of the car's manufacturer history in the country. == Mexican automotive marketing history == In 1903, the first [[automobile]]s arrived in [[Mexico City]], totalling 136 in that year, rising to 800 three years later. This encouraged the president (from 1884 to 1910) [[Porfirio Diaz]], to create the first [[Highway Code]] in the country. This would allow cars to move at a maximum speed of 10 km/h on crowded or small streets and 40 km/h on another. However, he also created a tax for car owners which would be abolished in 1911 with [[Francisco I. Madero|Madero's]] victory over Díaz (see also [[Mexican Revolution]]) but later re-issued in 1961. In [[1921]], [[Buick]] was the first automobile produced to be officially established in Mexico but the current longest-running brand is [[Ford Motor Company]], since [[1925]]. Many car makers were already operational by [[1961]] when the first decline of the Mexican economy showed up. In the early 60s government regulations forced car companies to assemble cars in Mexico, using local as well as imported components. The idea was to develop a national car industry in the country, to promote employment and technological advances. Those companies that would not comply with these regulations left the country. These included [[Mercedes Benz]], [[Fiat]], [[Citroën]], and [[Volvo]]. The American Big Three remained along with [[American Motors]], [[Renault]], [[Volkswagen]] and [[Datsun]]. With the programmed [[1968 Summer Olympics]] held in Mexico, the government created for the first time since 1910 a tax for owning a car in order to "afford" the construction of new facilities for the Olympics, the ''[[Tenencia]]'' (from the verb ''tener''; "to have" in [[Spanish language|Spanish]]). However, the tax remained to finance the [[1970 FIFA World Cup]], held also in Mexico. Ironically, the tax remains today. Although an irregularity within the [[Mexican Constitution]] was found in [[2003]] (and possible extension of payment by people who alleged that), this was fixed modifying an article of the ''Carta Magna'' in [[May 2005]], thus, legalizing the tax. This tax is variable depending of the car's value, number of cylinders, etc. Since many Mexican drivers default on paying this tax, the government started taking countermeasures but due to this being perceived as uncontrollable, candidates to the presidency started making proposals to quit this tax before the [[July 2]] [[2006]] elections including [[Felipe Calderón]], current president of Mexico who took the charge on [[December 1]]. However, the tax remains to date though it's still due to be abolished by [[2012]]. Several manufacturers have left the country since the late 60s, including [[FIAT]] and [[Peugeot]] and later by 1984, due to crisis, [[Renault]]. Until the 1990s, almost every automobile or car maker offered in Mexico shared [[United States|American]] origin, such as [[Oldsmobile]] and [[Pontiac]]. The growth of [[Economy of Mexico|Mexico's economy]] during the late 90s stimulated car sales in Mexico and eventually, the retired car makers established again in the country. Annual passenger vehicle sales in Mexico crossed the 1 million mark in 2005. The increasing number of sales is encouraging car makers to offer cars with alternative fuels like the [[Honda Civic|Honda Civic Hybrid]] and the [[Volkswagen Jetta|Volkswagen Jetta TDI]]. Such type of cars haven't been available in Mexico since the first [[Volkswagen Golf|VW Golf TDI]] in the 80s. (See paragraphs in each makes [[Cars in Mexico#Honda|Honda]] and [[Cars in Mexico#Volkswagen|Volkswagen]]). Few cars are available for the moment in diesel or hybrid versions in Mexico. 2008 will see the beginning of production of the first ever fully Mexican designed and engineered serial-produced car, the [[Mastretta MXT]], a sports car built in a similar way of those of [[England|English]] [[Noble Cars]]. To date, 42 makers have official representation in the country with nearly 400 different models. ==Automotive culture and Mexico Autoshow== {{main|Salón Internacional del Automóvil México}}</br> Since the first "Autoexpo del Automóvil" the automotive culture in Mexico started growing in the Mexicans. The publication of the first Mexican auto magazines in early 1995, [[4 Ruedas Magazine]] and shortly after [[Automóvil Panamericano]] encouraged it also. The Autoexpo changed denomination in 2004 into the "Salón Internacional del Automovil" to convert into an international size event. It is in fact an event comparable to the [[North American International Auto Show]] in [[Detroit]]. In the first two editions of the Mexico Autoshow brands new to Mexico, like [[Cars in Mexico#Mazda|Mazda]], were introduced. On the other hand, some manufacturers like [[Cars in Mexico#Jaguar|Jaguar]] and [[Cars in Mexico#Volvo|Volvo]] have been to neither the 2004 nor the 2005 editions. On the other hand, [[Cars in Mexico#Renault|Renault]] would attend every two years. However, the 2006 edition of the autoshow was considered a failure and a fraud since over 15 carmakers missed the event, including Volkswagen Group, Renault and Peugeot. After the 2006 edition and for the first time since 1994, SIAM wasn't hosted in 2007, but it was stated that the 2008 edition is to be held by September, making a two-year event such as the [[Sao Paolo]] one. ==Successful cars in Mexico== Some cars have been especially successful in Mexico, depending on their cost and viability. ===[[Opel Corsa|Chevrolet Chevy]]=== {{main|Opel Corsa}}<br> The second generation Opel Corsa was first introduced in Mexico in 1994 as a response to the successful [[Volkswagen Beetle|Volkswagen Sedán]], under the name "Chevrolet Chevy". General Motors used a practical, supermini with an affordable price tag for the Mexican consumer that gave excellent results. The Chevy replaced the Beetle as the best selling car in Mexico. Chevrolet soon launched the Monza, a saloon version of the Chevy produced in [[Brazil]], for those who wanted a bigger trunk and more room with for the same low price. The design was not changed until 2000, when it was facelifted in Europe with transparent headlights, newer rear lights and new interior. A [[station wagon]] was also launched. With the introduction of the [[Opel Corsa|Corsa III]], however, the older Corsa was no longer manufactured in European and US American GM plants. Only one General Motors plant in the state of [[Guanajuato]], producing the older version until 2004. Mexican designers redesigned the Chevrolet Chevy inside and outside and upgraded the 1.6 liter engine to reach 98bhp. This newer Chevrolet was called C2 as a reference to the [[Chevrolet Corvette|Corvette generations]] and it's still on sale [[Image:Nissan tsuru.JPG|250px|right|thumb|2005 Nissan Tsuru]] ===[[Nissan Sentra|Nissan Tsuru]]=== {{main|Nissan Sentra}}</br> The Datsun 160J was a mid-size saloon that sold well but did not meet the sales number benchmark set by its successor. In 1984 the first [[Nissan Sentra]] was launched as a replacement of the 160J under the name "Tsuru", [[Japanese language|Japanese]] for [[Crane (bird)|crane]]. While the Tsuru was quickly accepted by Mexicans as a comfortable and affordable choice of car, it did not replace the VW Sedán as the top-selling car in Mexico. A second generation Tsuru was launched in 1989, with a more square-shaped and larger design. Neither generations, however, managed to replace to become the best selling car in Mexico. The third generation Tsuru (the Sentra III) was introduced in 1992. This Tsuru featured a more rounded 1990s type design scheme. Soon the third generation Tsuru came to be known as powerful and comfortable, yet affordable. With the Chevrolet Corsa in 1994, however, the Tsuru had a new rival. It didn't take so long for it to overpass the Chevy, and soon the Sedán. It reached the top at number 1 in 1998 and it didn't missed until 2005, with the VW Pointer. The Nissan Platina was thought to be its successor, but the incredible sales ranking of the Tsuru kept the Platina as another option. It's good to mention that the Renault-based Platina remains to date on the top 10. Tsuru are the most popular choice for city [[Taxicabs of Mexico|taxis in Mexico]] (Airport and hotel taxis usually consist of higher end vehicles) and the MkIII it's the current longest-running sold car in the country (14 years). ===[[Volkswagen Pointer]]=== {{main|Volkswagen Gol}}</br> The Pointer is Volkswagen's response to the Chevrolet Chevy and the Nissan Tsuru success, and is the same as the VW Gol in Brazil (not VW Golf) where it has been top 1 for 20 years. First launched in Mexico in 1998, the Pointer sales did not start to really pick-up until 2000, with its first facelift in Mexico but second one in [[Brazil]]. It has been a success as both a fleet vehicle for taxis and corporations and a private car. The last facelift in the 2005 Mexico Autoshow gave the Pointer a fresh image and new interior without changing prices. It finally reached top 1 in 2006, over passing the Tsuru, the Platina and the Chevy C2. [[Image:VW Jetta A4.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Volkswagen Jetta Variant]] ===[[Volkswagen Jetta]]=== {{main|Volkswagen Jetta}}</br> The Volkswagen Atlantic was the first Jetta in Mexican territory. It had good sales so Volkswagen decided start manufacturing this car in their factory at [[Puebla]], Mexico. In late 1999 the fourth generation Jetta (called Bora in Europe) reached Mexico. The car presented a new design which didn't appeal initially to Mexicans. However, good marketing tactics and phrases like "No cambies, evoluciona" (Don't change, evolve) made Mexico change quickly its opinion and for the first time, a mid-sized vehicle reaching the Mexican top selling 10; the Jetta converted into a hit, reaching the top 3 of sales. The inventive phrase "Todo mundo tiene un Jetta, al menos en la cabeza" (Everyone has a Jetta, at least in their mind) came reality at such point it's common to see four or five Jettas running together in the street. Volkswagen decided selling the fourth generation until 2009, renaming the fifth generation as Bora. ===[[Volkswagen Beetle|Volkswagen Sedán]]=== [[Image:Foto-0078.jpg|250px|thumb|A Volkswagen Sedán.]] {{main|Volkswagen Beetle}}</br> The first Volkswagen car sold in Mexico was the 1954 Beetle, called Sedán in this country. The popularity of the Beetle made VW to build its own factory in the state of [[Puebla]], Mexico. The Sedán was until 1999 the cheapest car in the Mexican territory, with a price of $47,000 MX pesos in 1996 (US$4,300 current dollars). Reasons for the success of this car were the price, quality and trust. In the early 80s, Mexico and Brazil were the only countries producing the Beetle (Sedán in Mexico, Fusca in Brazil), so many foreigner enthusiasts used to import the car and keep it as a collection object. On [[July 30]], [[2003]] the last Beetle came out from the Puebla factory closing a cipher in the automobile history. The 3000th last edition Sedán (with a final price of $84,000 MX pesos) was gifted to Pope [[John Paul II]] and now resides in the Volkswagen museum in [[Germany]]. ==List of makers and models== This is a list of every car model currently sold in Mexico and a brief history of the car makers in this country.<br> ''Note: all cars are available as their more recent version elsewhere. Exceptions are marked in brackets ()'' ==Mainstream Carmakers== ===[[Chrysler|Chrysler de México]]=== [[Chrysler]] entered Mexico around 1937. In the 60s the company was renamed as [[Automex]] and the in the 70s to Chrysler de México. The latest models are launched just after the [[United States]]. It sells several brands as [[Dodge]], [[Chrysler]], [[Jeep]], [[Smart (automobile)|Smart]], [[Maybach]], [[Mitsubishi]] (in partnership) and [[Hyundai]] under a "by Dodge" badge. ====[[Chrysler]]==== *[[Chrysler PT Cruiser|PT Cruiser]] *[[Chrysler PT Cruiser|PT Cabrio]] (2003-2008) *[[Chrysler Cirrus|Cirrus]] *[[Chrysler 300C|300C]] *[[Chrysler Voyager|Voyager]] (1995-2008) *[[Chrysler Voyager|Town&Country]] *[[Chrysler Pacifica|Pacifica]] (2004-2008) *[[Chrysler Aspen|Aspen]] *[[Chrysler Crossfire|Crossfire]] (2004-2008) ====[[Dodge]]==== *[[Dodge Avenger|Avenger]] *[[Dodge Caliber|Caliber]] *[[Dodge Challenger|Challenger]] *[[Dodge Charger|Charger]] *[[Dodge Charger|Charger Daytona]] *[[Dodge Dakota|Dakota]] *[[Dodge Durango|Durango]] *[[Dodge Nitro|Nitro]] *[[Dodge Journey|Journey]] *[[Dodge Ram|Ram]] *[[Dodge Ram|Ram SRT-10]] (2003-2005) *[[Dodge Viper|Viper]] SRT-10 ====[[Hyundai]]==== Hyundai has no official representation in Mexico so Hyundai cars are sold under Dodge's badge. *[[Hyundai Atos|Atos by Dodge]] (1998-2008) *[[Hyundai Accent|Verna by Dodge]] (Accent LC) (2004-2006) *[[Hyundai Accent|Dodge Attitude]] (Accent MC Current Model) (2006-2008) *[[Hyundai H100|H100 by Dodge]] (2003-2008) Hyundai is expected to enter officially in 2009. ====[[Jeep]]==== *[[Jeep Patriot|Patriot]] *[[Jeep Compass|Compass]] *[[Jeep Wrangler|Wrangler]] *[[Jeep Liberty|Liberty]] *[[Jeep Grand Cherokee|Cherokee]] *[[Jeep Commander|Commander]] ====[[Smart (automobile)|Smart]]==== The [[Germany|German]]-[[Switzerland|Swiss]] based city-car maker Smart started sales in Mexico by 2000 through [[Liverpool (store)|Liverpool Stores]], a large chain of departmental stores. Smart entered officially through [[Daimler-Chrysler]] in 2002 with the City-Coupé, now Fortwo. People tend to think Smarts are extremely expensive due to their size and features (62bhp with a base price of US$13,000) so the maker sells less than Ferrari per month, about 20 cars. *[[Smart Fortwo|Fortwo]] *[[Smart Fortwo|Fortwo Cabrio]] ===[[General Motors|General Motors Mexico (GMM)]]=== [[General Motors]] is the sales leader in Mexico. From the early 60s to early 90s [[Chevrolet]] was the only brand available, even in the 90s when GM sold Buicks and Oldsmobiles under the Chevrolet brand. The second formal brand to re-enter the market was Cadillac in 1991, and several other brands throughout the decade. GM sells several brands like [[Chevrolet]], [[Cadillac]], [[GMC]], [[Saab]], [[Pontiac]], etc., and [[Daewoo]] and [[Opel]] under the [[Chevrolet]] brand name. The success of the [[Opel Corsa|Chevrolet Chevy]] (C2 redesigned in Mexico) has kept this maker at the top 1 since 1995. ====[[Chevrolet]]==== Chevrolet was the one of the first carmakers to establish in [[Mexico]]. Previously all [[Buick]], [[Oldsmobile]] and [[GMC]] vehicles were marketed as Chevrolet. *[[Chevrolet Malibu|Malibu]] *[[Chevrolet Corvette|Corvette]] *[[Chevrolet Colorado|Colorado]] *[[Chevrolet LUV|LUV]] (2002-2005) *[[Chevrolet Tracker|Tracker]] (1989-2008) *[[Chevrolet Uplander|Uplander]] (2005-2008) *[[Chevrolet HHR|HHR]] *[[Chevrolet Equinox|Equinox]] *[[Chevrolet Captiva|Captiva Sport]] *[[Chevrolet TrailBlazer|TrailBlazer]] (2002-2008) *[[Chevrolet Avalanche|Avalanche]] *[[Chevrolet Silverado|Silverado]] *[[Chevrolet Tahoe|Tahoe]] *[[Chevrolet Suburban|Suburban]] ====[[GM Daewoo|Daewoo]]==== GM introduced the previous Daewoo Matiz to Mexico under the name Pontiac Matiz, but now the newest Matiz is sold under the Chevrolet logo in Europe. With the G3 and Aveo, GM became the same brand to offer the exact same car model in Mexico in such a fashion as Saturn does in the United States. *[[Daewoo Matiz|Pontiac G2]] (2003-2008) *[[Daewoo Kalos|Pontiac G3]]/[[Chevrolet Aveo]] *[[Daewoo Lacetti|Chevrolet Optra]] ====[[GMC]]==== The last maker arrived, last May 2006. *[[GMC Canyon|Canyon]] *[[GMC Yukon|Yukon]] *[[GMC Yukon|Yukon Denali]] *[[GMC Sierra|Sierra]] *[[GMC Acadia|Acadia]] ====[[Hummer]]==== The H2 looks massive and useless wherever in the city, specially as it wasn't designed for a [[Megalopolis]] like [[Mexico City]]. However, it achieves a good rank of sales. The H1 was only available for the Mexican Army through the 90s. With the late 2007 scandal involving former president [[Vicente Fox]] (portraying him as the owner of diverse vehicles from unknown fonds, notably a Hummer), jokes reffering to the Hummer became popular throughout the country. *[[Hummer H3|H3]] *[[Hummer H2|H2]]SUV *[[Hummer H2|Hummer H2 SUT]] ====[[Opel]]==== First Opel car in Mexico was the [[Opel Rekord|Rekord]] in the 60s. The maker was retired from the country until 1994, when GM introduced the Opel Corsa and changed the denomination to Chevrolet Chevy. Now all Opel cars are sold in Mexico under Chevrolet's logo, so they are called Chevrolet Astra, Chevrolet Zafira, etc. *[[Opel Corsa|Corsa]] MkII (Chevy C2), MkIII (HB and saloon, as sold in [[Brazil]]) *Tornado (Corsa MkIII [[Pickup truck|Pick-up]] version) (2002-2008) *[[Opel Astra|Astra]] (only [[hatchback]]); unlike [[Europe]], this version has only a 2.4-litre 16v petrol engine. *[[Opel Vectra|Vectra]] (2003-2008) *[[Opel Meriva|Meriva]] (2003-2008) *[[Opel Zafira|Zafira]] (2000-2006) ====[[Pontiac]]==== Pontiac cars have been available in Mexico since the 90s, sold over [[Chevrolet]] dealerships with the now extinct [[Pontiac Trans Am|Trans Am]]. *[[Chevrolet Matiz|G2]] (2003-2008) *[[Pontiac G3|G3]] *[[Pontiac G5|G5]] *[[Pontiac G6|G6]] *[[Pontiac Grand Am|Grand Am]] (1999-2005) *[[Pontiac Solstice|Solstice]] *[[Pontiac Torrent|Torrent]] (2006-2008) *[[Pontiac Montana|Montana SV6]] (2005-2008) ===[[First Automotive Works|FAW]]=== The first Chinese car maker in [[Mexico]] entered in January 2008 through the convenience stores [[Elektra]], owned by [[Grupo Salinas]]. Though the F1 is the cheapest automobile in the country, FAW has been achieving really poor sales in comparison with popular brands such as GM, Volkswagen and Nissan. While some have dismissed FAW due to its origin and the main purpose of economy, some have supported the maker by showing videos recorded during the [[EuroNCAP]] tests for the F5. However, the F5 is the one FAW's model that offers airbags in the country. Its current slogan is "''impulsa tus sueños''" (impulse your dreams) as a reference for people unable to afford an expensive car. *[[FAW|F1]] (hatchback and saloon) *[[FAW|F4]] (saloon) *[[FAW|F5]] (hatchback and saloon) ===[[Fiat]]=== Fiat reentered Mexico in 2004 with collaboration of General Motors, before its commercial rupture. Fiat hadn't achieved a good rank of sales due of having one single model until beginnings of 2006. The Punto's introduction meant a hit for the maker. *[[Fiat Panda|Panda]] *[[Fiat Grande Punto|Grande Punto]] *[[Fiat Idea|Idea Adventure]] *[[Fiat Palio|Palio]] *[[Fiat Siena|Palio Sedán]] *[[Fiat Palio|Palio Adventure]] *[[Fiat Stilo|Stilo Schumacher]] (2007) *[[Fiat Strada|Strada]] *[[Fiat Ducato|Ducato]] ===[[Ford Motor Company]] México=== Ford Motor Company Mexico had great sales during the 50s, 60s and 70s, before being overtaken by General Motors. It holds the second place in sales. For several decades, Ford sold various successful [[Mercury (automobile)|Mercury]] models under a [[Ford]] badge, most notoriously the Mercury Zephyr as the Ford Elite II, [[Mercury Grand Marquis|Ford Grand Marquis]], [[Mercury Cougar|Ford Cougar]] and the [[Mercury Sable]] sold here as the [[Ford Taurus]]. From 1996, [[Lincoln (automobile)|Lincoln]] dealerships became Lincoln-Mercury dealerships selling both brands. The Focus ST is the only hatchback Focus currently available there - it has a 2.5-litre 5-cylinder engine, as with [[Europe]]an versions. This is not the same as the Focus sold in [[United States]], which is based on the 1998-2005 original. The Mondeo is available as a four-door sedan only. Trim levels are Core, Trend and Ghia. A choice of 2.0-litre 4-cylinder and 2.5 V6 engines are available. The Ghia trim level is the only version in the range that has the 2.5 V6 engine. *[[Ford Ka|Ka]] (2001-2007) *[[Ford Fiesta|Fiesta]] *[[Ford Fiesta ST|Fiesta ST]] *[[Ford Ikon|Ikon]] (Fiesta MkIII saloon) (2000-2007) *[[Ford Focus (International)|Focus]] (Only [[Ford Focus (International)#Mk 2 (2004 - Present)|sedan]]) *[[Ford Focus (International)|Focus ST]] *[[Ford Mondeo|Mondeo]] (2001-2006) *[[Ford Fusion|Fusion]] *[[Ford Five Hundred|Five Hundred]] (2005-2007) *[[Ford Freestar|Freestar]] (2004-2007) *[[Ford Ecosport|Ecosport]] *[[Ford Econoline|Econoline]] *[[Ford Escape|Escape]] *[[Ford Edge|Edge]] *[[Ford Explorer|Explorer]] *[[Ford Explorer Sport Trac|Explorer Sport Trac]] *[[Ford Excursion|Excursion]] (2000-2005) *[[Ford Expedition|Expedition]] *[[Ford Courier|Courier]] *[[Ford F-Series|F-Series]] *[[Ford F-Series|Lobo]] *[[Ford Mustang|Mustang]] *[[Ford Ranger|Ranger]] *[[Ford Transit|Transit]] ===[[Isuzu]] Motors de México=== Isuzu are one of the first Japanese [[commercial vehicle]] manufacturers to enter Mexico in 2005. This was because of an [[Economic Partnership Agreement]] that had been signed by Mexico and Japan. The [[Isuzu Elf|ELF]] is currently the only model sold in Mexico. <!-- [http://www.isuzumex.com] --> *[[Isuzu Elf]] ===[[Kia Motors|Kia]]=== This car maker has announced its entry to Mexico since 2004. However, according to ''[[4 Ruedas Magazine]]'', it would have entered in 2007. Once again, it has suggested it will arrive by late 2008. ===[[Lada]]=== This [[Russia]]n car producer was programmed to enter Mexico in 2004. ===[[Mazda]]=== Mazda was introduced in Mexico in November 2005 with the Mazda 3 and the Mazda 6. The Mazda 3 and CX-7 continue to achieve good sales as the first has became a popular model between young people. *[[Mazda 3|3]] *[[Mazda 3|Mazdaspeed 3]] *[[Mazda 5|5]] *[[Mazda 6|6]] *[[Mazda CX-7|CX-7]] *[[Mazda CX-9|CX-9]] *[[Mazda Miata|Miata MX-5]] ===[[Mitsubishi Motors|Mitsubishi Motors de México]]=== Mitsubishi entered Mexico in 2003 with the previous Galant and Montero. Mitsubishi has had success with the SUV's Endeavor and Outlander, and, recently with the Lancer. *[[Mitsubishi Lancer|Lancer]] *[[Mitsubishi Lancer|Lancer Evo X]] *[[Mitsubishi Galant|Galant]] *[[Mitsubishi Montero|Montero]] *[[Mitsubishi Grandis|Grandis]] *[[Mitsubishi Endeavor|Endeavor]] *[[Mitsubishi Outlander|Outlander]] *[[Mitsubishi Eclipse|Eclipse]] *[[Mitsubishi L200|L200]] ===[[Nissan|Nissan Mexicana]]=== Nissan is a well-known maker in Mexico for its model Tsuru II, based on the 1991-94 Sentra and being facelifted every four years. This car is affordable (around $97,000[[Mexican peso|MX]] or $9000 [[American dollar|Dollars]]), strong, spacious, fast and trusty. This has kept it on the top 1 of sales since the 90s, and that has kept Nissan on the top sales in the country. With the Renault-Nissan Alliance, Nissan México designed the Platina, based on the Renault Clio Symbol. The Platina is now an option for Mexican families which want more space for a small price. Nissan sells also one [[Cars in Mexico#Infiniti|Infiniti]] car. *[[Dacia Logan|Aprio]] (Dacia Logan by Renault) *[[Nissan Sentra|Tsuru]] (Sentra MkIII) *[[Renault Clio|Platina]] (Renault Clio II saloon) *[[Nissan Micra|Micra]] (2004-2007) *[[Nissan Sentra|Sentra]] *[[Nissan Tiida|Tiida]] (Versa in other markets) *[[Nissan Almera|Almera]] (2001-2005) *[[Nissan Altima|Altima]] *[[Nissan Maxima|Maxima]] *[[Nissan Quest|Quest]] *[[Nissan Murano|Murano]] *[[Nissan Rogue|Rogue]] *[[Nissan X-Trail|X-Trail]] *[[Nissan XTerra|X-Terra]] *[[Nissan Pathfinder|Pathfinder]] *[[Nissan Pathfinder|Armada]] *[[Nissan Caravan|Urvan (Caravan in other markets)]] *[[Nissan Titan|Titan]] *[[Nissan Frontier|Frontier]] *[[Nissan 350Z|350Z]] ===[[Peugeot]]=== Peugeot returned to Mexico in 1997 with the [[Peugeot 306|306]] Saloon. The 206 has had very good sales although having the Renault Clio as its hardest contender. Peugeots achieve a good sales ranking mostly because of their design. *[[Peugeot 206|206]] (All versions except saloon) *[[Peugeot 207|207]] (Only 2-door turbo and RC) *[[Peugeot 207|207 CC]] *[[Peugeot 307|307]] *[[Peugeot 308|308]] *[[Peugeot 307|307 CC]] *[[Peugeot 407|407]] (Only saloon and coupé) *[[Peugeot 607|607]] *[[Peugeot Partner|Partner]] *[[Peugeot Boxer|Manager]] (Known as Boxer in Europe) *[[Peugeot Expert|Expert/Expert Tepee]] [[Image:Renault Clio 2-verde.jpg|280px|right|thumb|2005 Renault Clio]] ===[[Renault]]=== Renault returned in 2000 to Mexico after leaving in 1984 for commercial reasons. The Clio and the Mégane have achieved the highest sales of the maker. The Nissan factory in [[Aguascalientes]], Mexico is used to assemble the Clio and, formerly the previous Scénic. A facelifted Clio was introduced on late 2006 featuring new front and rear and new interior design (from the 2001 version, since the previous models included the 1998 one) programmed to remaind on sale until 2010. *[[Renault Clio|Clio II]] *[[Renault Clio|Clio III]] (Under the name "Euro Clio", not RS) *[[Renault Mégane|Mégane]] (All versions except SW and GT) *[[Renault Scénic|Scénic]] (Except Grand Scénic) *[[Renault Kangoo|Kangoo]] (Mk I, not facelifted) *[[Renault Trafic|Trafic]] *[[Mégane Renault Sport|Mégane RS]] (only 3-door 2.0T 225, blue-painting under special order) ===[[Subaru]]=== One of the last to arrive, last April 2006. *[[Subaru Impreza|Impreza]] *[[Subaru Impreza|Impreza WRX STi]] *[[Subaru Legacy|Legacy]] *[[Subaru Outback|Outback]] *[[Subaru B9 Tribeca|Tribeca]] *[[Subaru Forester|Forester]] ===[[Suzuki]]=== Suzuki arrived to Mexico in November 2005 thanks to free trade between Japan and Mexico. The Grand Vitara is still having great success and led the maker to import the Swift, also a successful model. *[[Suzuki Swift|Swift]] *[[Suzuki SX4|SX4]] *[[Suzuki Grand Vitara|Grand Vitara]] *[[Suzuki XL-7|XL-7]] ===[[Toyota Motor Corporation|Toyota]]=== This huge [[Japan]]ese carmaker hadn't been in Mexico until 2001, with the [[Toyota Camry|Camry]] and [[Toyota Corolla|Corolla]]. The maker was known in the country for the illegal [[pick-up]]s and cars from the [[United States]]. The Corolla and the RAV4, as in the rest of the world, are very successful. *[[Toyota Vitz|Yaris]] *[[Toyota Belta|Yaris Sedan]] *[[Toyota Corolla|Corolla]] (Only saloon) *[[Toyota Matrix|Matrix]] *[[Toyota Camry|Camry]] *[[Toyota FJ Cruiser|FJ Cruiser]] *[[Toyota Highlander|Highlander]] *[[Toyota Sequoia|Sequoia]] *[[Toyota Avanza|Avanza]] *[[Toyota Hiace|Hiace]] *[[Toyota Hilux|Hilux]] *[[Toyota Tacoma|Tacoma]] *[[Toyota Tundra|Tundra]] *[[Toyota RAV4|RAV4]] *[[Toyota Sienna|Sienna]] *[[Toyota 4Runner|4Runner]] *[[Toyota Land Cruiser|Land Cruiser]] ===[[VAG|Volkswagen Group]]=== Volkswagen is a sales leader in Mexico, just behind GM, Ford and Nissan. The commercial success of the models Pointer, Sedán and Lupo increase considerably the sales of this carmaker. Volkswagen hasn't introduced the ultra-luxury brands Lamborghini and Bugatti in Mexico (which may only be bought through specialist car dealers in major cities), however Audi and Bentley are having good sales in Mexico. ====[[SEAT]]==== The [[Spain|Spanish]] carmaker SEAT arrived to Mexico in 2001 with the Ibiza. *[[SEAT Ibiza|Ibiza]] (mk. V only) *[[SEAT Córdoba|Córdoba]] *[[SEAT León|León]] *[[SEAT Toledo|Toledo]] (2002-2007) *[[SEAT Altea XL|Altea XL]] *[[SEAT Altea|Altea]] (2005-2007) *[[SEAT Alhambra|Alhambra]] (2002-2006) *[[SEAT León|León Cupra R]] ====[[Volkswagen|Volkswagen de México]]==== Volkswagen was introduced in Mexico in 1954 to sell the popular Beetle. A major investor in Volkswagen de Mexico dealership was Prince [[Alfonso von Hohenlohe]]. The Type 1 was officially called Sedán and commonly called "Vocho" as an abbreviation of Volkswagen. [[Volkswagen]] recently introduced the [[Volkswagen Jetta|Jetta TDi]] with 1.9 [[Diesel]] engine that is the second diesel-engineered car in Mexico since the first [[Volkswagen Golf|Golf]] TDi in 1980 that had very poor sales. Unfortunately the sales of the Jetta TDi (which has a huge number of sales on its 2.0i edition) are being poor, encouraging to its end in this country. VW is trying to convince government and environmental authorities of the advantages of using diesel to encourage the reduction of taxes and other stimulations to increase the sales of the TDi. *[[Volkswagen Jetta|Bora]] (Jetta Mk5) *[[Volkswagen Jetta|Bora Sportwagen]] (Jetta Variant Mk5) *[[Volkswagen Crafter|Crafter]] *[[Volkswagen Fox|CrossFox]] *[[Volkswagen Derby|Derby]] (Polo Saloon MkIII, facelifted twice) *[[Volkswagen Eurovan|Eurovan]] (Only 1.9TDi) *[[Volkswagen Golf Mk4|Golf]] (MkIV) *[[Volkswagen Golf Mk5|Bora GLI]] *[[Volkswagen Golf Mk5|Golf GTI]] *[[Volkswagen Jetta#Jetta Mk4|Jetta]] (MkIV, facelifted) *[[Volkswagen Lupo|Lupo]] *[[Volkswagen New Beetle|New Beetle]] *[[Volkswagen Pointer|Pointer]] *[[Volkswagen Polo|Polo HB]] (2003-2006) *[[Volkswagen Polo#Polo Mk4F .282005.E2.80.93present.29|Polo Saloon]] (MkIV, not facelifted) *[[Volkswagen Sharan|Sharan]] (Only 1.8T) *[[Volkswagen SportVan|SportVan]] (Lupo II Stationwagon version) *[[Volkswagen Passat#Passat Mk6 .28PQ46.29 .282005-present.29|Passat]] *[[Volkswagen Touareg|Touareg]] (including V10 TDi) The global production of the VW Sedán ([[Volkswagen Beetle|Beetle I]]) in [[Puebla]], [[Mexico]] was discontinued on [[July 30]], [[2003]]. ==Luxury== Luxury cars in Mexico achieve good sales in most major cities such as [[Mexico City]], [[Guadalajara, Jalisco|Guadalajara]], [[Monterrey]], [[Mérida, Yucatán|Mérida]], [[Puebla, Puebla|Puebla]], and several others. In 1995, the German manufacturers [[BMW]], [[Mercedes-Benz]] and [[Porsche]] were the only luxury car suppliers available. ===[[Acura]]=== The "American Honda" entered Mexico in 2004. An advanced design had helped to raise the number of sales. *[[Acura TL|TL]] *[[Acura RL|RL]] *[[Acura MDX|MDX]] *[[Acura RDX|RDX]] *[[Acura TSX|TSX]] ===[[Alfa Romeo]]=== Alfa Romeo started selling its products in Mexico circa 1998 through the [[Ferrari]] dealership in [[Mexico City]]. In 2002 it began selling officially with the partnership of General Motors in its own dealerships. When Alfa Romeo broke commercial relation with General Motors it continued selling cars but again through diverse importers. In early 2007, it returned officially as a dealership group. *[[Alfa Romeo 147|147]] *[[Alfa Romeo 159|159]] *[[Alfa Romeo GT|GT]] *[[Alfa Romeo Brera|Brera]] *[[Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione|8C Competizione]] (by special order only) ===[[Audi]]=== Audis are very popular amongst Mexican youths and business people. The most successful models are the A4 and the A3 Sportback. *[[Audi A3|A3]] *[[Audi A3|A3 Sportback]] *[[Audi A4|A4]] *[[Audi A5|A5]] *[[Audi A6|A6]] *[[Audi A8|A8]] *[[Audi A4|A4]] *[[Audi A3|S3]] *[[Audi A5|S5]] *[[Audi A8|S8]] *[[Audi TT|TT]] *[[Audi A4|RS4]] *[[Audi R8|R8]] [[Image:BMW_M3_convertible.jpg|280px|right|thumb|2002 BMW M3 Cabrio]] ===[[BMW]]=== BMW has remained a favorite car amongst Mexicans. The 3-Series (especially the 320i) and the X5 are the most successful line of the maker in Mexico. *[[BMW 1-Series|1-Series/Coupé]] *[[BMW 3-Series|3-Series/Coupé]] *[[BMW 5-Series|5-Series]] *[[BMW 6-Series|6-Series]] *[[BMW 7-Series|7-Series]] *[[BMW M3|M3]] *[[BMW M5|M5]] *[[BMW M6|M6]] *[[BMW X3|X3]] *[[BMW X5|X5]] *[[BMW X6|X6]] *[[BMW Z4|Z4]] *[[BMW Z4|Z4 M Coupé]] ====[[Mini]]==== Minis are very popuar among young people in Mexico. There are several English-made Minis in Mexico, with right-side steering, these are however directly imported by particular individuals. *[[Mini Cooper|Cooper]] *Cabrio *Cooper S *Checkamate *Park Lane *Seven ===[[Cadillac]]=== The [[Cadillac Catera|Catera]] became a successful model in Mexico during the 90's. Nowadays the Escalade is the top selling of the maker. *[[Cadillac BLS|BLS]] *[[Cadillac CTS|CTS]] *[[Cadillac STS|STS]] *[[Cadillac Escalade|Escalade]] *[[Cadillac SRX|SRX]] *[[Cadillac XLR|XLR]] ===[[Jaguar (car)|Jaguar]]=== The X-Type is the most successful Jaguar in the country with a price range of US$40,000. Very few Jaguars are sold per year however (less than 1000). *[[Jaguar X-Type|X-Type]] *[[Jaguar S-Type|S-Type]] *[[Jaguar XJ|XJ]] *[[Jaguar XK|XK]] ===[[Infiniti]]=== The [[Infiniti|G35]] was planned to be introduced in Mexico but for some reason it's entrance into the market has not been achieved. *[[Infiniti Q45|Q45]] ===[[Land Rover]]=== The SUV maker Land Rover is very popular between the middle and high class in Mexico. The LR3 and the Freelander are the most successful models. *[[Land Rover LR3|LR3]] *[[Land Rover LR2|LR2]] *[[Range Rover]] *Range Rover Sport ===[[Lincoln (automobile)|Lincoln]]=== The Navigator is Lincoln's most popular and successful car in Mexico. *[[Lincoln MKZ|MKZ]] *[[Lincoln MKX|MKX]] *[[Lincoln Navigator|Navigator]] *[[Lincoln Mark LT|Mark LT]] *[[Lincoln Town Car|Town Car]] ===[[Lexus]]=== Its entry is scheduled for 2008. ===[[Lotus Cars|Lotus]]=== The [[United Kingdom|British]] sports car maker had not reached good levels of sales in Mexico, only managing to sell as much as Ferrari per month but recently launched the Exige to dealerships, providing sales levels are expected to increase. *[[Lotus Elise|Elise]] *[[Lotus Exige|Exige]] ===[[Mastretta]]=== Mexican car maker that will begin operations in early 2008, however, only 45 cars out of 150 will remain for national sales as the majority will be exported. Current interested markets are Japan, Europe and the U.S. *[[Mastretta MXT]] ===[[Mercedes-Benz]]=== [[Image:Mercedes SL55 in Mexico.jpg|thumb|280px|right|Mercedes SL55 AMG parked in the street in Villa Coapa, Mexico City.]] It was the third luxury carmaker, just after [[Cadillac]] and [[Lincoln (automobile)|Lincoln]] reintroduced to the Mexican market 3 years before. Reintroduced in 1994 with the E-Class as a flagship model. The C-class has been their most successful model in the country. *[[Mercedes-Benz A-Class|A-Class Hatchback]] *[[Mercedes-Benz B-Class|B-Class Sports Tourer/Hatchback]] *[[Mercedes-Benz C-Class|C-Class Sedan, Sports Coupe & Wagon]] *[[Mercedes-Benz CL-Class|CL-Class Coupe]] *[[Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class|CLK-Class Coupe & Cabriolet]] *[[Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class|CLS-Class "4 Door Coupe"]] *[[Mercedes-Benz CLC-Class|CLC-Class luxury compact car]] (Due to be out in 2008) *[[Mercedes-Benz E-Class|E-Class Sedan & Wagon]] *[[Mercedes-Benz G-Class|G-Class Cross-country vehicle]] *[[Mercedes-Benz GL-Class|GL-Class SUV]] *[[Mercedes-Benz M-Class|M-Class SUV]] *[[Mercedes-Benz R-Class|R-Class Sports Tourer]] *[[Mercedes-Benz SL-Class|SL-Class Roadster]] *[[Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class|SLK-Class Roadster]] ===[[Mercury (automobile)|Mercury]]=== The brand has been available in Mexico since 1986 but they didnt have dealers; they were sold alongside the Ford models and the most recent cars that were offered in those times were the Mystique, Sable and Grand Marquis.Mercury arrived as a dealership alongside Lincoln for the 2005 model year and since then the models offered are the Montego, Mariner and Milan. *[[Mercury Montego|Montego]] (2005-2007) *[[Mercury Mariner|Mariner]] *[[Mercury Milan|Milan]] ===[[Porsche]]=== This [[Germany|German]] performance marque was the first sports car maker that entered Mexico, in 1995. Sales now exceed 100 cars per month, over fifty more than the city car maker [[Smart (automobile)|smart]]. The Cayenne and the Boxster are the top sellers in the country and the maker continues to open new sales points throughout the country. *[[Porsche Cayman|Cayman]] *[[Porsche Boxster|Boxster]] *[[Porsche Cayenne|Cayenne]] *[[Porsche Cayenne|Cayenne GTS]] *[[Porsche 997|911 Carrera]] *[[Porsche 997|911 Turbo]] *[[Porsche 911 GT2|911 GT2]] ===[[Saab Automobile|Saab]]=== Saab has a reputation similar to Volvo's. Both brands are respected for their safety concept and Swedish design. *[[Saab 9-3|9-3]] *[[Saab 9-5|9-5]] ===[[Volvo]]=== As a fact, Mexican designer [[José Díaz de la Vega]] created the interior of the S40, C30 and C70 and their famous floating board. Which is very popular nowadays. *[[Volvo C30|C30]] *[[Volvo S40|S40]] *[[Volvo S60|S60]] *[[Volvo S80|S80]] *[[Volvo V50|V50]] *[[Volvo C70|C70]] *[[Volvo XC90|XC90]] ==Exotic== Ferrari was the first car maker who "dared" to sell this kind of cars in Mexico. It had great success in regards to the price, the priciest Ferrari models in the country reach US$400,000. ===[[Aston Martin]]=== Aston Martin has no official representation in Mexico, but they are imported through a certified car dealer in Mexico City. *[[Aston Martin V8 Vantage|V8 Vantage]] *[[Aston Martin V8 Vantage|V8 Vantage Roadster]] *[[DBS]] *[[DB9]] ===[[Bentley]]=== The latest ultra luxury maker arrived in May 2006 to compete with Rolls-Royce. Prices are considerably lower than other European exotics. So far only 2 to 4 Bentleys are sold per month. *[[Bentley Continental|Continental GT]] *[[Bentley Continental|Continental Flying Spur]] *[[Bentley Arnage]] ===[[Ferrari]]=== Ferrari entered the country in 1998 with the [[Ferrari F355|F355 Spider]]. The [[Enzo Ferrari (car)|Enzo Ferrari]], arrived in early 2004 to the former dealership at [[Avenida de los Insurgentes]] (now Alfa Romeo's) in [[Mexico City]] and costing $1,285,000 US dollars, happened to be the most expensive car ever sold in Mexico. Five units were sold. Furthermore, Ferrari chose [[Chiapas]] to test its [[Ferrari F430|F430]] in [[2004]] before it came out. *[[Ferrari F430|F430]] *[[Ferrari 599|599 GTB Fiorano]] *[[Ferrari 612 Scaglietti|612 Scaglietti]] ===[[Maserati]]=== The brand is becoming increasingly popular amongst for high-end buyers and collectors. *[[Maserati 3200 GT|3200 GT]] *[[Maserati Quattroporte|Quattroporte]] *[[Maserati Granturismo|Granturismo]] *[[Maserati MC12|MC12]] (Only 1 sold) ===[[Maybach]]=== *[[Maybach 57|57]] *[[Maybach 62|62]] ===[[Lamborghini]]=== Lamborghini has no official subsidiary in Mexico, but they are imported through an official representative importer. *[[Lamborghini Gallardo|Gallardo LP640]] *[[Lamborghini Murcielago|Murciélago LP640]] *[[Lamborghini Murcielago|Murciélago Roadster]] ===[[Rolls-Royce Motor Cars|Rolls Royce]]=== The Phantom is the only model available at the moment, it has a cost of $415,000 US dollars. However it is known that several varieties of Rolls-Royces are owned throughout the country, these were individually imported. *[[Rolls Royce Phantom|Phantom]] ===[[Saleen]]=== Saleen has no official subsidiary in Mexico, but they are imported through an official representative importer. *[[Saleen S7|S7]] ==Cars soon to enter Mexico== ''Dates given are approximated. Data is not deleted for showing how many programmed cars make their way to Mexico since they are announced'' *[[BMW X6]] (as released in Germany) *[[<s>Chevrolet Silverado</s>]] (Autumn 2007) *[[Chevrolet Corsa]] (Mk IV) (Fall 2008?) *<s>Dacia Logan</s> (Renamed as the Nissan Aprio) (as Nissan, Summer 2007) *[[GMC Sierra]] (Facelift) (Winter 2006) *[[Kia Optima]] (2007) *[[Kia Rio]] (2007) *[[Lada Niva]] (Winter 2006) *<s>Land Rover LR3 V6]]</s> (Cancelled) *[[Mitsubishi L200]] (Spring 2007) *<s>Porsche 911 Targa</s> (Winter 2006) *<s>Porsche 911 GT3 RS</s> (Autumn 2006) *[[Renault Koleos]] (October 2008) *<s>SEAT León Cupra (MkII) (Winter 2006)</s> *[[Volkswagen Eos]] <s>(Winter 2006)</s> (Scheduled for 2009) *[[Volkswagen Golf]] (Mk. V HB) <s>(Winter 2006)</s> (Not likely to be released) ==Cars which entered Mexico since 2006== *[[Audi A5|Audi A5/S5]] (Entered January 2008) *[[Audi A8|Audi S8]] (Winter 2006)</s> (Entered January 2007) *[[Acura RDX]] (Autumn 2006)</s> (Entered October 2006) *[[Chrysler Cirrus]] (Mk. II) (Spring 2007)</s> (Entered November 2006) *[[Chrysler Pacifica]] (facelift)</s> (Entered November 2006) *[[FAW|FAW F1/F4/F5]] (Entered January 2008) *[[Ferrari 599]]GTB</s> (Entered November 2006) *[[Fiat Grande Punto]]</s> (Entered November 2006) *[[Ford Focus (International)|Ford Focus]] (Mk. II) (Winter 2006)</s> (Entered October 2006) *[[Ford Edge]] (Winter 2006)</s> (Entered November 2006) *[[Ford Expedition]] (facelift)</s> (Entered September 2006) *[[Ford Explorer Sport Trac|Explorer Sport Trac]])</s> (Entered October 2006) *[[Honda Ridgeline]] (Autumn 2006)</s> (Entered August 2006) *[[Jeep Compass]] (Winter 2006)</s> (Entered October 2006) *[[Mazda CX-7]] (Autumn 2006)</s> (Entered October 2006) *[[Nissan Rogue]]</s> (Entered Winter 2007) *[[Peugeot 207]] (Autumn 2006)</s> (Entered Winter 2007 as 207 Turbo) *[[Peugeot 307]] Saloon (Autumn 2006)</s> (Entered October 2006) *[[Porsche Cayman]] (Normal version)</s> (Entered October 2006) *[[Renault Clio|Renault Clio III]] (Winter 2006)</s> (Entered February 2007) *[[SEAT León|SEAT León FR]] (MkII) (Spring 2007)</s> (Entered January 2007) *[[Subaru Forester]]</s> *[[Subaru Impreza|Subaru Impreza WRX STI]] (Winter 2006)</s> (Entered December 2006) *[[Suzuki Swift]] (Winter 2006)</s> (Entered October 2006) *[[Suzuki XL7]] (Spring 2007)</s> (Entered January 2007) *[[Toyota Avanza]] (2007)</s> (Entered February 2007) *[[Toyota Highlander]] (2007)</s> (Entered August 2007) *[[Toyota FJ Cruiser]] (Fall 2007)</s> (Entered September 2007) *[[Toyota Tundra]] (2007)</s> (Entered March 2007) *[[Volkswagen Spacefox|Volkswagen Sportvan]] (Autumn 2006)</s> (Entered August 2006) *[[Volkswagen Touareg]] V10 TDI</s> (Entered October 2006) *[[Volvo C30]] (Spring 2007)</s> (Entered April 2007) ==Missing makers== Few are the mainstream makers that have not official representation in Mexico but all of their models can be imported through exotic car dealers located mostly in Mexico City, Puebla, Veracruz, Mérida, Monterrey and Guadalajara. ===[[Bugatti]]=== One [[Bugatti Veyron|Veyron]] is known to have Mexico D.F. residence. Volkswagen imports this model under special order in [[Puebla]] but the final cost, including taxes and permits, rises up to US$2,500,000. Making it unaccessible to most. ===[[Buick]]=== Though previously available, the maker left in the late 90s. GM has stated it won't be coming back. ===[[Citroën]]=== Some people have begun to import [[Citroën C4|C4]] models to Mexican streets. The French maker has not made an official announcement or pointed out plans for entering the Mexican market in the near future. ===[[Lamborghini]]=== Although Lamborghinis are popular, and several Murciélagos and Gallardos are owned, there is no official dealership, only certified importers. ===[[Lancia]]=== Lancia models were presented at the 2003 Mexican Autoshow, though dealerships have not yet opened in the country. ===[[Lexus]]=== Rumour has it Lexus is about to enter by 2009 through Toyota, in a similar fashion Acura made for Honda. Lexus are sought after and there is ambitious waiting for its entry. ===[[Škoda]]=== Volkswagen and certain European Car distributors import the car, but with the process this economy line turns out to be more expensive than other higher end cars, making its purchase unattractive. ===[[TVR]]=== TVR has became popular due to its videogame models such as the [[TVR Cerbera Speed 12|Cerbera Speed 12]] and [[TVR Tuscan]] but no announcement has been released for its entry. ==See also== *[[4 Ruedas Magazine]] *[[Automóvil Panamericano]] *[[Automobile]] *[[Unidiseño Mastretta]] *[[Salón Internacional del Automóvil México]] *[[Mexico]] ==External links== ===Mexican automotive magazines=== *[http://www.automovilonline.com.mx Automóvil Panamericano] *[http://www.notmusa.com.mx 4Ruedas] ==References== <div class="references-small"> *[http://www.automovilonline.com.mx Automóvil Panamericano]. Mexican magazine (issues from October 1996 to October 2006. Retrieved [[August 18]], [[2006]]. *''4 Ruedas Magazine''. Mexican Magazine (issues from October 1996 to September 2006). retrieved August 18 2006. </div> {{Mexican automotive presence timeline, 1920s-present}} [[Category:Lists of automobiles|Mexico]] [[Category:Cars of Mexico| ]] [[Category:Transportation in Mexico]] [[Category:Transportation in North America]]