Whether you like it or not, the American car market is still one of the largest vehicle buyers across the globe, although China had been buying more cars than the US of A just a decade ago or so. The Detroit Three had gone through good and bad times with some of them churning out great and mediocre vehicles and some cleaning up unsalable brands.
Nowadays, debates of whatever is considered as an "American" car are widespread, since vehicle components are built in every part of the world for final assembly. Japanese manufacturers such as Toyota and Honda have plants in the US, while GM and Chrysler assemble some US market vehicles in neighboring Canada and Mexico. Outside, Ford is active in Europe and is doing well while the other two struggle, Buicks are best sellers in China, and General Motors owned a lot of brands and uses different names for every market. However, not all places they do well especially Ford is reported to pull-out in Indonesia and Japan and Chevrolet wasn't a success in the United Kingdom. Globalization had caught up them which means they have to adjust to a market's requirement and preferences.
In this article, we shall discover American branded vehicles sold in the Philippines which are not sold in the United States which covers brands like Chevrolet, Ford, Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge. We are including the cases of the Ford Ranger and Focus which have two different versions aimed for markets outside North America, although the Focus' third generation model is the one model for all consumers and the Ranger still lives outside the continent. Another case is the usage of a US market name for a vehicle not sold there, which we will include in this list. Last one is whether that particular generation of the vehicle is not sold in the US market.
Vehicle: Chevrolet Spark (Second Generation)
Origin: South Korea
Availability in Home Market: 2005-2009 (for second generation model), 1998-Current (Spark nameplate)
Philippine Availability: 2006-2010
Vehicle: Chevrolet Zafira (Philippine Market Name)
Origin: Germany, as an Opel
Availability in Home Market: 1999-Current
Philippine Availability: 2000-2005
Vehicle: Chevrolet Spin
Origin: Brazil
Availability in Home Market: 2012-Current
Philippine Availability: 2013-Current
Vehicle: Chevrolet Orlando
Origin: South Korea (although this vehicle should be produced in the USA, the decision was reversed in 2010)
Availability in Home Market: 2011-Current
Philippine Availability: 2011-Current
Vehicle: Chevrolet Captiva
Origin: South Korea, as a Daewoo
Availability in Home Market: 2006-Current
Philippine Availability: 2007-Current
Nowadays, debates of whatever is considered as an "American" car are widespread, since vehicle components are built in every part of the world for final assembly. Japanese manufacturers such as Toyota and Honda have plants in the US, while GM and Chrysler assemble some US market vehicles in neighboring Canada and Mexico. Outside, Ford is active in Europe and is doing well while the other two struggle, Buicks are best sellers in China, and General Motors owned a lot of brands and uses different names for every market. However, not all places they do well especially Ford is reported to pull-out in Indonesia and Japan and Chevrolet wasn't a success in the United Kingdom. Globalization had caught up them which means they have to adjust to a market's requirement and preferences.
In this article, we shall discover American branded vehicles sold in the Philippines which are not sold in the United States which covers brands like Chevrolet, Ford, Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge. We are including the cases of the Ford Ranger and Focus which have two different versions aimed for markets outside North America, although the Focus' third generation model is the one model for all consumers and the Ranger still lives outside the continent. Another case is the usage of a US market name for a vehicle not sold there, which we will include in this list. Last one is whether that particular generation of the vehicle is not sold in the US market.
Vehicle: Chevrolet Spark (Second Generation)
Origin: South Korea
Availability in Home Market: 2005-2009 (for second generation model), 1998-Current (Spark nameplate)
Philippine Availability: 2006-2010
Vehicle: Chevrolet Zafira (Philippine Market Name)
Origin: Germany, as an Opel
Availability in Home Market: 1999-Current
Philippine Availability: 2000-2005
Vehicle: Chevrolet Spin
Origin: Brazil
Availability in Home Market: 2012-Current
Philippine Availability: 2013-Current
Vehicle: Chevrolet Orlando
Origin: South Korea (although this vehicle should be produced in the USA, the decision was reversed in 2010)
Availability in Home Market: 2011-Current
Philippine Availability: 2011-Current
Vehicle: Chevrolet Captiva
Origin: South Korea, as a Daewoo
Availability in Home Market: 2006-Current
Philippine Availability: 2007-Current
Vehicle: Chevrolet Trailblazer
Origin: Thailand
Availability in Home Market: 2012-Current
Philippine Availability: 2012-Current
Vehicle: Ford Lynx
Origin: Japan, shares a platform with a Mazda
Availability in Home Market: 1998-2002
Philippine Availability: 1999-2005
Vehicle: Ford Focus (Second Generation, European model)
Origin: Germany
Availability in Home Market: 2004-2010 (for second generation model), 1998-Current (Focus nameplate)
Philippine Availability: 2005-2012
Vehicle: Ford Ecosport
Origin: Brazil
Availability in Home Market: 2003-Current
Philippine Availability: 2014-Current
Vehicle: Ford Everest
Origin: Thailand
Availability in Home Market: 2003-Current
Philippine Availability: 2003-Current
Vehicle: Ford Ranger (Asian Market)
Origin: Japan, as a Mazda
Availability in Home Market: 1971-Current (Courier name until 2006 while Ranger name is used from 1998)
Philippine Availability: 1999-Current
Vehicle: Ford Fiera
Origin: Philippines
Availability in Home Market: 1970s to 1980s
Below is a list of American branded vehicles that are also marketed in the US as is, although some modifications are done to suit market tastes but they are still the same car.
Origin: Thailand
Availability in Home Market: 2012-Current
Philippine Availability: 2012-Current
Vehicle: Ford Lynx
Origin: Japan, shares a platform with a Mazda
Availability in Home Market: 1998-2002
Philippine Availability: 1999-2005
Vehicle: Ford Focus (Second Generation, European model)
Origin: Germany
Availability in Home Market: 2004-2010 (for second generation model), 1998-Current (Focus nameplate)
Philippine Availability: 2005-2012
Vehicle: Ford Ecosport
Origin: Brazil
Availability in Home Market: 2003-Current
Philippine Availability: 2014-Current
Vehicle: Ford Everest
Origin: Thailand
Availability in Home Market: 2003-Current
Philippine Availability: 2003-Current
Vehicle: Ford Ranger (Asian Market)
Origin: Japan, as a Mazda
Availability in Home Market: 1971-Current (Courier name until 2006 while Ranger name is used from 1998)
Philippine Availability: 1999-Current
Vehicle: Ford Fiera
Origin: Philippines
Availability in Home Market: 1970s to 1980s
Below is a list of American branded vehicles that are also marketed in the US as is, although some modifications are done to suit market tastes but they are still the same car.
| Vehicle (Philippine Market) | Years Availability (PH) | Vehicle (US Market) | Years Availability (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Spark | 2006-Current | Chevrolet Spark | 2012-Current |
| Chevrolet Aveo | 2003-2012 | Chevrolet Aveo | 2003-2011 |
| Chevrolet Sonic | 2012-Current | Chevrolet Sonic | 2011-Current |
| Chevrolet Cassia | 2000-2002 | Suzuki Esteem | 1995-2002 |
| Chevrolet Optra | 2003-2010 | Suzuki Forenza | 2004-2008 |
| Chevrolet Cruze | 2010-Current | Chevrolet Cruze | 2009-Current |
| Chevrolet Lumina | 2005-2007 | Buick Regal | 1973-2004, 2010-Current |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2013-Current | Chevrolet Malibu | 1964-1983, 1997-Current |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 2010-Current | Chevrolet Camaro | 1966-2002, 2009-Current |
| Chevrolet Venture | 2001-2007 | Chevrolet Venture | 1996-2005 |
| Chevrolet Trax | 2015-Current | Chevrolet Trax | 2014-Current |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2004-2008, 2012-Current | Chevrolet Trailblazer | 1999-2001 (as a variant of Blazer), 2001-2009 (as standalone model) |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 2011-2015 | Chevrolet Traverse | 2008-Current |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2002-2014 | Chevrolet Tahoe | 1992-Current |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 1996-Current | Chevrolet Suburban | 1935-Current |
| Chevrolet Silverado | 2000-2002 | Chevrolet Silverado | 1998-Current (as standalone model) |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 2012-Current | Chevrolet Colorado | 2004-2012, 2014-Current |
| Chevrolet Savana | 1998-2000 | Chevrolet Express | 1996-Current |
| Chrysler 300 | 2005-Current | Chrysler 300 | 2004-Current |
| Chrysler Neon | 1999-2001 | Dodge/Plymouth Neon | 1994-2005 (Dodge), 1994-2001 (Plymouth) |
| Chrysler Stratus | 1999-2001 | Dodge Stratus | 1995-2006 |
| Chrysler Town and Country | 2002-Current | Chrysler Town and Country | 1989-2016 |
| Chrysler Pacifica | 2005-2008 | Chrysler Pacifica | 2003-2008, 2016-Current |
| Chrysler Voyager | 2000-2003 | Chrysler/Plymouth Voyager | 2001-2007 |
| Dodge Caliber | 2007-2009 | Dodge Caliber | 2006-2012 |
| Dodge Charger | 2010-Current | Dodge Charger | 1966-1978, 1981-1987, 2005-Current |
| Dodge Challenger | 2011-Current | Dodge Challenger | 1970-1974, 1978-1983, 2008-Current |
| Dodge Durango | 2000-2009, 2011-Current | Dodge Durango | 1997-Current |
| Dodge Caravan | 1998-2002 | Dodge Caravan | 1983-Current |
| Dodge Dakota | 2001-2004 | Dodge Dakota | 1987-2011 |
| Dodge Journey | 2008-2011 | Dodge Journey | 2008-Current |
| Dodge Nitro | 2008-2012 | Dodge Nitro | 2006-2012 |
| Dodge Ram | 2014-Current | Dodge Ram/Ram 1500/Ram 2500 | 1981-Current |
| Ford E150 | 1998-2014 | Ford E-Series | 1961-Current |
| Ford Escape | 2002-2013, 2014-Current | Ford Escape | 2000-Current |
| Ford Expedition | 1998-Current | Ford Expedition | 1996-Current |
| Ford Explorer | 2004-Current | Ford Explorer | 1990-Current |
| Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 2000-2004 | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 2000-2010 |
| Ford F150 | 1998-2004 | Ford F150 | 1948-Current |
| Ford Fiesta | 2010-Current | Ford Fiesta | 1978-1980, 2010-Current |
| Ford Focus | 2005-Current | Ford Focus | 1999-Current |
| Ford Mustang | 2012-Current | Ford Mustang | 1964-Current |
| Ford Ranger | 1999-Current | Ford Ranger | 1982-2012 |
| Jeep Cherokee | 1998-2000 | Jeep Cherokee | 1974-2001, 2013-Current |
| Jeep Commander | 2006-2011 | Jeep Commander | 2006-2010 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1998-Current | Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1992-Current |
| Jeep Wrangler | 2008-Current | Jeep Wrangler | 1986-Current |
| Lincoln Town Car | 1998-2002 | Lincoln Town Car | 1980-2011 |
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