10 Cars Sold in the U.S. but not Canada
We often lament the fact that we don’t get some of Europe’s sexiest and most interesting cars here in Canada. Same thing for a bunch of small pickups available around the globe.
There’s also over a dozen vehicles sold in the U.S. that don’t make it this side of the border. And we’re not even counting all those models—particularly SUVs—offering a cheaper two-wheel drive version.
Here are 10 of them…
Buick Cascada
In the U.S., Buick has been selling this soft-top, four-passenger convertible for many years. However, 2019 marks the end of the road for the Cascada. Under the hood is a 1.6-litre turbo producing 200 horsepower.
Buick Regal TourX
When Buick redesigned the Regal for 2018, it introduced a Sportback variant (which we have in Canada) and a crossover-style TourX variant (which we don’t). The latter boasts a 2.0-litre turbo rated at 250 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque and is almost as attractive as a Volvo V60 Cross Country.
Cadillac ATS Coupe
The ATS retired from the Canadian market in 2018, but you can still buy an ATS Coupe in the U.S.—with an available 3.6-litre V6 that generates 335 horsepower. However, it will soon be replaced by the upcoming CT4.
Honda Clarity Electric and Clarity Fuel Cell
In Canada, we only have access to the plug-in hybrid variant of the Clarity. Customers in select U.S. markets can lease (not purchase) a battery-electric or fuel-cell variant. The former is exclusively designed for city driving, though, with a range of less than 150 kilometres.
Hyundai Accent Sedan
Hyundai recently announced the 2020 Accent, which will be available in Canada as a five-door hatchback only. In the U.S., it’s the opposite: only the sedan remains. We believe it’s a win for both sides.
Kia K900
Kia’s prestige sedan didn’t last long in Canada. The K900 is even more spacious and more luxurious than the Cadenza. It also uses a twin-turbo 3.3-litre V6 engine that puts out 365 horsepower.
Nissan Rogue Hybrid
To meet EPA regulations, some automakers in the U.S. introduced hybrid variants of key models. The Rogue Hybrid combines a 2.0-litre four-cylinder gas engine with an electric motor to save 15-20 percent at the pump versus the conventional Rogue. It won’t return for 2020, though.
Nissan Versa
While the five-door Versa Note is leaving the Canadian market at the end of this year, the four-door Versa sedan soldiers on in the U.S. In fact, this small car has been redesigned for 2020. It’s safer and more connected than ever, too.
Toyota Avalon Hybrid
Redesigned from the ground up and built on a new global architecture, Toyota's full-size sedan looks and feels more like a luxury car than ever. South of the border, it even offers a four-cylinder hybrid powertrain option that improves efficiency by more than 50 percent over the base V6-powered model.
Toyota Land Cruiser
Toyota’s flagship SUV in the U.S. is not the Sequoia, but rather the Land Cruiser. As the product of over 60 years of global adventures, it blends legendary off-road prowess with on-road comfort and unparalleled refinement. A 5.7-litre V8 lies under the hood.