Where there are winners, there are inevitably losers. Last year was exceedingly kind to big pickups, sprawling family sedans and SUVs, but not every model came out of 2011 with big sales figures. We took the time to dig through the low-selling models of the past 12 months to find out which vehicles produced throughout the year were the biggest duds. Since we aren't interested in how few Lamborghini Aventador models rolled off of dealer lots in the U.S. in 2011, we kept the MSRP under $100,000.
Our criteria immediately nixed vehicles like the Mazda RX-8, Volvo V50, Ram Cargo Van and everything in the Saab stable due to the fact that those models weren't manufactured through all 12 months of 2011. High-end metal like the Mercdes-Benz SL, CL and G classes were also kicked to the curb due to our price ceiling. Which was the worst of them all? We'll give you a hint. It wasn't the Acura ZDX. Hit the jump to check out our list of the worst-selling vehicles of 2011.
Top 10 Worst-Selling Vehicles of 2011
10. Subaru Tribeca
MSRP: $30,595
Units Sold: 2,791
9. Mazda Tribute
MSRP: $20,555
Units Sold: 2,696
8. Mercedes-Benz R-Class
MSRP: $52,690
Units Sold: 2,385
7. Suzuki Equator
MSRP: $17,899
Units Sold: 2,127
6. Cadillac Escalade EXT*
MSRP: $63,060
Units Sold: 2,036
5. Toyota Land Cruiser
MSRP: $68,920
Units Sold: 1,662
4. Acura ZDX
MSRP: $46,020
Units Sold: 1,564
3. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback*
MSRP: $18,395
Units Sold: 1,548
2. Hyundai Azera
MSRP: $25,495
Units Sold: 1,524
1. Acura RL
MSRP: $47,700
Units Sold: 1,096
*There was some contention over whether these vehicles classify as truly separate models from their line. After much debate, it was decided we would adhere to the same standards of model differentiation manufacturers use when reporting sales figures.
Our criteria immediately nixed vehicles like the Mazda RX-8, Volvo V50, Ram Cargo Van and everything in the Saab stable due to the fact that those models weren't manufactured through all 12 months of 2011. High-end metal like the Mercdes-Benz SL, CL and G classes were also kicked to the curb due to our price ceiling. Which was the worst of them all? We'll give you a hint. It wasn't the Acura ZDX. Hit the jump to check out our list of the worst-selling vehicles of 2011.
Top 10 Worst-Selling Vehicles of 2011
10. Subaru Tribeca
MSRP: $30,595
Units Sold: 2,791
9. Mazda Tribute
MSRP: $20,555
Units Sold: 2,696
8. Mercedes-Benz R-Class
MSRP: $52,690
Units Sold: 2,385
7. Suzuki Equator
MSRP: $17,899
Units Sold: 2,127
6. Cadillac Escalade EXT*
MSRP: $63,060
Units Sold: 2,036
5. Toyota Land Cruiser
MSRP: $68,920
Units Sold: 1,662
4. Acura ZDX
MSRP: $46,020
Units Sold: 1,564
3. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback*
MSRP: $18,395
Units Sold: 1,548
2. Hyundai Azera
MSRP: $25,495
Units Sold: 1,524
1. Acura RL
MSRP: $47,700
Units Sold: 1,096
*There was some contention over whether these vehicles classify as truly separate models from their line. After much debate, it was decided we would adhere to the same standards of model differentiation manufacturers use when reporting sales figures.
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