Chevy and Ford are among some of the most poplar car manufacturers in the world. Whichever country you are in, you may think the cars Chevy and Ford offer in your country are the cars they offer everywhere else in the world. You're wrong. Chevy and Ford, like many other car manufacturers, have different models for sale that vary from country to country.
However, while they may have different given names, you can see a lot of similarities between these various models. Maybe meaning they are all built off the same platform, just tweaked in their own unique ways to distinguish their different names.
This article covers 16 cars, 8 Ford and 8 Chevy, that are available in different countries throughout the world, all offering some similar qualities we see today in our cars in the states, just with a little twist to make them unique. Enjoy!
16 Ford Everest
For many global markets, the Ford Everest takes the place of the Ford Explorer. The Everest shares many of the same qualities as the Explorer such as its roomy interior space, luxury features, good look, and an overall reliable car. It's to no surprise the Everest is a popular choice among the foreign car market.
15 Chevy Montana
The Chevy Montana is among one of the Chevy cars not available in the United States. The Montana is sold in South America, Mexico, and South Africa, where it proves to be very successful. In these foreign markets, the Montana is sold as an alternative to big heavy-duty trucks while still being able to excel in off-road terrain.
14 Ford Falcon
Once upon a time, the Ford Falcon was actually available for purchase in the United States, but that fairy tale ended in 1970. From there it went on to Australia, where it grew a pretty big fan base. The Australian Falcons were quite different from U.S. versions, maybe that is why it did better in Australia.
13 Chevy Beat Hatchback
The Chevy Beat Hatchback is available in the South American car market. The Beat is equipped with superior safety features to keep its passengers safe on the road, and the hatchback design gives you even more interior space over the standard Beat non hatchback version. With the insanely affordable price, the Beat Hatchback might just be the perfect foreign car.
12 Ford Ka
The Ford Ka is a wildly popular car in Europe. Its compact nature, affordable price, and good gas mileage are all reasons why the Ka is so popular among car consumers. The Ford Ka is a car we'll sadly never see in the states.
11 Chevy Optra
The Chevy Optra is sold in Canada and is marketed as a low cost, economically sound 4-door sedan. The Optra proves to be a perfect family or commuter car for those on budgets and want an overall reliable car. Depending upon where you are in the world, the Optra has many given names due to the car being manufactured by multiple Chevy owned car manufacturers throughout the world.
10 Ford Figo
The Ford Figo is sold in the countries of India and South Africa. The Figo proves to be quite popular among the population in India. Maybe this popularity is stirred by the Figo's twelve plus variations for consumers to chose from!
9 Chevy Prisma
Available in South America, the Chevy Prisma is a popular choice within the car market. It boasts a pretty impressive interior, good performance, and high quality safety features, all for an affordable price. The Prisma would be a hot car in the states.
8 Ford Troller T4
The Troller T4 is a unique truck available in South America. While the T4 doesn't have an actual Ford badge displayed on it, the car manufacturer "Troller" was bought by ford in 2007, theoretically making it a Ford. The Troller T4 use a lot of Ford parts, including their engines.
7 Chevy Sail
The Chevy Sail originated in China, and is now produced all around the world, besides the U.S. Depending on the country you are in the Chevy Sail goes by different names. In South America it is referred to as the Chevy Springo, and in Chile it is referred to as the Chevy Corsa Plus. While the name may change, the car still remains the sames, and proves to be successful in the foreign car market.
6 Ford Mondeo
The Ford Mondeo is exclusively sold in Europe, with the looks looking oddly similar to the Ford Fusion we see in the states. The Mondeo comes in a few various versions, a station wagon, a hatchback, and the option of a diesel engine. If you really want a Mondeo, but live in the States, just buy a Ford Fusion.
5 Chevy Trax
The Chevy Trax is the Equinox we see in America, but just in Canada, and with a new name. The Chevy Trax is small SUV that offers sporty performance, entertaining technology, and safety features that will help keep you safe on the road. The Trax is a highly versatile car that is available for a pretty low purchase price.
4 Ford Endura
Similar in looks to the Ford Edge, the Ford Endura is popular within the car market in Australia. The Endura is powered by a powerful 2.0 liter turbo diesel engine that is powerful and economical. In addition, its active safety controls and spacious interior makes the Endura an overall exceptional car. Good thing we have something similar in the Ford Edge, here in the States.
3 Chevy Joy Plus
The Chevy Joy Plus models the Chevy Cruze we see in the states. Sold in South America, the Chevy Joy Plus is a versatile, spacious car that provides comfort and security for its passengers. With its affordable price, the Joy Plus proves to be a very successful car in South America.
2 Ford S-Max
Available in Europe, the Ford S-max is a popular choice in the hybrid car market in Europe. Named the European car of the year in its first year on the market can all be attributed to its design and intermingled features. Too bad the S-Max is not available in the states, it would be wildly popular.
1 Chevy Trailblazer
Available in Europe, the Chevy Trailblazer is a high class SUV. Able to seat up to 7 passengers, the Trailblazer is a perfect family car across the pond. In addition to the large interior space, the Trailblazer is equipped with high-end technology, performance, and safety features to keep passengers safe. Too bad the Trailblazer is not available in the states.