The biggest automotive disappointments of 2022 ᐉ News from Fakti.bg – Auto

Do you know which cars that appeared in the world in the last year 2022 caused the biggest disappointment? There are many candidates, and there are many reasons, both objective and subjective. But now let’s tell you about the cars that caused universal disappointment.

First on the list is the Toyota bZ4X electric crossover. The Japanese spent a lot of money to make this car, but it never managed to establish itself in the markets. In other words, its demand is rather weak and the profitability of production is questionable.

And the reason for everything is critical defects from the point of view of electric vehicles. First, the batteries in this EV can charge very, very slowly in cold weather. Secondly, the recall of cars whose wheels could suddenly come off was announced in June. Solving the problem was not easy, and the company simply started buying back cars from customers.

Thirdly, the autonomous range of electric crossovers, as it turned out, is practically only half of the declared one. Finding a solution to this problem took so long that Toyota once again resorted to buying back cars from customers. European tests have shown that the electric car can actually cover half of its claimed range (220km, not 442km) on a single charge.

In second place is the Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup truck. This machine has a smooth ride, like a crossover, and can carry motorcycles, ATVs, surfboards and other outdoor equipment. In addition, the pickup does not have many direct competitors and high sales were expected, but …

But the Ford Maverick appeared, which turned out to be cheaper and more economical. As a result, buyers switched to the “blue oval” pickup, and the Santa Cruz was gradually forgotten.

The top three automotive disappointments of 2022 are for the Volkswagen ID Buzz. In Germany, this electric bus costs from 64,581 euros. At the same time, the model’s power is 204 hp, and the mileage on one charge (claimed) reaches only 400 km. That is, the travel car is not suitable for long trips.