- List of vehicles sold in Canada but not the United States
Although the automotive markets of
Canada and theUnited States share strong similarities, there are a number of vehicles which have been offered for sale only on one side of the border.Among the vehicles below, some are merely rebadged versions of vehicles familiar to American drivers; some are market-specific
derivatives sold only in Canada; and some are totally unique to Canada, and might even prove unfamiliar to repair personnel in theUnited States .List of vehicles sold in Canada but not the United States
*Acadian (1967–1971)
*Acadian Beaumont (1962–1965)
*Acadian Canso (1963–1967)
*Acadian Invader (1962–1967)
*Acura 1.6EL (1997–2000): Similar to theHonda Domani .
*Acura 1.7EL (2001–2004): A more luxurious version of theHonda Civic .
*Acura EL (2005): A more luxurious version of theHonda Civic .
*Acura CSX (2006- ): A more luxurious version of theHonda Civic .
*Asüna Sunfire (1993 only): RebadgedIsuzu Impulse .
*Asüna Sunrunner (1992-1995): Similar to theGeo Tracker sold in theU.S.
*Asüna GT (1993 only): A rebadged Opel Kadett E.
*Asüna SE (1993 only): A rebadged Opel Kadett E.
*Beaumont (1966–1969): Similar to theChevrolet Chevelle .
*Buick Allure (2005- ): A rebadgedBuick LaCrosse .
*Chevrolet Biscayne (1972-1975): Continued in Canada after nameplate dropped in U.S.
*Chevrolet Bel Air (1976-1981): Continued in Canada after nameplate dropped in U.S.
*Chevrolet Optra Wagon (2004- ): A rebadgedDaewoo Nubira ; sold in US asSuzuki Forenza
*Chevrolet Optra 5 (2004-): A rebadgedDaewoo Lacetti ; sold in US asSuzuki Reno
*Chevrolet Epica (2004-2006): A rebadged Daewoo Magnus; sold in US asSuzuki Verona
*Dodge 2000GTX (1989-1992): A rebadgedMitsubishi Galant
*Chrysler Intrepid (1993–2004): A rebadgedDodge Intrepid .
*Chrysler Daytona (1984–1993): A rebadgedDodge Daytona .
*Chrysler Dynasty (1988–1993): A rebadgedDodge Dynasty .
*Eagle 2000GTX : A rebadgedMitsubishi Galant
*Eagle Vista Wagon (1989)
*Envoy (1960-1970): Rebadged Vauxhall models for Chevrolet-Oldsmobile dealer body
*Fargo Trucks (1920s–1972): Dodge trucks rebadged byChrysler Corporation for Canada and other export markets.
*Ford Cortina (1971-1973): The third generation of the Cortina was not available in the U.S.
*Ford Custom 500 (1976-1981): Continued in Canada after nameplate dropped in U.S.
*Ford Grand Marquis : A renamed (but not rebadged)Mercury Grand Marquis .
*Frontenac (1960): Rebadged Ford Falcon
*GMC Tracker : A rebadgedGeo Tracker .
*Hyundai Pony (1984-1987)
*Hyundai Stellar
*Kia Magentis (2001–present): A rebadgedKia Optima
*Lada Niva
*Lada Samara
*Lada Signet
*Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2006- )
*Mercury Bobcat (1974): Introduced to U.S. market for 1975
*Mercury M-Series (1946-1968): Similar to theFord F-Series pickup.
*Mercury Marquis LTS (1984-1985): A rebadged Ford LTD, similar to the high-output Ford LTD LX.
*Meteor (1949-1961 and 1964-1976): Rebadged Ford (1949-61) and then Mercury (1964-76)
*Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback (2005-2006): The wagon variant was available in the U.S. in 2004 only
*Monarch (1949-1961): Rebadged Mercury
*Nissan Micra (1984-1991)
*Nissan X-Trail
*Passport Optima : A rebadged Opel Kadett E.
*Plymouth Caravelle (1977-1989): Originally a rebadgedDodge Diplomat , before it changed platforms and came to the U.S. as a rebadgedChrysler E-Class .
*Plymouth Savoy (1965): Sold in U.S. as Plymouth Fury I
*Pontiac Acadian : A rebadgedChevrolet Chevette .
*Pontiac Astre (1973-1974): Introduced to U.S. market for 1975
*Pontiac Firefly (1985-2001): Similar to theGeo Metro sold in theU.S.
*Pontiac Grande Parisienne (1966-1969)
*Pontiac Laurentian (1955-1981)
*Pontiac Parisienne (1958-1982): Introduced to U.S. market for 1983
*Pontiac Pathfinder (1955-1958)
*Pontiac Parisienne 2+2 (1967-70)
*Pontiac Pursuit (sedan) (2005- ): A rebadgedChevrolet Cobalt , sold in Mexico as the Pontiac G4 and in the U.S. as thePontiac G5 (coupe, starting in 2006). Renamed G5 Pursuit in 2006, then G5 in 2007.
*Pontiac Strato Chief (1958-1970)
*Pontiac Sunburst (late 1980s): A rebadged Chevrolet Spectrum, itself a rebadged Isuzu I-Mark
*Pontiac Sunrunner : A rebadgedGeo Tracker
*Pontiac Tempest (1987-1991): A near-exact copy of theChevrolet Corsica , but re-badged as a Pontiac with a different nameplate and taillights.
*Pontiac Wave 4dr (2007- ): RebadgedChevrolet Aveo sedan. Also sold in Mexico asPontiac G3 ; Korea asDaewoo Gentra .
*Pontiac Wave 4dr (2004-2006)/5dr (2004- ): RebadgedDaewoo Kalos (Korea), sold as theChevrolet Aveo or Chevrolet Kalos globally, including the US.
*Smart Fortwo (will be officially imported into the U.S. as of January 2008)
*Suzuki Swift+ (2004- ): RebadgedDaewoo Kalos (Korea), sold as theChevrolet Aveo or Chevrolet Kalos globally, including the US.
*Toyota Echo Hatchback (2000-2005): Same as European-market Toyota Yaris
*Vauxhall Firenza (1971-1972)
*Volkswagen City Golf (2007- ): Jetta A4
*Volkswagen City Jetta (2007- ): Golf Mk4ee also
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*Passenger vehicles in the United States External links
* [http://www.canadiandriver.com/testdrives/gmdaewoo.htm "Canadian Driver" test drive of 2004 Chevrolet-badged Daewoos, with some history]
* [http://www.mercurypickup.com MercuryPickup.com -- history and photos of Mercury Trucks]
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