The 5 Worst-Selling Cars of 2013

In business and in life, you win some, you lose some. Automobile manufacturers know this better than anyone. With all the advances in technology, car manufacturers are in constant competition to come up with the fastest, most efficient, and most aesthetically appealing designs. But sometimes, all of this effort might backfire. Regardless of the detail and work manufacturers put into a specific model, some cars simply don’t sell.

Following, we would like to present you with a list we have compiled of the top 5 worst-selling cars of 2013, based on a report released earlier this year by Autoblog. Autoblog took a look at year-end sales and ranked model cars according to the number of units sold during a 12-month span.

Curious to see the cars that flopped in 2013? Let’s take a look at the countdown.

Note: the countdown only applies to sales made within the US.

No.5: Jaguar XK

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Suggested retail price: $79,000

No. of unites sold in 2013: 1,346

The Jaguar XK was introduced by Jaguar as a means to replace the XJ-S model. The sporty and stylish car, which can reach up to 158mph, is sold as a 2-door coupe or a 2-door convertible. Despite its aesthetical appeal, it was one of the least selling cars in 2013, with just 1,346 units sold in 12 months.

No. 4: Nissan GT-R

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Suggested retail price: $99,590

No. of units sold in 2013: 1,236

Nissan GT-R is a sports car launched by Nissan in the year 2007, meant to replace the former Nissan Skyline GT-R. Even though the model was originally intended to be a low-selling volume, it is somewhat baffling how a car that has been proven to outperform models that cost even twice as much sells so few units a year.

No.3: Mitsubishi i-MiEV

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Suggested retail price: $22,995

No. of units sold in 2013: 1,029

Rumor has it that the Mitsubishi i-MIEV is faring so badly, that the company is looking to cut its price back by $6,000 in 2014. This car may have failed for several reasons: for one, it is competing in the subcompact electric car segment, which is rather sluggish in itself. Secondly, it also has one of the most eccentric designs around.

No.2: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback

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Suggested retail price: $18,595

No. of units sold in 2013: 682
The hatchback version of the classic Mitsubishi Lancer is a decent enough car, but unfortunately for her, it is competing in an already saturated market. However, consumers might be interested to know that the Lancer Sportback is actually above average when it comes to performance in its class.

No.1: Acura ZDX

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Suggested retail price: $50,920
No. of units sold in 2013: 361

The peculiar shape of the Acura ZDX makes it a rather impractical car. Performance wise, nothing can be said about the car that handles itself exactly as it should, but the overall aspect of the car leaves much to be desired. In addition, the backseat and the cargo area are pretty much useless, given the car’s design.