Why Nobody Bought These

Summary by Krater

The video reviews several critically acclaimed or influential cars that ultimately failed in the market, examining why they were great and why they failed.

From the video

Answers: What are some great cars that failed in the market?

• failed cars
• automotive history
• car reviews
• supercars
• sedans
• SUVs

What it concludes

• The Lexus LFA was a financial failure because delays and redesigns set its price at $375,000, making it outdated by the time it launched.
• The Chevy SS was a bone-chilling ripper with a 415-horsepower V8, but failed because it was poorly marketed and NASCAR shifted away from consumer cars.
• The Ford Contour SVT struggled in the market because its larger engine made it difficult to work on and its $23,000 price tag in 1999 was too high.
• The Saab 9-7X Aero was a powerful SUV, but could not overcome the damage from GM's massive 2006 SUV recall.
• The 2016 Ford Focus RS was praised as a great performance hatchback, but suffered from high dealer markups, a stiff ride, and head gasket issues.
• The Chrysler Airflow was a technological milestone with unibody construction and aerodynamics, but failed due to the Great Depression and pricing for the super rich.