[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/the-best-us-market-cars-were-missing-out-on\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/the-best-us-market-cars-were-missing-out-on\/","headline":"The Best US Market Cars We’re Missing Out On","name":"The Best US Market Cars We’re Missing Out On","description":"We\u2019re jealous that the US has access to these beautiful cars and we don\u2019t. As Brits, we\u2019re proud to be British. When it comes to sport, culture, music – we seem to think we\u2019re the best in the world at everything. Even with cars, the UK are doing pretty well. Land Rovers \/ Range Rovers are sold internationally as highly regarded luxury SUVs, McLaren have a firm position in the world of supercars, Bentley, Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, Jaguar and […]","datePublished":"2021-07-12","dateModified":"2021-07-12","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/The-Best-US-Market-Cars-Were-Missing-Out-On-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/The-Best-US-Market-Cars-Were-Missing-Out-On-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/the-best-us-market-cars-were-missing-out-on\/","about":["Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":690,"keywords":["US Cars","US Market","USA"],"articleBody":"We\u2019re jealous that the US has access to these beautiful cars and we don\u2019t.As Brits, we\u2019re proud to be British. When it comes to sport, culture, music – we seem to think we\u2019re the best in the world at everything. Even with cars, the UK are doing pretty well.Land Rovers \/ Range Rovers are sold internationally as highly regarded luxury SUVs, McLaren have a firm position in the world of supercars, Bentley, Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, Jaguar and Mini are all also relevant names in markets around the globe, even if all those brands aren\u2019t technically \u2018British\u2019 anymore. Even MG and Lotus appear to be rearing their heads from hibernation to once again make their presence known to the world.That being said, our friends across the pond do have some stunning cars that, unfortunately, aren\u2019t sold in the UK. Here\u2019s some we\u2019re sour about:Cadillac ATS-V CoupeSteve Lyon from Los Angeles, CA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsThe US\u2019s competitor to the BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, the ATS-V Coupe is more than just a 4-door powerhouse. Producing 464bhp from a twin-turbocharged 3.6-litre V6, the ATS-V certainly has the power of a run and gun American muscle car but it also has the agility to stop it from looking foolish on a track.Body and wheel movement is controlled by Magnetic Ride Control dampers, electronic-differential delivers power to the wheels intelligently and the steering is said to be quick and precise. All-in-all, it is a great shame that Cadillac exited the UK market in the 2010s, if not for any other reason than the ATS-V performance saloon\/coupe.Toyota Avalon TRDGold Pony, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsAlthough it\u2019s not exactly an American car, this is one that the US has and the UK does not. Possibly Toyota\u2019s best looking car on sale at the moment, the Avalon TRD may not be the fastest of the sports saloons when it comes to straight-line speed but it offers plenty of performance technology for superb handling around corners.This car would most likely appeal to the same kind of people that fawn over the Toyota GR Yaris. If you like Japanese cars, like fast saloons and like a car that has loads of technical performance features that your friends won\u2019t understand, the Avalon TRD could have been the car for you…if it was sold in the UK.Hennessey Venom GTAxion23, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsBased on Lotus\u2019 own Exige, it\u2019s a major slap in the face that Brits cannot buy a Hennessey Venom GT in RHD.Rather than add lightness, the Americans did the most American thing possible and took a Lotus Elise and added power. Although this isn\u2019t the best example of an affordable US car that we would buy if we could, the Hennessey Venom GT is an example of a supercar that should be made available to enthusiasts around the world, not just in the US. Only 13 models were made and all of them were left-hand drive.Chevrolet Corvette C8Not only is the Corvette C8 a beauty to look at but it also just so happens to be a mid-engine 500hp V8 supercar that costs \u00a315,000 less than a BMW i8 (when they were still being produced). It\u2019s excellent value for money and is also a fantastic example of modern American engineering with the C8 Corvette being Chevy\u2019s most refined model yet.Far less brutish than previous models, the C8 is capable of finessing through corners just like its European counterparts and although up until now the UK has never had a right-hand drive Corvette, that is all due to change later this year when the C8 is said to go on sale in Britain. We won\u2019t have to miss out on this one for much longer! The wish has been granted!Let us know which US-market car you wish you could buy in the UK, in the comments.If you enjoyed this, you may also like: \u2018G500 Cabriolet: Weird Car of The Month\u2019"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"The Best US Market Cars We’re Missing Out On","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/the-best-us-market-cars-were-missing-out-on\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]