Car Companies Should Make These Cars!!

[@SpartanOfLuxon]

"Nissan is over here trying to survive off of selling Altima to people with bad credit" I wasn't expecting the punchline of the century in a discussion video and yet here it is.

[@robvelez882]

I’m watching this video with my buddy Jamaal and his instant response was, “yo that’s racist”. There is like 5 Altima’s in his family. Many of our black neighbors own Altima’s too. Lol

[@tomchillen3039]

@@robvelez882 ok rob

[@origamihawk]

doug is very in touch with the /r/cars circlejerk

[@jacobgreen6074]

I was looking for this comment lmaooo

[@TheJustin99]

@@robvelez882 Clearly your friend doesn’t understand the definition of racist

[@DavidGonzalez-rl8up]

“Nissan is trying to survive financing to people with bad credit “ 🤣. Love it

[@fredericoespinoza]

AHAHAHHAHH

[@LuxuryNoCap]

Lmaoooooooo

[@donjuanseville3039]

EXACTLY 💯🧟💯🧟💯🧟💯🧟

[@taylorgang2237]

Aidens mom has to be able to drive him around in her Altima somehow

[@victorlazio109]

😂😂

[@limyohwan]

Doug: The enthusiasts are crazy with their unreasonable demands! Also Doug: Pacifica SRT

[@bonzobonanza]

I mean, Chrysler literally made a Dodge Ram pickup with the engine from a Viper, so basically they can make anything.

[@wun1gee]

@@bonzobonanza And a Wrangler with a 392. Skipped over the 5.7 entirely and went straight to the 6.2l because go big or go home I guess. I'm surprised they didn't just pull out all the stops and sell it as the Hellcat. Which is an option still. People keep saying "LUL BRONCO RAPTOR WILL BE BETTER THAN 392 WRANGLER" not seeming to understand that the 392 Wrangler is nowhere near it's potential final form and we know for a fact that Ford's never going to V8 the Bronco. Hell these are the same people that turned a Neon into a 14-second car that could 0-60 in 5 seconds for no reason other than to say they did it. It was garbage, but it was a Neon that was faster than a Mustang GT..

[@jonc4403]

I mean, I want a fast minivan. I just also want it to be electric, no more gas cars for me.

[@TFSIChristmas]

@Jon C Lucid out there can make a Lucid Airwave happen possible

[@Maserati7200]

@@bonzobonanza The Pacifica is a transverse FWD platform. The engine bay cannot fit the SRT engine, transversely or longitudinally, without serious modifications. If they did it longitudinally, in addition to significantly enlarging the engine bay, there would need to be serious interior changes to accommodate a RWD transmission and driveshaft. If they mounted it transversely, that would still be way too much power for a FWD car, even haldex style AWD, FWD transmissions, and CV joints. Every other car they put the SRT engine in could handle its size and power without significant modification. It wouldn't be worth it to make all those changes just to sell 5-10k cars at most.

[@dr_skipwith]

Nissan really does need to stop financing Altimas to people with bad credit.

[@dannymartial7997]

@@davidburgemont8972 Yea, but the people driving Altimas are barely considered people.

[@enzog1078]

@@dannymartial7997 rip to all the single moms out there

[@iVolkswagen]

Doug should tell us what he REALLY means…

[@elimogenson3316]

They've been the cause of the last two accidents I've been in, one being a hit and run.

[@poweraccountabilityleague6877]

@@iVolkswagen "Nissan owners make bmw owners look less douchy"

[@BladedAngel]

10:05 Okay...that one sent me I didn't think Doug had it in him to be that savage.

[@shadowbanned7273]

b i g a l t i m a e n e r g y

[@emraldmetals7411]

A L T I M A with…… Hear me out 👂……… Wait for it…… GTR motor with a manual

[@sparkgrid]

Hey Bladed Nice to see you here!

[@medakabox2015]

hit you different as a first altima owner XD

[@iihxrbie7991]

XD

[@brianfloster2609]

Totally agree on the Xterra! They were built on the Frontier platform previously - seems like an easy win with the new Frontier's platform...

[@CRAPO2011]

In other countries nissan does sell a frontier based suv , just not for Murica

[@AppleSlipper]

In terms of the new Xterra which is sold in Asia and the Middle East, it is using the same platform as the Nissan Navara D23 small pickup.

[@GaryKetchum808]

New Xterra based on the new Frontier would be a beautiful machine and it needs to happen.

[@jeffreysalzman1497]

I like it when Doug makes the car company executives feel bad.

[@EvilishDem0nic8732WhatItDo]

Thats funny but that's only works on regular company wworkers. Executives have no feelings whatsoever

[@たなかかげやま]

@@EvilishDem0nic8732WhatItDo the regular workers have control over the design of the cars being made. right.

[@shekharmoona544]

As he should. He'll do it again.

[@igorzivkovic]

Dodge needs to make the Challenger Convertible before they go all electric! Imagine convertible hellcat🥰🥰

[@christophermoore3239]

so now the hellcat get less aero … great

[@directorjustin]

And then they can make an electric Challenger convertible 👍

[@sorshfa412]

It would snap as soon as you go near the gas lmao

[@billballin6948]

They probably can’t make the chassis stiff enough, and if they did, it would weigh 5000lbs.

[@thatg8guy67]

Convertible should just be V6 or R/T trims would make more sense

[@violetheadbicycle]

1:29 Dodge Challenger Convertible 2:53 Subaru WRX Wagon 3:57 Ford Ranger Raptor 4:41 VW Van 6:26 Manual Ferrari Collector Car 8:35 Lamborghini LMOO2 9:04 Chevy Blazer 9:29 Nissan Xterra 10:30 Toyota Land Cruiser 11:12 Offroad Porsche Cayenne 11:54 Cadillac Escalade-V 12:11 BMW X7M & M7 12:46 Toyota Prius SUV 13:40 Honda S2000 14:50 Chrysler Pacifica SRT

[@jondeaux336]

Thank you. If only I had the awareness to scroll the comments first before watching the entire video.... :-)

[@mikeholmes1313]

100% agree on the Challenger. The body lines would look amazing as a convertible as well

[@sumosloths98]

On top of that, the original Challenger WAS offered as a convertible!

[@_baller]

No black guys buying that

[@Howard_Polished]

@@_baller i'm black and your wrong lol

[@_baller]

@@Howard_Polished you're questionably black then

[@HAMMER8181]

@@_baller bahahahaha

[@nickallain]

Doug is the kind of guy who says "let's get started" then immediately says "before we get started....".

[@onzaueb]

Just like he created his MoreDougDeMuro channel to host non car reviews videos only to upload them to his main channel.

[@thanosianthemadtitanic]

@@onzaueb yea like what's up with that🤣 Doug the type of guy to make a secound channel and not need ir use it.

[@arminabdi]

12:50 I think that is the Rav4 Prime. It is more expensive but considering how popular it is and how high the demand is, it's become the SUV equivalent of a Prius.

[@averykal]

ya i agree. I also think the prius name carries an inescapable stigma now

[@Reparo96]

Also, considering the fact that Toyota has a hybrid version of almost every car and SUV they sell, a Prius SUV just doesn’t make sense. The Venza (which is hybrid only) takes the Prius SUV’s spot.

[@MrDuncl]

I have looked at two Toyota dealers and can't find a Prius for sale. I was quite interested in the new Corolla but as soon as I sat in it it was "Oh Dear". Unlike my Golf it was designed for 5ft6" Japanese.

[@macbook802]

Yes absolutely

[@michaelhatfield5808]

Only obvious omission I can think of is a modern FJ Cruiser. That would sell like hotcakes.

[@TucsonDude]

As long as they improve the outward visibility.

[@user-qg2tl3jk9z]

In all seriousness, a modern Pontiak Azttek

[@tomchillen3039]

@@keremcagintv that defeats the purpose, the FJ has a short wheelbase and great approach angles, it's stupid to bulk it up with extra doors

[@It_Puts_The_Lotion_On_Its_Skin]

@@keremcagintv 4Runner = 4 door FJ Cruiser

[@tomchillen3039]

@@keremcagintv the 2 door broncos are doing pretty well though. I'd wait to see Bronco sales numbers for the first two years and maybe you're right, but I think 2 door is the win

[@matthiasebersberger5128]

The ID.Buzz is actually already in pre production here in Europe. So it's already a thing!!

[@honestyisthegucci]

And also he never mentioned the Multivan and Crafter, those would be easy to bring to the US Market

[@stefanbraem]

As well as every van form you can wish for (Caddy, Transporter, Multivan, California, …) 🙂

[@marciliojunior4919]

Unfortunately by it being eletric it limits A LOT the camper capabilites, you won't be able to go very far and if you turn on anything it will tank your range

[@automation7295]

@@honestyisthegucci VW aren't going to bring Multivan and Crafter to the US market, likely due to chicken tax. Passenger vans built in Europe aren't allowed to enter US market, they must have rear seats removed, so they can be sold as commercial vans.

[@automation7295]

@@marciliojunior4919 Just for now, but electric vehicles are still improving in the future. When the first internal combustion engine cars cam, they couldn't go very far either.

[@iClamperson]

This may just be hearsay, but I remember reading a while back that the reason Dodge never made a convertible is because the LX platform just wasn't designed for a convertible and doesn't have the rigidity suitable for the lack of a roof. I know I've seen these conversion kits, but maybe it came down to frame warping over long term use or poor crash test results. I'm willing to bet the next generation is going to have a convertible option.

[@joshua.harazin]

None of that kept them from making the Dodge Shadow convertible in the 90s.

[@iClamperson]

@@joshua.harazin That's....not the same platform though...

[@MercOne]

@@iClamperson His point is that the Shadow platform was even worse, typical Chrysler junk and it has never stopped them before.

[@mattuw82]

This is correct. The LX platform was originally designed as a 4 door platform for the Charger and the 300. Even just shortening the wheelbase and removing the B pillar required a bunch of extra strengthening and redesign. The Challenger is a uniquely bad candidate for turning into a convertible. Also, this is one of the reasons they focus of straightline performance. The chassis isn't well suited for road course racing.

[@jake2011rt]

You’re living in a dream world if you think FCA cares (or even thinks for that matter) about the long-term reliability of their products.

[@wilhelm0022]

VW has a Van like the Sprinter, called the VW Crafter. There even is a camper van version of it called the Grand California, but its only sold in Europe.

[@neovenom9833]

yup, strange thing in deed, Ford has one as well but based on the transit, and there are plenty of aftermarket options.

[@boxoffisa]

Grand California and not sold to real Californians? Vw is missing something.

[@enisra_bowman]

Funfact: the First Generation of the Crafter even was rebadged Sprinter

[@Aaron.Rants.Reviews]

@@boxoffisa Blame cold war politics. The chicken tax is why the US can't have nice, small euro trucks/vans.

[@alexanderudolf]

Couldn't imagine, there is no VW Multivan in North America or even an VW Sharan or a VW Touran. Look at the European site, there are a lot vans.

[@seannewman8542]

The Ford Maverick should be offered in a regular cab with a longer bed. This would make an excellent fleet vehicle or work truck for many different types of small businesses, like handymen, pool guys, pest control, window washers, etc. I'm a handyman, and that type of small fuel efficient truck would be perfect.

[@_BAD_MERC_]

You beat me to it!!! I work at a Ford dealer and we can't keep them on the lot. I'd like to see a version as a 2 door wagon.

[@secton832]

Almost like the old single cab rangers that i saw EVERYWHERE for fleet uses

[@manballs33]

Would this be possible to do with a unibody? I imagine it would lose a lot of rigidity by getting rid of the second row.

[@marciliojunior4919]

@@manballs33 there is the possibility, but nothing that two extra steel tubes can't solve i think.

[@seannewman8542]

@@secton832 Exactly! I used to have one when I started as a handyman, and it was an excellent work vehicle.

[@joseposada5472]

WRX wagon does exist, but not in USA, it is called Levorg and sold mostly in Japan and Australia (Also sold in EU so left hand version was made as well). Levorg was the WRX wagon version since the separation of Impreza and WRX/STI names, and the gen 2 was recently released in Japan, Fun Fact: Gen 2 is sold without the body cladding of the new WRX!

[@cyjanek7818]

No one ever in Europe thought about Levorg as WRX but wagon. It was cvt only, at least in that region

[@zoozinggaming]

The levorg looks so good

[@phoenkix]

I just mentioned to a buddy a few days ago that Dodge needs to make a new generation of the Magnum with a Hellcat option. Take advantage of the hot wagon market.

[@chickenyt4073]

@junkyard Dave

[@cole2999]

There's a couple magnums around where I live, both modified, and I can't help but stare every time I see one

[@deucealmightee]

I had a mag when they first came out. Modernizing one of those would be 🔥🔥🔥🔥 but damn if i didnt meet the entire local police department 🥵 crazy cops never botherer me in my tinted out tahoe…but the magnum was too hot for me

[@lrharner]

@The Boeing Kid woudl even be just fine as an SRT4

[@jayforerunner965]

Doug is the type of guy to give out Doug-score to a car that doesn’t exist

[@nabeelkhan51100]

I miss these “ Doug the type of guy” jokes

[@jason9875]

We need to revive this joke template.

[@fredrikz]

Volkswagen has made a van every single year since the 60s. The last 20 years they have made really good ones that I have loved to drive. I understand from your video that it hasn’t been in the US market, but that’s only one country, although a big market. I’m sure Doug knows he has viewers from Europe.

[@MrDuncl]

That is because the Mercedes Sprinter is smaller than most American cars :-) It is amusing on Cars and Bids to see Americans getting all excited about vehicles like the Toyota HiAce that businesses couldn't wait to replace with VWs and Transits here in Europe when they saw the crash test results.

[@DTD110865]

Actually, since the 50s. If Toyota brings the Land Cruiser back to the US and Canada, they ought to offer the optional camper version that they have in Australia. That and possibly import the Toyota HiAce to North America. Also, even though I've repeated this on numerous occasions, the last Mercury Grand Marquis should've had an additional Turnpike Cruiser version, and I mean with the Breezeway Backlight.

[@garythecyclingnerd6219]

I can’t imagine the riot to be had with a Civic Type R engine in a modern S2K. I know it goes against the high reving NA legacy, but it’d be the fastest roaster on the market under $50k

[@Runb4ithitsu]

I dont get it. The s2k reved to 9k and was so amazing I bought 2.

[@saturn420xd5]

@@Runb4ithitsu he means if they put the current type r engine in an s2k

[@hi_its_m3_284]

Imagine the markups. Have you seen the prices on the new Si’s?

[@CaptainFalcon92]

Nhaa. It deserves a dedicated engine. 2+L NA ( the F24?) engine 10000rpm 7speed manual. Keep the soft top and add a glove box this time plz.

[@wun1gee]

@@hi_its_m3_284 They're going for like $35k+ on Carmax used with +-30k miles lol. The markups are retarded.

[@noahguillory3027]

This was doug in a brutally honest no BS format and we love to see it, ripping Nissan and BMW alike for eye-rolling PR moves. Love it

[@jacobmartinez8145]

"And Nissan is trying to survive on Altimas they finance to people with bad credit". Truer words have never been spoken

[@c_solly5892]

You can tell by how their owners drive that they're largely degenerates.

[@bonzobonanza]

It's sad, but true

[@derek10w]

I'd buy a Nissan before a Subaru

[@c_solly5892]

@@derek10w That says a lot about you. And none of it is good.

[@derek10w]

@@c_solly5892 omg wow boxer motor so good. I remember thinking Subarus were cool in high school

[@jaredritter2539]

I love how the most impassioned version of Doug DeMuro comes out when he talks about the cars that should be made. DeMuro Motors will be his newest business venture. Start making cars Doug. Why not?

[@Dwhizzle]

I think Doug values his sanity/life too much to start a car company 🤣

[@tskk_NMSL]

DMC - DeMuro Motor Company

[@MrDuncl]

I hope car companies listen to his free advice. They are probably paying consultants megabucks to tell them what not to make.

[@karanpatel7815]

I'm surprised they don't offer a convertible as an option for lower hp challengers, but I don't know how well a convertible body would be able to handle the torque coming from a hellcat.

[@beansRuns]

Hellcats don’t REALLY generate that much torque, they can easily take it

[@styre]

It would be a true modern day muscle car then

[@TheBCninja]

@@beansRuns You are stoned lol. They make 650ft/lbs which is objectively a shit tonne in road cars. The comparable convertible would be the Camaro ZL1 which also makes that amount. They added 213 lbs to the convertible model vs the coupe... want to guess why? Because they had to brace the chasis so much. But you must be a automotive engineer so you know better than Chevy.

[@pedronavaja223s]

@@TheBCninja lmao

[@honestyisthegucci]

Doug you do know that in Europe we have the Multivan and the Crafter so it would be an easy move for VW to introduce those to the US.

[@marciliojunior4919]

Just like the Xterra, just import the thing with some rugged looking tires and a towhook and boom, selling 30k cars a year for parking lot offroaders

[@Aaron.Rants.Reviews]

So long as the chicken tax exists, they would not be profitable to bring to the US. The odds are against them, unfortunately.

[@honestyisthegucci]

@@Aaron.Rants.Reviews How has VW done it then with the T3 Vanagon in the 90s?

[@marciliojunior4919]

@@Aaron.Rants.Reviews the chicken tax only works for work vehicles, if vw register their van as a 3 row suv they might get around it for a while

[@leftmikerightmike]

Doug I think this is your best video! Manual Ferrari, Land Cruiser, and S2000 are extra close to my heart but you really nailed it on every single vehicle. Well done sir.

[@wilberforce95]

a V8 Pacifica would be sick. I also think Chrysler should make a sports car to compete with the Camaro, etc. like they did with the Crossfire.

[@drakeshanle9724]

They also need to do a Ram 1500 with a 6.4!

[@weatherwarriormedia]

Always said since Plymouth died…..Chrysler Barracuda. Image that HOTNESS.

[@jonwick6434]

yea i got a 2004 crossfire all i can compete with is those nissan Zs

[@rolandwilliams1228]

The Challenger is the competitor for the Camaro

[@swiftgabe1]

Pontiac is no longer with us; it might be a perfect opportunity to resurect the Trans Am under a new manufacturer.

[@lewishill87]

Literally tripping over Volkswagen vans of countless varieties in the UK. Couldn’t possibly go for a drive without seeing at least one 😂 Crazy to think it’s not offered in the states.

[@travellingslim]

The cherry on top with that, is the name: Volkswagen California, but not offered in the states

[@ldstirling]

As a Chrysler Pacifica owner myself, what I'd really like to see is an upcoming version with the new Stellantis Tornado turbo I6. Could be front wheel drive with a lmited slip differential, or their AWD system.

[@eastonnida8213]

Won’t fit

[@CoDCharlie1]

I think Jeep would be missing out if they didn't bring back the Comanche name and make a Santa-Cruz-like vehicle using the Cherokee platform

[@jacobearhart4170]

I completely disagree. Jeep has enough "jeeps" that share those shitty fiat platform and they don't need another one. If jeep brings back the Comanche name it needs to actually be capable off road and be a new jeep chassis with jeep off road capabilities. Not a fiat chassis with fiat off road capabilities tweeked a little bit by jeep like vehicles such as the cherokee, compass, and renegade. Plus they'd throw that unreliable shitty 2.4 fiat engine in there which isn't good for anything but breaking.

[@mworld2611]

Rebadged Ram 1000/Fiat Toro?

[@mworld2611]

@@jacobearhart4170 look up the Ram 1000/ Fiat Toro. That vehicle exists

[@CoDCharlie1]

@@jacobearhart4170 i don't disagree that it would be a terrible vehicle if they did bring it back; the current Cherokee is a sad attempt at continuing the legacy of the XJ. However from a sales perspective, I think they could only benefit from it because people have an unnecessary obsession with having a truck/SUV when they really need a minivan or wagon.

[@AHungryHunky]

They made the Comanche concept based on the small wide 4x4 platform that underpins the Compass, Renegade and Fiat 500x. They basically just took a Renegade, chopped off everything behind the front row seats extended the platform and added a truck bed and soft top, lifted it up and put it on I think 31 inch tires. It was a pretty cool truck and I'd hoped a glimpse into future plans from Jeep/Stellantis but it seems to have fizzled. Maybe with the success of the Maverick they might reconsider, I like my Renegade but I'd sure like it a lot more with a short truck bed on the back and 31 inch tires under it.

[@mahimmustakim6859]

0:01 intro 1:36 challenge convertable 2:55 wrx wagon 4:01 ranger raptor 4:43 vw van 6:24 manual ferrari collector 8:36 lambo lm002 9:04 chevy blazer 9:32 nissan x terra 11:16 porsche cayenne off road 11:58 cadillac escalade v 12:16 bmw m7 and x7m 12:50 Prius SUV 14:51 Chrysler pacifica srt

[@electrikoptik]

You're missing the land cruiser and prius SUV.

[@caglioso]

Appreciate ya 🙏

[@nihilsinedeo9472]

s2k?

[@dunneone2690]

“Nissan is trying to survive on Altima’s they finance to people with bad credit”😂🤣 honestly Doug, props to not pulling any punches; excellent commentary

[@MrPuddles3331]

I'd watch loads more of this if you decide to do more.

[@DaPopeOfDope101]

-A two door charger (maybe even offered as a convertible) -A Two door Tesla priced along the lines of a model 3 (again maybe even offered as a convertible) -The ford thunder bird (or at least something to compete with the corvette) -Mitsubishi Evo revamp -Cadillac ct6v (ik they’ve already made one, but put it in larger scale production) -Dodge Viper (if it wasn’t already obvious) -Supra with a Toyota made engine (maybe even a smaller v8) -392 jeep gladiator (just to throw that out there) -a new top of the line Porsche (along the lines of the 918) -Mazda rx7 revamp -BRZ & 86 offered with a larger engine, or at the very least maybe turbo charged -Tesla model S coupe -Lamborghini Hybrid to complete with the SF90 -A p100d model 3 & model Y offered as a less expensive performance Tesla -An electric AMG Mercedes to compete with the i4 m50, Tychan and the RS-Etron -MX5 offered with a larger engine -A cheaper accura alternative to the NSX -Polstar 1 with increased production (or maybe a cheaper alternative) -An AWD mustang (lmao could you imagine) -A G wagon that doesn’t cost $80k+ -Suzuki jimmy in the US -Lexus LFA revamp (or maybe an LC600) -a bmw M motorcycle -Stop all production of the Nissan Altima -Honda Accord type R -A Porche Tychan coupe -Bring back the Hyundai Genesis coupe (or at least something similar) Just to name a few ideas

[@Dadplusloans]

Nice list 👍🏻

[@87Aquarian]

Hey Doug, love your channel! On the VW Van topic, they did sell a modern minivan from 2009 to 2014. It was a rebadged Dodge Caravan which is a shit platform, but it was sold as the VW Routan. But no true VW van has existed since the Eurovan.

[@berkan5578]

Not in the US. Look up VW T7

[@livestrong1172]

This is going to be such an interesting one to keep an eye on for the next couple of years. Doug has called his shot on a few things that turned out to be true before!

[@jwanta79]

You brought up the Element and I think there is a HUGE missed opportunity there. If Honda brought back the element with some actual offroad capabilities in the same small utilitarian package, they would sell like nuts. I know multiple outdoorsy people who still have their old 1st gen elements and refuse to sell them because there's nothing else out there like that.

[@InterstateRaziTV]

Doug is the type of guy that reads the owner's manual to his baby son as a bedtime story.

[@andreivezeteu6077]

Look, son! At page 90 and 91 the are some interesting quirks and features

[@slowery43]

Venom isthe type of guy who posts extremely over-used not remotely funny posts. It wasn't funny the first time its not funny every time DD makes a video and soeone thinks they're original, cute, and funny

[@slimhungry8742]

Ford/Lincoln needs to make a modern yet traditional update to the panther platform. Electric or V8 with all the interior electronic comforts of today. Many of us still want 6 passenger big American sedans

[@Kimsey47]

It was fun listening to this... I bought an MX-5 since neither the BRZ/86 made a convertible or Honda hadn't brought back the S2000! That's a missed opportunity by both companies.

[@polymerizedrecords]

You're totally right. Honda should make a S2000 succesor TODAY. I don't know if it'll bring a ton of money, but Honda needs the attention back from a lot of enthusiasts.

[@sssnake2332]

Toyota/Subaru should make a convertible 86/BRZ

[@Runb4ithitsu]

It's amazing to me that the mx5 is selling for nearly 40k and Honda can't figure out how to turn their engine 90 degrees. Take my money Honda!

[@UnitedMovieMakers]

Man, a BRZ convertible would be really cool too

[@Emppu_T.]

They even made a concept car of the gt and brz

[@user59371]

Convertible hellcat with a manual would be worth millions in the future

[@karmveer240]

RIP srt

[@patchnotesforlife]

sounds pretty niche. something i feel the boomer generation would only enjoy

[@atodaso1668]

@@patchnotesforlife I would like it an I'm a millennial

[@TucsonDude]

Nah...the Hellcat is first and foremost a drag car. A 'vert would be too heavy, not allowed on some tracks and possibly too dangerous.

[@atodaso1668]

@@TucsonDude lol too dangerous. But you can ride a bike with 200+ HP and its fine right?

[@salacommander2674]

Is there actually "excitement and demand for the Prius name"? I'm genuinely curious because I've never heard of someone proud of driving a Prius.

[@futeditzs2482]

It would be very interesting if Doug made videos of these types explaining the history of automotive brands and their successes and failures.

[@farmerfrugal]

I agree, although Donut Media already does this with their "up to speed" series, so it might not be a great idea. having doug discuss things like that would be pretty awesome for sure though!

[@brunoalessandrocalero4255]

Already exist, it's called up to speed

[@lovelynightmare1485]

Doug would be a peppy narrator for sure but he wouldn’t just be competing with Donut Media but Scotty Kilmer’s narrated videos too.

[@KekusMagnus]

@@farmerfrugal yes but Donut is cringe, Doug is a lot more watchable

[@alejandronopasanada5302]

That’s why car fans have Donut and Scotty Kilmer.

[@ambonurd911]

I would love to see a return of the 2 door Tahoe. So many that had k5 blazers are at that stage where they'd pay up for the nostalgia

[@ek2013_]

I strongly believe that Ford should bring back the Excursion. The Super Duty trucks sell very well and the Excursion has recently spiked in popularity. I see a new Excursion selling very well.

[@coolcarz-nf5tj]

Yes, I agree too, throw in a power stroke in the excursion and people would be buying it like crazy

[@loganwurtz8059]

I 100% agree, older 7.3 excursions are now worth their weight in gold and I think if using the same exact formula of taking a super duty and putting a rear on it and some seats back there, it would quite quickly become one of fords best selling models. The main reason being since the excursion last left us, we haven’t gotten any big family haulers that could also haul something like a big camper or a car trailer very easily

[@jrmustang9496]

Yes, but with the current 6.7 Powerstroke and 7.3 Godzilla

[@GeeEm1313]

$4-5 a gallon for gas. Yes. Makes sense when your vehicle gets 8 gallons to the mile.

[@c_solly5892]

@@GeeEm1313 With the V10, sure. However, with the new 6.7 and 10 speed trans, it's a different animal.

[@RilindDDauti]

What I would want is a four-door convertible and which is genuinely comfortable for 2-3 people in the backseat. I think the new skateboard EV platforms can make this a reality without the shortcomings of the rare attempts of the past at such cars.

[@RobSpor0514]

GM should bring back the El Camino; it could compete with the Maverick, Santa Cruz, Ridgeline, etc.

[@HerrPoopschitz]

No one wants a fwd based ‘el camino’. Rwd w/ a high output v6 and optional V8 yes. Id have no problem resurrecting ‘S10’ for what youre suggesting, though.

[@kingkamvoty]

Check out the Holden Commodore - basically what it would be like

[@TheJetJONES]

@@kingkamvoty Unfortunately, Holden disappeared in 2020 🙁

[@weatherwarriormedia]

@@HerrPoopschitz THAT is the biggest point. A new s10 is where it needs to be. Sized under the Colorado

[@Cajun1978]

Chevy Luv!

[@Megaphonix]

The VW ID Buzz is in final production validation/testing - it's been in colorful PR camo in Europe, shown to auto reviewers, etc. - so it's very nearly here!

[@romangrossi4670]

I think a dodge magnum with a hellcat would be a good comeback

[@ItsAutoMattic]

GM needs to bring the Jimmy back to compete in the off roader SUV segment since they dropped the ball on the Blazer

[@DeenHoward]

They could always go back to the Geo rebadging method of the 80s/90s and rebadge the Suzuki Jimny as a GMC Jimmy LMAO

[@jrodbball8244]

They also need to make the Honda Element again. Wildly popular on the used car market. They're also very popular for van life conversions. They would kill nowadays. Also please do a video on Honda Elements. They're so quirky!

[@gabrielriveros4284]

Subaru already has a sporty wagon: the Levorg STI, but it is only available in Japan

[@The1860th]

They have them in Australia now? But maybe not the STi version

[@winston5316]

In Australia but no manual :(

[@loganperry3247]

Personally I think that Alfa Romeo should make some sort of quadrifoglio wagon

[@jtslick15]

One that I haven't seen mentioned but has been on the minds of every modern muscle car fan.... A reincarnated Dodge Magnum with a hellcat variant. This cat could be an RS6 Avant /E63 wagon contender while under cutting them on price and beating them in power figures. I know there would be a niche market for them but they would sellout and become collectors item.

[@UnitedMovieMakers]

That would be awesome

[@rensversluis9433]

Check out kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3rLf3hrna1-lZo Its a guy building a hellcat powered awd modern charger wagon!

[@compasteedee]

I agree with literally every single one of these, they are all strangely absent and could definitely have a business case behind them given the auto market we are in. With the exception of the SRT Pacifica, but that doesn't matter. I want it more than almost anything on this list.

[@ghouldude2]

Pacificat is the nickname the internet has given it.

[@phasmata3813]

Doug: "Toyota, do *something* with the Land Cruiser name!" Chevy: "It's a trap!"

[@ChrisRedfield1]

Oh because of the new Blazer being a flop?

[@rixtunz3625]

Bad analogy: the Rebel Alliance actually had some brains and guts. GM removes half of both before allowing access to the 14th floor.

[@taghlebtamimi]

12:50 it exists, it's called "Corolla Cross", it has the same 1.8L hybrid engine.

[@gerrykan1629]

Hey Doug!!! Once again brilliant automotive journalism!! While I was watching this I had a thought of my own....T-Tops... Nobody does it anymore if Chevrolet made a T-Top Camaro...I think it would be a huge hit especially among Camaro enthusiasts with the nostalgia factor too given the vehicle trends these days 👍🇨🇦

[@phillipbaggio7915]

That would be awesome! Or maybe even a T-Top C8.

[@grahamstefaan]

@@phillipbaggio7915 it is a t top essentially.

[@eliaswilson7911]

@@phillipbaggio7915 ya the C8 is basically a targa

[@phillipbaggio7915]

@@eliaswilson7911 It does have a removable hard-top, but I was thinking of an optional T-top for style purposes.

[@thomascicutto9216]

My dream would actually be a modern lancia delta, they’ve got the name, could follow the style of the old one, and enthusiasts would be ecstatic

[@concinnus]

Fiat: "Of course, Alfa should design this, but they're busy. So we'll have an intern stretch some Giugiaro panels and slap them on a 500X. We'll call it ... the Delta Exxtra Grande. Take it or leave it."

[@rokk144]

It can only be made with respect and to reenter WRC.

[@Blue_Ghost-X]

What about the new Stratos?

[@thomascicutto9216]

@@Blue_Ghost-X I'd actually love a beta too, but I'm not too hopeful about lancia going back to their roots. Or doing so the right way.

[@IAmAlexArne]

Doug Demuro should be the voice of the people to every major car companies out there as far as to what cars should be made and what features they'd need to incorporate in them.

[@woahwoah2207]

I want a modern El Camino. I know that it's stupid and niche, but I would buy it if it looked good.

[@BigSam63]

Me too. I've been wanting subaru to make an outback with a bed for years.

[@Toastmaster_5000]

I don't think it's that niche. Yutes have been in demand for a long while.

[@TSL73]

It would have happened if GM had not killed Pontiac because they were going to bring the Holden Maloo over as a Pontiac. Would have been dope.

[@johngavlick6479]

There actually were plans to produce a pickup version of the Pontiac G8 but 2008 happened

[@philb5593]

Chevy needs a competitor to the Ford Maverick. They have two awesome names they could choose, either call it an S10, or an El Camino.

[@mystic7055]

Out of any automaker, I would love to see the return of Pontiac. "Firebird" is searched on Google more than the Camaro, Challenger, Charger, and Mustang within the past year, which is absolutely astonishing. Granted, it's not by much (some by as little as 2 or 4 searches), it's still crazy to see considering it's been gone for 20 years.

[@weatherwarriormedia]

GM TOTALLY Needs to bring back Pontiac. Drop Buick if you have to 😂😂

[@aleksmith9122]

@@weatherwarriormedia I agree, also Oldsmobile, SAAB, Saturn, the ones that they killed off. And also bring other the rest of the Buick lineup over to the US again.

[@bubbabritton1726]

If I remember correctly, Dodge was going to do a convertible of the Challenger in year 2 or 3, but the recession and bail out put that on the shelves. With that said, kind of figured that would have been resurrected once things recovered, but maybe the sales are strong enough without a convertible.

[@Tormundisc00l]

I got one. Back when VW was cancelling the Beetle there were rumors they were going to make a 4 door SUV version of the Beetle, sort of like the Mini Countryman. And I don’t know why VW didn’t. It would have been massively popular. Instead we get the Taos, this weird CUV that looks like a Tiguan hit by a shrink ray.

[@lovelynightmare1485]

Honda or Toyota should make a rip-off Countryman. “Hey, want Mini Cooper style but without BMW non-reliability?” It would sell itself.

[@manuelg8050]

There are rumors that they thinking are about a EV beatle.

[@andrewlee8243]

@@lovelynightmare1485 Lifted Honda E with a K24.

[@christopherballenger-brook4027]

Doug the type of guy to tell car manufacturers what they need to make.

[@balthazarduclos2673]

And rightfully so.. Doug speaks straight factsss

[@Shockwave-KG]

Honda: element Doug DeMuro: elmet

[@Irinananana]

Sorry Doug but your take on Alpina couldn't be further from the truth. Alpina makes not half hearted M-Cars, they make better M-Cars. Here in Europe Alpina offers the B5 and B3 also as Touring (wagon) models, something BMW themselves never offered until now in case of the 3-Series. However in general Alpina is much more comfortable, equally capable, has subtle and beautiful styling and is much more respected than any M-Car. They're unicorns basically and when you see one you know it, they're much more special, basically like Brabus or ABT. Do I even have to mention these beautiful wheels? 😍

[@primuspilusfellatus6501]

Alpina is by far my most favorite tuning company. They dont just soup up your car and slap on a new badge, they actually take your car and make it better all around and equally as durable as before.

[@Runb4ithitsu]

In the US they're wishy-washy fast luxury cars that are uglier than the car they're based on. Sorry but those wheels are not sporty.

[@nicksikoryak1467]

@@Runb4ithitsu its the same exact company selling it here that it is in Europe. I don’t know how much the quality could be dipping.

[@weatherwarriormedia]

This is an American oriented discussion. That should be clear by the Raptor admission. Sorry to invalidate your European perspective.

[@ryangarr6161]

“Nissan is trying to survive on selling altimas to people with bad credit” quote of the year

[@Eric-2720]

I've seen two convertible Challengers one at an auto show, the other driving on the road. Both looked awesome.

[@AtypicalCreator]

Doug's the type of guy to say "Let's get started!!" leading into him saying "Before I get started!"

[@rayhanrizvi334]

Doug is the kind of guy who would be whipping his hair around in a convertible hellcat

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Doug would wear a headscarf

[@Se7enAte]

For the past few years I've thought that Chrystler needs to give the 300 the Hellcat/SRT treatment. The newer 300S's are decent looking cars when the 300 never really has been before imo. With some agressive bumpers and a widebody kit it would sell well

[@jesuspulido3311]

Doug is my inner car “quirks and features” nerd come to life

[@MatteoLorandi]

100% agree on the Manual Ferrari, literally everyone wants manual sports cars now.

[@EddieIrvine106]

As Porsche realised however I dont think the production numbers are high enough for Ferrari to spend the R&D and tooling on a manual box as well as the flappy paddle

[@nightdriver7216]

Everyone on the internet. Real life is another story. Manuals have become niche, something to brag about, not to enjoy. A manual car with auto rev match is useless.

[@EddieIrvine106]

@@nightdriver7216 Deffo not..Manual.cars.are drivers/enthusiasts cars, not from bragging rights

[@MatteoLorandi]

@@nightdriver7216 automatic rev matching deletes one of the beautiful things of driving a manual car, it is ok for everyday driving and to build confidence on the first track days, nothing more.

[@MatteoLorandi]

@@nightdriver7216 and also, you should look at the cars sold on cars and bids, it is clear that manual sports cars are hugely requested in real life

[@PoliticalDrain]

Doug the type of guy who thinks the Veyron should come in a wagon

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

I think a car that should be made is a G-Class Pickup. In the US people seem to love trucks, so it would make sense to make an up-market luxury off road Pickup. Unlike the X-Class pickup it would be all Mercedes, which would include an AMG version, which should put the focus on off-road performance. Also people in the US seem to be willing to pay much more for pick up trucks than any sane person would, like 100K+ for Raptors and TRX' I think Mercedes misses a huge, unexplored niche there. They would just need to elongate the chassis a bit more and they would be good to go. All the rich people would go crazy for it.

[@_mikeey_7828]

That would be awesome but I think the chicken tax is the biggest reason why foreign manufacturers don't sell pickups in the US.

[@herranton]

@@_mikeey_7828 There is no reason a modified g made into a crew cab pickup couldn't be made in Alabama. I agree, every reasonably affluent soccer mom would need one.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

@@_mikeey_7828 foreign manufacturers Toyota Nissan.....

[@quadavis7801]

Dodge Dakota should definitely make a comeback, this is the perfect time and the already have a platform available

[@lrharner]

i woudl love a new 04 dodge dakota tot replace my 02. std cab short bed V8 4x4 manual trans

[@90sJapan]

Exactly. They need to compete with the colorados rangers and tacomas

[@Randze]

I was surprised Doug never mentioned the Subaru Levorg when talking about the WRX Wagon

[@mikey_n_vegas]

Chrysler could make an SRT Pacifica, as I just learned the other day. The Pacifica with the optional all wheel drive, is indeed rear drive biased which can send 100% of the power to the rear wheels

[@M67v]

It could only do that if the front wheels have zero traction, just like the Haldex AWD system. Otherwise it’s front biased. Even it rear biased, mounting a V8 transversely is tall order in and of itself.

[@aaz1992]

Who cares if everyone is broke and can't afford to pay 7 million dollars / gallon of gas?

[@saulenrique1460]

@@aaz1992 just because you’re broke doesn’t mean everyone is kid

[@smack9x]

This is the best idea off the list. They could put in a v6 turbo similar to mdx type s. Make minivans great again

[@M67v]

@@smack9x I’m surprised a turbocharged Pentastar V6 doesn’t already exists in Stellantis’ lineup. That would be just the right engine for a Pacifica SRT.

[@MBryantFFNY]

“Half my neighbors have a sprinter van.” Was that a low key flex? 😂

[@Robinkabs]

Hahha great video Doug ! Most of these you’re righttttt. I live in a country where some of these are available 😂😂. The land cruiser, we have like 3 different kinds (Prado aswell) Ford Ranger raptor but we don’t get the f150 (as you said) And there is a BMW X7 M50i, i don’t know if they are manufactured in the states but they do make them. It is interesting seeing the difference

[@MG-217]

Doug has never mentioned that it's stupid that land cruiser isn't being sold in the US

[@damilolaakanni]

The 4runner is what the US landcruiser should have been, IMO. Basic interior but not 70 series basic or nobody will buy them, but with offoroad tech from the Land Cruiser and a reliable engine for about half the MSRP of the Land Cruiser. The Sequoia would have fit that description but it's a family SUV/minivan alternative at it's core. The Lexus GX doesn't count either because it's a luxury SUV.

[@rdmz135]

It's sold with a different badge

[@mat13174]

Will never happen, but would love for Pontiac to come back as a true “enthusiast” division. Even if they had to come back as all electric vehicles it would be great to see them make a comeback. Would also like to see a performance Honda coupe to return and go against the BRZ and Toyota 86. Also how about a new version of the GMC Syclone and Typhoon? I can go on and on….

[@komi1834]

Honda needs electric S660, it's only sport kei car left, but it's too weak and you can't cram more than 1.0l petrol engine in there, so make it electric, it doesn't have to have big range, it would be like 1st gen electric Fiat 500, just a fun electric car for not a lot of money

[@jms_rocker_8868]

if Pontiac returned I want them to bring back the GTO but this time, but this time I want the car have the classic 1966 style grill and body style.

[@morgannunneley136]

Honestly, I would consult with Doug often as a manufacturer, he really seems to have a unique understanding of the consumer market. A lot of what he says seems obvious but only because he brought it up in the first place. Thats how you tell someone knows what they're talking about.

[@EmazingGuitar]

I feel like car companies need to have annual surveys to tally up the options most people want. Have it like a once a year even where all car companies take in their customers 2 cents. Instead of SEME/auto shows where they want to show future options that THEY think we want.

[@ryanwesthoff5746]

Doug, on the off road part, how did you miss the FJ Cruiser? Toyota needs to bring it back and do a jeep/bronco thing with the top and doors.

[@weatherwarriormedia]

Feel like the FJ is basically the Land Cruiser discussion.

[@caspera6975]

My buddy sent his challenger to the states to convert it to a convertible it’s the only one in Canada and is absolutely amazing ! Truly one of a kind

[@enzog1078]

My vote is for a new FJ cruiser. My favorite car on the road I know I’ll never have. If they bring it back, it’s my next car.

[@matiass7989]

What about a new Pontiac Aztek? Like some sort of off-roader SUV with quirky adventure gear, maybe with an electric or hybrid powertrain

[@dakotahollon2720]

Great takes, mostly writing this comment for the algorithm because these companies really need to see these

[@jessecfeyen]

Doug, you missed one car that was great when we had little ones in DC: a Mazda 5. Don't know why you can't find a small sporty van anywhere. Could have made a Mazdaspeed version, would be fun to drive to the carpool line.

[@sarahblikre5674]

I would absolutely love a Mazdaspeed5. I have a 2007 and I think a fast one would be a riot. But I don't think there's any argument to be made for bringing back mini-minivans since Mazda stopped making it due to poor sales.

[@jonlosito2004]

They also made the CX 7 which was a midsized SUV, but that also had poor sales due to a very weird styling.

[@bonelesswatermelon420]

The closest thing we have to a WRX wagon is the Levorg. It does exist, but I agree that it needs to reach more markets.

[@iihxrbie7991]

I think bringing the Toyota Hilux to the US would be a great Ranger competitor, or at least putting the Diesel engine into the Tacoma would be a great hit.

[@atodaso1668]

They wont do it though. I would go buy one tomorrow if they had them.

[@simongchadwick]

Agreed! I know several people that would go buy a manual diesel Hilux today.

[@iihxrbie7991]

@@simongchadwick Yeah. My dad sold his 2003 Tacoma (which was in the family since it was brand new), with ≈170k miles for $13,500 and we are currently leasing a 2022 Tacoma TRD Off-road (manual) and my dad absolutely despises the thing. It gets, and I’m not even joking, basically the same gas mileage that the 2003 Tacoma we had got. And the engine, as my dad describes, “is a gutless P.O.S.”. He says he’d be fine with the gas mileage if the truck was faster, or if the truck didn’t get 13 MPG, closer to it’s “estimated” 17 MPG, and the engine stayed the same. Although I haven’t driven it yet, I can imagine what he’s saying is true.

[@gallo2432]

doug, please make more of these vids, or even a podcast. love enjoying your humour and car knowledge

[@GoatOffroad]

You are just fun to watch Doug! Don’t know how else to wordsmith it. You just make me smile! ❤️🐞

[@rogueknight2459]

Doug is the type of guy to talk about a car company's quirks and features

[@grizzly._.]

I was literally watching European car KZbinrs testdrive the VW ID Buzz last week. I get that Doug and this video is very US-centric, but c'mon now, you can't be THAT out of the loop with the news when you do this for a living.

[@PaTTeKx]

I was thinking the same about a VW Campervan. They are widely available in Europe. But i don't want to give doug a hard time on it. I mean what's next? He needs to be aware what cars come out in Asia, russia and Australia? Or China? :)

[@joetz1]

So the title of the video is “cars automakers should make”, but maybe it should be “Cars automakers should make for the American market”.

[@Rover200Power]

When did Doug film this video?

[@joetz1]

I think you are all missing the larger point of what he was saying about VW. For the entire world outside of the US market, VW is a real player in the car business. I think most Americans would be shocked to learn VW is one of the world’s largest automakers because they can barely capture 2 percent of the US market. In the US they have a reputation for shoddy quality, poor reliability, lousy marketing, and complete cluelessness about what their brand identity is. VW executives are on the record for saying they don’t understand the American market at all. So what Doug is really saying is they have this history of building vans people liked and they walked away from the market completely and we’ve been teased here in the US for twenty years one interesting van prototype after another and this has been going on for TWENTY YEARS. Maybe the ID Buzz is coming soon to the US or maybe it isn’t. The point is why wasn’t it here a decade ago and why can’t VW seem to take advantage of opportunities that are obvious to everyone else? It’s just one misstep after another and it’s just such a dysfunctional company…honestly it’s a miracle they even have 2 percent of the market

[@noxythedhole9626]

Doug's the kinda guy to preface "Before I get started" with "Let's get started"