Hey! Canadians! Come over here for a second. What are your cars?

"RoadHead -- Armand" (armandks) 09/20/2014 at 23:22 • Filed to: Canada

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I was just sitting around thinking about you Canadians who seem to be posting a lot in recent minutes. Since I have you all gathered here, I'd like to ask, what are the great Canadian-made cars? The only one I can think of is the awesome Bricklin SV-1. Anything else out there? And please refrain from posting cars from American marques unless they are Canada-only creations. Cheers!

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > RoadHead -- Armand 09/20/2014 at 23:25

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5th gen Camaro

jariten1781 > RoadHead -- Armand 09/20/2014 at 23:38

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The Terradyne RPV looks like a movie prop which is pretty cool.

Conan > RoadHead -- Armand 09/20/2014 at 23:41

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You too can be Pléthored by Canada's supercar.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > RoadHead -- Armand 09/20/2014 at 23:42

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Canadians made a lot of American staples.

Take the panther for example.

not for canada - australian in disguise > RoadHead -- Armand 09/20/2014 at 23:44

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Once again, The Awnser Is Always Asuna:

Alex from Toronto > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 09/20/2014 at 23:44

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4 gen too.

Alex from Toronto > RoadHead -- Armand 09/20/2014 at 23:49

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We make the Charger and Challenger sooooooo we also make the hellcat version of each.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > RoadHead -- Armand 09/20/2014 at 23:53

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Campangna T-Rex is also a Canadian "car", this one was designed and made in Quebec.

lonestranger > RoadHead -- Armand 09/20/2014 at 23:56

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I think you have to go back many decades to find truly unique Canadian cars other than the Bricklin. Other than that, I can only think of unique versions of similar cars sold elsewhere. For instance, Canadian GM was putting Chevy engines in Pontiacs, Olds and Buicks as early as the '60s.

My pick:

Acura 1.6 EL

Acura 1.7 EL

and Acura CSX

Yes, they're badge-engineered Civics, but they (and their Honda counterparts) were assembled in Ontario.

lonestranger > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 09/21/2014 at 00:00

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I can never find the reference when I need it, but I read or heard somewhere that the Panther was the most Canadian cars made at the time (or ever?) based on the amount of Canadian-manufactured parts in addition to its assembly here in Canada.

shop-teacher > not for canada - australian in disguise 09/21/2014 at 00:07

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What in the hell? Is that some weird version of a Geo Storm?

S62B50daily > RoadHead -- Armand 09/21/2014 at 00:09

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How about the Manic GT?

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2013/07/oh-can…

lonestranger > shop-teacher 09/21/2014 at 00:24

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That photo is actually of an Isuzu Impulse, but the Asüna Sunfire was a rebadged Impulse. Like, literally, the only real difference is the emblems.

Here's an Asüna Sunfire:

Isuzu Impulse:

The Geo Storm is based off of the Impulse, with a bit different styling. We didn't get the Geo brand in Canada for a few years after the U.S.

Zohaibman72 > RoadHead -- Armand 09/21/2014 at 00:27

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despite being Canadian, I don't know many Canadian built and sold cars. But I know car exclsuive to Canadian Market, like the Mercedes B-class, Acura EL/CSX, etc.

Ford Edge is only built in Canada, so I guess it is Canadian. Same goes for the Chrysler van family.

We also had Asuna and Passport. Both Canadian-exclusive brands that sold Daewoos and Opels.

^ Asuna GT, Daewoo LeMans

^ Asuna Sunrunner (Geo/Chevrolet/GMC Tracker)

^ Asuna Sunfire (Isuzu Piazza/Isuzu Impulse)

KayGB > RoadHead -- Armand 09/21/2014 at 00:35

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Volvos for quite a while.

Dunnik > RoadHead -- Armand 09/21/2014 at 00:35

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Another relatively famous Canadian-only variant, the Mercury M-Series, like this casually-parked M-150 with the wrong flag on it:

not for canada - australian in disguise > lonestranger 09/21/2014 at 00:48

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Woops, Thanks for pointing that out, did not see the little "Impulse" badge

not for canada - australian in disguise > RoadHead -- Armand 09/21/2014 at 00:52

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Id like to contribute another car,perhaps one of the most well known (atleast in Canada)

The Acadian, Based off the Chevy II so Pontiac/Buick dealers had a compact to sell, Pretty much the same thing as Asuna, just 25 years earlier:

peugetodude505 > not for canada - australian in disguise 09/21/2014 at 01:25

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There was also the Asuna SunRunner .. a rebadged Tracker/Suzuki jeep as well

not for canada - australian in disguise > peugetodude505 09/21/2014 at 01:27

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Yep, and the SE/GT, based off the terrible Daewoo Racer/Lemans

RoadHead -- Armand > not for canada - australian in disguise 09/21/2014 at 03:33

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Fuck yes bro!

RoadHead -- Armand > Dunnik 09/21/2014 at 03:34

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Oh my goodness! As a mercury owner, I just came!

shop-teacher > lonestranger 09/21/2014 at 08:29

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Got it. The rear quarters and hatch were what I recognized. I never realized the Storm was based on the Impulse, but it makes sense, given how cozy GM and Isuzu were. I always liked the "mini Camaro" styling of the Storm.

lonestranger > shop-teacher 09/21/2014 at 12:22

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Speaking of "cozy with GM", here's a close-up of the little green badge on each front fender:

The Storm didn't get the Lotus-tuned suspension.

shop-teacher > lonestranger 09/21/2014 at 12:44

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Well, that kind of figures.

bobinottawa > RoadHead -- Armand 09/21/2014 at 17:30

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i dont understand how canada is the only country to get the luxury civics. Surely people all over the world would love a civic with leather seats and acura badging, no?

Philbert/Phartnagle > Dunnik 09/21/2014 at 22:19

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That's a fricking awesome truck!

I had a blue 65' Ford truck of that same bodystyle when I was around 18 years old (a long time ago). I'd willingly give one of someone else's testicles for that. :)