The most durable car models of 2024: Toyota receives top marks

Knowing which vehicles meet your customer’s expectations for lifespan can help you close more deals, which is why today we’re looking at the industry’s most durable and longest-lasting models.

Driving the news: iSeeCars examined more than 400 million vehicles to figure out which models drive the farthest and last the longest. Here are some key takeaways from their study:

• Vehicle longevity is improving. The top models listed by iSeeCars have up to a 36% chance of lasting 250,000 miles. While the industry average hovers around 8.6%, many buyers believe 100,000 is the farthest their vehicle can go.

• Most of the sturdiest models are SUVs, which comprise 16 of the top 30 longest-lasting models.

• Toyota makes up roughly one-third of the top models in iSeeCars’ list, with the top spot going to the brand’s Tundra pickup.

Here’s the list of the top 10 longest-lasting models:

Why it matters: The more durable vehicles get the happier customers are with their purchase and the more loyalty they show to their brand. On the other hand, sturdier vehicles typically mean longer trade cycles and less service over their lifespan, which can hit dealer profits in the long run.

Bottom line: Overall, cars are driving longer and farther, reflecting the better processes, quality control, and materials used by manufacturers. While most durable vehicles are more expensive than the average, buyers will likely save on service and depreciation costs in the long run.

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