2010’s Hottest Stolen Rides
Chrome details, horsepower and hemi-powered engines.
Looking at the 2010’s most stolen autos, thieves most like to steal cars with those 3 different characteristics.
An independent company which follows the details of the car accidents and collisions is the Highway Loss Data Institute and they have aggregated the data used in this article. According to the top 10 vehicles, about 6 to 11 cars out of every thousand are stolen, broken into, or were cut into pieces and sold on the black market.
Out of the 10 vehicles on the 2010 list, 7 of them qualify as trucks or SUVs. When it comes to these types of cars, your car alarms and anti-theft devices seem to make very little difference in the rates of theft.
These anti-theft features “won’t stop a determined thief from loading a car on a flat-bed truck,” says Russ Radar, the Institute’s news media contact.
Beneath are the numbers for the cars that are most stolen and while a few of them are surprising, there are several that we can say were pretty obvious. Statistics are for every 1,000 cars.
10. Chevrolet Tahoe – 5.8 Starting the list off is the Chevy Tahoe, one of the most popular SUVs sold in the US. The price tag for the Tahoe is a little pricy at $60,000 even though it does have better fuel economy than most of it’s competitors. The Chevy Tahoe also won an award from Consumer Guides as a Best Buy; also unfortunately one of the most stolen.
9. GMC Yukon XL – 6.0 The 2010 GMC Yukon XL is an excellent choice for families who require a full-size SUV with maximum seating, towing and cargo capacities. Its massive size is also an attraction for car thieves, with approximately 6 out of every 1,000 stolen.
8. Hummer H2 – 6.2 The now defunct Hummer brand remains a popular choice. The more cost-attractive H3 that came out in 2006 hasn’t proved as interesting to thieves as the massive road beast H2. A trendy choice of sports figures and hip-hop artists, the H2 is a nice ride, for those who purchased it legally.
7. Nissan Maxima – 6.5 Surprisingly, the Nissan Maxima is the only sedan that makes this top 10 list. The 2010 Maxima was ranked 16th out of 21 upscale midsize cars by the US News. Despite the negative consumer usage reports, the sporty Maxima with the various trim packages make it one of the most fun cars to drive in its class.
6. GMC Sierra Crew Cab – 6.7 The 4-door, 6-passenger full size GMC pickup is one of two top 10 most stolen trucks of 2010. The pick-up is often targeted for its versatility and for its use in other crimes. Trucks and vans are easily cloned and made to look like legitimate utility or delivery vehicles, making them a great target for criminals.
5. Infiniti G47 Coupe – 7.1 Infiniti’s website calls this vehicle “effortless in its exhilaration and intense in its seduction.” We’re still talking about just a vehicle, right? The bold style and sleek look of this sporty car can attract the ogles of the most unscrupulous pair of eyes.
4. Chevrolet Avalanche – 7.4 Another big boy on the road, the Avalanche, technically considered a cross-over in sport utility trucks, has the attractive storage and capacity options of a full-size truck with the features and roomy interior of an upscale SUV. A pricey vehicle, starting at close to $40K, the Avalanche is in the top ten list for the first time.
3. Dodge Charger – 7.4 Equaling the Avalanche at 7.4 stolen out of every 1,000, Dodge’s “muscle” car, the Charger, hits the list at number 3. Its throwback sporty design and heavy duty engine make it one of the most fashionable cars to steal.
2. Chevy Silverado – 8.0 The Silverado is reasonably priced and dependable, making it one of the most purchased trucks out there today. With so many on the road, you would figure some of them would have to be stolen, right?
1. Cadillac Escalade – 10.8 Our reigning champ is Cadillac’s Escalade. The giant luxury SUV has been atop the list since 2002, and it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere soon, hitting double digits with the amount stolen for every 1,000. Starting at $60K and going up to close to $200K, this opulent SUV is hard to insure, but easy to steal.
The theft rate of your vehicle can make a significant difference on how expensive it is to insure your car. This is exactly why, Kanetix will help you get cheap auto insurance.
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