Men Like Manly Cars, Women Like Little Cute Ones

Men and women go for very different kinds of rides. A TrueCar.com study of new car sales for 2011 showed a female affinity for the cute, fuel-efficient MINI, and other small import cars, while men continue to buy trucks, SUVs, and Ferraris in disproportionate numbers.

The matter-of-factly titled study, “Men Prefer Flashy or Brawny Vehicles; Women Prefer Import Brands and Smaller Vehicles,” really shows the gender appeal of car models.

For example, who is buying Porsche 911s? Almost all dudes.

Even with its adorable in-dash flower vase and a Malibu Barbie edition (pictured above), the Beetle by Volkswagen has dropped down the list as a women’s favorite, and the redesigned Volkswagen Beetle has captured men’s attention.

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