List of Cars Made in 1991

The early 1990s reshaped many car lineups as manufacturers introduced new technology and refined body styles for global markets. Looking back at that year highlights both mainstream choices and breakthroughs that still influence designs today.

There are 56 Cars Made in 1991, ranging from the Acura NSX to the Volvo 850. For each entry, the data is organized as Country,Body type,Production years — you’ll find below.

Does this list include regional variants or concept/prototype cars from 1991?

The list focuses on production models that were available to consumers in 1991 rather than one-off concepts or prototypes; regional nameplates and market-specific variants are included when they had distinct model entries or production runs.

How can I use the Country,Body type,Production years columns to compare models?

Use Country to group cars by origin or market, Body type to compare categories (sedan, coupe, hatchback, etc.), and Production years to see overlaps or model longevity—together they make it easy to filter for trends like which body types persisted longest or which countries introduced the most new models in 1991.

Cars Made in 1991

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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla was produced during 1991 worldwide. A compact stalwart famed for reliability and low running costs, it offered sedan, hatchback and wagon bodies and had already become one of the world’s best-selling automobiles by that year.

Toyota Camry

The Toyota Camry saw production in 1991 as a midsize family car known for comfort and strong resale values. By 1991 it was a major seller in multiple markets, offered with efficient engines and practical four-door and wagon body styles.

Toyota Supra

The Toyota Supra was in production in 1991, featuring the third-generation (A70) performance lineage. Notable for its turbocharged variants and motorsport pedigree, the Supra offered coupe styling and a reputation for aftermarket tuning potential during the early 1990s.

Toyota MR2

The mid-engine Toyota MR2 was produced in 1991, celebrated for its balanced handling and sporty two-seater layout. The first and second-generation MR2s built Toyota’s reputation for affordable, fun-to-drive sports cars in global markets that year.

Honda Civic

The Honda Civic was produced in 1991 and remained a compact bestseller. Renowned for fuel economy, reliability and broad model range, Civic variants in 1991 included hatchback, sedan and coupe bodies, popular worldwide and often used as commuter cars.

Honda Accord

The Honda Accord was being built in 1991 as a mid-size family car known for comfort and efficiency. With sedan and coupe options, it was a strong seller in North America, Europe and Asia, prized for reliability and refined engineering.

Honda Prelude

The Honda Prelude was produced in 1991 as Honda’s sporty two-door coupe offering advanced features like variable valve timing on later models. It was noted for sharp handling and a stylish coupé profile in markets worldwide that year.

Nissan Skyline

The Nissan Skyline was produced in 1991, including performance-focused GT and GT-R variants of the R32 generation. Renowned for advanced all-wheel-drive systems and turbocharged engines, the Skyline held strong appeal among enthusiasts in 1991.

Nissan 300ZX

The Nissan 300ZX (Z32) was produced in 1991, a high-performance sports coupe known for its twin-turbo engines and modern styling. It earned acclaim for handling and power, cementing Nissan’s sports-car credentials in the early 1990s.

Nissan Maxima

The Nissan Maxima was produced in 1991 as a near-luxury family sedan featuring powerful engines and comfortable interiors. It appealed to buyers seeking performance-oriented four-door practicality and continued strong sales in global markets that year.

Mazda MX-5 Miata

The Mazda MX-5 Miata was produced in 1991 and had rapidly become a bestseller for its lightweight, affordable roadster formula. Celebrated for nimble handling and classic British-inspired sports-car dynamics, it attracted enthusiasts worldwide in 1991.

Mazda RX-7

The Mazda RX-7 (FC generation) was in production in 1991, known for its rotary engine and sharp handling. The RX-7 combined lightweight construction with spirited performance, making it a popular sports coupe among enthusiasts during the early 1990s.

Mitsubishi Lancer

The Mitsubishi Lancer was in production in 1991 as an affordable compact offered in multiple body styles. Known for durable engineering and rally-derived performance variants in some markets, it remained a global volume model that year.

Mitsubishi Galant

The Mitsubishi Galant was produced in 1991 as a mid-size family car offering comfortable interiors and a range of engines. Its blend of value and practicality made it competitive in many markets during the early 1990s.

Subaru Legacy

The Subaru Legacy was built in 1991 and offered symmetrical all-wheel drive as a standout feature. With sedan and wagon bodies, it targeted buyers wanting year-round traction and practicality, gaining popularity in colder climates that year.

Subaru Impreza (not yet introduced)

Note: Not produced in 1991

Suzuki Swift

The Suzuki Swift was produced in 1991 as a compact, economical hatchback praised for nimble urban driving. Popular in tight-city markets, it offered simple, efficient transport and affordability in many countries that year.

Ford Escort

The Ford Escort saw production in 1991 across several generations and markets. A mainstream compact car in Europe and North America, it offered practical bodies and formed a core of Ford’s small-car lineup during the year.

Ford Taurus

The Ford Taurus was produced in 1991 as a popular midsize sedan and wagon in North America. Noted for aerodynamic styling introduced in the late 1980s, it remained a high-volume family car with comfortable interiors and V6 engine options.

Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang was produced in 1991, continuing a long lineage of American pony cars. In 1991 it retained strong enthusiast appeal, offering coupe and convertible body styles, V8 power, and extensive aftermarket support.

Chevrolet Corvette

The Chevrolet Corvette (C4) was produced in 1991, offering American sports-car performance with improved handling and modern electronics. Its high-output engines and long production heritage made it a flagship for Chevrolet that year.

Chevrolet Camaro

The Chevrolet Camaro was produced in 1991 as a mass-market American performance coupe and convertible. Known for V6 and V8 options, it competed strongly with Ford Mustang and Pontiac Firebird in the early 1990s.

Pontiac Firebird

The Pontiac Firebird was built in 1991, a platform twin to the Camaro with sport-tuned suspension and performance options. Enthusiasts favored its aggressive styling and available V8 engines during that production year.

Volkswagen Golf

The Volkswagen Golf was in production in 1991 and remained a compact best-seller worldwide. Known for its build quality and practical hatchback layout, the Golf appealed across Europe and beyond with multiple trims and petrol/diesel engines.

Volkswagen Passat

The Volkswagen Passat was produced in 1991 as a midsize family car offering comfortable interiors and efficient engines. Popular in Europe and other markets, it provided a practical alternative to compact and executive models that year.

BMW 3 Series

The BMW 3 Series was produced in 1991, a benchmark compact executive car famed for driving dynamics. With sedan, coupe and wagon options, it dominated its segment in many markets and offered sporty and luxury trims that year.

BMW 5 Series

The BMW 5 Series was built in 1991 as a mid-size executive car combining performance and comfort. Renowned for balanced handling and premium appointments, it was a strong seller among business buyers during the early 1990s.

BMW Z1

The BMW Z1 was a limited-production roadster produced through 1991, notable for its unique drop-down plastic doors and over 8,000 units made. Its production extended into 1991, making it a collectible early BMW sports car.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W124)

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W124) was in production in 1991, acclaimed for build quality, durability and engineering. Offered as sedan, coupe and wagon, it was a benchmark for luxury durability and widely used as taxis and executive cars.

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)

The Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) was produced in 1991, a luxury roadster lauded for modern styling and advanced safety features like airbags. It combined performance and refinement, appealing to affluent buyers worldwide in that year.

Porsche 911

The Porsche 911 was produced in 1991, with the 964 generation running at that time. Known for rear-engine dynamics and sports-car heritage, the 911 remained Porsche’s iconic model and a favorite among driving enthusiasts.

Porsche 944

The Porsche 944’s production ran through 1991, making it one of Porsche’s accessible sports coupes of the era. Known for balanced handling and four-cylinder performance, the 944 concluded its run in 1991 with special variants produced that year.

Volvo 240

The Volvo 240 was produced in 1991 and known for its boxy design and legendary safety. Widely used as family transport, the 240’s durable engineering and roomy wagon variants made it a common sight across Europe and North America in 1991.

Volvo 850

The Volvo 850 entered production in 1991, marking Volvo’s switch to front-wheel drive and modern 5-cylinder engines. Its launch year saw strong interest for safety innovations and new design, with sedans and wagons built from 1991 onward.

Audi 80/90

Audi’s 80/90 series was in production in 1991, representing the brand’s compact executive offerings. Known for solid engineering and quattro all-wheel-drive availability on some variants, these models served as foundations for later A4/A6 lines.

Renault Clio

The Renault Clio was produced in 1991, having launched in 1990 as a modern supermini. Praised for design and practicality, the Clio quickly replaced the Renault 5 and became a strong seller across Europe during that period.

Peugeot 205

The Peugeot 205 was in production in 1991 and remained a hugely popular supermini in Europe. Celebrated for its engaging handling and efficient engines, it also spawned successful hot hatch variants beloved by enthusiasts in 1991.

Fiat Uno

The Fiat Uno was produced in 1991 as a compact, economical hatchback widely sold in Europe and emerging markets. Known for efficient packaging and affordability, Uno models continued to be built and updated through the early 1990s.

Lancia Delta

The Lancia Delta was produced in 1991, renowned for its rallying heritage in HF/Integrale forms. Its turbocharged performance variants dominated rallying in the late 1980s and early 1990s, contributing to strong interest in road-going models that year.

Skoda Favorit

The Škoda Favorit was produced in 1991 as one of the company’s first modern, front-wheel-drive family cars. Built during Czechoslovakia’s post-communist transition, it marked a major technical upgrade and exported to several European markets.

Seat Ibiza

The SEAT Ibiza was produced in 1991 with compact hatchback practicality and sporty trim levels. Built in Spain and part of the Volkswagen Group platform-sharing era, the Ibiza drew buyers seeking affordable European small cars that year.

Jaguar XJ (XJ40)

The Jaguar XJ (XJ40 series) was produced in 1991 as Jaguar’s flagship luxury sedan, combining traditional British luxury with modern electronics. It attracted executive buyers seeking hand-built interiors and smooth inline-six or V12 engines.

Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender was in production in 1991, celebrated for rugged off-road capability and simple, tough construction. Used worldwide for agriculture, military and adventure, production vehicles were still being hand-built in that year.

Alfa Romeo 164

The Alfa Romeo 164 was produced in 1991 as a premium Italian sedan known for its V6 engines and distinctive styling. It offered sporting dynamics and rich interiors, appealing to buyers wanting a performance-tinged executive car in 1991.

Lexus LS400

The Lexus LS400 was produced in 1991, marking Toyota’s luxury push with quiet refinement, V8 power and exceptional build quality. Its quality and value challenged European rivals, establishing Lexus as a major luxury brand by that year.

Acura NSX

The Acura/Honda NSX was produced in 1991 as a mid-engine supercar offering exotic performance with Honda reliability. Its aluminum bodywork and high-revving V6 made it an industry benchmark for accessible supercar usability in 1991.

Saab 900

The Saab 900 was produced in 1991, known for quirky design, turbocharged engines and safety-focused engineering. Its convertible and hatchback variants remained popular among buyers who valued comfort and distinctive Scandinavian styling.

Hyundai Sonata

The Hyundai Sonata was produced in 1991 as a value-focused midsize sedan, increasingly competitive on features and price. By 1991 Hyundai was expanding export footprints and improving perceived quality in multiple global markets.

Kia Sephia

The Kia Sephia was produced in 1991 as one of Kia’s early compact sedans intended for export. Offering basic transportation and affordable pricing, it reflected South Korea’s growing automotive industry presence during that era.

Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero

The Mitsubishi Pajero (Montero) was produced in 1991, a capable off-road SUV with rallying success in endurance events like Dakar. Known for rugged construction and available diesel and petrol engines, it appealed to adventurous buyers worldwide.

Toyota Land Cruiser (80 Series)

The Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series was produced in 1991, offering full-time four-wheel drive, durability and off-road prowess. Its reputation for reliability made it a preferred choice for expeditions and utility roles globally in that year.

Renault 19

The Renault 19 was produced in 1991 as a compact family car with multiple body styles and efficient engines. It was widely sold across Europe and offered comfortable interiors and competitive pricing for mainstream buyers in 1991.

Peugeot 405

The Peugeot 405 was produced in 1991 and won praise for ride comfort and handling. A mid-size family car with sedan and estate variants, it was also assembled under license in several countries, supporting broad production volumes that year.

Mini (Classic era/BLR heritage)

The original Mini derivatives and licensed continuations were produced in 1991, maintaining the small, iconic British city car formula. Its enduring design and tight packaging remained culturally significant and widely driven in urban areas.

Opel/Vauxhall Astra

The Opel/Vauxhall Astra was produced in 1991 as a compact family car sold across Europe under different brand names. Known for practical interiors and a range of engines, it remained a core offering in GM’s European line-up in 1991.

Citroën BX

The Citroën BX was produced in 1991 and known for its hydropneumatic suspension and distinctive angular design. Popular in Europe, BX offered comfortable ride quality and continued sales into the early 1990s before being superseded by newer Citroën models.

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