These 5 Super Cool Cars are Banned in the United States (2024)

Some of the most well-known makes and even models of cars are banned here inthe United States.Literally, they're illegal to own here.

I knew there were cars we didn't have in America, but I never realized that they were frompopular brands that we have driving around our highways andbyways and simply aren't allowed according toHot Cars.Honestly, it looks like we're missing out on some cool looking vehiclesso let's get to it for the 'what' and 'why' behind these beautiful bannedvehicles.

This hot number, the TVR Tuscan, is banned because of itslack of safety airbags and anti-lock brakes. Hot Cars says the safety standards in Europe are looser thanhere, but the vehicle isstunning, and would definitely be a popular purchase on the luxury end.

I know we have Aston Martins driving around, because I've seen them. However, according to Hot Cars, this particularmake called the Virage, which was allowedhere in the early '90s, is now banned because it wouldn't pass an emissions test and doesn't have passenger-side airbags.

Meanwhile, Land Rover's are beloved vehicles, and James Bond even drives one. I don't think a day goes by that I don't see the Land Rover brand.Ieven have a friend who has a Land Rover Defender 110, the next vehicle on the banned list.

Wait, what?

She even drove it when she was in school at Dartmouth in New Hampshire. However, according to Hot Cars, it's only the1993 Defender 110 that's explicitlyon the blacklist here, because it lacks several modern safety features like airbags.

Wait, there's actually a pick-up truck on the list? But this is America, where we see them everywhere whether you're a fan or not.

Meet the Toyota Hilux. Hot Cars says that while it's not technically banned from entering the country,the American government imposes asuper hefty 25% tax on imported lightweight trucks like the Hilux.

Not all Porsche's are created equal, apparently, and yes, thisCarerra 911 RS is banned because of emissions regulations. There are Carerra 911's allowed, as we've all seen, just not this one.

I'm not sure I would know the difference because let's face it, Porsche has its feel and look for sure. Plus, they are everywhere, being one of the most popular luxury sports cars in America.

Click hereto see the other 11 cars that we can't drivehere in the good 'ol US of A.