Swapalease.com, the nation’s largest car lease marketplace, released its latest report addressing the future of automotive trends as told by car shoppers and consumers. Swapalease.com surveyed more than 2,500 drivers and car shoppers across the U.S. to find out how they’d like to shop for cars in the future, among other car-related findings. Among the findings, the majority of car shoppers today are not excited about car-sharing services, nor autonomous driving.
The online survey, presented to drivers across North America between February 20 – March 15, also showed some key gender differences in how shoppers would like to see the automotive experience in the future..
Both genders agree that rear back-up camera systems (65%) and in-car Wifi (60%) are the tech features that will most influence their shopping decision in the future. However, lane departure warning systems saw a large difference, with 52% of men indicating that as an influential technology as opposed to just 31% of women.
“The automotive industry continues to evolve before our eyes, especially when it comes to the types of cars manufacturers are producing,” said Scot Hall, Executive Vice President of Swapalease.com. “We’d like to see the industry break out of the mold more when it comes to lease packages and more flexible terms, and this survey shows car shoppers would be in favor of some creative thinking on those fronts.
What types of in vehicle technologies will influence the selection of your next Vehicle most? (Check all that apply)
Sophisticated hi-end audio systems 44.40%
Cutting edge navigation systems 58.80%
Radar controlled cruise control 39.60%
Back-up camera systems 65.20%
Lane departure systems 48.00%
Brake assistance 49.20%
In-vehicle WiFi 60.40%
Other (please specify) 5.60%
Females
Sophisticated hi-end audio systems: 31.25%
Cutting edge navigation systems: 58.33%
Radar controller cruise control: 31.25%
Back-up camera systems: 68.25%
Lane departure systems: 31.25%
Brake assistance: 39.58%
In-vehicle WiFi: 60.42%
Other: 4.17%
Males
Sophisticated hi-end audio systems: 47.24%
Cutting edge navigation systems: 58.97%
Radar controller cruise control: 41.71%
Back-up camera systems: 64.32%
Lane departure systems: 51.76%
Brake assistance: 51.26%
In-vehicle WiFi: 59.80%
Other: 6.03%
Using an affordable Uber car service for 90% or More of my transportation needs?
Not at all interested: 43.09%
Slightly interested: 21.95%
Somewhat interested: 21.95%
Very interested: 10.57%
Extremely interested: 2.44%
Females
Not at all interested: 35.56%
Slightly interested: 24.44%
Somewhat interested: 24.44%
Very interested: 13.33%
Extremely interested: 2.22%
Males
Not at all interested: 44.72%
Slightly interested: 21.61%
Somewhat interested: 21.61%
Very interested: 9.55%
Extremely interested: 2.51%
Getting a driverless car that safely took me to any location that I wanted
Not at all interested: 36.73 %
Slightly interested: 17.14%
Somewhat interested: 19.59%
Very interested: 15.51%
Extremely interested: 11.02%
Females
Not at all interested: 38.64 %
Slightly interested: 15.91%
Somewhat interested: 22.73%
Very interested: 13.64%
Extremely interested: 9.09%
Males
Not at all interested: 39.18%
Slightly interested: 17.59%
Somewhat interested: 18.59%
Very interested: 16.08%
Extremely interested: 11.56%
Getting a car that got over 100 miles per gallon of gas
Not at all interested: 8.06%
Slightly interested: 7.66%
Somewhat interested: 20.97%
Very interested: 27.02%
Extremely interested: 36.29%
Females
Not at all interested: 2.17%
Slightly interested: 10.87%
Somewhat interested: 17.89%
Very interested: 32.61%
Extremely interested: 36.96%
Males
Not at all interested: 9.05%
Slightly interested: 7.04%
Somewhat interested: 22.11%
Very interested: 25.63%
Extremely interested: 36.18%
Getting an electric car that could go 1000 miles before needing a re-charge?
Not at all interested: 6.45%
Slightly interested: 8.06%
Somewhat interested: 18.55%
Very interested: 21.37%
Extremely interested: 45.56%
And, what is your gender?
Female: 19.05%
Male: 80.95%
Females
Not at all interested: 4.26 %
Slightly interested: 19.15%
Somewhat interested: 17.02%
Very interested: 21.28%
Extremely interested: 38.30%
Males
Not at all interested: 7.04%
Slightly interested: 5.53%
Somewhat interested: 19.10%
Very interested: 21.11%
Extremely interested: 47.24%
In purchasing cars, both men (66%) and women (56%) would most prefer to identify the car they like and then have dealers submit their best bids. However, women (35%) are interested in ‘showtailing’ where they look at cars at the dealership but then buy/lease online; while men (33%) would like to buy/lease cars online without ever stepping into the dealership
Swapalease.com is the world’s largest automotive lease marketplace and the pioneer in facilitating lease transfers online. More specifically Swapalease.com matches individuals who want to get out of their lease with people who are looking for short-term lease agreements. Prospective buyers can search the listings for the exact vehicle they want, and then register for a nominal fee, allowing them to use Swapalease.com’s safe online system to contact the prospective seller and close the deal.
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