What you need to know

Black consumers have strong opinions about car brands – the ones they currently drive as well as their dream car. Most Black consumers’ opinions are driven by pragmatic criteria, but subjective characteristics shape their preferences and desire to upgrade to something better within their price range.

Definition

This Report covers Black consumers’ perceptions of domestic and foreign autos across all types including basic, conventional, pickups, vans, and SUV/CUVs.

This is one of many Reports that Mintel has produced to help explain the dynamics of Black consumers’ involvement with the auto category. Readers may also be interested in Mintel’s Reports: Black Consumers and the Car Purchasing Process – US, June 2016; Black Consumers’ Attitudes Toward Car Buying – US, June 2015; Hispanic Consumers’ Perceptions of Auto Brands – US, March 2017 as well as all the titles in Mintel’s Automotive library.

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