This page lists 76 cars that start with V, from “Valhalla” to “Vogue”. The list covers hypercars, family sedans, wagons, minivans, SUVs, electric models and a few full car brands. You can use it to identify a car you spotted on the road, research a used purchase, or settle a trivia question.
Cars are road vehicles that carry people and cargo using an engine or electric motor, and they have shaped how we live and travel for more than a century. The Bugatti “Veyron” showed how far the idea could go, becoming the first production car to pass 400 km/h.
Below you’ll find the table with each car’s brand, type, production years and a short description.
Valhalla
Aston Martin’s mid-engined plug-in hybrid supercar, pairing a twin-turbo V8 with electric motors for more than 1,000 horsepower.
Valiant
A tough, affordable American compact best known for its durable Slant Six engine. Chrysler also built a separate Australian Valiant line.
Valkyrie
A road-legal hypercar designed with Red Bull Racing’s Adrian Newey, powered by a naturally aspirated V12 that revs past 11,000 rpm.
Vanderhall
A Utah-based maker of three-wheeled autocycles with two seats and a front-wheel-drive layout, built to feel like a modern take on the classic roadster.
Vanguard
A mid-size SUV sold in Japan and based on the same platform as the RAV4, with an available third row of seats.
Vanquish
Aston Martin’s flagship V12 grand tourer, made famous by its appearance in a James Bond film.
Vantage
Aston Martin’s sportiest core model, first launched as a high-performance V8 coupe and now sold as a compact front-engined sports car.
Vauxhall
A British car maker founded in 1857, now part of Stellantis. It sells mostly rebadged Opel models in the UK.
Vector
A small American maker of futuristic, aircraft-inspired supercars such as the W8, led by designer Jerry Wiegert.
Vector M12
A wedge-shaped V12 supercar built by Vector after Lamborghini took over the company, using a Lamborghini Diablo-derived engine.
Vector W8
A twin-turbo V8 American supercar with a cockpit styled like a fighter jet, produced in extremely small numbers.
Vega
A small American hatchback and wagon known for its sleek styling, but also for engine and rust problems that hurt its reputation.
Vel Satis
A tall, distinctive French luxury car that mixed sedan, minivan and hatchback looks. It was bold but sold poorly.
Veloster
A sporty coupe-like hatchback with an unusual three-door layout: one door on the driver side and two on the passenger side.
Venga
A small, practical European-market hatchback with a tall roof and a roomy interior for its size.
Veneno
An extremely rare, aggressive Lamborghini built to mark the brand’s 50th anniversary, with only about 14 units made across coupe and roadster versions.
Vento
Volkswagen’s notchback compact sedan, sold in Europe in the 1990s and later reintroduced in India and other markets.
Ventura
A Pontiac model that began as a trim level and later became a compact car based on the Chevrolet Nova.
Venture
A family minivan sold by Chevrolet in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with sliding side doors and seating for up to seven.
Venturi
A French maker of sports cars that later became known for electric vehicles and land-speed record attempts.
Venue
A small, affordable crossover aimed at city drivers, with a high seating position and a compact footprint.
Venza
A mid-size crossover that was dropped for several years and returned as a hybrid-only model based on the RAV4.
Veracruz
A three-row crossover from Hyundai that was priced to compete with the Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot.
Verano
A small luxury-leaning sedan from Buick, built on the same platform as the Chevrolet Cruze.
Verada
An Australian-built luxury version of the Mitsubishi Magna, offering more equipment and a larger engine.
Verisa
A small, tall hatchback sold mainly in Japan, based on the Mazda 2’s platform.
Verna
A popular compact sedan in India and other emerging markets, offered with petrol and diesel engines.
Verossa
A rear-wheel-drive Japanese sedan with retro-inspired styling and a choice of inline-six engines.
Verso
A seven-seat family car sold in Europe, built to carry kids and cargo without being too large to park.
Versa
An inexpensive small car sold in North America and elsewhere, known for its roomy interior and low running costs.
Veyron
The Bugatti hypercar that broke the 400 km/h (250 mph) barrier, powered by an 8.0-litre quad-turbo W16 engine with 1,001 horsepower.
Vezel
A small Honda crossover sold as the HR-V in many countries, offering a flexible interior and strong fuel economy.
VF 8
A mid-size electric SUV from Vietnamese brand VinFast, designed as the company’s first model to sell in international markets.
VF 9
VinFast’s large three-row electric SUV, designed to take on bigger family EVs.
Vibe
A small, practical Pontiac that was mechanically almost identical to the Toyota Matrix. It was built in a joint venture between GM and Toyota.
Victor
A British family car produced across several generations. Its American-style styling and lively engines made it a popular choice.
Viceroy
A short-lived six-cylinder luxury version of the Vauxhall Cresta, sold in limited numbers.
Vigor
A mid-size Honda sedan sold in Japan, positioned above the Accord and later also sold as the Acura Vigor in the US.
Violet
A small Japanese family car sold in several body styles, often called the Datsun 710 in the US.
Viper
A V10-powered American sports car with a famously raw driving experience and long-hood styling.
Virage
The Aston Martin that replaced the long-running V8 saloon, with a hand-built V8 engine and updated, rounder styling.
Virtus
A small sedan built mainly for emerging markets, including India and Brazil, based on Volkswagen’s MQB A0 platform.
Visa
A small French hatchback with a distinctive front end and a simple, light design.
Vista
A Toyota sedan sold in Japan and sold alongside the Camry, giving buyers a slightly more upscale option.
Vista Cruiser
A full-size American wagon famous for its raised roof with extra glass panels above the rear seats.
Vitara
A compact SUV that began as a small off-roader and evolved into a car-based crossover with optional all-wheel drive.
Vitesse
A sporty six-cylinder version of the Triumph Herald, offered as a saloon and a convertible.
Vitz
A small, efficient Japanese hatchback sold elsewhere as the Yaris.
Vios
A small sedan sold in Southeast Asia and other markets, widely used as a family car and taxi.
Vivio
A tiny Japanese kei car that was also a rally and racing platform in Subaru’s lineup.
Viva
A popular British small car in three generations, sold in the 1960s and 1970s as an affordable family vehicle.
Voisin
A French luxury brand founded by aviation pioneer Gabriel Voisin, known for avant-garde design and engineering.
Volt
An early mass-market plug-in hybrid that could run on electric power for dozens of miles before using a gas engine as a generator.
Volkswagen
One of the world’s largest car makers, known for the Beetle, Golf and Passat, and with a long history of small, practical cars.
Volvo
A Swedish car maker known for safety innovations such as the three-point seat belt, and now owned by Geely.
Voxy
A boxy Japanese family minivan with sliding doors and seating for up to eight, sold alongside the Noah.
Vellfire
A premium Japanese minivan with plush seating, sliding doors and bold styling, popular as a chauffeur car in Asia.
Voyager
One of the first modern minivans, helping to create the family-hauler segment, and later sold under the Chrysler badge.
Vue
A small Saturn crossover offered with a range of engines, including a hybrid version.
Vulcan
A limited-run track-only Aston Martin with a 7.0-litre V12, built in only 24 examples.
VUHL
A Mexican maker of lightweight, track-focused sports cars, best known for the 05 and 05RR.
VX220
A British-built roadster sharing most of its design with the Lotus Elise, sold as the Opel Speedster in Europe.
VXR8
A high-powered rear-wheel-drive sedan with a V8 engine, based on the Holden Commodore.
V40
A small Volvo that started as a compact wagon and later became a premium hatchback, built to be safe and easy to drive.
V50
A small estate car based on the S40, offering Volvo’s safety record in a more compact package.
V60
A stylish mid-size estate from Volvo, offered with hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains.
V70
Volvo’s best-known family estate, popular for its boxy practicality and long-lasting build quality.
V90
Volvo’s flagship estate, known for its elegant design and large cargo area.
V-Class
Mercedes-Benz’s premium people carrier, used as a family vehicle, airport shuttle and VIP transport.
Vaneo
A small, tall family van based on the A-Class, with sliding rear doors and a flexible interior.
Viano
A mid-size people mover with seating for up to eight, positioned above the Vito van.
Vesta
A modern Russian sedan that marked a big step upward in design and quality for Lada.
Vectra
A European family car sold as the Opel Vectra and Vauxhall Vectra across three generations, popular as a fleet vehicle.
Venice
A three-wheeled roadster with two seats and a turbocharged engine, offering open-top driving without a conventional car body.
Voyage
A Brazil-market sedan based on the Gol, sold as a more practical and affordable alternative.
Vogue
A British family car from Singer, a slightly more upscale version of the Hillman Super Minx.
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