The Car We Drive Actually Says A Lot About Our Personalities, Experts Claim

Owning a car is a big deal. But did you know that the type of car you choose to drive might say more about you than you think? Some pretty smart people have actually studied the subject, and we're here to reveal their findings. Read on to discover what your vehicle of choice says about your character, life, and mindset: you might be surprised!

1. Toyota Prius

We’ll start things off with a kind of obvious one. If you drive a Toyota Prius, you almost certainly possess two attributes. The first is that you're wealthy: a Prius doesn’t come cheap, you know. Secondly, you are environmentally conscious, and in truth like most pious Prius drivers, you don’t mind who knows about it. Honk if that sounds like you!

2. Mini Cooper

According to British psychologist Lee Chambers, Mini Cooper owners are generally proud and confident people. Chambers also noted that drivers of the classic British car are very organized, particularly given the lack of space in their chosen vehicle. Additionally, Mini Cooper drivers are said to be mindful individuals who pay close attention to the feelings of others. Well, apart from Michael Caine and his gold-bullion-robbing mates, we guess.

3. A blue car

If you drive a blue car then according to psychologist Lee Chambers you are likely to be a safe person. Exuding a calm confidence, you’re not someone who is easily fazed. Sound like you? Also, Chambers also said those who go blue when picking a car — approximately 17 percent of all drivers — are generally faithful people.

4. Volkswagen van

Those who still drive around a 1960s Volkswagen Van are quite likely to be from a particular group of people who helped define the era in which it was made. We are talking, of course, about hippies. Yes, it’s not that rare to see these types of vans painted in bright psychedelic colors, or adorned with counterculture icons of the day, such as Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. Flower power!