Top 20 Viral Automotive Videos Of 2011

Posted on 13. Jan, 2012 by Martin Biela in Digital Campaign, Production

As we look back on 2011 in our rear view mirror, we take a moment to look at the top 20 viral automotive videos. These videos all hit it big on YouTube, and spread like a grease fire on various social networks throughout the year.

Everyday brands are fighting each other for consumers’ attention. Going viral is the way to make sure you are seen across peoples’ social media streams. But it isn’t easy to go viral. It takes the right content combined with the right timing. Sometimes it even takes a bit of luck.

Using data from Unruly Media’s Viral Video Chart, the below videos are the top 20 viral automotive videos of 2011 ranked by number of times shared. Interesting to note, some of the most viral automotive videos in 2011 weren’t even from 2011.

NO:20 Audi A8: Audi Big Game Commercial 2011- Release The Hounds – 16,667 shares

NO:19 Volkswagen: Buying A Volkswagen From An Old Lady – 18,362 shares

NO:18 Kia Soul: 2010 Kia Soul Hamster Commercial: Black Sheep – 19,481 shares

NO:17 Nissan Pathfinder Commercial: Independent Suspension – 23,324 shares

NO:16 Bridgestone: Carma – 23,633 shares

NO:15 Kia Picanto: Nail Art Animation – 23,961 shares

NO:14 Mercedes-Benz E Class: Beauty Is Nothing Without Brains – 25,220 shares

NO: 13 Nissan Leaf: Gas Powered Everything – 27,760 shares

NO: 12 Volkswagen Passat: The Making of “The Force” Commercial – 28,784 shares

NO:11 BMW i3: i. Born Electric – 38,085 shares

NO: 10 Mercedes-Benz: Roger Federer Pranks Coach – 38,372 shares

NO: 9 Volkswagen Beetle: Black Beetle Commercial – 44,660 shares

NO: 8 Toyota Sienna: Swagger Wagon Rap – 46,035 shares

NO: 7 BMW 1-Series M Coupe: Helipad Commercial – 64,887 shares

NO: 6 Chrysler 200: Eminem Super Bowl Commercial – 81,961 shares

NO: 5 Volkswagen: Piano Stairs – The Fun Theory – 148,769 shares

NO: 4 BMW 1-Series M Coupe: Walls – 191,636 shares

NO: 3 Nissan: Pôneis Malditos – 856,573 shares

NO: 2 Kia Soul: Party Rock Anthem Commercial – 1,505,982 shares

NO: 1 Volkswagen Passat: The Force Commercial – 1,808,543 shares

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