Nissan, Brie Larson Top Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart – Again

According to an iSpot Ace Metrix survey, the Nissan spot scored above the norm for the auto industry for attention, likability and consumer desire.

Jim Irwin, Associate Editor

May 13, 2021

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Nissan’s ad featuring actress Brie Larson takes No.1 for the third week in a row in iSpot.tv’s ranking of the most-viewed automotive commercials – the ads that have generated the highest number of impressions across national broadcast and cable TV airings.

The first-place ad for the week of May 3 features a selection of Nissan models driven through a variety of terrains, from city streets to rugged mountains. According to an iSpot Ace Metrix survey, this spot scored above the norm for the auto industry for attention, likability and consumer desire.

A commercial for the ’21 Subaru Crosstrek takes second place. A rainstorm hits as a brother and sister drive to a wedding, and they encounter a washed-out road. On the alternative route, the pair discovers a lost cat, which they stop to save. Per Ace Metrix, this spot scored above the auto industry average for likeability and product relevance.

The No.3 spot also belongs to Subaru. The Barkley dog family is driving their Forester on a highway when they encounter a big truck, also with a canine at the wheel. The puppy in the backseat of the Forester makes the universal signal to honk, and the truck driver obliges. The furry family resonated with viewers: 44% of respondents to an Ace Metrix survey said the characters were the single best thing about the spot.

Toyota is getting into the summer spirit with its fourth-place ad detailing how its various models can support any type of sport that suits your fancy. And right now, every new Toyota comes with a no-cost ToyotaCare maintenance plan for two years or 25,000 miles (40,250 km), whichever comes first.

Hyundai rounds out the ranking with a spot jam-packed with celebrities including Jason Bateman, Mindy Kaling and Kawhi Leonard questioning everything from the meaning of wasted time to why quicksand isn’t quick. According to Ace Metrix, this spot scored above the auto norm for likability and product relevance, and 40% of survey respondents said the characters were the single best thing.

One viewer noted, “I love the whole cast of this commercial, especially Jason Bateman. It really made me happy.”

 

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1. Nissan: The New Nissan

Impressions: 252,879,138

Interruption Rate: 1.77%

Attention Index: 105

Est. TV Spend: $1,572,037

 

2. Subaru: Barn Wedding 

Impressions: 198,933,031

Interruption Rate: 2.55%

Attention Index: 105

Est. TV Spend: $1,776,784

 

3. Subaru: Dog Tested: Honk

Impressions: 195,420,061

Interruption Rate: 2.63%

Attention Index: 106

Est. TV Spend: $1,723,319

 

4. Toyota: Summer Starts Here: Sports

Impressions: 192,794,097

Interruption Rate: 2.25%

Attention Index: 97

Est. TV Spend: $1,337,521

 

5. Hyundai: Question Everything

Impressions: 181,843,738

Interruption Rate: 2.11%

Attention Index: 111

Est. TV Spend: $1,753,317

 

Data provided by iSpot.tv, The New Standard for TV Ad Measurement  

 

TV Impressions - Total TV ad impressions delivered for the brand or spot.

Interruption Rate - The percentage of devices that were present at the beginning of your ad but did not complete watching the ad. Actions that interrupt ad play include changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding, or turning off the TV. The Interruption rate is measured on a scale of 0 to 100%.

Attention Index - A comparison of your ad’s Interruption Rate against your specific media placement. The Attention Index is measured on a scale of 0 to 200, where 100 is the average and means your ad is performing as expected.

Est. National TV Spend - Amount spent on TV airings for the brand’s spots.

 

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