Car Consumer Reviews

The publication rated the carmakers with a complete rating, that has been a mixture of each brand name's road test rating and typical dependability rating. The trail test rating factored in the typical results from Consumer Reports' many tests regarding the vehicles, and a reliability score provides a guide on what likely the cars from each brand are going to hold up typically.

Only a few automakers had been factored into Consumer Reports' research. Jaguar, Maserati, Ram, Smart and Tesla did "n't have sufficient information" to be assessed because of the book.

1. Audi

With an overall rating of 80, road-test rating of 83 and better than average dependability score, Audi ended up being placed number 1. Consumer Reports said the "luxury brand name is renowned for technology and magnificence around its overall performance, luxurious interiors, and Quattro all-wheel-drive system."

2. Subaru

With a standard rating of 78, road test rating of 80 and a lot better than typical dependability rating, Subaru had been placed No. 2. customer Reports stated the brand "has been similar to unpretentious, practical, and affordable all-wheel-drive vehicles."

3. Lexus

With a complete rating of 76, road-test rating of 74 and best dependability score, Audi ended up being placed No. 3. customer Reports said the brand is "recognized for making quiet, plush, and incredibly trustworthy vehicles."

4. Porsche

With an overall score of 76, road test score of 84 and normal dependability rating, Porsche had been placed #4. Consumer Reports stated "the Porsche DNA remains baked into every model with confident high-performance managing, a managed ride, superb braking performance, an exciting fatigue note, and beautifully crafted interiors."

5. BMW

With a standard score of 76, road-test score of 85 and normal reliability score, BMW ended up being ranked No. 5. customer Reports stated "most current BMW models aren't rather the greatest driving machines of history. Alternatively, they concentrate more on technology, convenience, sophistication, and fuel efficiency."

6. Mazda

With a broad score of 74, road-test score of 74 and better than typical reliability rating, Mazda was placed #6. Consumer Reports stated Mazda "is most known for the plucky Miata roadster, but that fun-to-drive factor pervades the lineup."

7. Buick

With a standard rating of 74, road test score of 76 and better than normal dependability rating, Buick ended up being placed No. 7. Consumer Reports stated "Buick is attempting to drop its stodgy image with a competitive products which is positioned in between mainstream and luxury companies."

8. Toyota

With a broad rating of 72, road-test rating of 69 and best reliability rating, Toyota had been ranked No. 8. customer Reports stated "Toyota builds solid, efficient, and reliable vehicles which do every little thing really - albeit in a pleasing, unexciting bundle."

9. Kia

With an overall score of 72, road-test rating of 75 and better than typical reliability rating, Kia was rated #9. customer Reports said "Kia delivers stylish and competent cars often sold for less than your competitors."

10. Honda