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- What It Takes to Be Tops. Overall Score: To be a Top Pick, a model has to have an exemplary Overall Score in its category. This single number consolidates the findings from four key pillars: road-test performance, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety.
- Subcompact Car: Toyota Yaris iA. Developed by Mazda, launched by Scion, and now marketed as a Toyota, the Yaris iA proves that subcompact cars can delight.
- More From the 2017 Autos Spotlight. Which Car Brands Make the Best Vehicles? America's Favorite Cars: SUVs. With Automatic Shifters, It's Proceed With Caution.
- Compact Car: Chevrolet Cruze. This redesigned sedan and hatchback bests two segment stalwarts, the Honda Civic and the Toyota Corolla, with an Overall Score at the top of the class.
- Tesla Model X. If you have been following the Tesla Model X since its launch, you may not be too surprised to hear about its reliability issues. Consumer Reports points out the Model X’s problems with its body hardware, paint and trim, and climate system.
- Cadillac Escalade. Yet another large SUV on the list, the Cadillac Escalade has never really had a reputation for great reliability. The latest model suffers from issues with its power equipment, climate system, and major problems with its transmission.
- Volvo XC90. Volvo may be well-known for its safety, but reliability is another question. The three-row XC90 SUV experiences issues with its in-car electronics, power equipment, and electrical system.
- Ford Fiesta. Like the Focus, the Ford Fiesta is one of the least reliable cars of 2017 according to Consumer Reports‘ Annual Reliability Survey. Issues for the Fiesta stem from its transmission and drive system.
- Kia Niro. Kia as a brand rose two spots to the third overall position in this year’s survey, with the Niro named the most reliable vehicle overall. The new hybrid crossover does have a choppy ride and uninspired handling, but fuel economy is impressive for a crossover and a suite of advanced safety features are available.
- Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86. Arguably the only real sports car on the list, the Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 is the go-to coupe if you’re looking for something reliable.
- Lexus ES. The most reliable model from Lexus is the ES, but unlike the IS and GS, don’t expect this sedan to be exciting to drive. But it does offer a quiet cabin and great fuel economy, especially if you opt for the hybrid model that returns 36-mpg combined in Consumer Reports‘ testing.
- Lexus GS. The larger Lexus GS is the automaker’s second-highest ranked model, delivering a balanced combination of ride, handling, quietness, and roominess.
Research Highest Quality Cars. Quality ratings are based on consumer insights during the first 90 days of ownership. The following models ranked the highest for quality and represent the J.D. Power 2017 award winners for their particular segment.
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Nov 30, 2022 · What Do Critics Say About the Chevy Cruze? Consumer Reports says the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze packs the best features of Chevy’s cars into a more efficient package, with average owner satisfaction scores. Edmunds rates the Chevy Cruze at 3.8/5, praising the excellent passenger room, but they don’t like that the engine stop-start cannot be ...
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