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10 BEST + NEW CAR NEW CAR

TOP PICKS WORST RATINGS PROFILES
Only the most outstanding
vehicles achieve a spot on
LISTS After rigorous testing on
our track, CR ranks 251 tested
Our detailed descriptions
draw from our track testing,
our list. Check out the We evaluate vehicles in vehicles, from best to worst, plus CR’s exclusive reliability
models—SUVs, cars, and every way that matters to by category. and satisfaction surveys.
trucks—that made our cut. consumers—from safety to fuel The result: Truly independent
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economy. See which vehicles and expert ratings and
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are superior in their class and reviews of 260 new cars, SUVs,
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32 SUVs vs. Pickups:

Which to Choose?
Tempted by a truck? Discover
what they do—and don’t do—
as well as an SUV.
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36 Dirty Secrets
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82 Used Car
Winners + Losers
Buying used is a smart way to
get a high-end car that might
otherwise be out of your
budget. But it pays to be picky:
Our latest survey reveals the
most- and least-reliable models.
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Look Both Ways
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Food Safety James E. Rogers, Director; Sana Mujahid;
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71 years ago, in May 1948—though we have rated cars since our
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Cars have changed dramatically over the ensuing decades, along
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focused on interior roominess and dramatic design—and made only
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Today’s vehicles, by contrast, are technological marvels of
efficiency, infotainment, and safety. Fuel economy in all vehicles
has vastly improved, though CR is pushing for even better results.
SUVs rule American roadways today, but perhaps the biggest game-
changer is how hybrids and electric cars are taking a serious hold.
Another fundamental change from cars of yore is how reliable
vehicles are now. With proper maintenance, most of today’s cars
will easily last more than a decade, and some of our members
report that their cars have traveled more than 200,000 miles.
This issue features the very latest car reliability data from our
members. You can find the latest predictions in our Reliability
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What hasn’t changed is our commitment to rigorous testing.
Each year, we put some 50 cars, SUVs, and pickups—all of which
we buy the same way consumers do—through a battery of 50-plus
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2019 AUTO ISSUE

Making
the World
Safer for
Pedestrians
What automakers and cities need to do more of to
make streets safer for people—and how CR's ratings
have changed to help reform the marketplace.
by Jeff Plungis

8 [Link] APRIL 2019 ILLUSTRATION BY ROBERT SAMUEL HANSON

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PEDESTRI AN SAFET Y

Pedestrian-detection systems are an

innovation that’s quickly making its
way into new cars. They’re standard
on about one-third of new vehicles
and available as an option on about
30 percent more. Automakers are
increasingly putting this feature into
their automatic emergency braking
(AEB) systems to prevent deaths and
reduce the severity of injuries—even
when human drivers can’t or don’t
react quickly enough.
As more pedestrian-detection systems
arrive on the market, it’s crucial that
the technology does what it claims to
do. IIHS has found that some work much
better than others. Building on those
results, we’ve changed our car scoring,
starting with this print issue, to give
credit to vehicles that have standard
pedestrian-detection systems. This adds
even more incentive for automakers to
make them more widely available.
CR gives credit to vehicles that
ON A COLD, crisp Virginia morning, don’t notice someone crossing the street offer effective safety systems as standard
engineers and technicians watched as a in front of them. equipment. Models no longer get credit
BMW SUV approached from the far end Auto-safety experts have been for city-speed AEB (systems that work
of a test track. As a pedestrian dummy increasingly alarmed by the rising at lower speeds as opposed to highway
moved across the road on a pulley, the number of pedestrians killed by speeds) unless they include pedestrian
vehicle slammed into it at about 25 mph. vehicles over the past decade. detection. That’s because pedestrians
The dummy’s legs flew off as the force Some types of traffic deaths have are most often struck on roadways with
of the collision violently flung the rest of been declining, but the number of speed limits below 40 mph.
its body up and over the SUV. Even the pedestrians fatally hit by vehicles has As with all traffic-safety concerns,
auto-safety experts gasped. gone up over time—and at an increasing there’s more that contributes to
Welcome to a typical morning at a rate. In 2009 there were 4,109 such pedestrian deaths than vehicle and
new kind of testing lab, one focused on deaths, according to the National safety-system design. There are human
reducing pedestrian deaths. Highway Traffic Safety Administration factors, such as the growing distraction
The track—at the Insurance Institute (NHTSA). By 2017 it was 5,977, a of electronics (for drivers and walkers)
for Highway Safety (IIHS) near 45 percent increase. and poor road design when it comes to
Charlottesville, Va.—is a key test facility Given the gains made in other areas accommodating pedestrians, among
for systems that help cars see and of road safety, pedestrian deaths other problems.
brake for pedestrians. IIHS, funded really stand out. In 2007 they were “The issues that plague pedestrians
by insurance companies, believes that 11 percent of all traffic fatalities; in 2017 aren’t new,” says Heidi Simon,
by assessing and publishing special they were 16 percent. deputy director of America Walks,
pedestrian-detection scores for different “Automakers have invested a lot a nonprofit group that advocates for
models, it can push automakers to of time and money making sure pedestrian-friendly policies. “Poor
improve the performance of their that drivers and passengers are safer street design, improper speeds, and
software, sensors, and algorithms. than ever,” says Jake Fisher, senior a culture that prioritizes cars over
The hope is that pedestrian-detection director of auto testing at Consumer people have created a landscape
systems will evolve to the point that Reports. “Now it’s time for the industry that continues to unnecessarily
one day they can reliably save to do a better job at protecting those endanger the most vulnerable users
pedestrians’ lives, even when drivers who walk along our roads.” of the public rights of way.”

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 Perhaps it’s obvious, but experts up from nearly 50 percent a decade
stress that speed makes a big difference
when cars collide with people. In the
U.S., the average risk of severe injury
76%
of pedestrian traffic deaths
ago—mean that pedestrians are more
likely to be hit in the abdomen or head
than at the legs, which leads to more
to a pedestrian increases to 90 percent serious injuries and fatalities.
happen in urban areas.
at an impact speed of 48 mph from just As with other new crash-avoidance
10 percent at 17 mph. technologies, features that were first
Slowing cars down before a collision offered as pricey options on luxury
is crucial. Reducing speed even a vehicles are now trickling down to
little can be beneficial in terms of MOST DEADLY ù less-expensive vehicles. Honda, Subaru,
fatalities and the seriousness of CITIES FOR and Toyota are among the automakers
injuries, says David Aylor, director of PEDESTRIANS that offer pedestrian-detection systems
active-safety testing at IIHS. “The more 1. Phoenix on less-expensive models that work
speed you’re able to scrub off,” he says, 2. Albuquerque, NM with low-speed AEB. According to IIHS,
3. Oklahoma City
“the more likely a pedestrian is to 79 of the 109 models currently offered
4. Dallas
survive the impact.” in the U.S. with standard AEB also offer
5. Detroit
Of course, it’s not just about technology to detect pedestrians as
surviving. Clearly, avoiding crashes in standard equipment: 20 of the other
the first place is the ultimate goal. 30 offer pedestrian detection only as
“The moment flesh and bone an option.
interact with steel, it’s bad,” says David Automakers that offer AEB with
Friedman, vice president for advocacy pedestrian detection should be
at Consumer Reports. “This is why commended. But if the systems were
pedestrian detection is so important.” required on every new vehicle, even
LEAST DEADLY more lives could be saved, says William
CITIES FOR
Why Deaths Are Rising PEDESTRIANS Wallace, a senior policy analyst with CR.
Safety experts, including those at Some consumers might not choose
1. Seattle
the National Transportation Safety 2. Fresno, CA
to pay more for pedestrian detection,
Board (NTSB), point to several 3. Washington, D.C. especially because the safety benefit
factors contributing to the increase 4. Chicago isn’t specifically for drivers and
in pedestrian fatalities—and drivers, 5. New York City passengers. “Lives shouldn’t be
pedestrians, and infrastructure share jeopardized by an auto company
the blame. Drivers can be distracted deciding that safety is optional or
by smartphones and other technology. forcing car buyers to pay extra for
But walkers also can be absorbed the technology as part of a luxury
with their smartphones, not paying WHERE package,” Wallace says.
PEDESTRIANS
attention as they cross a street. Alcohol The federal government has taken
ARE HIT
is often discovered in pedestrians and steps in the past to get involved. In
motorists when there’s a fatal crash. AT AN OTHER û 2015 NHTSA proposed adding
INTERSECTION
Poor urban and suburban planning 10% pedestrian detection to the battery
makes matters worse, say groups such
18% of tests it runs under its New Car
as America Walks. Weak street lighting, Assessment Program. Despite its earlier
not enough crosswalks, and higher activities, the agency has generally
than necessary speed limits have been not followed through with action since
cited as risks for pedestrians. then, leaving largely nongovernmental
NOT AT AN
On top of that, the unforgiving INTERSECTION groups to push the industry to improve
structure of SUVs, when compared 76% in this area.
with the lower profile of cars, is adding Still, as promising as the pedestrian-
MAP: ELIAS STEIN

to the death toll, according to IIHS detection systems are, they have
ù Based on per capita traffic death rates.
research. Higher-riding SUVs and other shortcomings. There can be false
û Other includes sidewalks, bicycle lanes, median/crossing
light trucks—which now account for islands, parking lanes/zones, and other nontraffic areas. positives—when the car sees a “person”
almost 70 percent of U.S. vehicle sales, Source: NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts 2016. who isn’t there—and sometimes there

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are misses, when a system doesn't WHEN deaths occur in cities (76 percent)
sense a person when it should. PEDESTRIANS and on open stretches of road
Consumers should understand that ARE HIT (72 percent) than at intersections
current vehicle technology can only DAWN DUSK (18 percent). There are also significant
assist in driving—and doesn’t replace 1% 2% numbers of fatalities at night.
the need to pay attention, says Alex Better road design is a cornerstone
Epstein, director of transportation DAY of the Vision Zero movement, which
safety at the National Safety Council, 22% has been embraced in places such
a nonprofit that has been working to as New York, San Francisco, and
reduce preventable deaths since 1913. Washington, D.C.
“They’re an extra set of eyes and NIGHT The goal is to eliminate all road
ears, and sometimes they’ll intervene, 75% deaths, not just bring the number
but they’re not foolproof,” Epstein down. Some cities are taking a close
says of vehicle safety systems. look at the data on pedestrian deaths
“You really can’t rely on them. For and considering policy alternatives
now and the foreseeable future, that are sometimes controversial.
you have to drive and be the best Boston saw immediate traffic-
driver you can be.” safety improvements after officials

Moving the Industry Forward

IIHS research shows that pedestrian-
50-54 YEAR OLDS
lowered the speed limit in the city
to 25 mph from 30 mph. Vision Zero
cities are also making investments
detection systems could prevent or in raised curbs, better crosswalks
reduce the severity of about two-thirds have the highest rate and signals, and pedestrian islands.
of single-vehicle/pedestrian crashes and of pedestrian traffic They’re implementing “road diets” by
prevent 58 percent of related deaths. deaths, although all reducing the number of travel lanes
A 2017 IIHS analysis using data from age groups are at risk, on major streets, which reduces the
the insurance industry found that Subaru national statistics show. number of cars that pedestrians have
vehicles equipped with the automaker’s to encounter when walking across.
EyeSight crash-avoidance system, which A couple of recent innovative
detects pedestrians, had an injury claims approaches stand out. To reduce
rate that was 35 percent lower than distracted walking, Honolulu passed
vehicles without it. PERCENTAGE OF an ordinance in 2017 that lets the
DEATHS WHEN ALCOHOL
Because of that, it’s time to make police give tickets to pedestrians who
IS INVOLVED
this feature standard equipment in are looking at their phones when
Though drunken driving is a
today’s new cars, says CR’s Fisher. “It’s they’re crossing a street. In Detroit,
top reason for driver and
important for automakers to expand use passenger fatalities, statistics pedestrian fatalities dropped after
of this technology,” he says, “because also show that one-third of burned-out streetlights were replaced
many of the serious low-speed accidents pedestrians killed in accidents in certain areas, underscoring the
can now be prevented.” were legally drunk.* role that poor visibility can play in
IIHS has created a new ratings these crashes.
program for pedestrian-detection BAC But the politics of lowering speed
.08+
systems. Its tests focus on whether limits or cracking down on drunken
vehicles can detect a dummy in
33% or texting walkers isn’t easy, says
three scenarios that duplicate the Epstein. “It’s a very difficult area to
most common types of crashes BAC move the needle. Folks who drive
involving pedestrians. .01-.07 don’t necessarily want to drive
5% NO
ALCOHOL slower,” he says. “Folks who walk
Cities Work to Protect Walkers 62% don’t want to put their cell phones
Cutting down on pedestrian deaths away while they’re walking. The
isn’t just about improving cars and * The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration truth is, to have a safer roadway
considers a person with a blood alcohol content
driving. A 2016 NHTSA analysis found (BAC) of 0.08 g/dl to be impaired. environment, everyone has to give
that a higher percentage of those Source: NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts 2016. up a little bit of something.”

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1
Top Picks
These are the best cars
of 2019 based on our track
tests, safety evaluations,
and mountains of survey
data on reliability and owner
satisfaction from CR members.
by Jeff S. Bartlett

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ALL YEAR LONG, CR experts Subaru MIDSIZED SUV

ASCENT
test nearly 50 new cars and
analyze data from our exclusive
Auto Survey, which covers about
0
96
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93
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$43,867
PRICE AS
SCORE TEST TESTED
470,000 vehicles this year. We
also look at which key safety
features these cars have, as well as 22 5 RELIABILITY
MPG
their performance in government
5 SATISFACTION
OWNER

and industry crash tests. All of

that is factored into our Overall
Score—the most comprehensive
view of vehicle quality available.
But once a year we go further.
When we choose our Top Picks,
we highlight the attributes
that CR members care about
most: Cars that deliver superior
reliability and satisfaction over
the long haul and also push
the envelope when it comes The three-row Ascent debuted at the top of of its excellent ride: The suspension handles
to safety, technology, fuel CR’s midsized SUV ratings thanks to its smooth road bumps better than some luxury cars.
power delivery, comfy ride, and functional Its cabin is one of the finest in the segment,
economy, and performance.
interior. It has a turbocharged four-cylinder with comfortable seats and many soft-touch
These are the vehicles that set engine that’s energetic in everyday traffic, surfaces, especially on upper-trim versions.
the standard for the industry. with plenty of reserve power for passing. Like There is a handy, kid-friendly third-row seat.
Speaking of standards, we feel most Subarus, the Ascent comes standard with The infotainment system, with its clear buttons
so strongly about the benefits of all-wheel drive. It especially shines because and large touch screen, is simple to use.
automatic emergency braking
(AEB), a technology that slows
or stops a car when a crash

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is imminent, that we think it
should be standard in all new
cars. That’s why this year,
CR only considered vehicles
that include AEB as standard
equipment for our Top Picks.
“Once a technology has been
proven to reduce crashes and
injuries, we push the industry
Toyota

CAMRY
The Camry Hybrid is a hyperefficient car
to make it available to all car that gets 47 mpg overall in our tests, and
shoppers and not leave it as a its hybrid-electric powertrain doesn’t

HYBRID
pricey option,” says Jake Fisher, compromise the driving experience. The
senior director of auto testing hybrid battery pack doesn’t reduce trunk
space, either. Plus, this car is a hair quicker
for Consumer Reports. “Even
from 0 to 60 mph than the regular four-
the least-expensive car on this cylinder Camry. (The four-cylinder returns
MIDSIZED CAR
list has AEB standard. It’s time great fuel economy in its own right, at

0
all new cars had it.” 32 mpg overall, and starts at $4,305 less.) A
88
80 89 $28,949 comfortable ride and capable handling add
OVERALL ROAD PRICE AS to the appeal. The striking, angular center
See the Top Picks in SCORE TEST TESTED dash houses an infotainment system that
action at [Link]/toppicks
now offers Apple CarPlay compatibility (but
WATCH and learn more about
them in complete road-
47
4 RELIABILITY not Android Auto). Standard safety gear
test reports, available to includes pedestrian detection and lane
MPG
4 SATISFACTION
OWNER
online members. departure warning.

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YARIS
The Yaris sedan (sold by Toyota SUBCOMPACT CAR
but built by Mazda) delivers an
impressive degree of quality
and a joyful driving experience 0
65 60
ROAD
$17,570

Audi
OVERALL PRICE AS
COMPACT LUXURY CAR at an affordable price. The SCORE TEST TESTED
2019 model gets improvements

A4 0
80
OVERALL
SCORE
88
ROAD
TEST
$48,890
PRICE AS
TESTED
that include a new XLE trim
level that adds upscale touches
such as convincing leatherlike
upholstery and automatic
35
MPG
4 RELIABILITY
3 SATISFACTION
OWNER

climate control. The ride is good

27 4 RELIABILIT Y for the class, and the handling
MPG is responsive. The smooth boxes. And the Yaris shows
4 SATISFACTION
OWNER
four-cylinder engine is teamed that critical safety equipment
with a quick-shifting six-speed needn’t be reserved for high-
automatic transmission. All priced vehicles. It comes with
The A4 is a thoroughly satisfying sports sedan with precise told, the Yaris is an energetic a standard low-speed AEB
handling, the latest technology, and undeniable cachet. Its and nimble little car in a system that can help prevent
interior is quiet and decked out in high-quality materials. segment known for cars that collisions or at least reduce the
The front seats are comfortable and supportive. The rear feel more like rolling penalty severity of an accident.
seat, however, is a bit tight, which is typical for the class.
The optional Virtual Cockpit transforms the instrument
panel into a high-tech display that can be reconfigured on
the fly to show trip information, audio details, phone tasks,
or navigation guidance. The balanced suspension provides
secure handling and a taut ride that effectively smooths
rough patches in the road. The turbocharged four-cylinder
engine has superb response, with plenty of power when
needed and a slick-shifting automatic transmission.

Hyundai SUBCOMPACT SUV The Kona is a fun, new entry in a

growing class of subcompact SUVs. It

KONA 0
73
OVERALL
SCORE
71
ROAD
TEST
$25,025
PRICE AS
TESTED
has a snazzy-looking exterior and an
inviting interior. The natural step-in
height makes it easy for drivers to
settle into the comfortable front seats.
The cabin has easy-to-use controls

26 4 RELIABILITY and a good, full-featured infotainment

MPG system that’s compatible with Android
3 SATISFACTION
OWNER
Auto and Apple CarPlay. Despite
its compact proportions, the Kona's
smart design creates quite a bit of
versatility thanks to its tall liftgate
and split rear seats that fold down.
Handling is a strong point—limited
body lean and quick steering make it
a joy to drive. Despite its entry-level
pricing, forward collision warning,
automatic emergency braking, and
lane keeping assist are all standard.

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Toyota

AVALON HYBRID

Toyota

PRIUS
L ARGE CAR The redesigned Avalon is a smart, value-driven alternative HYBRID/ELECTRIC CAR
to luxury sedans such as the Acura TLX and Lexus ES. The

0
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OVERALL
93
ROAD
$38,643
PRICE AS
hybrid version in particular offers more room, comfort, and
fuel efficiency for the money. The spacious, richly furnished
cabin has an upscale feel with soft materials, intricate
0
78
OVERALL
75
ROAD
$27,323
PRICE AS
SCORE TEST TESTED SCORE TEST TESTED
stitching, and other tasteful details. The front seats are wide
and supportive, and the rear has generous legroom and
42 5
0 RELIABILITY
available heated seats. The optional hybrid powertrain,
52 5 RELIABILITY
MPG with its electric drive, provides immediate power as well as MPG
5 SATISFACTION 5 SATISFACTION
OWNER OWNER
impressive efficiency. The Avalon Hybrid returned 42 mpg
overall in CR tests and 52 mpg on the highway—astounding
numbers for such a large car. It delivers both nimble
handling and a plush ride, a combination that shames direct
competitors and many prestige-branded alternatives.

BMW

X5 LUXURY SUV

0
Redesigned for 2019, the engine is powerful and impeccable fit and finish, and
midsized X5 is one of the best responsive, helped by its quick- lots of rich materials. The iDrive 88 98 $68,730
SUVs that CR has ever tested. shifting eight-speed automatic infotainment system is packed OVERALL ROAD PRICE AS
SCORE TEST TESTED
It’s difficult to make an SUV transmission. The X5 delivers with early-adopter, high-tech
both luxury-car comfortable swift acceleration and fuel features—such as the ability for
and fun to drive, but here BMW economy that’s impressive for drivers to make changes with
23 3 RELIABILITY
strikes the perfect balance. The its class, although it does require the wave of a hand—yet it’s still
MPG
5 SATISFACTION
OWNER
turbocharged inline six-cylinder premium fuel. The interior has easy to use.

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 Ford FULL-SIZED PICKUP

F-150 0
67
OVERALL
SCORE
74
ROAD
TEST
$52,535
PRICE AS
TESTED

19 3 RELIABILITY
MPG
4 SATISFACTION
OWNER

The Prius returns to our Top Picks

list for a record 16th time. This
pioneering hybrid has long been
a paragon of efficiency, with the
current model achieving 52 mpg
overall and a stunning 59 mpg on
the highway. But it’s more than
just thrifty; the Prius is a standout
car with a stellar track record for
reliability and owner satisfaction. The F-150 continues to be King of Pickup range of equipment to make driving
For 2019, a newly available all-wheel- Mountain, despite tough competition and connectivity easier, such as WiFi,
drive option makes this supremely from the recently redesigned Chevrolet an easy-to-use infotainment system,
practical car even more appealing. Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, and and a rearview camera that’s specially
There’s decent room in the Prius, Ram 1500. The F-150 lineup ranges from designed to help drivers line up with
and the hatchback adds cargo- basic work trucks to richly appointed their trailer. The 2.7-liter V6 turbo version
toting versatility. Plus, Toyota throws trailer haulers, and there are many we tested delivered brisk acceleration,
in a full suite of safety tech, including steps in between. There are five engines effortless towing ability, and impressive
forward collision warning, lane offered, and the core two are potent, fuel economy. The cabin has generous
departure warning, and lane keeping turbocharged V6s with 10-speed room for the driver and passengers in the
assist, as standard equipment. automatic transmissions. There’s a wide popular crew cab.

Subaru

FORESTER COMPACT SUV

0
The Forester is a multitalented, vehicle—quieter, with a more making it easy to get in and out,
no-nonsense vehicle that has premium feel inside. Its power is and tall, upright glass all around, 89 90 $29,341
broad appeal. This compact admittedly modest, but its fuel providing unrivaled visibility. OVERALL ROAD PRICE AS
SCORE TEST TESTED
SUV’s roomy interior focuses on economy tops the class. The ride Inside, there’s generous room for
practicality and functionality. The is comfortable, the steering is passengers and cargo. Bonus:
2019 redesign doesn’t look much responsive, and its body doesn’t Forward collision warning, lane
28 4 RELIABILITY
different from its predecessor, but lean too much around corners. departure warning, and lane MPG
4 SATISFACTION
OWNER
the Forester is now a more solid The Forester has large doors, keeping assist come standard.

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How the Brands

Stack Up
We rated carmakers based on all the models we've tested to reveal which companies
offer consumers strong-performing and problem-free vehicles—and which ones don’t.

81 80 79
77 76 76 76
73 73 73
71 70 70 70 69
OVERALL
SCORE

VOLKSWAGEN
PORSCHE

HYUNDAI

INFINITI
GENESIS

LINCOLN
SUBARU

TOYOTA
MAZDA

HONDA
LEXUS

MINI
BMW
AUDI

KIA

2019 RANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
RANK CHANGE FROM 2018 ◀6 1▶ ◀2 2▶ 1▶ ◀7 4▶ ◀9 ◀1 ◀2 ◀5 6▶ 4▶ — ◀ 10

ROAD-TEST SCORE 85 84 90 84 74 77 87 78 68 75 80 75 76 78 76
PREDICTED RELIABILITY 4
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MODELS TESTED 8 3 4 6 8 5 8 5 17 10 8 10 10 6 3
MODELS RECOMMENDED 7 2 3 5 5 4 4 2 13 7 4 6 8 2 2
 SUBARU TOPS OUR brand rankings of the pack. The brand’s lone blemish can be hit hard by even a small change
chart this year for the first time, is the much-below-average predicted with one model.) Chrysler was hurt
jumping up six spots and knocking reliability for the sporty WRX sedan. by reports from owners about
last year's No. 1—Genesis—off its perch. Mini was the most upwardly mobile problems with the in-car electronics
This impressive performance was brand this year, gaining 10 spots thanks and transmissions in both the
boosted by the Ascent (an all-new to improved reliability. Lincoln rose 300 sedan and Pacifica minivan.
model), Crosstrek, and Forester SUVs nine places in part because of the Reliability was also an issue for Tesla,
sitting atop their respective categories. brand’s stronger reliability, especially which was dragged down as the Model 3
While BMW and Porsche have higher for the Continental sedan. dropped from average to below-average
average road-test scores, Subaru’s Chrysler and Tesla sank the most, reliability. Model 3 owners told us that
strong predicted reliability and owner each falling 11 spots. (The brand score problem areas included loose body trim
satisfaction marks drove it to the head of automakers with limited lineups and glass defects.

We averaged the Overall Scores for all of the vehicles we tested from each major automotive
brand, and ranked them accordingly. A brand must have had two or more CR-tested models
to be included in the rankings, which is why Maserati, Ram, and Smart have been left out.
The Overall Score is a composite of four elements. First is a vehicle’s road-test score, which
assesses performance in more than 50 CR evaluations. Next, we include the latest predicted
reliability and owner satisfaction ratings from CR's exclusive Auto Survey. And last, we
consider the presence of key safety features and crash-test performance (when completed).

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MERCEDES-BENZ

MITSUBISHI
ALFA ROMEO

LAND ROVER
CHEVROLET
CHRYSLER

CADILLAC
NISSAN

JAGUAR
ACURA

DODGE
BUICK

VOLVO
TESLA

FORD

FIAT
JEEP
GMC

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Best+
Worst Lists
Begin your search for a new on our own rigorous testing,
or used vehicle here, with our as well as feedback from
lists of the best—and worst— hundreds of thousands of CR
performers in terms of members. In other words,
reliability, fuel economy, and we’ve kicked the tires so you
more. Our findings are based don’t have to.

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LATEST MODELS TO WIN—OR
LOSE—A CR RECOMMENDATION
NEWLY
CR recommended status is given to the vehicles with RECOMMENDED
the highest Overall Scores in their category, based MODELS
on evaluations at our test track, safety data, and the WITH
latest results from CR’s exclusive Auto Survey, which IMPROVED
RELIABILITY
includes information on 470,000 vehicles. This year—
for the first time ever—we were able to update our
reliability data by gathering and analyzing additional
owner data from members who didn't participate
in the original reliability survey. As the chart shows,
the updated analysis resulted in a handful of models
losing their recommended status and a few others
gaining it since we published our new-car reliability
ratings in the December 2018 issue.

BMW
X3

Genesis
G90

Lincoln Nautilus
(was previously
named MKX)

NO LONGER
RECOMMENDED
MODELS WITH
DECLINING
RELIABILITY

Acura RDX Chrysler 300 Tesla Model 3

BMW Dodge Volkswagen

5 Series Charger Tiguan
BEST + WORST LISTS

The average price of a new vehicle is $35,478, but many top-performing

BEST NEW VEHICLES models can be had for far less. The cars, station wagons, and SUVs below
UNDER $30,000 (listed in alphabetical order by class) have all met the stringent performance,
reliability, and safety requirements necessary to earn CR’s recommendation.

SUBCOMPACT COMPACT MIDSIZED SPORTY SUBCOMPACT COMPACT WAGONS

CARS CARS CARS CARS SUVs SUVs (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE)
Honda Fit Chevrolet Cruze Honda Accord Honda Civic Si Honda HR-V Honda CR-V Subaru Outback
(4-cyl.)
Toyota Yaris Honda Civic Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Veloster Hyundai Kona Kia Sportage
Honda Insight Kia Optima Mazda MX-5 Miata Nissan Rogue Sport Mazda CX-5
Hyundai Elantra Mazda6 Subaru BRZ Subaru Crosstrek Nissan Rogue
Hyundai Elantra GT Nissan Altima Toyota 86 Subaru Forester
Kia Forte Subaru Legacy
Kia Soul Toyota Camry
Subaru Impreza Volkswagen Passat
Toyota C-HR
Toyota Corolla
Hatchback
Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius Prime
Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Jetta

Used cars can offer big savings, but a fear of repairs keeps many consumers
BEST USED VEHICLES from considering one. Our testing and survey data suggest that you can buy
UNDER $20,000 the models below with confidence. Each performed well in our tests when new
and has demonstrated above-average reliability for the model years noted.

SMALL MIDSIZED & LUXURY SPORTS WAGONS SMALL MIDSIZED &

CARS LARGE CARS CARS CARS SUVs LARGE SUVs
Honda Civic Honda Accord Acura TL Mazda MX-5 Miata Toyota Prius V Honda CR-V Lexus RX ’09-12
’09-15 ’09-16 ’09-12, ’14 ’09-15 ’12-15 ’09-15
Toyota 4Runner
Honda Fit Mazda6 Acura TSX Scion FR-S Toyota Venza Mazda CX-5 ’10-11
’09-13, ’16-18 ’09-12, ’14-17 ’09-14 ’13 ’09-15 ’13-17
Toyota Highlander
Mazda3 ’09-17 Toyota Camry Infiniti G Subaru BRZ Subaru XV Crosstrek ’09-13
’09-17 ’09-13 ’13 ’15
Pontiac Vibe ’09-10 Toyota Sequoia ’10
Toyota Avalon Lexus CT 200h Toyota RAV4
Scion xB
’09-15 ’11-15 ’09-16
’09-10, ’12, ’15 PICKUP
Lexus ES TRUCKS
Toyota Corolla ’09-18
’09-13
Toyota Corolla iM ’17 Honda Ridgeline
Lexus LS ’09-12
Toyota Matrix ’10 ’09-10
Toyota Tundra
Toyota Prius ’09-15 ’09, ’11-12
Toyota Yaris iA ’17

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 SAFE BETS: AUTOS WITH STANDARD SAFET Y SYSTEMS
A growing number of passenger vehicles are
being built with advanced driver assistance
systems (ADAS). These can reduce the
likelihood and severity of a collision by helping
drivers avoid dangers such as closing in on
another car too quickly or crashing into a car
hidden in a blind spot when changing lanes.
CR believes that all vehicles should come
standard with forward collision warning,
automatic emergency braking, and blind spot
warning. To help you make an informed buying
decision, we’ve defined these systems below
and indicated which models include them as
standard or optional equipment.

FCW PED AEB BSW

FORWARD COLLISION PEDESTRIAN DETECTION AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BLIND SPOT WARNING

WARNING Provides visual These systems have BRAKING Brakes are Drivers get visual and/or
and/or audible warnings the ability to detect automatically applied audible notifications of
to alert the driver of a pedestrians and will slow to prevent a collision or vehicles in their car’s blind
potential impact and the car to avoid or at least to reduce speed when a spots.
prevent a collision. lessen an impact. collision is imminent.

MODELS WITH STANDARD MODELS WITH STANDARD AND OPTIONAL

FCW, AEB, PED & BSW FCW, AEB & PED BSW
Acura RLX Mazda6 Acura ILX Infiniti QX80 Toyota Camry
Audi e-tron Mercedes-Benz CLS Acura MDX Lexus ES Toyota C-HR
Ford Edge Mercedes-Benz S-Class Acura RDX Lexus IS Toyota Corolla
Ford Fusion Nissan Rogue Acura TLX Lexus LC Toyota Highlander
Genesis G70 Toyota Avalon Audi A6 Lexus NX Toyota Prius
Genesis G80 Toyota Land Cruiser Audi A7 Lexus RC Toyota Prius Prime
Genesis G90 Toyota Mirai Audi A8 Lexus RX Toyota RAV4
Hyundai Santa Fe Toyota Sequoia Audi Q8 Lexus UX Toyota Sienna
ILLUSTRATION: ROBERT SAMUEL HANSON

Infiniti QX60 Volkswagen Arteon Ford F-150 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Toyota Tacoma
Kia K900 Volkswagen Atlas Ford Ranger Mercedes-Benz C-Class Toyota Tundra
Lexus GS Volkswagen Golf Ford Transit Mercedes-Benz E-Class Volvo S60
Connect
Lexus LS Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Porsche Cayenne Volvo XC40
Lexus LX Volvo S90 Honda Accord Subaru Ascent Volvo XC60
Lincoln Continental Volvo XC90 Honda Passport Subaru Forester
Lincoln MKZ Honda Pilot Subaru Legacy
Lincoln Nautilus Infiniti QX50 Subaru Outback

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BEST + WORST LISTS

Fuel prices remain a bright spot in the U.S. economy. The national average price for gas
BEST & is $2.25 per gallon, a 38-cent decrease from this time in 2018. Still, buying a fuel-efficient
WORST FUEL model means shoppers will get to keep more money in their pocket now—and will be
even further ahead financially if fuel prices go up. For instance, owners can save $375
ECONOMY annually if they drive 12,000 miles per year in a car that gets 24 miles per gallon (mpg)
overall instead of one that gets 18 mpg, using a price of $2.25 for a gallon of regular gas.

AVERAGE MPG
BY CATEGORY

MPG WINNERS AND LOSERS

SUBCOMPACT COMPACT CARS MIDSIZED CARS LUXURY COMPACT ULTRA-LUXURY

CARS (HYBRIDS) (HYBRIDS) & ENTRY-LEVEL CARS CARS
33 AVERAGE MPG 52 AVERAGE MPG 42 AVERAGE MPG 25 AVERAGE MPG 19 AVERAGE MPG

Mitsubishi Mirage ES . . . . . . . . . 37 Toyota Prius Prime Premium 69 Honda Accord Hybrid EX . . . . . . 47 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 . . . . . 28 BMW 750i xDrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Toyota Yaris LE (sedan) . . . . . . . . . 35 Honda Insight EX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE. . . . . . . 47 Acura ILX Premium . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Genesis G90
Chevrolet Sonic LT (1.8L) . . . . . . . 28 Hyundai Ioniq SEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Mini Clubman Base (1.5T) . . . . . . 28 Premium (3.3T, AWD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Toyota Prius LE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 LARGE Acura TLX Tech. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Mercedes-Benz
COMPACT Kia Niro EX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 CARS Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti (AWD). . . . . 27 S550 (4MATIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
CARS Toyota Prius C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 24 AVERAGE MPG Audi A3 Premium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
31 AVERAGE MPG
Audi A4 Premium Plus. . . . . . . . . . 27 SPORTS CARS
Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE. . . . . 42 Infiniti Q50 3.0t Luxe (AWD) . . . 22
MIDSIZED Nissan Maxima Platinum . . . . . 25
Chevrolet Cruze LT (diesel). . . . . . 41 CARS Lexus IS 300 (AWD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 26 AVERAGE MPG
Toyota Corolla Hatchback SE . . 36 Kia Cadenza Premium . . . . . . . . . 24
28 AVERAGE MPG Mazda MX-5 Miata Club . . . . . . 34
Kia Forte LXS (2.0L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Ford Taurus Limited (V6) . . . . . . . 21
LUXURY Honda Civic Si . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Volkswagen Jetta SE . . . . . . . . . 34 Toyota Camry LE (4-cyl.) . . . . . . . . 32 Chrysler 300 C (V8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 MIDSIZED CARS
Hyundai Elantra GT . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Honda Accord EX (1.5T) . . . . . . . . . 31 Dodge Charger R/T (V8) . . . . . . . . 20 Fiat 124 Spider Lusso . . . . . . . . . 31
23 AVERAGE MPG
Volkswagen Golf SE . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV. . . . . . . . . . . 31 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS (V8) . . 20
Fiat 500L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Ford Fusion SE (1.5T) . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 20
Volkswagen Beetle SE . . . . . . . . 27 Ford Fusion Titanium (2.0T). . . . . 22 BMW 530i xDrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Dodge Challenger
Kia Soul Plus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Lexus ES 350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 R/GT Plus (V8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Buick LaCrosse Essence (V6) . . 24 Ford Mustang GT (V8) . . . . . . . . . 19
Mercedes-Benz E300 (4MATIC) . 24
Genesis G80 3.8 (AWD). . . . . . . . . . 20 WAGONS
Lincoln Continental (AWD)
Select (2.7T, AWD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 24 AVERAGE MPG
Maserati Ghibli S Q4. . . . . . . . . . . 19
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SE . . 25
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited . . 22
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 The charts at the bottom show the overall mpg of selected current model year cars that
we’ve tested, as well as the average overall mpg for each category, ranked best to worst,
with the "worst" performers in each category highlighted in RED. (For electric cars and
plug-in hybrids, refer to their mileage-equivalent values in New Car Ratings, starting on
page 38.)

WORST MPG IN CATEGORY

MINIVANS MIDSIZED LUXURY LUXURY COMPACT

SUVs ENTRY-LEVEL SUVs MIDSIZED SUVs PICKUP TRUCKS
21 AVERAGE MPG 20 AVERAGE MPG 24 AVERAGE MPG 20 AVERAGE MPG 21 AVERAGE MPG

Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid . . . . . 27 Toyota Highlander BMW X1 xDrive28i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Lexus RX 450h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Chevrolet Colorado LT (diesel) 24
Honda Odyssey EX-L . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Hybrid Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 . . . . . 26 BMW X5 xDrive40i . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 GMC Canyon SLE (diesel) . . . . . . . . 24
Dodge Grand Caravan GT . . . . 17 Jeep Grand Cherokee Audi Q3 Premium Plus . . . . . . . . . 22 Land Rover Range Honda Ridgeline RTL . . . . . . . . . . 20
Limited (diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Jaguar E-Pace S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Rover Sport HSE (3.0L) . . . . . . . . 18 Chevrolet Colorado LT (V6). . . . 18
SUBCOMPACT Kia Sorento EX (V6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Lincoln Nautilus (2.7T) . . . . . . . . 18 GMC Canyon SLE (V6) . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SUVs Mazda CX-9 Touring. . . . . . . . . . . . 22 LUXURY Land Rover Discovery HSE . . . 17
26 AVERAGE MPG
Toyota Highlander XLE (V6) . . . 22 COMPACT SUVs Lexus GX 460 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Subaru Ascent Limited . . . . . . . 22
Honda HR-V LX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 22 AVERAGE MPG FULL-SIZED
Dodge Durango GT (V6). . . . . . . . . 18 LARGE/LUXURY PICKUP TRUCK
Subaru Crosstrek Premium. . 29 Ford Explorer XLT (V6) . . . . . . . . . . 18 Lexus NX 300h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 LARGE SUVs 17 AVERAGE MPG
Mazda CX-3 Touring. . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Ford Flex SEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti . . . . . . . . . 24
16 AVERAGE MPG
Ford EcoSport SES (2.0L) . . . . . . . 24 Jeep Grand Cherokee Audi Q5 Premium Plus . . . . . . . . . 24 Ford F-150 XLT (2.7 V6 EcoBoost) . . 19
Jeep Renegade Latitude. . . . . . 24 Limited (V6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 BMW X3 xDrive30i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Buick Enclave Premium . . . . . . . 18 Nissan Titan XD SV (diesel) . . . . . 15
Fiat 500X Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Jeep Wrangler Lexus NX 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Land Rover Range Rover Toyota Tundra SR5 (5.7L V8) . . . . 15
Unlimited Sahara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Lincoln MKC Reserve . . . . . . . . . . 19 HSE (3.0L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
COMPACT Nissan Pathfinder SL . . . . . . . . . 18 Porsche Macan S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Infiniti QX80 Luxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SUVs Toyota 4Runner SR5 . . . . . . . . . . 18 Toyota Sequoia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
25 AVERAGE MPG Dodge Journey GT (V6) . . . . . . . . . 16 Nissan Armada Platinum . . . . . 14
Toyota Land Cruiser . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chevrolet Equinox LT (diesel) . . 31
Honda CR-V EX (1.5T) . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Subaru Forester Premium. . . . 28
Honda CR-V LX (2.4L) . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
GMC Terrain SLE (2.0T) . . . . . . . . . . 22
Hyundai Tucson SEL (2.4L) . . . . . 22
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BEST + WORST LISTS

Whether it’s for holding groceries or carting the kids to weekend activities, cargo
CARGO KINGS room is a key shopping consideration for many consumers. But manufacturer
BY CATEGORY claims don’t always reflect real-world utility. Our tests show that the vehicles
below have the most room in their respective categories.

TRUNK CAPACITY CARGO SPACE IN WAGONS, SUVs & MINIVANS

We measure it by seeing how many suitcases We measure it by determining the volume of an expanding
(26x12x17 inches) and duffel bags (12x12x24 pipe-frame box that we fit through the rear opening and extend
inches) a trunk can accommodate. Vehicles into the cargo bay as far as possible (with the second and third
are listed alphabetically within luggage rows folded), making sure the hatch can still be closed. Vehicles
capacity category. are ranked from most to least volume within category.

SUITCASE DUFFEL BAG

56-74 46-55
CUBIC FEET CUBIC FEET
OF CARGO OF CARGO
VOLUME VOLUME

LARGE SUVs LARGE SUVs

Ford Expedition Max Infiniti QX80

Chevrolet Suburban Buick Enclave
GMC Yukon XL Cadillac Escalade
Tesla Model S Toyota Sequoia Chevrolet Tahoe
Lincoln Navigator GMC Yukon
Nissan Armada
MINIVANS
MIDSIZED SUVs
Honda Odyssey
Toyota Sienna Chevrolet Traverse
Chrysler Pacifica Volkswagen Atlas
Dodge Grand Caravan Honda Pilot
Chevrolet Impala Cadillac XTS Kia Cadenza Ford Flex
Ford Taurus Honda Accord Nissan Altima
MINIVANS
Nissan Versa
Toyota Avalon Kia Sedona

40-45 34-39
CUBIC FEET CUBIC FEET
OF CARGO OF CARGO
VOLUME VOLUME
Buick LaCrosse BMW 5 Series Chevrolet Sonic
Buick Regal Chevrolet Cruze Genesis G90
Cadillac CT6 Chrysler 300 Hyundai Ioniq LARGE SUVs MIDSIZED SUVs
Chevrolet Malibu Dodge Charger Kia Stinger
Ford Fusion (nonhybrid) Ford Fiesta Nissan Kicks Toyota Land Cruiser Ford Edge
Honda Clarity Genesis G80 Nissan Leaf Infiniti QX60
MIDSIZED SUVs
Hyundai Sonata Honda Civic Nissan Maxima Kia Sorento
Infiniti Q70 Honda Insight Toyota Yaris Toyota 4Runner BMW X5
Kia Optima Hyundai Elantra (sedan) Dodge Durango Jeep Grand Cherokee
Lincoln MKZ Kia Forte Land Rover Discovery Lexus GX
Mazda6 Lexus ES Ford Explorer Audi Q7
Nissan Sentra Lexus GS Jeep Wrangler Hyundai Santa Fe
GMC Acadia Land Rover Range Rover
Volkswagen Jetta Subaru Legacy
Hyundai Santa Fe XL Volvo XC90
Toyota Camry Acura MDX
Volkswagen Passat Subaru Ascent
Mazda CX-9
ILLUSTRATIONS: ELIAS STEIN

Toyota Highlander
Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Murano
COMPACT SUVs/WAGONS

Subaru Forester
Honda CR-V
Ford Escape
Subaru Outback
26 [Link] APRIL 2019 Volvo XC60
 TO STAY INFORMED ABOUT RECALLS FOR YOUR VEHICLES, READERS WITH
RECALLS MEMBERSHIP CAN USE OUR FREE CAR RECALL TRACKER AT [Link]/MORE.

2008 - 2019 2010 - 2017 sedans, and 2012-2014 being unable to provide
Toyota and Toyota and Sorento SUVs. location information to
Lexus Models Lexus Models What to do: Dealers will emergency personnel in the
inspect the connection event of a crash.
Toyota is recalling 89,740 Toyota is recalling between the high-pressure What to do: Dealers will
of the 2008-2019 Toyota approximately 1.3 million fuel pipe and the fuel update the software free
Land Cruiser and Lexus vehicles as part of its pump outlet. If a fuel leak of charge. Call Volvo at
LX 570 SUVs because the Takata airbag inflator recall. is detected, they will 800-458-1552. Volvo’s recall
seat-belt tension sensor Models included are the replace the fuel pipe and reference number is R39917.
wire harness may break 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla properly install a new one
and deactivate the front- and Matrix, 2010-2015 at no charge. For details,
Hyundai owners can 2018 - 2019
passenger airbag, knee Scion XB, 2010-2016 4Runner,
airbag, and passenger and 2011-2014 Sienna; and call 800-633-5151 and Toyota Tacoma
seat-mounted side airbag. 2010-2012 Lexus ES 350, Kia owners can call
2010-2013 IS 250 and IS 350, 800-333-4542. Toyota is recalling 44,121
If that happens, the airbags
2010-2014 IS-F, 2010-2015 of the 2
  018-2019 Tacoma
wouldn’t deploy as expected
IS 250C and IS 350C, and pickup trucks because
in a crash, increasing the
2010-2017 GX 460.
2015 - 2019 improper manufacturing of
risk of injury.
What to do: Toyota owners What to do: Dealers will Ford Models the brake master cylinder
replace either the front- may lead to a damaged
can call 888-270-9371 and
passenger airbag inflator or Ford is recalling 410,289 of seal that could affect brake
Lexus owners can call 800-
airbag assembly at no cost the 2015-2019 F-150 and 2017- performance and increase
255-3987 for updates. The
to owners. Contact Toyota 2019 F-250, F-350, F-450, the risk of a crash.
recall reference numbers
at 888-270-9371 or Lexus at and F-550 Super Duty pickup What to do: Dealers will
are Toyota Interim J15 and
800-255-3987. trucks equipped with an replace the part free of
Remedy J05, and Lexus
engine block heater. Water charge. Contact Toyota at
Interim J2L and Remedy JLL.
and contaminants may get 888-270-9371. Toyota’s
201 1- 2014 recall reference numbers
into the heater cable’s splice
2010 - 2014 Hyundai and connector, causing corrosion. are J16/J06.
Ford, Lincoln, and Kia Models When the heater is plugged
in, prolonged corrosion could
Mercury Models Hyundai and Kia are cause a short, increasing the 2018 - 2019

Ford has recalled 782,384

recalling more than risk of a fire. Volkswagen
of the 2010 Ford Edge and
168,000 vehicles because What to do: Dealers will Models
a high-pressure fuel line inspect and seal the block
Lincoln MKX SUVs, 2010-2011
may have been damaged, heater cable or replace it, Volkswagen is recalling
Ford Ranger pickup trucks,
misaligned, or improperly as necessary, free of charge. 73,545 of the 2018-2019 Atlas
2010-2011 Mercury Milan
adjusted during an engine Owners may contact Ford at and Tiguan SUVs, and 2019
cars, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion
replacement procedure 866-436-7332. Ford’s recall Jetta cars that do not have
and Lincoln MKZ cars, and
under a previous recall. That reference number is 18S45. keyless entry. The instrument
2010-2014 Ford Mustang
could allow fuel to leak, cluster may not provide an
sports cars as part of the
increasing the risk of fire. audible warning to let the
ongoing recall of defective 2017- 2019
This action includes vehicles driver know that the key is
Takata airbag inflators.
What to do: Dealers will
with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder Volvo Models still in the ignition when the
engine that had their engines door is open.
replace the passenger frontal
replaced as part of a 2017 Volvo is recalling 17,548 of What to do: Dealers will
airbag inflator or module
recall. The vehicles include the 2017-2019 S90 cars; V60, reprogram the instrument
at no cost to owners.
the 2011-2014 Hyundai V60 Cross Country, V90, and cluster free of charge.
Call Ford at 866-436-7332.
Sonata sedans and 2013- V90 Cross Country wagons; Contact Volkswagen at
Ford’s recall reference
2014 Santa Fe Sport SUVs; and XC40, XC60, and XC90 800-893-5298. VW’s recall
number is 19S01.
and 2011-2013 Kia Sportage SUVs. A software error reference numbers are 90L3
SUVs, 2011-2014 Optima may result in the vehicle and 90L4.

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2019 AUTO ISSUE

New Cars
THIS TWO-SEATER sports car is
the first new one to wear the
Supra badge in the U.S. since
1998. It’s built in partnership
with BMW and is based on

Worth
the German automaker’s Z4
roadster. (Both are built in the
same plant in Austria.) It has a
unique design with sharp angles,

Waiting For
dramatic curves, and large
scoops and air intakes. The rear-
wheel-drive coupe is designed
with a 50:50 weight distribution,
which is a coveted ratio for
sports cars because it helps
to create neutral, predictable
CR’s automotive experts share sneak previews of handling. The Supra is powered
by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo six-
the new cars and SUVs that go on sale soon.
cylinder engine that produces
Here’s our initial take in advance of our track tests. 335 hp and 365 lb.-ft. of torque.
by Keith Barry An eight-speed automatic is the
only available transmission.
Forward collision warning
(FCW) and automatic emergency
braking (AEB) are standard.
ON SALE: Summer

SPORTS
CAR
TOYOTA
SUPRA

SUV ALTHOUGH IT MAY look a 400-hp engine for the third row has more head,
FORD familiar, the Explorer has performance-focused hip, and shoulder room than
EXPLORER been completely redesigned Explorer ST, and a 318-hp, in the outgoing Explorer.
for 2020. This three-row 3.3-liter hybrid. The interior FCW and AEB are standard.
SUV rides on a new rear- features knobs and buttons ON SALE: Summer
wheel-drive platform (all- that handle many functions,
wheel drive is optional) and and the driving position To see more auto-
gets more powerful engine is improved. Ford says the show highlights,
choices, including a 300-hp, cargo area is big enough to fit WATCH including videos, go
2.3-liter turbo four-cylinder, a sheet of plywood, and the to [Link]/detroit.

28 [Link] APRIL 2019

 SUV
HYUNDAI SEDAN

PALISADE THE 2020 VERSION of this stylish compact luxury SUV rides MERCEDES-
on a new platform and gets a new look—inside and out—that’s BENZ CLA
inspired by its Velar stablemate. The base Evoque is powered by
a 2.0-liter turbo engine, and a hybrid powertrain is also available.
Its nine-speed transmission has been updated. The Evoque also
gets standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, and
optional ClearSight Ground View uses cameras to give drivers a
virtual view “through” the SUV’s hood on the touch-screen display.
THE THREE-ROW Palisade ON SALE: Spring THE NEW CLA sedan is slightly
replaces the Santa Fe XL as longer and wider than the
Hyundai’s flagship SUV. It version it replaces, while
has a muscular grille and retaining a coupelike design.
flared fenders. The interior But the biggest change is the
offers family-focused niceties addition of the Mercedes-
like seating for up to eight SUV Benz User Experience
people, an intercom system infotainment system, which
that allows the driver to
LAND ROVER includes a voice assistant that
communicate with the EVOQUE automatically anticipates user
second- or third-row pas- requests, such as suggesting
sengers via the audio system, a frequently listened-to
and a Rear Sleep Mode that radio station. The car has a
lets the driver listen to music 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder
without any sound going to engine coupled to a seven-
the second- and third-row speed dual-clutch automatic
speakers. The Palisade has transmission.
a 291-hp, 3.8-liter V6 paired ON SALE: Fall
with an eight-speed auto-
matic transmission. Front-
wheel drive comes standard, SUV
with all-wheel drive avail-
able. AEB, blind spot warning
LINCOLN THE XT6 SUV fi lls the gap between Cadillac’s massive
(BSW), and adaptive cruise AVIATOR truck-based Escalade and the midsized XT5. This new three-
control come standard. row SUV can seat up to seven. Every XT6 gets a power-folding
ON SALE: Summer third row and remote-folding second row, plus six USB ports,
heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. The only
powertrain choice is a 310-hp, 3.6-liter V6 engine mated to a
SUV nine-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive comes
KIA THE NEW THREE-ROW Aviator
standard; all-wheel drive is optional. The XT6 gets a generous
amount of standard safety tech, too, including AEB with
TELLURIDE has a luxuriously fi nished pedestrian detection, and BSW.
cabin that offers minimally ON SALE: Summer
processed leather—to retain
its natural texture—and
wood trim. And there’s SUV
tons of tech, including CADILLAC
an optional adaptive air XT6
LARGER THAN KIA’S three- suspension that uses an
row Sorento, this bold, new onboard camera to scan
midsized SUV can seat up to the road ahead for potholes
eight people. The Telluride and adjusts the suspension
shares its underpinnings, its accordingly. A 400-hp,
291-hp, 3.8-liter V6 engine, 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6
and its family-friendly tech with 10-speed automatic
(an intercom and a driver- transmission is standard.
only audio mode) with The 450-hp Grand Touring
its corporate cousin, the plug-in hybrid version can
Hyundai Palisade. The cabin run in electric-only mode
is well-appointed, and the for a short distance. The
controls are straightforward Aviator comes with rear-
and simple. Front-wheel wheel drive, but all-wheel
drive comes standard, and drive is optional. FCW and
all-wheel drive is available. AEB come standard.
ON SALE: Spring ON SALE: Summer

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2019 AUTO ISSUE

Get Top Dollar for

Your Trade-In
Don’t leave money on the table when you
trade in or sell your vehicle. Here’s what
you need to know to get its true value.
by Jeff S. Bartlett

w
WHEN IT’S TIME to say goodbye to
your old car to make way for a new
one, you’ll want to get every penny
of what it’s worth. “To get the best
who can resell them under a certified
pre-owned program.”
But selling a car just a few years
after you bought it can have one
don’t need to worry about a car losing
significantly more value if you hold
on to it for an extra few years. Even
after five to seven years of ownership,
price for your car,” says Mel Yu, a CR surprising downside: It may not be “vehicles still offer value, and the
auto analyst, “you not only need to worth as much as you think. “Vehicles maintenance costs haven’t yet begun
be armed with information about its depreciate more in their first year of to escalate,” he says.
value, you also need to understand all ownership than in any other year,” says
the options you have for selling it.” Michael Calkins, manager of technical Decide How You’ll Sell
Knowing when to sell plays a key services at AAA. “Year 1 depreciation In general, there are three options
role in determining the price you ranges from approximately 18 percent for selling a car: privately (as in
can get for your car. “There are a for SUVs and pickups to 35 and 45 parking it in the front yard with
variety of factors that go into finding percent for large sedans and electric a “For Sale” sign, or listing it on
the ‘sweet spot’ for the optimal vehicles, respectively.” Craigslist or another website);
time to trade in or sell a vehicle to That means buyers who make a selling it outright to a dealership;
get the most value,” says Anil Goyal, small down payment on their vehicle or trading it in at a dealership and
executive vice president of operations may owe more on it than it’s worth applying the value to the purchase
at Black Book, an automotive pricing for several years. One way to avoid this is of your next car. The decision is
data company. “Typically, cars to make a larger down payment. Another usually based on a balance between
and trucks offer great value at the is to wait longer to sell your vehicle. convenience—how to sell the car the
three-year mark, which is also when Because a car’s depreciation usually fastest, with the fewest hassles—and
they’re in demand from dealers, slows after three years, Goyal says you how to get the most money.

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 Selling privately typically offers
the best return, but that comes with
inconveniences. For instance, you’ll
have to meet prospective buyers and HOW TO INCREASE
coordinate the purchase of your new
car with the sale of your old one,
YOUR CAR’S CURB APPEAL
which could leave you carless for a
Want to sell your car quickly for a price that’ll leave
while. You’ll also have to deal with
you feeling satisfied? Giving it a thorough cleaning—
transferring the title.
inside and out—can translate into hundreds more
Trading in your car at the dealership
dollars in your pocket. Dealers like clean cars because
where you’re purchasing a new one is
there’s little they need to do to get them ready for sale.
the most convenient approach, but this
And buyers gravitate to them because they like the
strategy isn’t likely to get you top dollar.
idea of driving off in a car that looks like it has been well-
Even so, if you can get the dealership to
maintained. The simplest way to ready a car for sale
come close to your target price and you
is to have it professionally detailed, but the $150 to $250
can take advantage of the trade-in sales
charge for the job will eat into your profits.
tax credit available to consumers in
some states, it can still be a good deal.
FOLLOW THESE TIPS TO GET YOUR
CAR SHOWROOM-READY YOURSELF
Price It Right
No matter how you sell your car,
start by going to our market value
calculator, at [Link]/tradein, and
entering your vehicle’s trim, mileage,
options, and condition for an estimate
of its trade-in (or wholesale) and Exterior Interior
Wash the body with a car Remove all clutter and vacuum
private sale value. You can also
detergent and the wheels thoroughly. Clean the carpet,
take the car to a major used car with a wheel-cleaning product floor mats, and upholstery
superstore (such as CarMax) for a (pay attention to brake dust with specialty products from
no-obligation quote that you can use, between the spokes). Use a an auto-parts store. Wipe
along with the online estimate, to set microfiber cloth to wax the car, down all surfaces and replace
taking care to remove all worn-out mats. (They’re often
a fair price and evaluate offers from
residue from the seams. cheaper online than at a
potential buyers. (Our tests show that liquid dealership.) An auto-glass cleaner
Trade-in offers can vary widely, so waxes are best for cleaning.) will make windows residue-free.
before agreeing to one, take your car
to a few other local dealers to see what
they’re willing to pay for it. You can
also solicit offers from local dealers
at websites such as AutoTrader or CR
partners [Link] and TrueCar. Again,
be sure to factor in any trade-in sales Engine Repairs
tax credit when comparing offers. A clean engine compartment Fix broken items that are
Whether you sell your car or trade makes a good impression. inexpensive to repair or
it in, Yu says, it’s always best to A household cleaner and rag replace, like hazy headlights
wait until you’re offered a price that can work wonders on a cool or a missing knob. There’s no
engine in a few minutes. Don’t need to make major repairs,
you know is fair and that you won’t
rinse the engine under a hard such as fixing big dents or
regret agreeing to. spray or with an open hose. damaged wheels. It’s cheaper
“Don’t rush into your next auto Instead, spray the plastic covers for a dealership to repair the
ICONS: ELIAS STEIN

purchase,” he says. “You don’t and sheet metal with the cleaner, car than it is for you to pay for
risk losing anything by waiting until then wipe with a wet towel. the work to be done.
you receive an offer you feel good
about accepting.”

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 2019 AUTO ISSUE

SUVs vs. Pickups:

Which to Choose?
LARGE SUVs vs. FULL-

Drivability Seating & Comfort Access

BEST CHOICE: LARGE SUV BEST CHOICE: LARGE SUV TIE: LARGE SUV & FULL-SIZED PICKUP

It’s a close contest between large SUVs If your family must have six seats, an SUV Full-sized pickups and large SUVs sit
and full-sized pickups, because both of is your answer. While full-sized pickups higher off the ground than most other
these behemoths are built on similar can be configured for six, the middle front vehicles. Regardless of whether it’s a
platforms. That said, large SUVs tend seat is an uncomfortable and less safe Ford F-150 pickup or a Suburban SUV,
to handle a bit more responsively. “In perch. Unlike in midsized SUVs, the third- it’s a climb to get up into the cabin,
our testing, these big vehicles struggle row seats in vehicles like the Chevrolet and you’re nearly jumping to get back
through CR’s avoidance-maneuver Suburban and Ford Expedition Max are out. Even if the SUV or pickup has
exercise, which mimics an emergency comfortable even for adults. If five seats running boards, this daily hoist can
swerve around an object,” says Gabe are all you need, the abundance of space wear on owners and can be a
Shenhar, CR’s associate director of auto in crew-cab pickups makes their rear deal-breaker if you have to transport
testing. The long wheelbase contributes seats livable. “Plus, full-sized crew-cab elderly passengers. Plus, getting at
to their ungainliness. Maneuvering pickups are some of the easiest vehicles cargo in a truck’s bed is considerably
one through a tight parking lot can to install a child seat,” says Emily Thomas, more difficult than reaching cargo in
be harrowing. CR’s automotive safety engineer. an SUV.

■ BEST SUV FOR DRIVABILIT Y ■ BEST SUV FOR SEATING & COMFORT ■ BEST SUV FOR ACCESS
Ford Expedition Max Ford Expedition Max Ford Expedition Max
BEST TRUCK FOR DRIVABILIT Y BEST TRUCK FOR SEATING & COMFORT ■ BEST TRUCK FOR ACCESS
Ram 1500 Ram 1500 Ram 1500

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 ABOUT 300,000 SUV shoppers debated 3 million trucks—the larger, quieter cabins triggers: drivability (or everyday
whether to buy a pickup truck instead, and improved fuel economy of pickups handling), seating and comfort, access
according to the 2018 New Vehicle continue to draw interest from families (how easy it is to get in and out of a
Satisfaction Survey from the industry and outdoor-adventure shoppers. vehicle), fuel economy, towing capacity,
analytics firm AutoPacific. That’s an The best way to make an educated and ride. Here, we describe how types of
increase of about 220,000 compared choice between the two is to understand SUVs and trucks fared on each of these
with 10 years earlier. Though SUVs exactly what each vehicle type does measures, and we give the nod to the
still dominate the market—more than best—and doesn’t. To help you, CR’s segment winner with a “■ .”
8 million sold in 2018 vs. just shy of experts broke out the key decision by Mike Monticello

SIZED PICKUP TRUCKS

Fuel Economy Towing Capacity Ride

BEST CHOICE: FULL-SIZED PICKUP BEST CHOICE: FULL-SIZED PICKUP BEST CHOICE: LARGE SUV

In general, big pickups are slightly Towing is a key consideration for a This is an easy win for large SUVs, which
more fuel-efficient than big SUVs. The sizable number of families. Dawn usually receive higher marks in this
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500 McKenzie, a spokeswoman for Ford, told category in our testing because their
come in at 17 mpg overall, while most of us that about 75 percent of owners with suspensions soak up bumps well enough
the large SUVs, which are significantly a full-sized Ford pickup use their trucks to keep occupants happy. Pickup trucks,
heavier than their pickup brethren, to tow. “They don’t tow all the time, but on the other hand, deliver a stiff ride
average 16 mpg. Truck manufacturers at some point they tow,” she says. But it’s unless there’s a heavy load in the bed.
have invested in fuel-saving engines and not just pickups that can tow. Large SUVs This rough and bouncy character is
transmissions, and the payoff is that a can handle 8,000 pounds or more, with prevalent on back roads, and the jostling
full-sized pickup, Ford’s F-150 (with a the Expedition Max capable of pulling can make trucks tiresome to passengers
2.7-liter turbo V6), gets 19 mpg overall vs. a burly 9,000 pounds. Still, there’s no on highway drives, too. The Ram 1500 is
the smaller Chevrolet Colorado’s 18 mpg trumping a full-sized pickup that can tow the exception to the rule; its unique rear
overall (with a 3.6-liter V6). in excess of 10,000 pounds. suspension helps it ride as nicely as some
cars.

BEST SUV FOR FUEL ECONOMY BEST SUV FOR TOWING CAPACIT Y ■ BEST SUV FOR RIDE
Ford Expedition Max Ford Expedition Max Chevrolet Suburban Premier
■ BEST TRUCK FOR FUEL ECONOMY ■ BEST TRUCK FOR TOWING CAPACIT Y BEST TRUCK FOR RIDE
Ford F-150 Ford F-150 Ram 1500

BUDGET BUY
Ram 1500 0
Ford F-150 ! 0
Toyota Tundra !
FULL-SIZED PICKUP TRUCKS

0
64
OVERALL
17
MPG
12,700lb.
TOWING
6
PASSENGER
0
67
OVERALL
19
MPG
13,200lb.
TOWING
6
PASSENGER
0
66
OVERALL
15
MPG
10,100 lb.
TOWING
6
PASSENGER
SCORE CAPACITY CAPACITY SCORE CAPACITY CAPACITY SCORE CAPACITY CAPACITY

$53,120 PRICE AS TESTED $52,535 PRICE AS TESTED $4 4,245 PRICE AS TESTED

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SUVs vs. PICKUP TRUCKS

MIDSIZED SUVs vs.

Drivability Seating & Comfort Access

BEST CHOICE: MIDSIZED SUV BEST CHOICE: MIDSIZED SUV BEST CHOICE: MIDSIZED SUV

In general, a top-performing midsized If your family auto occasionally needs Most compact pickups sit high off the
SUV, such as the Subaru Ascent or to carry more than five people, a three- ground, but they don’t have as much
Toyota Highlander, is going to be far row midsized SUV, such as the Ascent, headroom as full-sized pickups. That
more pleasant to tool around in than Highlander, or Honda Pilot, becomes means it’s a climb for people to get
a compact pickup, such as a Chevrolet the clear choice because it can seat up into the cabin, and then they have to
Colorado or Toyota Tacoma. That’s to eight people. Compact pickups have duck to avoid the roof, making access
because almost all midsized SUVs are room only for five, and the rear seats are challenging. The Ridgeline is easier to get
built on a car platform, so they drive a lot more cramped and not as comfortable into than other pickups, but entry is still
like cars. Plus, these SUVs usually have a as the SUVs. (Even the Ridgeline doesn’t not as simple as in most SUVs, especially
shorter wheelbase and less overall length, score well in rear-seat comfort.) That’s getting into the backseat. Rear entry
which make them easier to maneuver. especially true if the SUV has adjustable is hampered by a short rear door that
Acceleration is similar between them, with second-row captain’s chairs. Just doesn’t open very wide. It’s simple, by
0-60 mph in 7-8 seconds. Most midsized remember: Even though the third-row comparison, to get into a midsized SUV.
SUVs do a better job squelching road seats in these midsized SUVs can be It benefits from good-sized doors, an
and engine noise than pickups, with the handy, they’re better-suited for children, easy step-in, and seats at a near-perfect
Honda Ridgeline pickup the exception not adults. height for average-sized adults.
thanks to its SUV-like cabin solitude.

■ BEST SUV FOR DRIVABILIT Y ■ BEST SUV FOR SEATING & COMFORT ■ BEST SUV FOR ACCESS
Chevrolet Traverse Honda Pilot Honda Pilot
BEST TRUCK FOR DRIVABILIT Y BEST TRUCK FOR SEATING & COMFORT BEST TRUCK FOR ACCESS
Honda Ridgeline Honda Ridgeline Honda Ridgeline

Fuel Economy Towing Capacity Ride

BEST CHOICE: MIDSIZED SUV BEST CHOICE: COMPACT PICKUP BEST CHOICE: MIDSIZED SUV

Even though compact pickups are Many midsized SUVs can tow 5,000 This is where trucks really falter.
relatively light and small, they aren’t pounds, enough to pull smaller RV trailers Traditional pickups, such as the
very fuel-efficient. The Colorado, using and boats. But you never want to tow at Colorado and Tacoma, have poor
a 3.6-liter V6, got only 18 mpg overall or near your vehicle’s capacity. It adds scores for ride quality in our testing,
in our testing, and the Ridgeline wasn’t stress to the vehicle, and raises safety with a stiff and bouncy feel, especially
very impressive, either, at just 20 mpg concerns. If more capacity is needed, when the bed is completely empty
overall. But the diesel versions of the tougher midsized SUVs such as the Dodge of cargo. That’s a big reason why we
Colorado and its sibling the GMC Canyon Durango (capable of handling 7,200 appreciate the Ridgeline so much. It
get 24 mpg overall. Midsized SUVs like pounds) or Jeep Grand Cherokee (also easily outscores its pickup competitors,
the Ascent and Highlander get 22 mpg up to 7,200 pounds) could do the trick. delivering a ride that’s about as smooth
overall, and the Highlander Hybrid gets Compact pickups have a slight towing as the CX-9 and Highlander, if a bit shy
an impressive 25 mpg overall, although edge, with the Tacoma rated up to 6,400 of the super-absorbent Ascent.
it’s worth noting that the hybrid model is pounds and the Colorado to 7,700 pounds.
rated to tow only 3,500 pounds. The Ridgeline’s car-based SUV roots show
here: It can tow only 5,000 pounds.

■ BEST SUV FOR FUEL ECONOMY BEST SUV FOR TOWING CAPACIT Y ■ BEST SUV FOR RIDE
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Jeep Grand Cherokee Subaru Ascent
BEST TRUCK FOR FUEL ECONOMY ■ BEST TRUCK FOR TOWING CAPACIT Y BEST TRUCK FOR RIDE
GMC Canyon Diesel GMC Canyon Diesel Honda Ridgeline

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COMPACT PICKUP TRUCKS

MIDSIZED SUVs COMPACT PICKUP TRUCKS

Chevrolet Traverse 0
Honda Pilot ! 0
Honda Ridgeline !

0
65
OVERALL
20
MPG
5,000lb.
TOWING
8
PASSENGER
0
74
OVERALL
20
MPG
5,000lb.
TOWING
8
PASSENGER
0
74
OVERALL
20
MPG
5,000 lb.
TOWING
5
PASSENGER
SCORE CAPACITY CAPACITY SCORE CAPACITY CAPACITY SCORE CAPACITY CAPACITY

$49,945 PRICE AS TESTED $40,655 PRICE AS TESTED $36,480 PRICE AS TESTED

0
Toyota Highlander Hybrid ! Jeep Grand Cherokee (V6) GMC Canyon Diesel

0
87
OVERALL
25
MPG
5,000 lb.
TOWING
8
PASSENGER
0
62
OVERALL
18
MPG
7,200 lb.
TOWING
5
PASSENGER
0
49
OVERALL
24
MPG
7,700 lb.
TOWING
5
PASSENGER
SCORE CAPACITY CAPACITY SCORE CAPACITY CAPACITY SCORE CAPACITY CAPACITY

$50,875 PRICE AS TESTED $41,375 PRICE AS TESTED $40,095 PRICE AS TESTED

BUDGET BUY BUDGET BUY

0
Subaru Ascent ! 0
Hyundai Santa Fe XL ! Chevrolet Colorado

0
96
OVERALL
22
MPG
5,000 lb.
TOWING
8
PASSENGER
0
81
OVERALL
20
MPG
5,000 lb.
TOWING
7
PASSENGER
0
50
OVERALL
18
MPG
7,000 lb.
TOWING
5
PASSENGER
SCORE CAPACITY CAPACITY SCORE CAPACITY CAPACITY SCORE CAPACITY CAPACITY

$43,867 PRICE AS TESTED $36,290 PRICE AS TESTED $34,300 PRICE AS TESTED

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2019 AUTO ISSUE

Dirty Secrets
of the Car Wash
Learn which options and extras at your local car wash

c
are worth the money—and which ones you can skip.
by Keith Barry

CAR WASHES TODAY have a staggering aren’t as susceptible to rust, peeling paint,
menu of options. Should you pay more and damage to the shiny clearcoat finish
for spray-on wax? Is an undercarriage as older cars were, but they still need
wash worth it? And what the heck thorough cleanings to keep grime, salt,
is “wheel brite”? and mud from accumulating in places
In addition to our own experts, we where they can get stuck.
checked in with paint specialists, car Bird droppings are especially bad
wash owners, professional detailers, because they can degrade the finish
and soap manufacturers to give you on paint as they dry. “It’s a very slow
the best advice about where to spend process, but it will etch into the film,”
and where to save. says Paul Lamberty, a former technical
manager for automotive coatings at auto-
How often should I get finish manufacturer BASF. Similarly,
my car washed? bugs that hit your car’s paint release
Cleaning a car isn’t just about acidic substances that can damage a car’s
cosmetics. According to John Ibbotson, clearcoat if they’re not washed off.
Consumer Reports’ chief mechanic,
regular washing can help protect your Are ‘touchless’ car
car’s finish. “You need to remove that washes better for your car?
road grit and residue left from rain and So-called touchless washes use chemicals
birds, or it can lead to damaged paint and a powerful water spray to remove
and corrosion,” he says. dirt. Taljan says that all modern
What does regular washing mean? automotive finishes are durable enough
Dennis Taljan, general manager for for any type of wash design but that
automotive coatings at paint company poorly maintained bristle or soft-cloth
PPG, has a simple guideline: “When you washes could create problems, especially
see stuff on it, wash it.” on shiny plastic trim. “As designs,
Taljan points out that today’s cars they’re all capable, and I don’t have any

36 [Link] APRIL 2019

hesitation with any of them,” he says. water and soap alone don’t always least once a season, especially if you
The key thing, he says, is to see how remove all the dirt. “You’re relying drive through mud or live in a part of
well the wash has been maintained. solely on chemistry,” says Al West, the country where roads are salted
If you can, look at the brushes before a sales manager at Simoniz, a company in the winter, CR’s experts say.
your car goes through the wash. (You that makes chemicals and cleaners SPRAY-ON WAX Your car’s paint will
can usually see them hanging as you for car washes. He says that drivers continue to look good even without
pull up to the wash entrance.) If they who usually use touchless washes frequent waxing, Taljan says. “Frankly,
look dirty, Taljan says, they’re probably should occasionally switch it up and the finish on a car built in the last
embedded with dirt from other get a soft-cloth wash. 10 years is strong—it’s going to last,”
customers’ cars, which can damage he says. CR’s tests show that hand-
yours. If the facility itself looks poorly Which extras are worth it? waxing every two or three months can
maintained, it might be an indication of UNDERCARRIAGE WASH You don’t need safeguard against contaminants such
the quality of the establishment. this option every time you hit the as bird droppings and tree sap. West
Trouble is, the gentler touchless car wash. But it’s a good idea to recommends spray-on wax to protect
washes that use sprayed-on opt for an undercarriage wash at hard-to-reach areas, such as rain gutters.
WHEEL CLEANER If you want to get brake
dust off, sure. Brake dust—that black
powder that accumulates on rims—has
a chemical composition that’s different
from that of road grime and salt, so
it requires a different kind of soap to
remove it. Over time, brake dust can
build up and get caked on wheels if you
don’t clean them. West says your wheels
probably won’t sustain permanent
damage if you skip the extra service,
but it could make for a tougher cleaning
job later. “Would you damage the rim?”
West asks. “No. But would it make it
really difficult to clean it? Yeah.”
HAND-WASHING AND DETAILING
Many enthusiasts prefer to have their
cars detailed and hand-washed for
the ultimate in appearance. But even
professional detailers say automatic
washes can keep cars looking good. “Car
washes are meant to maintain a clean
car,” says Gina Budhai, managing partner
at Car Pool Detail in Richmond, Va. She
recommends getting an automatic wash
twice a month to keep a car looking its
best. But she warns that one wash might
not be able to clean off months’ worth
of dirt. “It’s kind of unrealistic to expect
that it’s going to scrub it all off and make
it perfect,” she says.

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New Car
Ratings
When it comes to making trucks. We factor in what matters generated from evaluations
purchases, few are as exciting— most to consumers, from fuel conducted at CR’s 327-acre
or potentially nerve-wracking—as economy to performance, from track, while our reliability and
buying a new car. But you can take safety to comfort. You can scan satisfaction data are drawn
the guesswork out of shopping by each category for those with the from responses to our
using our independent ratings of best Overall Scores—and the member surveys.
251 new cars, minivans, SUVs, and worst. All our road-test data are —Jonathan Linkov

Go to [Link]/newcarbuyingguide
for advice on how to determine your
LEARN budget, negotiate the best price, and
decide whether you should buy or
lease your next new car.

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 Compact electric and hybrid cars

HOW TO READ Predicted reliability is our equipment on all versions of a WHY SOME
THE RATINGS determination of how well a model model; O means it’s optional VEHICLES
will hold up, based on the problems on some versions; NA means no
CHARTS that members reported in CR’s Auto system is offered.
ARE NOT RATED
Survey with data on 470,000 vehicles.
Recommended vehicles are the Road-Test Results display CR’s These models have been redesigned
models that have the highest Owner satisfaction is based on test findings that are the most or extensively freshened since our last
Overall Scores in their category. the percentage of surveyed owners relevant. We buy and test about test, or are all new. All are scheduled
who said they would definitely buy 50 vehicles each year, driving them to be included in future road tests:
Make, Model & Trim reflect the the same car again. We use a model’s for thousands of miles and putting the Audi A6 and A8; BMW 3 Series;
particular vehicle we tested. latest three years of data to determine them through more than 50 tests Cadillac XT4; Chevrolet Blazer;
the prediction, provided it hasn’t been and evaluations. Some tests, such as Honda Passport; Jaguar I-Pace;
Overall Score reflects a vehicle’s redesigned or significantly updated. those for braking and fuel economy, Lexus UX; Mazda3; Mercedes-Benz
performance in our road tests; the In cases where we have insufficient are empirical and measured with A-Class and GLE; Toyota Corolla and
latest results from the reliability survey responses, or when a model instruments; those for categories RAV4; and Volvo S60.
and owner satisfaction sections is all-new or redesigned, we use our such as seat comfort and noise are
of CR’s exclusive Auto Survey; expert judgment based on brand graded by our experts. The Usability WE RATE CARS
the availability of frontal crash track record and similar models rating (previously called Controls) is USING THESE
prevention systems with pedestrian to predict reliability and owner- a combination of our assessments SYMBOLS
detection, along with blind spot satisfaction ratings. of the ease of performing everyday
warning; and, if available, results
from government and insurance- Advanced Safety identifies
driving tasks, cockpit ergonomics,
and interface design. The energy
1 2 3 4 5
WORSE BETTER
industry crash tests. whether a vehicle has forward consumption of electric vehicles
collision warning (FCW), automatic is expressed in a miles-per-gallon
Price is what we paid for the vehicle emergency braking that operates equivalent rating (MPGe). Energy
we tested. at city speeds (AEB city) and/or at consumption for plug-in hybrids is
highway speeds (AEB highway), listed in both electric and gas modes.
Survey Results reflect findings from and a pedestrian detection system
CR’s Auto Survey completed by (Pedestrian). We use S to indicate
Consumer Reports members. that the system is standard

Make, Model & Trim Overall Price Survey Advanced Road-Test Results
Score Results Safety

Cargo volume, cu. ft.

Predicted reliability

Owner satisfaction

suitcases+duffels/
Routine handling
Road-test score
Recommended

0-60 mph, sec.

Seat comfort,
Acceleration,

60-0 mph, ft.

AEB highway

Dry braking,
Overall mpg
Pedestrian
As tested

front/rear

Luggage,
Usability
AEB city

Noise
FCW

Ride

CARS: COMPACT ELECTRIC AND HYBRIDS

74 133 ⁄/ 10.8 139

Toyota Prius Prime
!
0 Premium
78 $29,889 5
0 5
0 S S S S
50 € 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 30 3
0 2+0

!
0 Toyota Prius LE 78 $27,323 5
0 5
0 S S S S 75 52 10.3 135 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0/ 30 4
0 2+2

!
0 Honda Insight EX 71 $24,955 4
0 4
0 S S S S 69 54 8.7 136 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
03/ 0 3
0 3+1

!
0 Chevrolet Bolt Premier 71 $43,155 3
0 5
0 O O NA O 76 119 ⁄ 6.8 138 4
0 3
0 5
0 2
0/ 30 4
0 2+0

4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 4
0/ 30 5
0
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Hyundai Ioniq SEL 68 $25,035 O O O O 67 52 9.9 144 3+0

BMW i3 Giga Rex 68 $50,450 5

0 3
0 O O O NA 66 139 ⁄/ 7.5 131 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0/ 30 3
0 1+1
29 €
Toyota Prius C 67 $20,850 5
0 3
0 S S NA S 55 43 11.3 135 3
0 2
0 2
0 4
0/ 30 4
0 1+1
Kia Niro EX 66 $26,805 4
0 4
0 O O O O 65 43 9.9 143 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0/ 40 5
0 2+2
Toyota Mirai 65 $58,335 4
0 3
0 S S S S 61 67 ⁄ 9.3 142 2
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 30 3
0 2+0
Nissan Leaf SL 64 $38,115 3
0 5
0 S S S O 62 112 ⁄ 8.0 141 3
0 3
0 4
0 3
0/ 40 4
0 3+0

Chevrolet Volt LT 55 $35,890 2

0 4
0 O O NA NA 70 105 ⁄/ 8.0 133 3
0 4
0 4
0 3
0/ 20 5
0 2+0
38 €

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NEW CAR R AT INGS Subcompact, compact, and midsized cars

Make, Model & Trim Overall Price Survey Advanced Road-Test Results
Score Results Safety

Cargo volume, cu. ft.

Predicted reliability

Owner satisfaction

suitcases+duffels/
Routine handling
Road-test score
Recommended

0-60 mph, sec.

Seat comfort,
Acceleration,

60-0 mph, ft.

AEB highway

Dry braking,
Overall mpg
Pedestrian
As tested

front/rear

Luggage,
Usability
AEB city

Noise
FCW

Ride
CARS: SUBCOMPACT

!
0 Honda Fit EX 72 $19,025 5
0 3
0 O O O O 67 33 10.0 132 4
0 2
0 2
0 4
0/ 4
0 4
0 2+2

!
0 Toyota Yaris LE (sedan) 65 $17,570 4
0 3
0 NA S NA NA 60 35 10.3 139 5
0 3
0 3
0 3
0/ 2
0 3
0 3+0
Hyundai Accent SEL 63 $18,435 3
0 2
0 O O O NA 64 33 9.9 128 4
0 2
0 2
0 3
0/ 2
0 5
0 2+3
Chevrolet Sonic LT (1.8L) 61 $17,290 3
0 2
0 O O NA NA 66 28 9.3 128 4
0 3
0 3
0 3
0/ 2
0 4
0 3+0
Kia Rio S 60 $17,220 3
0 2
0 O O O NA 61 33 9.6 131 4
0 2
0 2
0 3
0/ 2
0 5
0 2+3
Nissan Versa Note SV 57 $17,495 3
0 1
0 NA NA NA NA 61 31 10.9 135 4
0 3
0 3
0 3
0/ 4
0 5
0 1+2
Chevrolet Spark 1LT 48 $16,660 3
0 2
0 O O NA NA 47 33 12.0 129 3
0 2
0 2
0 3
0/ 2
0 4
0 1+1
Nissan Versa SV (sedan) 47 $15,490 3
0 1
0 NA NA NA NA 56 32 10.6 140 3
0 3
0 2
0 3
0/ 4
0 4
0 4+0
Ford Fiesta SE
(hatchback, MT)
46 $17,795 1
0 2
0 NA NA NA NA 66 32 10.7 134 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0/ 2
0 3
0 1+2

Ford Fiesta SE (sedan) 44 $16,595 1

0 2
0 NA NA NA NA 64 33 10.9 142 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 2
0 3
0 3+1
Mitsubishi Mirage ES 31 $16,050 3
0 2
0 NA NA NA NA 29 37 12.1 138 2
0 3
0 1
0 3
0/ 3
0 4
0 1+1

CARS: COMPACT

!
0 Subaru Impreza Premium 76 $23,410 3
0 3
0 O O O O 85 30 9.5 124 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0/ 4
0 5
0 2+2

!
0 Hyundai Elantra GT (2.0L) 74 $23,265 4
0 3
0 O O O O 79 28 8.7 127 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0/ 3
0 5
0 2+2

!
0 Volkswagen Golf SE 74 $25,315 3
0 4
0 S S S S 82 28 8.7 130 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 5
0 2+1

!
0 Kia Soul Plus 74 $24,115 4
0 3
0 O O O O 74 26 8.8 127 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0/ 4
0 5
0 1+1

!
0 Honda Civic LX 72 $20,275 4
0 3
0 O O O O 76 32 8.7 129 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0/ 3
0 5
0 3+1
Toyota Corolla
!
0 Hatchback SE
72 $24,263 4
0 3
0 S S S S 66 36 8.7 129 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0/ 2
0 4
0 1+1

!
0 Honda Civic EX-T 72 $23,035 4
0 3
0 O O O O 75 31 7.1 129 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0/ 3
0 3
0 3+1

!
0 Chevrolet Cruze LT (1.4T) 70 $23,145 3
0 2
0 O O NA O 77 30 8.5 125 3
0 4
0 4
0 3
0/ 3
0 5
0 3+1

!
0 Volkswagen Jetta SE 69 $23,325 3
0 3
0 O O O NA 78 34 9.0 135 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 5
0 3+2
Chevrolet Cruze LT
!
0 (diesel)
69 $27,395 3
0 2
0 O O NA O 75 41 9.1 132 3
0 4
0 4
0 3
0/ 3
0 5
0 3+1

!
0 Toyota C-HR XLE 68 $23,892 4
0 2
0 S S S S 64 29 11.2 131 4
0 3
0 3
0 3
0/ 4
0 5
0 2+0

!
0 Kia Forte LXS 68 $20,165 3
0 3
0 S S S O 67 34 8.3 131 4
0 2
0 2
0 3
0/ 3
0 5
0 3+1

!
0 Hyundai Elantra SEL 67 $20,090 4
0 3
0 O O O O 66 33 9.9 133 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0/ 3
0 5
0 3+1
Nissan Kicks SV 64 $21,050 3
0 3
0 S S S NA 64 32 10.5 137 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0/ 4
0 5
0 3+0
Nissan Sentra SV 61 $20,125 4
0 1
0 O O O NA 62 31 10.4 129 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0/ 4
0 5
0 3+2
Volkswagen Beetle SE 58 $22,485 3
0 3
0 NA NA NA NA 59 27 8.4 136 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0/ 2
0 4
0 2+1
Fiat 500L 30 $24,595 1
0 1
0 NA NA NA NA 50 27 9.5 132 4
0 2
0 3
0 3
0/ 4
0 3
0 2+2

CARS: MIDSIZED

!
0 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE 88 $28,949 4
0 4
0 S S S S 89 47 7.8 138 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 5
0 3+1
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
!
0 Premium
88 $24,837 4
0 4
0 S S S S 89 26 10.2 128 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 5
0 3+1

!
0 Toyota Camry LE (4-cyl.) 86 $26,364 4
0 4
0 S S S S 86 32 8.0 126 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 5
0 3+1

!
0 Mazda6 Touring (2.5L) 84 $26,590 5
0 4
0 S S S S 79 28 9.2 133 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 4
0 3+2

!
0 Kia Optima LX (2.4L) 84 $25,860 4
0 4
0 S S S O 86 28 8.0 130 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0/ 5
0 5
0 3+2

40 [Link] APRIL 2019 ⁄Miles-per-gallon equivalent (MPGe). €Miles per gallon while running on gas engine.
Midsized, large, luxur y entr y -level, and luxur y compact cars

Make, Model & Trim Overall Price Survey Advanced Road-Test Results
Score Results Safety

Cargo volume, cu. ft.

Predicted reliability

Owner satisfaction

suitcases+duffels/
Routine handling
Road-test score
Recommended

0-60 mph, sec.

Seat comfort,
Acceleration,

60-0 mph, ft.

AEB highway

Dry braking,
Overall mpg
Pedestrian
As tested

front/rear

Luggage,
Usability
AEB city

Noise
FCW

Ride
CARS: MIDSIZED Continued

!
0 Honda Accord EX (1.5T) 82 $28,345 3
0 4
0 S S S S 89 31 7.7 135 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 4
0 4+1

!
0 Honda Accord Hybrid EX 80 $29,780 3
0 4
0 S S S S 86 47 7.4 139 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 3
0 4+1
Hyundai Sonata SEL
!
0 (2.4L)
80 $25,845 4
0 3
0 O O O O 85 28 8.3 129 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0/ 5
0 5
0 3+2
Volkswagen Passat
!
0 Wolfsburg
79 $27,485 4
0 3
0 S S S NA 82 28 8.6 129 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 5
0 4
0 3+1
Hyundai Sonata
!
0 Hybrid SE
77 $26,950 4
0 3
0 O O O O 80 39 8.2 140 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0/ 5
0 5
0 3+2

!
0 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 76 $29,330 3
0 3
0 S S S O 81 31 7.6 131 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 5
0 4+0
Ford Fusion Titanium
(2.0T)
71 $33,180 2
0 3
0 S S S S 83 22 7.4 130 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 4
0 3+1

Ford Fusion SE (1.5T) 70 $27,720 2

0 3
0 S S S S 81 24 9.2 125 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0/ 4
0 4
0 3+2
Ford Fusion Hybrid SE 69 $28,290 2
0 3
0 S S S S 80 39 8.3 140 4
0 5
0 4
0 3
0/ 4
0 4
0 2+3
Chevrolet Malibu 1LT
(1.5T)
59 $26,790 2
0 3
0 O O O O 80 29 8.4 130 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0/ 4
0 5
0 3+2

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 59 $30,735 2

0 3
0 O O O O 79 41 8.0 135 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0/ 4
0 5
0 1+2

72 110 ⁄/ 8.3
Honda Clarity Plug-in
Hybrid
54 $34,290 1
0 4
0 S S S S
39 €
141 3
0 4
0 3
0 3
0/ 4
0 2
0 3+2

CARS: LARGE
Toyota Avalon
!
0 Hybrid XLE
98 $38,643 5
0 5
0 S S S S 93 42 8.3 135 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0/ 5
0 5
0 4+0
Chevrolet Impala
!
0 Premier (V6)
84 $39,110 4
0 4
0 O O O NA 91 22 6.9 130 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0/ 4
0 4
0 4+2

!
0 Nissan Maxima Platinum 80 $41,995 4
0 3
0 S S S O 81 25 6.5 132 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0/ 3
0 5
0 3+0

!
0 Ford Taurus Limited (V6) 75 $37,885 5
0 4
0 O NA NA NA 72 21 7.2 135 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 3
0 4+2
Dodge Charger
R/T Plus (V8)
68 $40,375 2
0 5
0 O O O NA 85 20 6.1 128 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0/ 4
0 5
0 2+3

Chrysler 300 C (V8) 67 $45,650 2

0 3
0 O O O NA 84 20 6.1 134 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0/ 5
0 4
0 3+1
Chrysler 300 Limited (V6) 67 $38,335 2
0 3
0 O O O NA 83 22 7.4 137 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0/ 5
0 4
0 3+1
Dodge Charger SXT (V6) 66 $34,510 2
0 5
0 O O O NA 82 22 7.4 134 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0/ 4
0 5
0 3+1
Kia Cadenza Premium 62 $36,945 1
0 4
0 O O O O 91 24 7.0 127 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0/ 5
0 5
0 4+0

CARS: LUXURY ENTRY-LEVEL

Audi A3 Premium 68 $31,495 3

0 3
0 S S S NA 77 27 8.3 124 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0/ 2
0 3
0 2+1
Acura ILX Premium 64 $30,820 4
0 1
0 S S S S 61 28 7.5 132 3
0 2
0 2
0 4
0/ 3
0 3
0 2+2
Mini Clubman Base (1.5T) 60 $31,550 3
0 3
0 O O NA O 67 28 10.5 129 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0/ 2
0 3
0 1+2
Mercedes-Benz CLA250 53 $36,500 3
0 2
0 O S S NA 64 28 6.6 124 4
0 2
0 3
0 4
0/ 2
0 2
0 2+2

CARS: LUXURY COMPACT

!
0 Audi A4 Premium Plus 80 $48,890 4
0 4
0 S S O S 88 27 6.3 135 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0/ 3
0 3
0 2+2
Buick Regal Essence
!
0 (2.0T, AWD)
77 $39,715 3
0 3
0 O O O O 87 23 7.0 125 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 3
0 5
0 3+2

Acura TLX (2.4L) 74 $35,920 3

0 2
0 S S S S 79 27 7.4 129 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 3
0 3
0 2+2
Mercedes-Benz C300
(4Matic)
74 $47,560 3
0 2
0 S S S S 85 26 6.8 136 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0/ 3
0 2
0 2+1
Genesis G70 Elite
(2.0T, AWD)
73 $43,115 3
0 4
0 S S S S 74 23 7.8 137 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 1
0 4
0 2+0

1
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 !
0
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NEW CAR R AT INGS Luxur y compact, luxur y midsized, and ultraluxur y cars

Make, Model & Trim Overall Price Survey Advanced Road-Test Results
Score Results Safety

Cargo volume, cu. ft.

Predicted reliability

Owner satisfaction

suitcases+duffels/
Routine handling
Road-test score
Recommended

0-60 mph, sec.

Seat comfort,
Acceleration,

60-0 mph, ft.

AEB highway

Dry braking,
Overall mpg
Pedestrian
As tested

front/rear

Luggage,
Usability
AEB city

Noise
FCW

Ride
CARS: LUXURY COMPACT Continued

Acura TLX SH-AWD 71 $42,345 3

0 2
0 S S S S 75 25 6.5 129 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 3
0 2
0 2+2
Infiniti Q50 3.0t Luxe
(AWD)
69 $48,775 2
0 2
0 S S S NA 85 22 5.7 126 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 3
0 3
0 2+1
Kia Stinger Premium
(2.0T, AWD)
67 $40,400 3
0 5
0 O O O O 75 23 7.5 132 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0/ 3
0 4
0 3+0
Tesla Model 3
Long Range
65 $59,000 2
0 5
0 S S S S 82 130 ⁄ 5.3 133 5
0 2
0 3
0 5
0/ 2
0 1
0 2+2

Lexus IS 300 (AWD) 60 $48,149 4

0 1
0 S S S S 56 20 6.5 139 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0/ 2
0 3
0 2+1
Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti
(AWD)
48 $48,890 1
0 4
0 O O O NA 70 27 6.7 136 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 3
0 2
0 1+2
Jaguar XE Premium
(25t, AWD)
39 $47,378 1
0 3
0 O O O O 69 25 7.7 133 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0/ 2
0 3
0 1+2

CARS: LUXURY MIDSIZED

Lincoln Continental
!
0 Select (2.7T, AWD)
89 $55,590 5
0 4
0 S S S S 83 20 6.6 127 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0/ 5
0 3
0 2+2

!
0 Genesis G80 3.8 (AWD) 84 $52,450 4
0 5
0 S S S S 89 20 7.2 129 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0/ 4
0 5
0 3+1

!
0 Lexus ES 350 84 $48,855 4
0 4
0 S S S S 84 25 6.9 132 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0/ 3
0 2
0 3+1

!
0 Lexus GS 350 83 $58,858 4
0 4
0 S S S S 83 21 6.2 137 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0/ 4
0 3
0 3+1

!
0 Infiniti Q70 Luxe 78 $53,825 3
0 3
0 O O O NA 90 21 5.8 128 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 5
0 4
0 3+2
Buick LaCrosse
!
0 Essence (V6)
75 $43,225 3
0 3
0 O O O O 85 24 6.3 127 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0/ 4
0 4
0 3+2

Cadillac XTS Premium 73 $57,200 3

0 3
0 O O O NA 82 22 7.2 128 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0/ 4
0 1
0 4+1
BMW 530i xDrive 71 $65,210 2
0 5
0 S S O S 94 26 7.2 130 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0/ 4
0 3
0 3+1
Acura RLX Tech 71 $55,345 3
0 2
0 S S S S 75 23 6.5 128 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0/ 4
0 2
0 2+3
Lincoln MKZ 2.0
EcoBoost
70 $41,990 2
0 4
0 S S S S 88 23 7.4 124 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0/ 3
0 4
0 3+2

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 70 $41,990 2

0 4
0 S S S S 88 34 9.2 129 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0/ 3
0 4
0 2+2
Mercedes-Benz E300
(4Matic)
65 $69,585 2
0 3
0 S S S S 85 24 7.1 128 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0/ 3
0 1
0 2+2
Cadillac CT6 Luxury
(3.6L, AWD)
62 $64,485 1
0 3
0 O O O O 95 22 6.5 125 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0/ 4
0 3
0 3+2
Volvo S90 T6
Momentum (AWD)
56 $61,855 1
0 4
0 S S S S 73 23 7.2 130 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0/ 4
0 2
0 2+2
Cadillac CTS Luxury
(V6, AWD)
55 $58,780 1
0 4
0 O O O O 83 22 6.5 127 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0/ 3
0 1
0 2+2

Maserati Ghibli S Q4 48 $89,010 1

0 2
0 O O O NA 71 19 5.4 115 4
0 2
0 3
0 4
0/ 3
0 3
0 2+2
Jaguar XF Prestige
(V6, AWD)
46 $66,586 1
0 3
0 O O O O 83 21 5.8 128 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0/ 4
0 3
0 2+1

CARS: ULTRALUXURY
Mercedes-Benz S550
!
0 (4Matic)
87 $114,475 4
0 4
0 S S S S 96 18 5.1 128 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0/ 5
0 2
0 2+3

!
0 BMW 750i xDrive 87 $110,645 3
0 4
0 S S O S 99 21 5.3 131 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0/ 5
0 3
0 2+4
Genesis G90 Premium
!
0 (3.3T, AWD)
81 $71,550 3
0 5
0 S S S S 89 18 6.0 130 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0/ 5
0 4
0 3+0

Tesla Model S 100D 78 $100,200 2

0 5
0 S S S S 97 102 ⁄ 5.1 129 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0/ 3
0 2
0 4+3
Lexus LS 500 (AWD) 73 $103,899 4
0 4
0 S S S S 72 20 6.0 136 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0/ 4
0 1
0 2+1
Jaguar XJL Portfolio 58 $81,575 1
0 3
0 O O O O 82 19 5.5 138 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0/ 5
0 3
0 2+1

42 [Link] APRIL 2019 ⁄Miles-per-gallon equivalent (MPGe). €Miles per gallon while running on gas engine.
Spor ts/spor t y cars, wagons, and minivans

Make, Model & Trim Overall Price Survey Advanced Road-Test Results
Score Results Safety

Cargo volume, cu. ft.

Predicted reliability

Owner satisfaction

suitcases+duffels/
Routine handling
Road-test score
Recommended

0-60 mph, sec.

Seat comfort,
Acceleration,

60-0 mph, ft.

AEB highway

Dry braking,
Overall mpg
Pedestrian
As tested

front/rear

Luggage,
Usability
AEB city

Noise
FCW

Ride
SPORTS/SPORTY CARS OVER $40,000

!
0 BMW M240i 89 $50,400 3
0 4
0 S S O S 98 25 5.2 115 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0/ 2
0 4
0 2+0
Porsche 718 Boxster
!
0 Base
86 $69,790 4
0 5
0 O NA NA NA 95 26 4.4 108 5
0 2
0 2
0 4
0 /NA 3
0 1+2

!
0 Porsche 911 Carrera S 84 $110,630 3
0 5
0 O NA NA NA 95 23 4.1 108 5
0 2
0 2
0 4
0/ 1
0 3
0 1+0

!
0 Audi TT 2.0T 78 $50,600 4
0 4
0 NA NA NA NA 84 26 6.3 113 5
0 3
0 3
0 5
0/ 1
0 2
0 1+2
Chevrolet Corvette
Stingray 3LT
74 $73,260 2
0 5
0 NA NA NA NA 92 20 4.3 107 5
0 2
0 2
0 4
0 /NA 5
0 2+1
Chevrolet Camaro
2SS (V8)
70 $47,020 2
0 5
0 O NA NA NA 85 20 4.4 112 5
0 3
0 3
0 4
0/ 1
0 4
0 1+2
Ford Mustang GT
Premium (V8)
64 $43,295 2
0 4
0 O O O O 84 19 4.9 121 5
0 3
0 3
0 4
0/ 1
0 4
0 2+1
Dodge Challenger
R/T Plus (V8)
59 $40,860 3
0 5
0 O NA NA NA 70 20 5.5 119 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0/ 2
0 4
0 2+3

SPORTS/SPORTY CARS UNDER $40,000

!
0 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club 79 $29,905 4
0 5
0 O O NA NA 80 34 6.7 124 5
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 /NA 3
0 0+2

!
0 Subaru BRZ Premium 79 $27,117 4
0 4
0 NA NA NA NA 79 30 7.2 126 5
0 2
0 2
0 4
0/ 1
0 4
0 1+2

!
0 Toyota 86 78 $25,025 4
0 4
0 NA NA NA NA 78 30 7.2 126 5
0 2
0 2
0 4
0/ 1
0 4
0 1+2
Hyundai Veloster Turbo
!
0 R-Spec
76 $23,785 3
0 3
0 O O O O 83 29 7.0 119 5
0 2
0 2
0 4
0/ 1
0 5
0 1+2
Nissan 370Z Touring
!
0 (coupe)
74 $38,565 3
0 4
0 NA NA NA NA 81 23 5.3 120 5
0 2
0 2
0 4
0 /NA 4
0 1+0

!
0 Honda Civic Si 71 $24,775 4
0 3
0 O O O O 74 34 7.3 131 5
0 2
0 3
0 4
0/ 3
0 3
0 3+1

!
0 Mini Cooper S 70 $29,945 3
0 3
0 O O NA O 80 30 7.2 130 5
0 3
0 3
0 4
0/ 1
0 4
0 1+1
Volkswagen GTI
Autobahn
69 $31,730 2
0 5
0 O O O O 82 29 6.6 132 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0/ 4
0 5
0 2+1

Fiat 124 Spider Lusso 64 $29,985 2

0 4
0 NA NA NA NA 76 31 7.1 121 5
0 2
0 1
0 2
0/ 2
0 3
0 1+2
Ford Mustang Premium
(2.3T)
59 $33,080 2
0 4
0 O O O O 76 25 6.4 125 5
0 3
0 3
0 4
0/ 1
0 4
0 2+1

Buick Cascada Premium 58 $37,385 4

0 2
0 O NA NA NA 53 22 8.9 134 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0/ 2
0 3
0 1+2
Subaru WRX Premium 53 $29,742 1
0 3
0 O O O O 75 26 6.0 120 5
0 2
0 2
0 3
0/ 4
0 5
0 2+2
Ford Fiesta ST 51 $24,985 1
0 2
0 NA NA NA NA 74 29 7.3 118 5
0 1
0 3
0 2
0/ 2
0 3
0 1+2
Fiat 500 Abarth 45 $26,050 1
0 2
0 NA NA NA NA 66 28 8.0 125 5
0 1
0 2
0 3
0/ 1
0 3
0 0+3

WAGONS (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE)

Volkswagen Golf
!
0 Alltrack SE
86 $32,515 4
0 3
0 S S S S 89 25 8.5 124 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 5
0 30.5
Subaru Outback
!
0 3.6R Limited
83 $36,835 4
0 4
0 S S S S 85 22 7.4 134 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 5
0 34.0
Subaru Outback
!
0 2.5i Premium
81 $28,852 4
0 4
0 S S S S 82 24 10.5 133 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 5
0 34.0

MINIVANS

!
0 Toyota Sienna XLE 78 $38,424 4
0 4
0 S S S S 79 21 7.7 137 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 5
0 4
0 70.5

!
0 Kia Sedona EX 74 $34,795 5
0 3
0 O O O O 70 20 8.0 133 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0/ 5
0 4
0 46.0
Chrysler Pacifica 84 ⁄/
Hybrid Platinum
62 $48,380 1
0 4
0 O O O NA 88
27 €
8.3 145 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 5
0 66.0
Chrysler Pacifica
Touring L
60 $38,245 1
0 4
0 O O O NA 85 21 8.0 136 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 5
0 66.0

1
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 !
0
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NEW CAR R AT INGS Minivans and subcompact, compact, and midsized SUVs

Make, Model & Trim Overall Price Survey Advanced Road-Test Results
Score Results Safety

Cargo volume, cu. ft.

Predicted reliability

Owner satisfaction

suitcases+duffels/
Routine handling
Road-test score
Recommended

0-60 mph, sec.

Seat comfort,
Acceleration,

60-0 mph, ft.

AEB highway

Dry braking,
Overall mpg
Pedestrian
As tested

front/rear

Luggage,
Usability
AEB city

Noise
FCW

Ride
MINIVANS Continued
Dodge Grand Caravan
GT
59 $37,295 3
0 2
0 NA NA NA NA 72 17 8.1 141 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 3
0 61.5

Honda Odyssey EX-L 58 $40,300 1

0 4
0 O O O O 82 22 8.1 136 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 5
0 3
0 71.5

SUVs: SUBCOMPACT
Subaru Crosstrek
!
0 Premium
87 $25,905 5
0 4
0 O O O O 87 29 10.2 125 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0/ 4
0 5
0 27.5

!
0 Hyundai Kona SEL (2.0L) 73 $25,025 4
0 3
0 S S S O 71 26 11.1 129 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0/ 3
0 5
0 22.5

!
0 Nissan Rogue Sport SV 67 $25,655 3
0 2
0 S S S O 72 26 10.3 134 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 3
0 5
0 24.5

!
0 Honda HR-V LX 67 $22,045 4
0 2
0 O O O O 66 29 10.5 132 4
0 2
0 2
0 2
0/ 4
0 5
0 32.0
Ford EcoSport SES (2.0L) 58 $28,130 3
0 2
0 NA NA NA NA 61 24 10.7 132 4
0 3
0 2
0 3
0/ 3
0 5
0 22.5
Mazda CX-3 Touring 58 $25,800 3
0 2
0 S S O O 64 28 9.6 135 5
0 3
0 3
0 3
0/ 2
0 3
0 18.0
Jeep Renegade Latitude 44 $27,525 2
0 2
0 O O O NA 56 24 9.9 130 3
0 2
0 3
0 3
0/ 3
0 4
0 30.5
Chevrolet Trax LT 43 $25,560 2
0 2
0 O NA NA NA 55 25 10.8 130 3
0 2
0 3
0 3
0/ 3
0 3
0 26.0
Fiat 500X Easy 35 $26,600 1
0 1
0 O O O O 50 23 9.8 130 3
0 2
0 2
0 3
0/ 3
0 4
0 19.5

SUVs: COMPACT

!
0 Subaru Forester Premium 89 $29,341 4
0 4
0 S S S S 90 28 9.2 130 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0/ 5
0 5
0 36.5
Mazda CX-5 Touring
!
0 (2.5L)
82 $29,530 5
0 4
0 S S O O 80 24 8.6 133 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 4
0 30.5

!
0 Honda CR-V LX (2.4L) 78 $26,245 4
0 4
0 O O O O 83 27 8.6 133 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0/ 5
0 5
0 36.0

!
0 Honda CR-V EX (1.5T) 77 $28,935 4
0 4
0 O O O O 82 28 8.2 137 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0/ 5
0 4
0 36.0

!
0 Nissan Rogue SV 74 $29,920 4
0 2
0 S S S S 74 24 9.5 134 3
0 4
0 3
0 3
0/ 4
0 5
0 31.5

!
0 Kia Sportage LX (2.4L) 72 $26,720 3
0 3
0 O O O O 78 23 9.6 128 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0/ 4
0 5
0 29.5
Ford Escape SE (1.5T) 67 $29,630 3
0 3
0 O NA NA NA 75 23 10.1 132 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0/ 3
0 5
0 34.0
Volkswagen Tiguan SE 67 $31,645 2
0 3
0 O O O O 84 25 10.3 131 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 5
0 4
0 33.0
Chevrolet Equinox LT
(1.5T)
66 $33,730 3
0 3
0 O O NA O 78 25 9.6 132 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 5
0 32.0

Hyundai Tucson SE (2.0L) 65 $25,920 2

0 2
0 S S S O 76 24 11.0 129 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 5
0 29.5
Jeep Cherokee Limited
(2.0T)
65 $37,655 3
0 3
0 O O O NA 68 23 7.5 129 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0/ 4
0 4
0 31.0
Chevrolet Equinox LT
(diesel)
65 $35,580 3
0 3
0 O O NA O 75 31 10.1 135 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0/ 4
0 5
0 32.0
Hyundai Tucson SEL
(2.4L)
64 $28,530 2
0 2
0 S S S O 75 22 9.6 130 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 5
0 29.5
Mitsubishi Outlander
SEL (4-cyl.)
64 $28,405 4
0 2
0 O O NA O 59 24 10.0 132 2
0 3
0 3
0 3
0/ 4
0 4
0 32.5

GMC Terrain SLE (2.0T) 58 $36,950 3

0 3
0 O O NA O 67 22 7.2 128 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0/ 4
0 2
0 24.0
Mitsubishi Eclipse
Cross SE
53 $28,470 3
0 2
0 O O O O 57 24 9.9 132 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0/ 4
0 1
0 22.5

Jeep Compass Latitude 41 $30,870 1

0 2
0 O O O NA 56 24 9.8 137 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0/ 3
0 4
0 27.5

SUVs: MIDSIZED (3-ROW)

!
0 Subaru Ascent Limited 96 $43,867 5
0 5
0 S S S S 93 22 8.0 129 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0/ 5
0 5
0 40.5
Toyota Highlander
!
0 Hybrid Limited
87 $50,875 5
0 4
0 S S S S 85 25 8.3 138 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0/ 4
0 4
0 40.5

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Midsized, large, and luxur y entr y -level SUVs

Make, Model & Trim Overall Price Survey Advanced Road-Test Results
Score Results Safety

Cargo volume, cu. ft.

Predicted reliability

Owner satisfaction

suitcases+duffels/
Routine handling
Road-test score
Recommended

0-60 mph, sec.

Seat comfort,
Acceleration,

60-0 mph, ft.

AEB highway

Dry braking,
Overall mpg
Pedestrian
As tested

front/rear

Luggage,
Usability
AEB city

Noise
FCW

Ride
SUVs: MIDSIZED (3-ROW) Continued
Toyota Highlander
!
0 XLE (V6)
85 $41,169 5
0 4
0 S S S S 82 22 7.4 134 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0/ 4
0 4
0 40.5
Hyundai Santa Fe XL
!
0 SE (V6)
81 $36,290 5
0 3
0 O O O O 81 20 7.6 133 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 5
0 5
0 40.5

!
0 Kia Sorento EX (V6) 78 $41,925 4
0 4
0 O O O O 78 22 8.1 137 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 5
0 37.5

!
0 Mazda CX-9 Touring 78 $40,470 4
0 3
0 S S O O 80 22 7.9 139 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 5
0 3
0 34.0

!
0 Honda Pilot EX-L 74 $40,655 3
0 3
0 S S S S 80 20 7.5 136 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 5
0 3
0 48.0
Ford Flex SEL 69 $42,155 3
0 4
0 O NA NA NA 73 18 8.5 141 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 5
0 3
0 47.5
Nissan Pathfinder SL 66 $40,470 3
0 1
0 S S S NA 72 18 7.7 137 2
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 5
0 39.5
Dodge Durango GT (V6) 65 $43,525 2
0 4
0 O O O NA 83 18 8.3 134 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0/ 4
0 5
0 44.0
Chevrolet Traverse
Premier (V6)
65 $49,945 1
0 4
0 O O O O 95 20 7.3 130 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 5
0 5
0 54.5
Volkswagen Atlas
SEL (V6)
62 $44,165 1
0 4
0 S S S S 84 20 8.7 135 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 5 4
0 50.5

Ford Explorer XLT (V6) 56 $39,275 3

0 3
0 O NA NA NA 71 18 7.9 135 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 4
0 42.0
Dodge Journey GT (V6) 40 $36,975 1
0 1
0 NA NA NA NA 64 16 8.1 139 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 4
0 37.0

SUVs: MIDSIZED (2-ROW)

Hyundai Santa Fe
!
0 Limited (2.0T)
80 $37,200 4
0 4
0 S S S S 80 21 8.7 136 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 5
0 5
0 35.5
Ford Edge SEL
!
0 (2.0T)
78 $39,755 3
0 3
0 S S S S 84 21 8.8 132 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 5
0 4
0 39.0

!
0 Nissan Murano SL 77 $42,065 4
0 3
0 S S S O 77 21 7.7 131 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 4
0 33.5
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Limited (diesel)
65 $49,780 2
0 4
0 O O O NA 84 24 8.6 132 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0/ 4
0 5
0 36.5
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Limited (V6)
62 $41,375 2
0 4
0 O O O NA 80 18 8.0 134 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0/ 4
0 5
0 36.5

Toyota 4Runner SR5 59 $37,425 4

0 4
0 NA NA NA NA 55 18 7.7 131 2
0 2
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 4
0 44.5
Jeep Wrangler
Unlimited Sahara
35 $48,400 2
0 5
0 O O NA NA 36 18 7.3 144 2
0 2
0 2
0 3
0/ 3
0 4
0 41.5

SUVs: LARGE
Ford Expedition Max
!
0 Limited
72 $75,430 4
0 5
0 O O O O 73 16 7.3 143 2
0 3
0 4
0 4
0/ 5
0 5
0 66.0

!
0 Toyota Sequoia Limited 69 $54,005 4
0 4
0 S S S S 60 15 7.1 146 3
0 2
0 4
0 4
0/ 5
0 4
0 61.0

!
0 Nissan Armada Platinum 67 $63,020 3
0 2
0 S S S NA 69 14 6.7 133 2
0 4
0 5
0 4
0/ 4
0 4
0 46.5
Chevrolet Suburban
!
0 Premier
66 $69,790 3
0 4
0 O O O NA 74 16 7.9 139 2
0 4
0 5
0 4
0/ 4
0 5
0 62.5

Chevrolet Tahoe LT 64 $60,100 3

0 4
0 O O O NA 67 16 7.7 136 2
0 3
0 5
0 4
0/ 4
0 5
0 47.5
GMC Yukon SLT 64 $62,125 3
0 4
0 O O O NA 67 16 7.7 136 2
0 3
0 5
0 4
0/ 4
0 5
0 47.5
GMC Yukon XL SLT 61 $67,370 3
0 4
0 O O O NA 67 16 7.9 139 2
0 3
0 5
0 4
0/ 4
0 5
0 62.5

SUVs: LUXURY ENTRY-LEVEL

Mini Cooper
!
0 Countryman S
77 $39,535 4
0 4
0 O O NA O 82 25 8.3 120 5
0 3
0 3
0 5
0/ 4
0 3
0 23.5

!
0 Audi Q3 Premium Plus 74 $40,125 4
0 3
0 NA NA NA NA 77 22 8.4 132 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 3
0 24.5
Buick Encore
Preferred II
69 $30,555 4
0 2
0 O NA NA NA 69 23 11.0 127 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 3
0 4
0 26.0

1
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 !
0
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NEW CAR R AT INGS Luxur y entr y -level, luxur y compact, and luxur y midsized SUVs

Make, Model & Trim Overall Price Survey Advanced Road-Test Results
Score Results Safety

Cargo volume, cu. ft.

Predicted reliability

Owner satisfaction

suitcases+duffels/
Routine handling
Road-test score
Recommended

0-60 mph, sec.

Seat comfort,
Acceleration,

60-0 mph, ft.

AEB highway

Dry braking,
Overall mpg
Pedestrian
As tested

front/rear

Luggage,
Usability
AEB city

Noise
FCW

Ride
SUVs: LUXURY ENTRY-LEVEL Continued

Mercedes-Benz GLA250 64 $42,210 4

0 2
0 O S S NA 70 26 6.9 128 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0/ 2
0 2
0 23.0
BMW X2 xDrive28i 64 $45,895 2
0 3
0 S S O S 77 25 8.0 134 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0/ 3
0 4
0 23.5
Infiniti QX30 Essential 62 $43,745 3
0 1
0 S S S NA 71 25 7.1 122 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0/ 2
0 3
0 21.5
BMW X1 xDrive28i 61 $44,745 2
0 3
0 S S O S 74 26 7.9 134 4
0 3
0 3
0 3
0/ 3
0 4
0 27.0
Volvo XC40 T5
Momentum
59 $41,510 2
0 4
0 S S S S 71 24 7.3 132 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0/ 4
0 1
0 25.5

Jaguar E-Pace S 43 $48,070 1

0 3
0 S S O S 69 21 7.9 129 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 3
0 21.5

SUVs: LUXURY COMPACT

!
0 BMW X3 xDrive30i 81 $53,745 3
0 5
0 S S O S 92 24 7.7 128 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0/ 4
0 3
0 32.0

!
0 Lexus NX 300 79 $43,284 5
0 2
0 S S S S 74 24 7.5 132 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 3
0 28.5

!
0 Lexus NX 300h 77 $51,224 5
0 2
0 S S S S 71 29 8.9 136 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0/ 4
0 3
0 28.5

!
0 Porsche Macan S 77 $63,290 3
0 5
0 O NA NA NA 84 19 6.4 130 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0/ 4
0 3
0 29.0

!
0 Audi Q5 Premium Plus 76 $51,570 3
0 4
0 S S O S 83 24 6.8 130 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 3
0 27.0
Volvo XC60 T5
Momentum
73 $50,040 3
0 4
0 S S S S 79 23 8.0 124 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0/ 4
0 2
0 34.0

Acura RDX Tech 67 $43,995 2

0 4
0 S S S S 80 22 7.0 127 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0/ 4
0 1
0 33.0
Lincoln MKC Reserve 67 $46,485 3
0 2
0 O O O O 72 19 7.8 125 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0/ 3
0 3
0 30.5
Buick Envision Premium 66 $45,380 4
0 2
0 O O O NA 69 21 7.9 128 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0/ 4
0 5
0 32.5
Infiniti QX50 Essential 65 $51,380 2
0 4
0 S S S S 77 22 7.2 129 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 2
0 30.5
Mercedes-Benz GLC300 58 $49,105 2
0 3
0 O S S O 81 22 6.8 132 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0/ 4
0 2
0 28.0
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti 58 $52,040 2
0 3
0 O O O NA 74 24 7.0 132 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0/ 3
0 2
0 26.5
Cadillac XT5 Luxury 53 $51,025 1
0 3
0 O O O O 76 20 7.1 132 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0/ 4
0 2
0 33.0
Land Rover Range Rover
Velar S
53 $59,503 1
0 2
0 S S O S 76 21 8.4 130 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 2
0 29.0

Jaguar F-Pace Prestige 43 $53,895 1

0 3
0 S S O S 72 20 6.0 129 4
0 3
0 3
0 5
0/ 4
0 3
0 28.5
Land Rover Discovery
Sport HSE
36 $49,895 1
0 1
0 O O O O 58 21 8.6 136 3
0 2
0 3
0 4
0/ 5
0 3
0 33.0

SUVs: LUXURY MIDSIZED

!
0 BMW X5 xDrive40i 88 $68,730 3
0 5
0 S S O S 98 23 6.0 129 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0/ 4
0 3
0 36.5

!
0 Audi Q7 Premium Plus 87 $68,695 4
0 5
0 S S O S 96 20 6.7 127 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0/ 5
0 3
0 35.5

!
0 Lexus RX 450h 82 $57,565 4
0 4
0 S S S S 80 29 7.5 138 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0/ 4
0 3
0 30.0

!
0 Lexus RX 350L 81 $56,518 4
0 4
0 S S S S 80 20 7.7 136 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0/ 4
0 3
0 31.0

!
0 Lexus RX 350 79 $51,630 4
0 4
0 S S S S 77 22 7.5 139 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0/ 4
0 3
0 30.0

!
0 Infiniti QX60 Pure 78 $51,920 4
0 2
0 S S S S 79 19 8.3 137 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0/ 3
0 5
0 39.0

!
0 Lincoln Nautilus (2.7T) 75 $54,945 3
0 3
0 S S S S 84 18 7.2 128 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0/ 5
0 3
0 32.5
Lexus GX 460 72 $58,428 4
0 3
0 O O O NA 70 17 7.5 136 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0/ 4
0 4
0 36.5
Porsche Cayenne Base 70 $79,280 2
0 4
0 S S S S 87 21 6.5 131 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0/ 5
0 2
0 32.0
Acura MDX Tech 67 $51,410 2
0 2
0 S S S S 79 21 6.8 135 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 2
0 34.0
GMC Acadia Denali 64 $51,585 2
0 3
0 O O O O 83 19 6.8 130 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 5
0 5
0 40.5

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Luxur y midsized SUVs, luxur y large SUVs, and pickup trucks

Make, Model & Trim Overall Price Survey Advanced Road-Test Results
Score Results Safety

Cargo volume, cu. ft.

Predicted reliability

Owner satisfaction

suitcases+duffels/
Routine handling
Road-test score
Recommended

0-60 mph, sec.

Seat comfort,
Acceleration,

60-0 mph, ft.

AEB highway

Dry braking,
Overall mpg
Pedestrian
As tested

front/rear

Luggage,
Usability
AEB city

Noise
FCW

Ride
SUVs: LUXURY MIDSIZED Continued
Volvo XC90 T6
Momentum
62 $56,805 1
0 3
0 S S S S 84 20 7.7 126 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0/ 5
0 2
0 35.0

Tesla Model X 100D 55 $109,200 1

0 5
0 S S S S 77 87 ⁄ 4.9 127 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0/ 3
0 2
0 2+2
Land Rover Range Rover
Sport HSE (3.0L)
50 $74,040 1
0 4
0 S S O S 72 18 6.5 137 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 2
0 31.5
Land Rover Discovery
HSE
49 $69,260 1
0 2
0 S S O S 71 17 7.3 138 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0/ 3
0 3
0 42.5

SUVs: LUXURY LARGE

!
0 Toyota Land Cruiser 75 $84,820 4
0 4
0 S S S S 68 14 7.3 140 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0/ 4
0 4
0 43.0
Infiniti QX80 Luxe 65 $63,395 3
0 2
0 S S S S 68 15 6.9 139 2
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 4
0 4
0 49.5
Lincoln Navigator Select 65 $86,480 3
0 5
0 O O O O 65 16 6.2 144 2
0 4
0 5
0 3
0/ 5
0 3
0 56.0
Buick Enclave Premium 56 $55,680 1
0 4
0 O O O O 87 18 7.4 130 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0/ 5
0 3
0 48.5
Land Rover Range Rover
HSE (3.0L)
52 $88,545 1
0 3
0 S S O S 78 17 6.7 137 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0/ 5
0 2
0 34.5
Cadillac Escalade
Premium
43 $87,360 1
0 3
0 O O O NA 61 16 6.1 142 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0/ 4
0 1
0 48.0

PICKUP TRUCKS: COMPACT

!
0 Honda Ridgeline RTL 74 $36,480 3
0 5
0 O O O O 83 20 7.3 134 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0/ 3
0 5
0 NR
Chevrolet Colorado
LT (V6)
50 $34,300 2
0 3
0 O NA NA NA 61 18 7.5 132 3
0 2
0 3
0 2
0/ 3
0 5
0 NR

GMC Canyon SLE (V6) 50 $35,835 2

0 3
0 O NA NA NA 61 18 7.5 132 3
0 2
0 3
0 2
0/ 3
0 5
0 NR
Chevrolet Colorado
LT (diesel)
49 $39,295 2
0 3
0 O NA NA NA 60 24 10.3 134 3
0 2
0 2
0 2
0/ 3
0 5
0 NR
GMC Canyon SLE
(diesel)
49 $40,895 2
0 3
0 O NA NA NA 60 24 10.3 134 3
0 2
0 2
0 2
0/ 3
0 5
0 NR

Toyota Tacoma SR5 (V6) 45 $34,364 3

0 3
0 S S S S 42 19 8.2 146 2
0 2
0 2
0 2
0/ 2
0 4
0 NR

PICKUP TRUCKS: FULL-SIZED

Ford F-150 XLT
!
0 (2.7T, V6)
67 $52,535 3
0 4
0 S S S S 74 19 6.8 145 2
0 2
0 5
0 4
0/ 5
0 4
0 NR
Toyota Tundra SR5
!
0 (5.7L, V8)
66 $44,245 4
0 4
0 S S S S 59 15 6.7 153 3
0 2
0 4
0 4
0/ 3
0 4
0 NR
Ram 1500 Big Horn
(5.7L, V8)
64 $53,120 2
0 5
0 O O O NA 83 17 7.1 137 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0/ 5
0 4
0 NR
Chevrolet Silverado
1500 LT (5.3L, V8)
59 $50,225 2
0 4
0 O O NA O 76 17 6.9 136 3
0 2
0 4
0 3
0/ 5
0 4
0 NR
GMC Sierra 1500 SLT
(5.3L, V8)
59 $52,625 2
0 4
0 O O NA O 76 17 6.9 136 3
0 2
0 4
0 3
0/ 5
0 4
0 NR

Nissan Titan SV (V8) 51 $44,370 1

0 3
0 NA NA NA NA 70 16 6.7 131 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0/ 3
0 5
0 NR
Nissan Titan XD SV
(diesel)
38 $51,075 1
0 2
0 NA NA NA NA 50 15 10.6 147 1
0 2
0 3
0 4
0/ 3
0 5
0 NR

PICKUP TRUCKS: FULL-SIZED HEAVY-DUTY

Ford F-250 Lariat
(diesel)
57 $67,130 4
0 5
0 O NA NA NA 53 15 8.1 155 1
0 2
0 3
0 4
0/ 5
0 4
0 NR
Chevrolet Silverado
2500HD LTZ (diesel)
35 $62,995 1
0 4
0 O NA NA NA 49 14 8.2 157 2
0 2
0 3
0 4
0/ 3
0 5
0 NR
GMC Sierra 2500HD
SLE (diesel)
35 $62,995 1
0 4
0 O NA NA NA 49 14 8.2 157 2
0 2
0 3
0 4
0/ 3
0 5
0 NR

1
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 !
0
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VEHICLE PROFILES 0
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composite score that how well a model is likely to or versions of the vehicle.
incorporates road-test hold up, based on the latest
Recommended vehicles, performance, latest results results from CR’s exclusive MPG represents CR’s
! identified by a check from the reliability and owner- Auto Survey. Detailed assessment of a recently
mark, are those that satisfaction sections of CR’s reliability history charts start tested model’s overall fuel or
achieved a high Overall exclusive Auto Survey, and on page 86. energy consumption, based
Score in their category. whether certain safety features on city and highway driving.
The score includes our are standard. If a range of Satisfaction is based on the A range of numbers for this
testing, predicted reliability, numbers is given, it signifies Auto Survey; we ask members score signifies that we tested
owner satisfaction, and that multiple versions of the whether they would definitely multiple versions.
safety. The vehicle must also vehicle or its powertrain buy or lease their current
have scored adequately were tested. vehicle again. The top score of MPGe (miles-per-gallon
if included in National 5 indicates that 80 percent or equivalent) is the energy
Highway Traffic Safety Price is the manufacturer’s more would do so. The lowest consumption for electric cars
Administration and/or suggested retail price for score of 1 means less than and plug-in hybrids running in
Insurance Institute for the vehicle, not including 50 percent would. electric mode.
Highway Safety crash tests. any options or destination
Models that have not been
charges. An “E” indicates an Road-test score sums up how
tested will have an NA for
estimated price. the vehicle performed in our
Overall Score, road-test score,
more than 50 objective and
and fuel-consumption data.
subjective tests. A range means

Acura ILX Acura RDX

0 0
Acura's entry-level The third-generation RDX
64 compact sedan doesn't 67 has given up the previous
have the same degree model's V6 engine in favor
OVERALL of luxury and refinement OVERALL of a 2.0-liter, turbocharged
SCORE SCORE
as its peers. The 2.4-liter, four-cylinder paired with
four-cylinder engine, coupled to an PRICE $25,900-$31,500 a 10-speed automatic transmission. PRICE $37,300-$47,400
eight-speed automatic transmission, It's an energetic powertrain once it
RELIABILITY 4 SATISFACTION 1 RELIABILITY 2 SATISFACTION 4
works well at full steam but suffers gets past its initial hesitation. We got
from frequent clunks and hesita- ROAD-TEST SCORE 61 MPG 28 22 mpg overall. The RDX is enjoyable to ROAD-TEST SCORE 80 MPG 22
tions in ordinary driving, especially drive. It feels lively and engaging, and
when starting up from a stop. Once underway, it is reluctant to downshift, has nimble handling. We did, however, find the controls to be extremely distract-
making the car seem lethargic when drivers need power. The stiff, jumpy ride ing because of the fussy touchpad that interacts with the center screen. It forces
and mundane handling aren't befitting a luxury compact sedan. Road noise drivers to divert their attention from the road too often and for too long. The
is incessant. The infotainment system is convoluted and overly distracting. RDX is also saddled with a cumbersome push-button gear selector. The seats
Advanced safety features are standard, but blind spot warning is optional. For are comfortable, and interior room is on a par with the class. All RDXs come
2019 Acura has dropped the price, updated the exterior styling, and switched standard with the AcuraWatch safety system, which includes forward collision
to a dual-screen infotainment system. warning and automatic emergency braking; blind spot warning is optional.

Acura MDX Acura RLX

0 0
This functional, family- Acura's large sedan has
67 friendly luxury SUV is 71 been freshened recently,
comfortable, quick, and gaining a new 10-speed
OVERALL quiet, with space for seven. OVERALL automatic transmission
ILLUSTRATION: ROBERT SAMUEL HANSON

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The second row folds and and styling updates. Still,
slides forward with the touch of a PRICE $44,300-$60,050 it falls well short of its competitors PRICE $54,900-$61,900
button for easy access to the small and misses some of the key attributes
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third row. The 3.5-liter V6 engine that make up a luxury sedan. The ride
is silky smooth and delivers quick ROAD-TEST SCORE 79 MPG 21 is unsettled, undermining the car's ROAD-TEST SCORE 75 MPG 23
acceleration. We measured a very main mission. Lack of handling agility
commendable 21 mpg overall, but the nine-speed automatic transmission is makes the car seem ungainly. A high point is the smooth, responsive 310-hp V6
not always smooth or responsive and its push-button gear selector is unintui- engine. Our tested front-wheel-drive model averaged 23 mpg overall with the
tive to use. We also found it frustrating to use the dual-screen control interface. old six-speed automatic transmission. The pricey all-wheel-drive hybrid gets an
The MDX has a comfortable ride, and the cabin is quiet. Handling is mundane, EPA-rated 28 mpg combined. The spacious cabin is well-made, but it isn't par-
but it's ultimately secure. A recent freshening brought a hybrid version, as well ticularly luxurious and the complicated controls are frustrating to use. Safety
as standard AcuraWatch, which includes safety features such as automatic features such as a surround-view camera and cross traffic alert are optional,
emergency braking and lane departure warning. and the AcuraWatch safety suite is standard.

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71 The TLX has potential but The A4 is among the
74 lacks panache, ultimately 80 highest-ranking luxury
falling short of the best compact sports sedans,
OVERALL luxury compact sedans. OVERALL thanks in large part to its
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It's available with either fantastic driving experi-
a four- or a six-cylinder engine, but PRICE $33,000-$45,950 ence. Power comes from a smooth PRICE $37,400-$57,800
AWD is available only with the V6. and punchy 2.0-liter, turbocharged
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The 2.4-liter uses an eight-speed four-cylinder engine, mated to a slick
automatic transmission that delivers ROAD-TEST SCORE 75-79 MPG 25-27 seven-speed dual-clutch automatic ROAD-TEST SCORE 88 MPG 27
quick, direct shifts and contributes to transmission. We got a commendable
the very good 27 mpg overall. The V6 is a gem, with plenty of power, but it's 27 mpg overall. Handling is nimble and precise, the ride is supple, and the A4
paired with a nine-speed automatic that isn't all that smooth or responsive. We feels tight-as-a-drum solid, with a very quiet cabin. The fully digital instrument
found the ride to be quite comfortable and handling to be responsive although panel shows pertinent information in front of the driver in a clear, comprehen-
not sporty. The cabin is quiet, but the infotainment system is distracting and sive way, and the center screen is compatible with Android Auto and Apple
awkward to use. Recent updates included an exterior freshening, making the CarPlay. Interior fit and finish is excellent, and the front seats are comfortable,
AcuraWatch suite of safety equipment standard, tweaking the suspension and though the rear seat is tight. The A4 has standard forward collision warning and
steering, and adding luxury features to the interior. city-speed automatic emergency braking. The wagon version is called Allroad.

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48 sedan corners and steers NA In addition to the coupe
like a sports car, which and convertible versions,
OVERALL makes it fun to drive. Still, OVERALL the A5 is available as a
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it's filled with everyday four-door hatchback called
annoyances, such as its unintuitive PRICE $38,195-$73,700 the Sportback. The A5 gets a 2.0-liter, PRICE $44,200-$74,200
controls. The 280-hp, 2.0-liter turbo turbocharged four-cylinder engine
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four-cylinder engine is mated to an matched to a seven-speed dual-
eight-speed automatic transmission ROAD-TEST SCORE 70 MPG 27 clutch automatic transmission. More ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA
and provides punchy acceleration powerful S5 versions are powered
even in the all-wheel-drive version. The firm ride absorbs most bumps, but it's by a 3.0-liter turbo V6 mated to an eight-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is
less plush than many competitors.’ Fuel economy at 27 mpg overall is among standard. Standard safety equipment includes forward collision warning with
the best in the class. The attractive interior has matte wood and nicely textured automatic braking. We found that the A4 drives well, with nimble handling and
surfaces, but some controls are cheap. The convoluted infotainment system is a firm yet supple ride, and we expect the A5 to behave similarly. The convert-
distracting to use. Seat comfort is compromised by a short cushion and limited ible's soft top can be operated up to 30 mph. Based on our experience with the
range of adjustments, and the cabin isn't as quiet as that of its peers. The high- A4, the controls require a learning curve but prove logical with familiarity. The
performance Quadrifoglio version is even sportier, but at the expense of comfort. gear selector, however, is not intuitive to use.

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58 Alfa's Giulia sedan and, NA complete redesign with
like it, delivers fantastic lots of new technology,
OVERALL handling and is fun to drive OVERALL including a new infotain-
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on a twisty road. That, ment system that has
however, doesn't mean it's fun to live PRICE $40,195-$79,995 two touch screens and a mild-hybrid PRICE $58,900-$67,100
with on a daily basis. Positioned to drivetrain. Powering the A6 is a
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compete with sporty SUVs such as 335-hp, V6 turbo engine coupled to a
the Audi Q5, BMW X3, and Porsche ROAD-TEST SCORE 74 MPG 24 seven-speed dual-clutch automatic ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA
Macan, the Stelvio falls a bit short on transmission and standard all-wheel
the refinement and luxury quotients. The standard engine is a punchy 280-hp, drive. The mild-hybrid powertrain includes a 48-volt battery to improve the
2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder that gets 24 mpg overall on premium. The ride is smoothness of the stop/start feature and ensure that accessories don't tax fuel
a bit jittery, but the suspension absorbs bumps rather well. Among constant economy. The A6 with a 2.0-liter, turbo four-cylinder arrives in spring 2019. The
annoyances are a driving position with a limited range of seat adjustments and two screens may look daunting at first, but as we found with our A8, it's not
controls that are not user-friendly enough. Like the Giulia, the parking sensors overly complicated to interact with. Forward collision warning and automatic
are too sensitive, going off constantly in an urban environment. Rear and side emergency braking are standard.
visibility are wanting, and the cargo hold is modest.

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68 entry-level luxury car, but NA A7 places even stronger
it lacks some expected emphasis on luxury and
OVERALL features for its price, and OVERALL high-tech features than its
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the interior, although predecessor. It maintains
well-made, feels austere. It's solid PRICE $32,500-$56,200 the same swept-back profile and is PRICE $68,000-$76,300
and quiet, and has a drum-tight body a more stylish take on the A6, with
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structure. Crisp handling and a firm, the practical benefit of a hatchback.
controlled ride make the A3 enjoy- ROAD-TEST SCORE 77 MPG 27 Powering the base A7 is a 335-hp, ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA
able to drive. We tested it with the twin-turbocharged V6 engine coupled
now-discontinued 1.8-liter engine, which delivered a respectable 27 mpg in our to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and standard all-wheel
tests. A 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine is now standard. The cabin is quiet, drive. This mild-hybrid powertrain includes a 48-volt electrical system to ensure
and the front seats are comfortable and supportive. The rear seat, however, is that accessories don't tax fuel economy. Inside, there is a new control system
tight. It takes a bit of time to get used to the MMI infotainment system, but it consisting of two touch screens, but it proves fairly easy to use. Fit and finish
ultimately proves to be logical. It's easy to hit $40,000 with just a few options. and seat comfort are superb. A smaller 2.0-liter, turbo four-cylinder engine,
A nicely detailed convertible and a sporty RS3 are also available. along with more powerful turbo V6 and V8 engines, will be added later.

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Audi A8 Audi Q7 !

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Audi's top-level sedan is Audi's luxury three-row SUV
NA redesigned for 2019. It fea- 87 is an impressive vehicle,
tures a smooth, powerful and among the best we've
OVERALL turbocharged V6 engine, OVERALL ever tested. It employs a
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and a new infotainment supercharged 3.0-liter V6
system consists of two large touch PRICE $83,800-$100,000 mated to a very smooth eight-speed PRICE $53,550-$68,700
screens. The lower screen controls automatic. This results in effortless
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mostly climate functions; the upper acceleration and fuel economy of
one is for audio and a gateway to ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA 20 mpg overall in our tests. The Q7 is ROAD-TEST SCORE 96 MPG 20
other categories. Pressing a com- very quiet, instilling a sense of tranquil-
mand elicits a soft pulse on your fingertip to mimic the tactile feel of an actual ity. The ride has an underlying firmness unless buyers splurge on the Prestige
button, which helps. This no-holds-barred flagship competes with the BMW trim and the optional air suspension, which makes it as plush as a luxury car.
7 Series, Lexus LS 500, and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The A8's ride is supremely Handling is responsive and confidence-inspiring. The beautifully finished inte-
comfortable, and handling is responsive if not sporty. The cabin is super- rior exudes luxury, with excellent seats and a vivid, high-tech digital instrument
quiet and impeccably furnished. The front seats are comfortable and have a cluster. The controls prove to be logical with familiarity. Available advanced
massage function. The rear seat is enormous. Forward collision warning and safety systems include automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assist.
automatic emergency braking are standard. The new Q8 is a five-passenger, coupelike version based on the Q7.

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NA fully electric production NA SUV based on the Q7, an
car. This luxury midsized impressive three-row luxury
OVERALL SUV comes standard with OVERALL SUV that is among the
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all-wheel drive, adaptive best we've tested. The Q8
suspension, a tech-rich cabin, and PRICE $74,800-$86,700 is wider and lower than the Q7, and it PRICE $67,400-$76,550
a healthy list of advanced safety has seating for five passengers. Some
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features and driver aids. Sizewise, the cargo versatility and visibility were
E-Tron slots between Audi’s Q5 and ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPGe NA compromised for the more dynamic ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA
Q7 SUVs. It has an estimated range styling. The Q8 employs a 335-hp,
of about 250 miles from its 95-kWh battery. Audi is teaming up with Amazon 3.0-liter turbocharged V6, with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, mated to a
so that customers can be connected with a nearby electrician to have a smooth eight-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is standard, and air suspen-
240-volt charger installed in their house. The cabin is dominated by two large sion is optional. The new dual touch-screen control interface is daunting at
touch-screen displays, which we found to be daunting at first but ultimately first but isn't too difficult to master. The Q8 features a full roster of advanced
manageable. Standard advanced safety systems include forward collision safety and driver assist systems, including forward collision warning, automatic
warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot warning, rear cross
warning, and lane departure warning. traffic alert, and much more.

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74 the Q3 competes with the 78 ible use a 220-hp, 2.0-liter
BMW X1 and Mercedes- four-cylinder engine; the
OVERALL Benz GLA. Overall, it man- OVERALL TTS features a 288-hp
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ages to deliver a premium version. The six-speed
driving experience similar to that of PRICE $32,900-$37,900 dual-clutch automatic transmis- PRICE $44,900-$64,900
the Q5 but in a package that’s 10 sion swaps gears quickly, but some
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inches shorter. The energetic 200-hp, vibration is noticeable at very low
2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder ROAD-TEST SCORE 77 MPG 22 speeds. The car feels nimble and ROAD-TEST SCORE 84 MPG 26
engine is mated to a conventional entertaining, diving into corners with
six-speed automatic transmission and returned 22 mpg overall in our tests. enthusiasm and a dash of steering feedback. The ride is quite firm but not
This is a quiet SUV with a firm, comfortable ride and responsive handling. punishing, and noise is kept at bay. Inside the snug interior is Audi's digital
The cabin is a bit simplistic-looking, but it gives a sense of quality. Demerits instrument panel, which incorporates all gauges and displays, and eliminates
include the tight quarters and cramped driving position. The controls are the center-dash screen. HVAC and seat-heat controls are incorporated into
complicated at first, but they prove to be logical with some familiarity. A the different dash vents. Overall, the TT is more about style and technology
redesigned Q3 (shown) arrives this summer. It has grown longer and wider, than visceral sporty performance. There is also a 400-hp, 2.5-liter five-
which should bring more interior room. cylinder turbo RS performance version.

Audi Q5 ! BMW 2 Series !

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76 choices among compact 89 exhilarating to drive, with
luxury SUVs. It has nimble razor-sharp handling and
OVERALL and secure handling. The OVERALL a sporty feel that is missing
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ride is compliant and in other recent BMWs. The
controlled, and the cabin is quiet. PRICE $42,900-$62,100 230i is the base version and comes PRICE $35,300-$58,900
The smooth 252-hp, 2.0-liter turbo with a 248-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder
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four-cylinder engine is coupled to a engine; the uplevel M240i has a terrific
seven-speed dual-clutch automatic ROAD-TEST SCORE 83 MPG 24 320-hp, 3.0-liter turbo six-cylinder that ROAD-TEST SCORE 98 MPG 25
transmission. There’s plenty of power, responds instantly to every prod of the
yet this combination also returned a good 24 mpg overall in our tests. The throttle. A 365-hp M2 version with even sportier handling is available. The six-
available Audi Virtual Cockpit lets drivers switch between a traditional gauge speed manual and eight-speed automatic transmissions are slick and super-
cluster and a larger display that can focus on audio, phone, or navigation responsive. The excellent front seats are very supportive, but the rear seats are
information. Fit and finish is impressive, and the seats are comfortable and cramped. Interior appointments are first-rate, and the iDrive control system is
supportive. Forward collision warning and city-speed automatic emergency logical once mastered. All-wheel drive and a convertible are available.
braking are standard. Other available advanced safety features include blind
spot warning, rear cross traffic warning, and lane keeping assist.

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BMW 3 Series BMW 7 Series !

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The all-new 2019 3 Series Among ultraluxury sedans,
NA sedan brings powertrain 87 the BMW 7 Series has
upgrades, infotainment always played second fid-
OVERALL advancements, and new OVERALL dle to the Mercedes-Benz
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safety features, as well as a S-Class. But the current 7
claim of returning to a sporty driving PRICE $40,250-$51,250 aced our tests, with an impressively PRICE $83,650-$156,700
character. The 330i is fitted with a steady ride, a silky-smooth power-
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2.0-liter, turbo four-cylinder engine train, good handling, and a sumptu-
paired with an eight-speed automatic ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA ous cabin. The base 740i is powered ROAD-TEST SCORE 99 MPG 21
transmission. All-wheel drive is avail- by a 3.0-liter, turbo six-cylinder
able. This larger 3 Series promises increased interior and trunk space. Gesture engine. Our 750i, with the polished and punchy 445-hp, 4.4-liter turbocharged
control and other features bring a tech upgrade. Forward collision warning and V8 and all-wheel drive, rang in at $110,645. Although the controls have a steep
city-speed automatic emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian and cyclist learning curve, they prove to be logical once mastered. The luxurious interior
detection are standard. All-speed AEB, lane departure warning, and rear cross is super-quiet, with impeccable attention to detail and supremely comfortable
traffic alert are optional. The M340i with a 382-hp, 3.0-liter turbo six-cylinder seats. Interior quality is superb, with the wood, leather, suede, and aluminum
and the 330e plug-in hybrid arrive in 2020. The wagon and the hatchback trim delivering a modern ambience without looking glitzy.
Gran Turismo remain on the outgoing platform.

BMW 4 Series BMW 8 Series

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NA convertible, and four-door NA a luxury four-door coupe
Gran Coupe hatchback or convertible. The 8 is a
OVERALL versions are based on the OVERALL resurrected series that was
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outgoing 3 Series. They BMW's flagship coupe in
each pack in healthy doses of style, PRICE $44,600-$103,100 the 1990s, designated as the 840i and PRICE $111,900-$121,400
luxury, and exclusivity. Lower and 850i. It's meant to compete with other
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wider than the 3 Series, the plush six-figure boutique cruiser-type cars,
and comfortable 4 Series is more ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA offering a mix of pampering, high ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA
of a grand touring car than a pure tech, power, and exclusivity. Initially
sports car. Yet it is quite capable. Handling is lithe, the ride is steady, and the the 8 will sport a turbocharged V8 engine, mated to an eight-speed automatic
interior is luxuriant. The turbocharged, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is sparing and all-wheel drive. We found that combo to be super-slick, punchy, and rela-
with fuel; the 3.0-liter, six-cylinder turbo is supersmooth and delivers effortless tively fuel-efficient in the 7 Series we tested. At a later date, a turbocharged
punch, which makes the 440i a treat to drive. All-wheel drive is optional. The six-cylinder will be offered at a lower price. The 8 Series promises a combina-
convertible version uses a retractable hardtop that can be operated at slow tion of luxury and high tech wrapped in a sporty, stylish silhouette.
speeds. The ultra-high-performance M4 is a track-ready version.

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The 5 Series is a remark- BMW's electric four-seat
71 ably satisfying car, but one 68 hatchback has rear-hinged
that is no longer the sporty back doors. The interior is
OVERALL choice of this class. Instead, OVERALL striking in its simplicity and
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it's very plush, super-quiet, style. The electric motor
finely crafted inside, and frugal with PRICE $53,400-$110,000 produces the equivalent of 170 hp, PRICE $44,450-$51,500
fuel. The all-wheel-drive 530i we which makes this tall, narrow car feel
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tested rides comfortably and handles quick. We tested it with the optional
responsively. Its turbo four-cylinder ROAD-TEST SCORE 94 MPG 26 two-cylinder engine, which acts as ROAD-TEST SCORE 66 MPGe 139
engine is paired with a smooth eight- an onboard generator to extend the
speed automatic transmission and delivers an impressive 26 mpg overall yet range beyond the typical 75 miles to about 130 miles total. Charge times were
delivers some zip. The 540i uses a punchy 335-hp, 3.0-liter turbo six-cylinder about 4 hours with a 240-volt connection. The i3 is very energy-efficient when
that effortlessly delivers power. AWD is available, and standard on the running on electric power but not so fuel-efficient when using the gas engine.
V8-powered M550i. The 530e plug-in hybrid costs about the same as the 530i. Despite its tall stance, the i3 is very agile and easy to maneuver, but the ride is
It can go about 14 miles on electric power alone and takes 2 hours to charge quite firm. The sudden deceleration when lifting off the accelerator pedal takes
on a 240-volt charger. Optional active safety systems include forward collision some getting used to. New for 2019 is a 120Ah, 42.2-kWh battery with a claimed
warning and lane keeping assist. 153-mile electric range, and a 181-hp i3s version.

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NA comes as a four-door 61 shared with the Mini
Gran Coupe, a stylish Cooper Clubman and
OVERALL hatchback, or a convert- OVERALL Countryman, and available
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ible. Power comes from a in front- and all-wheel-
3.0-liter, turbocharged six-cylinder PRICE $70,300-$124,400 drive versions. In our tests of the PRICE $34,950-$35,900
or a 4.4-liter V8 turbo engine, mated AWD X1, the responsive 228-hp,
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to either an eight-speed automatic 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder
transmission or a seven-speed ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA engine returned 26 mpg overall. With ROAD-TEST SCORE 74 MPG 26
automatic in the high-performance the X1's relatively low ride height, it
version. The V8 delivers ferocious acceleration and an invigorating exhaust feels almost like driving a sedan. Although capable and responsive, ride and
note. Handling is sharp, and the ride is compliant and controlled. The cabin is handling aren't up to BMW's high standards. Road noise is rather noticeable.
quiet. Controls take some getting used to but ultimately prove to be logical, The interior is constructed with high-quality materials and switches, buttons,
except for the confusing gear selector for the dual-clutch automatic on M and knobs. The front seats are rather short and flat, however, and rear-seat
versions. The M6 is a more performance-oriented, track-ready version. It's passengers hit their shins against the backs of the front seats. Safety features
quick, capable, and enjoyable to drive. such as forward collision warning, city-speed automatic emergency braking,
and lane departure warning are standard for 2019.

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64 appeal to style-conscious NA SUV is a derivative of the
customers who want a previous-generation X5,
OVERALL sporty SUV but don't mind OVERALL which is a good place to
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sacrificing interior space. start. Unlike its sibling, the
Based on the X1, the lower, shorter X2 PRICE $36,400-$35,900 X6's styling severely hampers rear PRICE $63,550-$105,700
feels more like driving a car than an visibility, cabin access, and cargo
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SUV. Its gutsy 228-hp, turbocharged room. More than just a different
four-cylinder engine is mated to a ROAD-TEST SCORE 77 MPG 25 body, though, the X6 is sportier ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA
smooth-shifting eight-speed auto- than the X5, with tauter handling
matic transmission. Front- and all-wheel drive are available. The ride is a bit and a stiffer ride. Most versions are powered by a 3.0-liter, turbocharged
stiff, but handling is sharp and engaging, making the X2 enjoyable to drive. six-cylinder engine, which returned 21 mpg overall in the previous-generation
The cabin is well made if a bit austere, with comfortable front seats and logical X5 we tested. A 4.4-liter, turbocharged V8 is also offered. The interior is
controls. Outward visibility and rear seat room are hurt by the sleek styling. luxurious and well-crafted, and the seats are supportive for long trips. The
Safety features such as forward collision warning, city-speed automatic emer- infotainment system takes time to master but ultimately proves to be logical.
gency braking, and lane departure warning are standard for 2019. An M35i A rear-wheel-drive version is available, as is a high-performance M version
performance version with 302 hp is new for 2019. that commands a six-figure price.

BMW X3 ! BMW X7

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BMW's third-generation The X7 is BMW's new
81 X3 has upscale cabin NA full-sized, three-row luxury
amenities, technology, SUV. The two turbo engines
OVERALL and safety features. Most OVERALL are a 335-hp six-cylinder
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X3s are the 30i version, and a 456-hp V8, both
which uses a 248-hp, 2.0-liter turbo PRICE $41,000-$54,650 mated to an eight-speed automatic PRICE $73,900-$92,600
four-cylinder engine. It delivers quick and all-wheel drive. The transmis-
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acceleration and returned 24 mpg sion and adaptive air suspension
overall in our tests. The uplevel M40i ROAD-TEST SCORE 92 MPG 24 system can read the road ahead and ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA
gets a 355-hp turbo six-cylinder. preemptively downshift for a hill or
The eight-speed automatic transmission is smooth and responsive. The X3 is adjust the suspension to quell impending body motions. The tech-rich interior
super-quiet inside, with impeccable fit and finish. Handling is quite respon- is highlighted by a 12.3-inch configurable instrument panel and dash-mounted
sive, and the ride is firm yet absorbent. Controls and infotainment tasks take infotainment screen. Standard safety features include forward collision warn-
some getting used to but prove to be logical once mastered. Blind spot and ing, city-speed automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist
lane departure warnings are common options. The 2019 model year brings detection, and blind spot warning. An optional traffic jam assist system will
standard forward collision warning and city-speed automatic emergency handle the X7's speed, braking, and steering up to 37 mph on highways, as
braking, in addition to a rear-wheel-drive version. long as the driver, who is monitored by a camera, is paying attention.

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NA for 2019 and is based on NA a larger, more powerful
the current-generation BMW Z4 roadster returns
OVERALL X3. The new X4 gains new OVERALL to market with a soft top
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safety technology and an and reduced weight. The
inch of legroom over its predecessor. PRICE $50,450-$60,450 Z4 launches with the sDrive30i, and a PRICE $49,700-$52,650
But its coupelike profile sacrifices high-performance M40i will be added
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some utility and visibility for a more later. Both versions have more power
athletic appearance. The base ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA than before. Each uses an eight-speed ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA
version is now called the xDrive30i automatic transmission. There is no
and features a 248-hp, turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while the M40i is more manual transmission option. The soft top will be able to open and close
powered by a 355-hp, six-cylinder turbo engine. Both have all-wheel drive and when the roadster is on the move, which is a big convenience. The latest iDrive
a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission as standard equipment. control system has a learning curve, but should prove logical after some famil-
We found the X3 thoroughly engaging to drive and expect similar performance iarity. Owners can use a smartphone as a digital key. All Z4s are equipped with
from the X4. Forward collision warning and city-speed automatic emergency forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency
braking are standard, as is a 10.25-inch touch screen with navigation. braking, and lane departure warning.

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88 is one of the best vehicles 58 thought-out four-seat,
we've ever tested. The soft-top convertible.
OVERALL xDrive40i's smooth 335-hp, OVERALL Handling is responsive, and
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3.0-liter six-cylinder turbo the ride is steady but a bit
engine makes the X5 quick and easy PRICE $60,700-$75,750 stiff because of the standard 20-inch PRICE $33,070-$37,070
to drive smoothly, yet it gets a decent tires. The 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine
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23 mpg overall. We don't think there is has modest power and returned just
any reason to opt for the V8-powered ROAD-TEST SCORE 98 MPG 23 22 mpg overall. The leather seats are ROAD-TEST SCORE 53 MPG 22
xDrive50i. The ride is comfortable supportive, but it's a long reach to
and impressively steady and composed. The impeccably finished, luxurious access the touch-screen infotainment system, and the center dash is a mess
cabin is whisper quiet, and the seats are all-day comfortable. Handling isn’t of buttons. The power-operated, fully insulated fabric roof takes a quick
sporty but is very competent. Controls have an initial learning curve but prove 17 seconds to open and can be operated at speeds up to 31 mph. Wind
to be logical once mastered, and the infotainment system works seamlessly. intrusion is kept to a minimum during top-down driving. Rear-seat access is
The standard Active Driving Assistant includes forward collision warning (with made easier by front seats that power-slide forward. Opting for the Premium
pedestrian and cyclist warning), city-speed automatic emergency braking, or Sport Touring trim brings advanced safety equipment, including forward
blind spot warning, lane departure warning, and rear cross traffic warning. collision warning and lane departure warning.

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56 Enclave is a quiet, com- 77 has coupelike styling that
fortable, and responsive artfully masks its hatch-
OVERALL three-row SUV. Power OVERALL back configuration. The
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comes from a lively 3.6-liter TourX is a raised wagon,
V6 teamed with a smooth nine- PRICE $40,000-$55,800 similar in concept to a Subaru Out- PRICE $25,070-$39,070
speed automatic. We got 18 mpg back. Most versions use an energetic
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overall in our tests. Towing capacity 2.0-liter, turbo four-cylinder engine;
is 5,000 pounds. The roomy cabin is ROAD-TEST SCORE 87 MPG 18 the sporty GS gets a 3.6-liter V6. ROAD-TEST SCORE 87 MPG 23
very quiet, and the ride is comfortable, Front- and all-wheel-drive versions are
befitting a Buick flagship. The third-row seat is relatively roomy for the class. available. The Regal has a comfortable ride, and road, wind, and engine noise
The infotainment system is easy to use, and connectivity features abound. are well-muted. Handling is capable and responsive. We found the seats to
But the unintuitive gear selector is fussy and a nuisance to use in parking be comfortable and the cabin well-constructed, although a bit plain. Android
maneuvers. The manual sunshade for the sunroof and two-way-only lumbar Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility are standard, and the infotainment
adjustment for the seat are out of place, given the Buick’s price. City-speed system is easy to use. Most advanced safety features are optional but typically
automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning are standard, are found only on versions costing close to $40,000.
though only on top versions costing more than $50,000.

Buick Encore Cadillac ATS

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Derived from the small The ATS sedan is discon-
69 Chevrolet Sonic sedan, NA tinued for 2019, but the
this subcompact SUV has coupe soldiers on. Nimble,
OVERALL a veneer of luxury. It has a OVERALL capable handling and
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well-finished, quiet cabin sharp steering make the
and a ride that's better than that PRICE $23,200-$30,800 ATS a treat to drive. The 2.0-liter, PRICE $38,995-$67,795
of a number of larger SUVs. On the turbocharged four-cylinder engine
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downside, the Encore's little 1.4-liter, is quick, but it doesn't feel all that
turbocharged four-cylinder engine ROAD-TEST SCORE 69 MPG 23 powerful and got just 23 mpg ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA
and six-speed automatic transmis- overall when we tested it with the
sion combine to deliver plodding acceleration and just fair fuel economy. We six-speed automatic transmission, which has been supplanted by a better
got just 23 mpg overall in our tests. In addition, the small Encore is expensive, eight-speed unit. A smooth, refined 3.6-liter V6 is also available. The ride is
which makes it a questionable value. Still, the Encore’s tidy size makes it easy taut, and braking is excellent. However, the Cue infotainment system, with its
to maneuver, and handling is sound. The interior is narrow and cramped, and flush buttons, is very convoluted and frustrating to use. The interior is well-
the swoopy styling intrudes on the view out of the back. A more powerful Sport finished but very snug, particularly in the back. The high-performance ATS-V
Touring version is also available. gets a 464-hp, twin-turbo V6.

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Buick's luxury compact The CT6 is athletic and
66 SUV sits between the tiny 62 lively to drive. While the
Encore and large Enclave. ride is firm, the CT6 is
OVERALL The Chinese-built Envi- OVERALL steady and controlled, and
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sion uses a smooth and the interior is very quiet.
quiet 252-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged PRICE $31,995-$43,600 The base engine is a turbocharged PRICE $50,495-$86,795
four-cylinder originally mated to a four-cylinder, but most buyers will
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six-speed automatic transmission. For opt for the midlevel nonturbo V6. All-
2019 the turbo engine is paired to a ROAD-TEST SCORE 69 MPG 21 wheel drive is standard on versions ROAD-TEST SCORE 95 MPG 22
nine-speed automatic. A less expen- with a V6 or V8 engine. The interior is
sive 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine and available front-wheel drive are new. Han- plush and roomy, but in-cabin storage is practically nonexistent. Front-seat
dling is clumsy, but ultimately the car is secure when pushed to its limits. Oddly, comfort is superb, but the rear seat is short on thigh support. The CT6's Super
the ride is a mixed bag, soft and unsettled at the same time. Access is easy, and Cruise driver assistance system operates on freeways and monitors the
the rear seat is relatively roomy. The infotainment system is easy to use. Note driver to make sure he or she is paying attention. New for 2019, the V Sport
that the dash vents are too low and tend to cool the driver's elbows. Buick's model gets a turbo V8. A plug-in hybrid version with an estimated 30 miles
available suite of active safety equipment includes forward collision warning of electric range is also available. GM has announced that the CT6 will be
and lane departure mitigation systems, as well as automatic braking. discontinued this summer.

Buick LaCrosse ! Cadillac CTS

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75 features a well-trimmed 55 luxury sedan with a firm,
and quiet cabin with a absorbent ride and precise
OVERALL spacious rear seat. The OVERALL handling that crowns it as
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smooth 3.6-liter V6 engine one of the sportiest cars in
supplies plenty of power and a decent PRICE $29,570-$47,070 the class. But as satisfying as it is to PRICE $46,995-$86,995
24 mpg overall. The LaCrosse is one drive, the CTS can also be frustrating,
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of the few large sedans available with partly because of the overly complex
all-wheel drive. Handling is responsive ROAD-TEST SCORE 85 MPG 24 Cue infotainment system. The cabin ROAD-TEST SCORE 83 MPG 22
but not sporty. The ride is cushy and is luxurious, with impressive mate-
absorbent, but we would skip the optional 20-inch tires, which make the ride rial quality. But rear-seat room is relatively snug, and the trunk is a bit small.
overly firm. The car's low stance compromises cabin access and visibility. Most Neither the four-cylinder turbo nor the 3.6-liter V6 engine is as refined as the
controls are easy to use, including the touch-screen infotainment system, but best in class. The high-end V-Sport is a treat to drive, with effortless thrust. The
the unintuitive gear selector is maddening. Advanced safety features are avail- high-performance CTS-V gives any $100,000 German super-sedan a run for its
able only on high-end trims. The LaCrosse ceased production at the end of money, thanks to the 640-hp, 6.2-liter supercharged V8 from the Corvette Z06
February, but many of the cars are still available. and its trackworthy handling and braking.

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Cadillac Escalade Chevrolet Blazer

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The Escalade falls down Chevrolet has resurrected
43 on the fundamentals as NA the Blazer name for an all-
a luxury SUV; it rides too new SUV that slots between
OVERALL stiffly and can't stop or OVERALL the compact Equinox and
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handle with the grace of three-row Traverse and is
its peers. Despite casting a massive PRICE $75,195-$100,295 mostly related to the Cadillac XT5. This PRICE $28,800-$45,600
shadow, the Cadillac is not even that midsized crossover model takes aim
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roomy inside. The second-row seats at the Ford Edge and Nissan Murano,
aren't very comfortable, and the third ROAD-TEST SCORE 61 MPG 16 five-passenger midsized SUVs that ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA
row is cramped. For those who want focus more on styling and luxury and
more room, a longer ESV version with increased cargo space is available. The less on outright utility. The Blazer is offered in front- and all-wheel-drive configu-
Cue infotainment system is confounding. The real strength of the Escalade lies rations. The base 193-hp four-cylinder comes only on front-drive versions. The
in its work abilities, with a powerful 420-hp V8 engine and an impressive tow AWD ones get a 305-hp V6. A nine-speed automatic transmission is standard.
capacity. Recent updates include a new 10-speed automatic transmission, The Blazer offers a full suite of active safety features in a variety of optional
replacing the eight-speed unit. We consider a well-trimmed Chevrolet Subur- Driver Confidence packages. This includes forward collision warning, automatic
ban or GMC Yukon XL to be a smarter buy. emergency braking, pedestrian detection, blind spot warning, lane departure
warning, lane keeping assist, and rear cross traffic alert.

Cadillac XT4 Chevrolet Bolt !

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NA entry-level luxury SUV. It 71 relatively affordable EV
provides luxury and prestige to have a robust driving
OVERALL in a small package. The OVERALL range. This small hatch-
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237-hp, 2.0-liter turbo- back is built around a
charged four-cylinder engine is mated PRICE $34,795-$41,795 large 60-kWh battery pack that sits PRICE $36,620-$40,905
to a nine-speed automatic transmis- under the car's floor and contributes
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sion, and together they make up a to the car's planted feel despite
responsive powertrain. The engine is ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA its tall stance. With 200 electrified ROAD-TEST SCORE 76 MPGe 119
too buzzy when revved. The EPA rating horses on tap, the Bolt accelerates
for an all-wheel-drive XT4 is 24 mpg combined. The ride is on the stiff side but on with gusto. A full charge takes 10 hours on a 240-volt connector, but with a
a par with its peers. Handling is quite nimble. The interior is nicely furnished with 250-mile range according to our measurement, owners should rarely have
comfortable seats and ritzy-looking leather and chrome touches. The infotain- to fully charge the Bolt. The Bolt is very quiet, but the ride can get choppy.
ment system is simplified compared with other Cadillacs that have some physi- Controls take some getting used to, including the unintuitive gear selector.
cal knobs and buttons. Thankfully, most climate-control tasks are accessible The driver’s seat is short on lower back support, and interior quality is on the
through hard buttons. Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, cheap side. Typically equipped, the Bolt ranges from $37,000 to $45,000
and blind spot warning are optional but bundled into expensive packages. before federal tax incentives of $7,500.

Cadillac XT5 Chevrolet Camaro

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53 crossover is powered by a 70 impressive handling agility
3.6-liter V6 engine paired and sharp steering. The
OVERALL with an eight-speed auto- OVERALL optional magnetic ride sus-
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matic transmission. Despite pension does an impressive
decent measured acceleration, the PRICE $41,695-$65,895 job of keeping the Camaro composed PRICE $25,905-$67,500
XT5 seems lethargic in everyday over some of the roughest surfaces.
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driving, and the overall 20 mpg we The manual shifter has light, precise
measured is unimpressive. Cadillac's ROAD-TEST SCORE 76 MPG 20 throws. Base models use a 275-hp, ROAD-TEST SCORE 85 MPG 20
convoluted Cue infotainment system turbo four-cylinder engine, and the
is a little more manageable, but the unintuitive gear selector is maddening. 3.6-liter V6 makes 335 hp. For the SS, Chevrolet dropped in the ferocious 6.2-liter
Top versions get a rear-camera system that displays in the rearview mirror. The V8 from the Corvette. All use a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic.
XT5 handles soundly, though the ride is too stiff unless buyers opt for the active (The SS gets a 10-speed automatic for 2019.) Visibility all around is atrocious, and
damping suspension that comes on top-trim versions. Occupants are treated rear-seat room is extremely tight. Also available is a performance ZL1 version
to a quiet cabin, supportive seats, and impressive cabin fit and finish. powered by a 650-hp, 6.2-liter V8 supercharged engine mated to the six-speed
manual or optional 10-speed automatic. The Camaro received a number of inte-
rior and exterior styling updates for 2019, as well as new infotainment systems.

Cadillac XTS Chevrolet Colorado

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This large sedan has a 49 GM's small pickups, the
73 beautifully executed inte- 50 Colorado and its GMC
rior, perfect for limo duty. Canyon twin, are more
OVERALL The XTS is roomy, luxurious, OVERALL maneuverable than
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and quiet inside, with full-sized trucks and are
comfortable seats. It comes as either PRICE $46,795-$72,995 better equipped than their Nissan PRICE $21,300-$46,400
front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. and Toyota competitors. We tested
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But the ride feels too ordinary for a both the V6 engine, which returned
luxury car, and handling isn't sporty. ROAD-TEST SCORE 82 MPG 22 18 mpg overall, and the four-cylinder ROAD-TEST SCORE 60-61 MPG 18-24
The 3.6-liter V6 engine lacks finesse, diesel, which got 24 mpg overall. The
mostly because of its coarse sound when prodded. Still, it ultimately performs ride is rather choppy, as expected of a pickup, but handling is responsive.
well and returned a respectable 22 mpg overall when we tested it with the Rear- and four-wheel-drive versions are available, as are extended-cab and
six-speed automatic transmission. The unintuitive Cue infotainment system crew-cab body styles. Inside are the latest electronics, including the easy-to-
is frustrating to use, and the high rear deck impedes the view out the back. A use infotainment system. These small trucks offer forward collision and lane
V-Sport version with a twin-turbo, 3.6-liter engine gives the XTS V8-like power. departure warnings. An eight-speed automatic transmission and an updated,
The XTS will go out of production this year. more responsive V6 are available.

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The sharp-edged Corvette Chevrolet's Malibu is
74 has abundant power 59 competitive among
from its 455-hp, 6.2-liter midsized sedans, with a
OVERALL V8 engine and an interior OVERALL quiet cabin and easy-to-
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worthy of the price. A use controls. In tests we
seven-speed manual transmission PRICE $55,900-$135,400 found the sedan to be quiet, with PRICE $21,680-$31,020
is standard, with an eight-speed a comfortable ride and responsive
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automatic optional. Drivers with a handling. Two four-cylinder turbo
thirst for more power can opt for the ROAD-TEST SCORE 92 MPG 20 engines are offered. We tested the ROAD-TEST SCORE 79-80 MPG 29-41
650-hp Z06. The car's all-aluminum 1.5-liter turbo with a six-speed auto-
construction optimizes weight savings and strength. Whether in coupe or con- matic and got 29 mpg overall. It gets a CVT for 2019. The second engine is a
vertible form, acceleration is blisteringly quick and handling is pinpoint. With more powerful and refined 2.0-liter turbo mated to a nine-speed automatic. A
its adjustable driving modes, the car can be a fairly refined cruiser or a track- hybrid that utilizes some of the Chevrolet Volt's technology is also available. It
ready race car. The seats deliver support and comfort. But owners can't ignore got an impressive 41 mpg overall in our tests. Up front is a roomy, comfortable
the low-slung cabin, which requires almost acrobatic skills to get in and out of; cockpit and an updated version of Chevrolet's MyLink infotainment system.
the vague manual shifter; and the omnipresent tire noise. The Grand Sport and But the cloth seats are a bit short on support. The roomy rear seat lets long-
ultra-high-performance ZR1 versions are also available. legged passengers stretch out.

Chevrolet Cruze ! Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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69 The Cruze possesses The 2019 Silverado is com-
70 big-car qualities, such as 59 pletely redesigned to battle
a comfortable ride and a its crosstown rivals. The
OVERALL quiet interior. The standard OVERALL Silverado's power delivery
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engine is an unobtrusive is improved; it's smoother
1.4-liter, turbo four-cylinder engine PRICE $17,995-$26,120 and more responsive now, and fuel PRICE $28,300-$56,600
mated to a six-speed automatic economy has improved by 1 mpg
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transmission. A smooth stop/start to 17 mpg overall for the 5.3-liter V8
feature reduces fuel use during idling; ROAD-TEST SCORE 75-77 MPG 30-41 engine. Added optional and thought- ROAD-TEST SCORE 76 MPG 17
we got 30 mpg overall in our tests. ful touches include a power liftgate
The diesel model returned an impressive 41 mpg overall and an outstanding that can open using the remote key fob or a button on the dash. The ride is
60 mpg on the highway. The infotainment system features Android Auto and stiff and snappy, but the cabin is very quiet. Handling is sound and secure. The
Apple CarPlay, which mirror some smartphone icons on the screen. The rear infotainment system is easy to use. Rear-seat room in crew-cab versions is
seat is relatively roomy for the class, but the front seats are short on lower back immense, but the high step-in requires a climb. New trim variants, such as the
support. A variety of advanced active safety features are available, but only on Trail Boss and High Country, run the gamut from an off-road special to a luxury
the top-trim Premier version. The Cruze is being phased out in early 2019. chariot. Available advanced safety features such as forward collision warning
and automatic emergency braking are optional on high-end trims.

Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Sonic

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65 The Equinox is one of the The Chevrolet Sonic hatch-
66 roomiest compact SUVs 61 back and sedan possess
available, and offers the a relatively comfortable
OVERALL latest infotainment and OVERALL ride and a quiet cabin for a
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safety technology. Most subcompact. Fuel economy
versions use a lackluster 1.5-liter, PRICE $23,800-$35,600 of 28 mpg overall is nothing to boast PRICE $15,420-$21,520
turbo four-cylinder. The uplevel about. Handling is secure but a bit too
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engine is a more muscular 252-hp, responsive because of the overly quick
turbo four-cylinder mated to a nine- ROAD-TEST SCORE 75-78 MPG 25-31 steering. The sedan has a large trunk, ROAD-TEST SCORE 66 MPG 28
speed automatic. A diesel version but the hatchback version offers
returned 31 mpg overall in our tests but adds engine clatter and vibration. We more utility. Creature comforts, such as keyless entry and push-button start,
found that the ride absorbed bumps and pavement imperfections. Handling and the optional heated seats and steering wheel, bring some maturity to this
is responsive and secure. The cabin is quiet, and the controls are straight- subcompact. A 7-inch touch screen is standard and works with Android Auto
forward to use, including the MyLink infotainment system. But the interior and Apple CarPlay. On the safety front, forward collision warning and lane
has some cheap touches. However, the seats are quite comfortable. Forward departure warning are optional, and are welcome additions to the Sonic.
collision warning with city-speed automatic braking, blind spot warning, and
rear cross traffic warning are available.

Chevrolet Impala ! Chevrolet Spark

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The Impala is roomy, Urban dwellers will appre-
84 comfortable, quiet, and 48 ciate the Spark's small
enjoyable to drive. It dimensions when looking
OVERALL even rides like a luxury OVERALL for a parking space. But
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sedan, feeling cushy and this rudimentary, bare-
controlled. Engine choices include PRICE $28,020-$36,720 bones runabout doesn't offer much PRICE $13,220-$17,720
a punchy 3.6-liter V6 engine and an else. Power comes from a 98-hp,
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adequate 2.5-liter four-cylinder, both 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine that
paired with a six-speed automatic ROAD-TEST SCORE 91 MPG 22 delivers leisurely acceleration along ROAD-TEST SCORE 47 MPG 33
transmission. In our tests, the V6 with plenty of engine drone. Yet the
returned 22 mpg overall and had good acceleration. Braking is capable, Spark isn't very frugal at just 33 mpg overall. Handling is very responsive, but
and handling is secure and responsive. The cabin stays very quiet and has a the overly sensitive steering makes the Spark a bit too responsive at highway
sumptuous backseat. Controls are intuitive and easy to use, but rear visibility speeds, and the ride is unyieldingly stiff. Inside, the driver has a commanding
is restricted. Advanced safety features, such as forward collision warning and view out. But the rear seat is very tight and is best for just two occupants. The
automatic emergency braking, are available. Recent updates include the MyLink infotainment system has a 7-inch color display, making the Spark up to
addition of Apple CarPlay capability and wireless cell-phone charging. date on the connectivity front. Other available features include forward colli-
The Impala will be discontinued by the fall. sion warning and lane departure warning.

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If drivers need space for GM's second-generation
66 seven or more people, 55 electric car with a backup
all their stuff, and towing gas engine is much
OVERALL capacity to boot, few OVERALL improved. It is quicker and
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SUVs other than the quieter, rides more com-
Suburban will do. This behemoth PRICE $50,800-$85,700 fortably, and has easier-to-use con- PRICE $33,200-$37,570
has a sumptuous and quiet interior, trols. It can run on electricity for only
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power-folding second- and third- 50 miles, at which point the engine
row seats, and available blind spot ROAD-TEST SCORE 74 MPG 16 kicks in to extend the range. It takes ROAD-TEST SCORE 70 MPGe 105
monitoring and cross traffic alert. 4.5 hours to recharge the car using
We got 16 mpg overall with the 5.3-liter V8 engine and six-speed automatic a 240-volt connection. We got 38 mpg in gas mode, when the 1.5-liter engine
transmission. The touch-screen infotainment system is easy to use, and the acts as a generator and eliminates the range anxiety common to electric-only
magnetic ride suspension on the Premier trim improves ride comfort and vehicles. Visibility remains limited, and the rear seat is cramped and awkward
handling response and capability. Recent updates include available lane to get into. However, the infotainment system is among the best. The Volt's
keeping assist, plus Apple CarPlay. A 6.2-liter V8, paired with a 10-speed tepid heat makes the heated seats and steering wheel must-have features. The
automatic transmission, is available. Volt will be discontinued in the spring.

Chevrolet Tahoe Chrysler 300

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64 and quiet interior, but the 67 luxurious 300 is one of the
ride is too stiff and the best large sedans on the
OVERALL third-row seat is tight. In OVERALL market. Inside, buyers will
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addition, the 5.3-liter V8 find plenty of space for five
engine and six-speed automatic PRICE $48,000-$71,225 adults, along with comfortable seats PRICE $28,995-$41,695
transmission combine to form a and attractive trim. The 5.7-liter V8 is
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lackluster powertrain that returned punchy but thirsty. We prefer the 3.6-
16 mpg overall. The touch-screen ROAD-TEST SCORE 67 MPG 16 liter V6, which is plenty powerful and ROAD-TEST SCORE 83-84 MPG 20-22
infotainment system is easy to use, got a good 22 mpg overall in our tests.
and the front seats are very comfortable. The magnetic ride suspension on the Both engines use a smooth eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel
Premier trim improves ride comfort, as well as handling response and capa- drive is optional. The 300's stately ride, responsive handling, and quiet cabin
bility. Properly equipped versions can tow 8,500 pounds. But if towing isn't make it feel like a true luxury car at thousands less than what luxury brands
a main concern, car-based SUVs drive better and are roomier. Lane keeping charge. The Uconnect infotainment system is easy to use. The last freshening
assist, blind spot warning, and cross traffic alert systems are available. A 6.2- added a rotating gear selector knob, a big information screen in the gauge
liter V8, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, is available. cluster, and a host of modern safety gear.

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65 interior, a very comfort- 62 offered in seven- and
able ride, and responsive eight-passenger configura-
OVERALL handling, making it a OVERALL tions, and it retains the
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viable alternative to full- handy fold-into-the-floor
sized SUVs, such as the Suburban. PRICE $29,930-$53,000 second-row seats. But these seats PRICE $26,995-$45,395
It's also a competent challenger to have limited thigh support. The
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established three-row SUVs. The 3.6-liter V6 engine, paired with a
3.6-liter V6 engine supplies quick ROAD-TEST SCORE 95 MPG 20 nine-speed automatic transmission, ROAD-TEST SCORE 85-88 MPG 21-27
acceleration and gets 20 mpg overall. provides plenty of power and gets
Front- and second-row captain's seats are comfortable, and the third row a decent 21 mpg overall. Handling is responsive, the ride is comfortable, and
is roomy. An eight-passenger configuration is available on lower trims. We the cabin is quiet. A plug-in hybrid version is available with an electric range
like the intuitive infotainment system. The manual sunroof shades are out of of about 30 miles before it reverts to hybrid operation and gets 27 mpg. The
place in the $50,000 Premier trim. Only the top trims have forward collision latest version of the Uconnect touch-screen system is intuitive and easy to
warning and automatic emergency braking. Also available are a system that master. High-end versions of the Pacifica feature individual screens, with built-
monitors teen drivers and a rear-seat reminder designed to prevent a small in games, for the rear passengers.
child from being left unattended.

Chevrolet Trax Dodge Challenger

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This bite-sized crossover, The look may be old-
43 essentially a stripped- 59 school, yet the Challenger
down Buick Encore, is an is a modern, thrilling barn-
OVERALL ambitiously priced budget OVERALL stormer. It's too heavy and
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model. Available in front- wide for pinpoint handling
or all-wheel drive, the Trax has a PRICE $21,300-$29,100 on narrow roads, but it's balanced PRICE $27,595-$71,350
1.4-liter, turbo four-cylinder engine and enjoyable on an open track. Its V8
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and six-speed automatic transmis- sound is heartwarming. Ride comfort,
sion, a combination that didn't deliver ROAD-TEST SCORE 55 MPG 25 noise isolation, and the stiff shifter ROAD-TEST SCORE 70 MPG 20
either impressive performance or par- and clutch detract, and the view out
ticularly frugal fuel economy. The cabin is narrow, cramped, and basic overall, to any direction is dreadful. The rear seat is relatively roomy, but getting in and
with just a few niceties. The pronounced engine noise and stiff ride don't add out is awkward. Performance packages include a 485-hp, 6.4-liter V8; a 717-hp,
to the experience, nor does the occasionally bumpy transmission. The Trax 6.2-liter supercharged V8 in the Hellcat; and an 840-hp, 6.2-liter V8 in the
features the next-generation versions of OnStar and MyLink infotainment Demon. A six-speed manual and an eight-speed automatic are available. We
systems. At $26,000-plus, our Trax LT AWD tested car cost as much as larger, prefer the 5.7-liter V8 over the base V6. Safety tech includes blind spot warning,
more substantial compact SUVs. rear cross traffic warning, and forward collision warning. A GT trim, with all-
wheel drive and a V6 engine, is also available.

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66 Like its cousin, the Chrysler The 500's alert handling,
68 300, the Charger is a big, 45 free-revving engine, and
comfortable cruiser with an crisp-shifting manual make
OVERALL array of sophisticated tech- OVERALL it engaging to drive. The
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nology on tap. It delivers a standard engine is the
comfortable ride, and the quiet cabin PRICE $28,995-$67,045 135-hp, 1.4-liter turbo four-cylinder, PRICE $16,245-$32,995
is well-equipped, making the Charger which provides decent performance.
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a bargain luxury sedan. The 3.6-liter On all versions the ride is choppy and
V6 and eight-speed automatic work ROAD-TEST SCORE 82-85 MPG 20-22 the cabin is noisy. Headroom up front ROAD-TEST SCORE 66 MPG 28
well, and the 370-hp, 5.7-liter Hemi is good, but some will find the narrow
V8 packs more punch at the expense of fuel economy. The power-mad can cockpit and driving position awkward: The steering wheel doesn't adjust for
have a 485-hp, 6.4-liter or the Hellcat's 707-hp, supercharged V8. All-wheel reach, so it is often too far away, forcing drivers to sit uncomfortably close. The
drive is optional on mainstream versions. Automatic emergency braking and tight rear seats are difficult to access, and the cargo area is minuscule. The
lane keeping assist are available. The well-designed Uconnect touch-screen convertible top can be pulled back like a sunroof or fully dropped. The sporty
infotainment system is optional. Abarth's 160-hp engine is quick, and the car grips the road well; the electric
500e is enjoyable for its silence and efficiency. The 500 hatchback scored a
Poor in the IIHS small-overlap crash test.

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65 comfortable, the Durango 30 feels undercooked and has
impressively blends several significant flaws. It
OVERALL workhorse utility with lots OVERALL earned a dismal road-test
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of creature comforts. It score, thanks in part to a
shares its platform with the Jeep PRICE $29,995-$62,995 stiff ride, flat seats, and an awkward PRICE $21,495-$23,895
Grand Cherokee but is longer and driving position that dictates bent
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adds a third-row seat. Handling is knees and stretched arms. The 500L
responsive. The ride is composed and ROAD-TEST SCORE 83 MPG 18 also scored a Poor in the IIHS small- ROAD-TEST SCORE 50 MPG 27
comfortable, making the Durango feel overlap frontal crash test. To its credit,
sophisticated and substantial. The slick eight-speed automatic helps make for this quasi-wagon responds eagerly in corners and handles securely at its limit,
smooth and prompt power delivery. Most buyers will be satisfied with the V6 and provides impressive interior space for its size, along with good visibility,
engine. The optional Uconnect 8.4-inch infotainment system is one of the best, super-easy cabin access, and a commendable 27 mpg overall from the 1.4-liter
with intuitive operation. Cargo room is generous, and the Durango can tow turbo engine. Fortunately, Fiat has dropped the dual-clutch transmission we
1,000 to 2,000 pounds more than competitors can tow. Limited visibility is a tested and now equips the 500L with a conventional six-speed automatic.
downside. A sporty SRT version with a 475-hp, 6.4-liter V8 is available.

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59 continues on, as its corpo- 36 make shoppers almost
rate sibling, the Chrysler want to hug the 500X, but
OVERALL Town & Country, has been OVERALL the more time they spend
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replaced, complete with a with it, the more its appeal
new name: Pacifica. The Dodge offers PRICE $26,650-$34,495 wanes, thanks to its stiff ride, noisy PRICE $24,490-$29,195
a lower price, but there is no escap- cabin, restricted visibility, annoying
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ing the reality that this is an older vibration when idling, and unsup-
design that falls short as a family ROAD-TEST SCORE 72 MPG 17 portive seats. Styled like a burlier Fiat ROAD-TEST SCORE 50 MPG 23
road-trip machine. For instance, the 500, the X is a sister vehicle to the
second-row seats are thin, low, and uncomfortable. Although the 283-hp V6 Jeep Renegade, and it shares some of the same virtues and weaknesses. Both
is powerful, its fuel economy is lousy at just 17 mpg overall—the worst among models offer two four-cylinder engines: a 160-hp, 1.4-liter turbo and a 180-hp
all minivans in our tests. And the van scored a Poor in the IIHS small-overlap 2.4-liter. Both are mated to a nine-speed automatic that is neither smooth nor
frontal crash test. Don't be swayed by the massive incentives that will probably responsive. Fuel economy, at 23 mpg overall, is unimpressive for a vehicle this
be available on this minivan, already the cheapest one on the market. size. The interior has some flair, and there are a number of available features,
such as automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, and heated seats.

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64 essentially a rebadged 58 EcoSport subcompact
Mazda Miata, but it's crossover has a tall stance
OVERALL powered by a 160-hp, OVERALL that helps the driver get
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1.4-liter turbo four-cylinder a good view out. It offers
from the Fiat stable and gets its own PRICE $24,995-$29,290 either a 1.0-liter turbocharged three- PRICE $19,995-$27,610
exterior styling. Like the Miata, it can cylinder or a 2.0-liter four-cylinder.
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be paired with a six-speed manual The 2.0-liter engine comes with
or six-speed automatic transmission. ROAD-TEST SCORE 76 MPG 31 standard all-wheel drive. Even with ROAD-TEST SCORE 61 MPG 24
Though that's a smaller engine than the larger of the two engines, the
the Mazda's nonturbo 2.0-liter, the Fiat produces more readily available power. EcoSport is slow, and at 24 mpg overall, fuel economy isn't stellar. Handling is
The Fiat has more comfortable seats than the Miata. Different suspension very nimble, but the ride is stiff and the cabin is loud. The controls are easy to
tuning lets the 124 corner with slightly less body lean. But the ride is jumpy master, including Ford's Sync 3 infotainment system, and Android Auto and
over some uneven surfaces, and the cabin is very noisy, even with the top up. It Apple CarPlay compatibility is standard. The side-hinged rear hatch door
takes some time to get used to the Mazda controls. The sportier Abarth version can be annoying to use when parallel parked. Blind spot warning with cross
features more responsive handling. Like with the Miata, opening and closing traffic warning is offered on higher trims, but neither forward collision warn-
the manual top is a breeze. The two-seater cabin is very tight. ing nor automatic emergency braking is available.

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Ford Edge ! Ford F-150 !

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78 freshened for 2019, with 67 truck has an all-aluminum
a revised face, updated body, which saves about
OVERALL powertrains, more enter- OVERALL 700 pounds over its steel-
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tainment options, and more bodied predecessor. Engine
advanced safety features. A 250-hp, PRICE $29,995-$42,355 choices include a variety of V6s and a PRICE $28,155-$70,560
2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder 5.0-liter V8. The 2.7-liter and 3.5-liter
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paired with an eight-speed automatic turbo V6s and the V8 are teamed with
transmission is standard and provides ROAD-TEST SCORE 84 MPG 21 a 10-speed automatic transmission. ROAD-TEST SCORE 74 MPG 19
smooth, quiet acceleration. The new Both turbo V6s are quiet and effort-
performance-oriented ST trim gets a 335-hp, twin-turbo V6. Front- and all- less, lending themselves to towing. Fuel economy is commendable. In our tests
wheel-drive versions are available. The roomy interior provides comfortable the 2.7 got 19 mpg overall. The 2.7 is also surprisingly quick from 0 to 60 mph.
quarters, front and rear, and cargo space is generous. The Edge’s quiet cabin, A diesel engine is also available. The cabin is very quiet, but the ride is stiff and
steady ride, and agile handling wouldn't be out of place in a luxury car, and the jittery. Handling is ponderous but ultimately secure. We recommend getting
Sync 3 infotainment system is easy to use. Standard safety equipment includes the optional Sync 3 infotainment system. Forward collision warning and auto-
forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, blind spot warning, rear matic emergency braking are standard for 2019.
cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assist.

Ford Escape Ford Fiesta

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67 footed SUV with impressive 51 handling that makes it fun
handling, which helps to drive, and a controlled
OVERALL make it one of the sportiest OVERALL ride, thanks to suspen-
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small SUVs. It has 1.5- and sion that soaks up most
2.0-liter turbocharged engines, but PRICE $24,105-$34,120 bumps and ruts. Interior fit and finish PRICE $14,260-$21,340
we got just 23 mpg overall from the and equipment levels are among
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1.5-liter when we tested it. In addition, the best of the class, and the cabin
the A/C gets weak when the stop/ ROAD-TEST SCORE 75 MPG 23 is relatively quiet. But the rear seat ROAD-TEST SCORE 64-74 MPG 29-33
start system turns the engine off at is very cramped. Our tested 120-hp,
idle. The Escape has a taut, controlled ride and a quiet interior. We found that 1.6-liter Fiesta with the five-speed manual delivered excellent fuel economy
the interior is snug, and the rear seats’ short bottom cushion is low. The impres- but felt sluggish. A six-speed automatic tends to cause the car to stumble in
sive Sync 3 system is standard. One new feature is Sync Connect, an app stop-and-go traffic. The sporty Fiesta ST version is truly a treat to drive if the
that allows owners to use their smartphone to lock and unlock their Escape, driver’s kidneys can handle the stiff ride. Sync 3 has replaced the MyFord Touch
remotely start the engine, and track the vehicle location via GPS. Advanced infotainment system. The Fiesta will be discontinued this spring.
safety features such as forward collision warning are optional.

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72 SUV with modern conve- 69 SUV-like versatility with
nience and available safety almost carlike driving
OVERALL features. The 3.5-liter, OVERALL dynamics. The interior has
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turbocharged V6 engine plenty of storage bins and
is mated to a 10-speed automatic PRICE $48,530-$79,200 cubicles, and provides room for seven PRICE $30,575-$43,590
transmission and provides effortless passengers in three rows. Plus, the
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motivation. We got 16 mpg overall, Flex's shipping-container shape works
which is on a par with this class. Han- ROAD-TEST SCORE 73 MPG 16 well for carrying large cargo. Rear vis- ROAD-TEST SCORE 73 MPG 18
dling is rather ungainly, and the ride is ibility is hampered by the large head
a bit stiff. The cabin is quiet, and the third-row seat is truly suitable for adults. restraints. Handling is not particularly nimble, but the ride is comfortable and
The second- and third-row seats can be folded flat with the push of a button, the cabin remains quiet. The base 3.5-liter V6 gets just 18 mpg overall. Choos-
creating an enormous cargo area. The controls are easy to use, including the ing the turbo V6 gives drivers quicker acceleration at a cost of only 1 mpg. The
rotary knob gear selector. Available safety features include automatic brak- Sync 3 infotainment system is easy to use. The Flex will be phased out soon.
ing, lane keeping assist, and blind spot monitors that can see all the way to a
trailer's flanks. The extended-length version is called Max.

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56 quiet, and has a livable 71 a mild freshening, which
third-row seat, the Explorer includes standard safety
OVERALL trails the competition. Han- OVERALL features as part of the
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dling is ungainly, the ride is Ford Co-Pilot 360 suite,
not entirely settled, and the nonturbo PRICE $32,365-$54,165 and, for the plug-in hybrid version, an PRICE $22,840-$40,015
V6 powertrain is unrefined. The Sport extension of the electric-only range.
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version gets a turbocharged V6 that The Fusion is a delight to drive, with
is quieter and makes the Explorer ROAD-TEST SCORE 71 MPG 18 a supple ride and nimble handling ROAD-TEST SCORE 80-83 MPG 22-39
quicker. Ford's three-row SUV also reminiscent of a European sports
offers a more fuel-efficient 2.3-liter, turbo four-cylinder engine. The top-shelf sedan. All trim levels and powertrains feel solid and upscale, with a quiet, well-
Platinum trim level is quite luxurious. The front and rear 180-degree cameras finished cabin. We found the optional leather seats to be more supportive than
have a wash function to keep the lens clean. The Explorer offers a number of the cloth ones, and the rear seat is somewhat snug. The 1.5- and 2.0-liter turbo
optional safety features, including forward collision warning, blind spot warn- four-cylinders are powerful enough, but neither has competitive fuel economy.
ing, and lane keeping assist. The Sync 3 infotainment system is user-friendly. A high-end version, the V6 Sport, is equipped with all-wheel drive and a 325-
The redesigned 2020 Explorer goes on sale this summer. hp, 2.7-liter turbo V6. It is quick, comfortable, and pricey.

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Ford Mustang Genesis G80 !

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The Ford Mustang, espe- The Genesis G80, previously
64 cially in its V8-powered GT 84 known as the Hyundai
form, delivers a thrilling Genesis, delivers just about
OVERALL driving experience yet can OVERALL every feature and luxury
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also serve as a reasonable attribute a buyer could
daily driver. And that V8 delivers a PRICE $26,395-$46,595 imagine for about $10,000 less than PRICE $42,050-$59,500
throaty and satisfying burble. The its competitors. Offered with a smooth
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available turbocharged 2.3-liter four- and refined 3.8-liter V6 or a potent V8,
cylinder is less fun, with an unexciting ROAD-TEST SCORE 76-84 MPG 19-25 the G80 also has responsive handling ROAD-TEST SCORE 89 MPG 20
power delivery. Handling is balanced and a comfortable ride, though some
and controlled, and the ride is taut. The front seats are superbly supportive, but suspension noise at low speeds hurts that impression. Our tested AWD V6
they lack a power recline feature. As for the rear seats, there's room for grocer- returned a competitive 20 mpg overall. The controls are refreshingly straight-
ies but little else. Recent updates included styling tweaks, a refreshed interior, forward, except for the gear selector. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compat-
revised powertrains, and additional high-tech options. A suite of advanced ibility is handy. Rear-seat passengers are pampered with amenities, including
safety features is offered, including forward collision warning with pedestrian seat heaters, and space is plentiful. Standard advanced safety features include
detection, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assist. forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, and blind spot
warning. A Sport version with a turbocharged, 3.3-liter V6 is also available.

Ford Ranger Genesis G90 !

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NA and adds to the choices in 81 Hyundai's luxury brand,
the once dormant but now Genesis, is the G90, which
OVERALL growing midsized pickup OVERALL features a 5.0-liter V8 or a
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truck segment. The new 3.3-liter turbocharged V6,
Ranger was developed with Mazda PRICE $24,300-$38,385 the better choice of the two. Both are PRICE $68,350-$75,350
and originally sold overseas. It has mated to a smooth eight-speed auto-
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been adapted for the U.S. market to matic and are available with either
appeal to buyers who find a full-sized ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA rear- or all-wheel drive. The spacious ROAD-TEST SCORE 89 MPG 18
pickup truck to be too large. This new cabin is decked out in soft materials
truck offers the latest entertainment and safety technologies. There are two and trimmed in wood and chrome, but it comes up short on wow factor. We
cab configurations: an extended cab and a crew cab. The FX4 off-road pack- like that the controls are user friendly. The ride is cushy and cosseting, and the
age adds skid plates, upgraded tires, off-road-tuned suspension, and a Terrain cabin is super-quiet. Handling is responsive though not sporty. As is typical for
Management System. All versions use a 2.3-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder this oft-chauffeur-driven class, the backseat is really the place to be. Those in
engine mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. A central 8-inch touch back even get controls in the rear armrest to manage audio and climate set-
screen and twin LCD screens in the instrument panel lend a high-tech look. tings. A complete suite of advanced safety features is standard.
Automatic emergency braking is standard.

Ford Taurus ! GMC Acadia

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75 interior comfort and driver 64 pleasant three-row SUV,
visibility when it designed particularly in the Denali
OVERALL the Taurus. We tested it OVERALL trim. The ride is steady and
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with the 3.5-liter V6, which composed, and handling
returned 21 mpg overall. The six-speed PRICE $27,800-$42,975 is responsive. The most appropri- PRICE $29,000-$47,500
automatic can be slow to shift and is ate engine is the smooth 3.6-liter V6
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not very smooth. Otherwise, the Tau- that returned 19 mpg in our tests,
rus is quiet, rides comfortably, and has ROAD-TEST SCORE 72 MPG 21 which isn't a standout number. A less ROAD-TEST SCORE 83 MPG 19
lots of features. Handling is responsive powerful but still capable 2.5-liter
but not sporty, and the turning circle is wide. Thankfully, Ford has replaced four-cylinder is standard. This family-friendly SUV is very quiet, the front seats
the MyFord Touch system with the superior Sync 3 infotainment system. The are comfortable, and the infotainment system is easy to use. The outboard
higher-performance SHO model has standard all-wheel drive, and its 365-hp, second-row seats can slide and tilt forward, even with a child seat in place. But
turbocharged V6 makes it quick, but it isn't an engaging car to drive. Produc- many luxury features, such as four-way adjustable lumbar support, a power
tion of the Taurus will end in May. sunroof shade, and auto-up windows, are missing even on the high-end Denali
version. Available safety features include forward collision warning with auto-
matic braking, and blind spot warning.

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73 sport sedan has a standard 50 Canyon and its Chev-
252-hp, four-cylinder turbo rolet Colorado twin, are
OVERALL engine that is energetic, OVERALL more maneuverable than
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but its acceleration time full-sized trucks and are
is among the slowest in the class. We PRICE $34,900-$51,500 better equipped than their Nissan PRICE $21,500-$44,900
got 23 mpg in our AWD version, which and Toyota competitors. In our tests,
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isn't particularly good. The uplevel the V6 version got 18 mpg overall
365-hp V6 turbo is quieter and makes ROAD-TEST SCORE 74 MPG 23 and the four-cylinder diesel bumped ROAD-TEST SCORE 60-61 MPG 18-24
the car much quicker. The G70 has fuel economy to 24 mpg. V6 versions
agile handling and a taut, controlled ride. However, its braking distances were feature a tow-haul mode. A four-cylinder gasoline engine is also available. The
long on both wet and dry pavement. The car is quiet, and the interior is well- ride is rather choppy, but handling is responsive. Rear- and four-wheel-drive
put-together. Access is a bit tough because of the low stance, and the cabin versions are available. Inside are the latest electronics, including the MyLink
is very cramped, particularly the tight backseat. An easy-to-use infotainment Bluetooth audio system. These small trucks offer forward collision and lane
system screen dominates the center of the dashboard and is compatible with departure warnings. The V6 is now more powerful, and an eight-speed auto-
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Forward collision warning, automatic emer- matic is available.
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59 a Chevrolet Silverado. 82 with a choice of two
Power delivery is smooth turbocharged, four-cylinder
OVERALL and responsive, and fuel OVERALL engines. The base version
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economy is 17 mpg overall is a new 192-hp, 1.5-liter
for the 5.3-liter, V8 engine crew-cab PRICE $28,405-$60,495 mated to a CVT, a combination that PRICE $23,720-$35,800
four-wheel-drive version. The ride is mostly unobtrusive and delivers
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is stiff and snappy, but the cabin is adequate power. The uplevel turbo-
very quiet. Handling is sound and ROAD-TEST SCORE 76 MPG 17 charged 2.0-liter brings 252 hp and a ROAD-TEST SCORE 86-89 MPG 31-47
secure. The infotainment system is slick 10-speed automatic transmis-
easy to use. Rear-seat room in crew-cab versions is immense, but the high sion but features an unintuitive push-button gear selector. The Hybrid gets an
step-in requires a climb. Helpful options include a power liftgate that can be impressive 47 mpg overall without sacrificing acceleration or trunk space. The
opened using the key fob, a tailgate that can be configured into a workbench, new infotainment system is a big improvement and includes knobs for tuning
and power running boards can shift back to help reach the bed. The luxurious and volume adjustment. Handling is responsive, and the ride is comfortable.
Denali version has a 6.2-liter V8 mated to a 10-speed automatic. Blind spot Standard safety equipment includes forward collision warning, automatic
warning and automatic emergency braking are optional on higher trims. emergency braking, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assist.

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58 cousin of the Chevrolet 72 and capable compact car.
Equinox, but a few critical The base 2.0-liter engine
OVERALL differences compromise it, OVERALL and optional 1.5-liter turbo
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even though it is positioned both deliver good fuel
as a more premium offering. We PRICE $25,000-$39,500 economy, with the turbo bringing PRICE $19,450-$35,700
found it to be loud and stiff-riding, more oomph and readily available
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with severely hampered visibility. power. The continuously variable
The base engine is a lackluster ROAD-TEST SCORE 67 MPG 22 transmission amplifies the noise of the ROAD-TEST SCORE 74-76 MPG 31-34
1.5-liter, turbo four-cylinder. The base engine; it works better with the
uplevel choice is a significantly stronger 2.0-liter turbo mated to a nine-speed turbo. The ride is comfortable, handling is precise, and the interior has a lot of
automatic that's not the swiftest or the smoothest. The Terrain's gear selec- storage space. However, because of the car's low stance, occupants must do
tor is controlled by unintuitive-to-operate dash-mounted push buttons. The the limbo to get in and out. In addition, the front seats lack adjustable lumbar
infotainment system is one of the easier ones to use and comes with Android support, which could cause discomfort. We found Honda's infotainment sys-
Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. Forward collision warning, city-speed tem to be unintuitive on most trims. The Sport version is available as a coupe
automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist with lane departure warn- or practical four-door hatchback; the Si version is a performance bargain. The
ing, and blind spot warning are available. 306-hp Type-R is a track-ready, high-performance version.

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64 of the Chevrolet Tahoe 54 versions: an electric, a plug-
uses a 5.3-liter V8 and a in hybrid, and one powered
OVERALL six-speed automatic that OVERALL by hydrogen. The plug-in
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returns 16 mpg and doesn't hybrid is the most practical
feel particularly energetic. Ride and PRICE $49,500-$69,600 version and has a 48-mile all-electric PRICE $33,400-$58,490
handling are not stellar, although range before the gas engine kicks
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the magnetic ride suspension on the in. It takes 2.5 hours to recharge
Denali version improves ride comfort ROAD-TEST SCORE 67 MPG 16 with a 240-volt charger or 12 hours ROAD-TEST SCORE 72 MPG 39
and handling response. The 6.2-liter on 120 volts. The car works well in
engine that comes on the Denali is also a meaningful upgrade, but it raises electric-only mode, but in hybrid mode the engine makes a loud ruckus. The
the price considerably. Proper optional equipment gives the Yukon a towing ride is comfortable, but its handling is rather clumsy. The cabin is roomy, but
capacity of 8,500 pounds, about the only advantage it has over a car-based the front seats are uncomfortable because of their short bottom cushion and
SUV. Just as in the Tahoe, the third-row seat is low and tiny. Automatic emer- lack of lower back support. Forward collision warning and automatic emer-
gency braking, blind spot warning, and lane keeping assist are optional. gency braking are standard, but there is no true blind spot detection system
that covers both sides. The Clarity also uses Honda's unintuitive push-button
gear selector. The electric version has a short EPA-rated range of 89 miles.

GMC Yukon XL Honda CR-V !

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61 a twin of the Chevrolet 78 better models among small
Suburban. The third-row SUVs, thanks to its roomy
OVERALL seat in the XL is a bit OVERALL cabin, good fuel economy,
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roomier than the one in and competent handling.
the shorter GMC Yukon, and there is PRICE $52,200-$72,300 The base engine is a 184-hp, 2.4-liter PRICE $24,350-$34,150
plenty of cargo room when that row four-cylinder, and EX and above trims
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is raised. Power comes from a 5.3-liter sport a 190-hp, 1.5-liter turbo. Both
V8 and a six-speed automatic that ROAD-TEST SCORE 67 MPG 16 are mated to a continuously variable ROAD-TEST SCORE 82-83 MPG 27-28
returns 16 mpg and feels slightly slug- transmission that works well. Fuel
gish. It's too bad that buyers have to opt for the expensive Denali version to economy is impressive at 28 mpg overall for the EX. Handling is nimble and
get the magnetic ride suspension, which improves ride comfort and handling surefooted, and the firm ride is steady. Road noise is well-suppressed, and the
response. The 6.2-liter engine on the Denali is also a meaningful upgrade, cabin is reasonably quiet. The interior is very comfortable and roomy, particu-
but it significantly increases the price. Properly equipped, the XL can tow larly the rear seat, although the seats in the base LX are less supportive. EX
8,500 pounds, its only advantage over a car-based SUV. Lane keeping assist and above trims get a standard 7-inch touch-screen infotainment system with
and Apple CarPlay capability are available. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, as well as standard automatic
emergency braking and blind spot warning.

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72 hatchback has always NA stubbier version of the Pilot
been an appealing urban SUV. They share a platform
OVERALL runabout. Thanks to its OVERALL and the smooth, refined
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clever multiconfigurable 280-hp, 3.5-liter V6 engine
seating, the Fit delivers versatility PRICE $16,190-$21,520 and nine-speed automatic transmis- PRICE $31,900-$43,680
similar to that of a small SUV. The Fit sion. We got 20 mpg overall in our
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gets great fuel economy at 33 mpg tests of the Pilot and Ridgeline with
overall. But that comes with excessive ROAD-TEST SCORE 67 MPG 33 that engine. The five-seat midsized ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA
noise when the continuously variable Passport slots between the compact
transmission keeps the engine at high revs. Handling is responsive, but the CR-V and three-row Pilot SUVs and competes with the Ford Edge and Nis-
Fit has a stiff ride. On top of that, the cabin is loud, making the Fit unfit for san Murano. Our early impressions indicate that the ride is a bit stiff, but the
long drives. Opting for the EX brings a sunroof and paddle shifters; the EX-L Passport doesn’t handle any better than the Pilot does. The infotainment
includes heated leather seats. The button-free touch-screen radio on EX and system is rather slow to respond and the push-button gear selector is tricky
higher trims is a constant frustration, and the seats and driving position aren't to use. Towing capacities are 3,500 pounds for front-drive versions and 5,000
very comfortable. The Fit's recent freshening added the Honda Sensing suite of for all-wheel-drive ones. Forward collision warning and automatic emergency
advanced safety features. braking are standard, but blind spot warning comes only on the higher trims.

Honda HR-V ! Honda Pilot !

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67 pact, the HR-V gets a ver- 74 able, and refined, but it's
satile, cargo-friendly rear not exactly a joy to drive.
OVERALL seat that flips up or folds OVERALL Its three-row seating
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down flat and low. Consid- configuration, roomy cabin,
erably smaller and less expensive than PRICE $20,520-$28,540 and abundant interior storage make it PRICE $31,450-$48,020
the CR-V, the HR-V is loud and the an extremely functional vehicle. Power
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ride is stiff. Handling is responsive and comes from a slick 3.5-liter V6 rated
secure. Power comes from a 141-hp ROAD-TEST SCORE 66 MPG 29 at 280 hp. We got 20 mpg overall in ROAD-TEST SCORE 80 MPG 20
four-cylinder driving either the front our tests of an EX-L with the standard
or all four wheels. But the HR-V feels underpowered, an impression amplified six-speed automatic. We found the ride comfortable but handling ungainly.
by the continuously variable transmission. The Honda's strengths include its The touch-screen infotainment system is frustrating to use. Touring and Elite
excellent 29 mpg overall, very flexible interior, and generous rear-seat and trims get a nine-speed that doesn't shift very smoothly and is stuck with an
cargo room. The front seats are short on support, however. Available premium unintuitive push-button gear selector. For 2019, all Pilots get Honda's suite of
features include heated leather seats, a sunroof, and keyless entry. The EX is advanced safety systems, which includes forward collision warning, automatic
the best choice because it comes with advanced safety features and Android emergency braking, and lane keeping assist.
Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility.

Honda Insight ! Honda Ridgeline !

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71 economy champ among 74 built on the same platform
cars that don't have to be as the Honda Pilot. Unlike
OVERALL plugged in, thanks to its OVERALL other trucks, it has a
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54 mpg overall in our tests, unibody construction, fully
which is 2 mpg better than the Toyota PRICE $22,930-$28,090 independent suspension, and lock- PRICE $29,990-$43,420
Prius. Based on the Civic sedan, the able trunk space below the bed floor.
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Insight has the same strengths and Power comes from a slick 3.5-liter V6
weaknesses. The ride is comfortable, its ROAD-TEST SCORE 69 MPG 54 engine mated to a six-speed auto- ROAD-TEST SCORE 83 MPG 20
handling is secure but mundane, and matic transmission. We got 20 mpg
the rear seat is relatively roomy. But the Insight suffers from a very low stance, overall in our tests, the best of any nondiesel pickup. Towing capacity is modest
which hurts getting in and out. The driver's seat is short on lower back support, at 5,000 pounds, and the bed is shallow. Front- and all-wheel-drive versions
and the controls are somewhat tricky, including the fussy, push-button gear are available. Ride and handling are more refined than in conventional pickup
selector. The car can loaf around on electric power alone at very low speeds, trucks, and the cabin is quiet. Of note, the infotainment system in higher trims
but when the gas engine awakes as more power is needed, it's loud. Standard is rather tricky to use. The available Honda Sensing safety system includes
advanced safety systems include forward collision warning and automatic emer- forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
gency braking, but there's no proper blind spot warning system.

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58 refinement, quietness, fuel 63 transportation and suffers
economy, and a relatively from many of the short-
OVERALL intuitive infotainment OVERALL comings common among
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system. Its interior is very subcompacts. Its 1.6-liter,
flexible, with the ability to slide the PRICE $30,190-$47,070 four-cylinder engine returned 33 mpg PRICE $14,995-$19,080
second-row outboard seats sideways. overall in our tests. That is good,
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Several connectivity and storage but many larger, more substantial
features keep the entire family happy. ROAD-TEST SCORE 82 MPG 22 compact cars can match that. The ROAD-TEST SCORE 64 MPG 33
The 280-hp, 3.5-liter V6 engine engine noise is mostly unobtrusive, but
supplies plenty of power and is teamed with a fairly unobtrusive nine-speed the sluggish acceleration forces the driver to mash the throttle, at which point
automatic transmission. The top trims, Touring and Elite, get a slicker 10-speed the engine sounds coarse. The Hyundai doesn't do much to soften bumps and
transmission. The engine is smooth, punchy, and hushed, but there is no ruts, and road noise fills the cabin. The basic interior features easy-to-use con-
all-wheel-drive option. The ride is very comfortable, the cabin is quiet, and trols. We found the seats to be short on support and the backseat to be tight.
handling is sound. However, the push-button gear selector is a nuisance to use Advanced safety features come only on the top Limited trim, which is priced
when parking. The optional 8-inch infotainment touch screen is easier to use like a compact car, undermining the reason to buy a subcompact.
than the previous offering, but it can still be distracting.

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Hyundai Elantra ! Hyundai Santa Fe XL !

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The Elantra is relatively The three-row Santa Fe
67 roomy, is sparing with 81 is renamed Santa Fe XL
fuel, and features intuitive for 2019. The XL is still a
OVERALL controls. The 2.0-liter OVERALL roomy and comfortable
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four-cylinder returned an SUV built for family duty.
excellent 33 mpg overall in our tests PRICE $17,100-$23,500 Its 3.3-liter V6 engine is mated to a PRICE $30,850-$41,300
but delivers leisurely acceleration and smooth, responsive six-speed auto-
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buzzes unpleasantly as revs increase. matic transmission, a combination
The Eco version feels more respon- ROAD-TEST SCORE 66 MPG 33 that attained 20 mpg overall in our ROAD-TEST SCORE 81 MPG 20
sive but comes at a $3,000 price tests. Handling is sound and secure.
premium. Although handling is secure, there isn't much driving excitement. Another plus is the settled, compliant ride that blunts pavement imperfections
The ride is mostly unobjectionable, but sharp bumps tend to come through and lets the SUV sail smoothly on the highway. The well-finished cabin brings a
noticeably. Road noise is elevated as well. Inside, the front seats in our tested lot of features for the money. Access to the cramped third row is somewhat dif-
SE are short on lumbar support, though the power seat in the Limited is ficult. Hyundai's updated Blue Link system features remote starting via mobile
better. Active safety features and a Sport version with a 1.6-liter, turbo four- phones. It is available with advanced safety features such as a multiview
cylinder are available. An available GT hatchback with taut, nimble handling camera, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and lane
is quite different from the sedan. departure warning. The XL will be replaced with the new Palisade this summer.

Hyundai Ioniq Hyundai Sonata !

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68 challenger to the Toyota 80 stands out for, among other
Prius. Evoking the Prius attributes, its excellent
OVERALL silhouette and hatchback OVERALL rear-seat room, easy cabin
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configuration, the Ioniq access, and user-friendly
hybrid matches it as a fuel-sipper PRICE $22,200-$32,500 controls. Handling is taut and secure, PRICE $22,300-$38,850
with 52 mpg overall. Power comes but the ride is on the firm side, and
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from a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine, it’s no longer as comfortable as it
which, paired with the electric drive, ROAD-TEST SCORE 67 MPG 52 was before the 2018 freshening. The ROAD-TEST SCORE 80-85 MPG 28-39
puts out a combined 139 hp. The six- base 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine is
speed dual-clutch transmission isn't the smoothest, and there's some delay coupled to a smooth six-speed automatic that returns 28 mpg overall in our
off the line. Like other hybrids, it can drive on electric power at low speeds. tests. A more powerful 2.0-liter turbo mated to an eight-speed automatic is
Handling lacks agility, and the ride is a bit unsettled but unobjectionable. optional. The Eco uses a 1.6-liter, turbo four-cylinder paired with a seven-speed
Our SEL had unusually long stopping distances. A number of safety features, automatic. Outward visibility is a strong point. Blind spot warning is standard;
including automatic emergency braking and blind spot warning, are avail- forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, optional. Plug-in
able. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility is standard. There are and hybrid versions are available; the latter returned an impressive 39 mpg
also plug-in and fully electric versions. overall in our tests. The generous interior makes for a very pleasant sedan.

Hyundai Kona ! Hyundai Tucson

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73 of the better subcompact 65 ing for 2019, and it has
SUVs. It competes with the done a lot of good. The
OVERALL Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3, OVERALL uplevel 2.4-liter engine is
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and the like. The base 2.0- responsive and pleasant,
liter engine is adequate around town PRICE $19,990-$44,650 but it’s not fuel-efficient at 22 mpg PRICE $23,200-$32,950
but can feel sluggish at times. We overall. Forward collision warning,
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got 26 mpg with it in our AWD Kona. automatic emergency braking, and
The uplevel 1.6-liter turbo is more ROAD-TEST SCORE 71 MPG 26 lane keeping assist became standard. ROAD-TEST SCORE 75-76 MPG 22-24
powerful, but power delivery is not as The base 2.0-liter engine is underpow-
smooth or predictable. Nimble handling makes the Kona feel very responsive ered and noisy. Thankfully, the 1.6-liter turbo and the clunky transmission that
in corners. The ride, however, is stiff, and the cabin gets loud with road and came with it are gone. Ride comfort is agreeable, with decent bump absorp-
engine noise. The controls are super-easy to use. Available safety features tion. Handling is responsive and secure, and noise suppression is par for the
include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, rear course. Interior fit and finish is rather basic. Most versions come with a power
cross traffic warning, and driver attention warning. Android Auto and Apple driver seat, a plus. The Tucson is quite roomy for a compact SUV, and rear-seat
CarPlay compatibility is supported. An electric-powered front-wheel-drive room is decent. The touch screen packs an easy-to-use infotainment system.
version with an estimated 258-mile range is new.

Hyundai Santa Fe ! Hyundai Veloster !

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80 compelling choice priced 76 hatchback retains the
close to some top-trim original car's unusual three-
OVERALL compact SUVs. It's available OVERALL door configuration, with a
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with a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder right-side rear door that
engine or a more powerful 2.0-liter PRICE $25,500-$38,800 allows access to the backseat. The PRICE $18,500-$28,150
turbo four-cylinder. The turbo returned base 2.0-liter engine isn't very excit-
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just 21 mpg overall in our tests and ing; the 1.6-liter turbo version fits this
suffers from an uneven power delivery, ROAD-TEST SCORE 80 MPG 21 sporty coupe better. We got 29 mpg ROAD-TEST SCORE 83 MPG 29
either hesitating or abruptly launch- overall in our tested R-Spec trim with
ing the SUV forward. We think the 2.4-liter is a better choice. The Hyundai has the slick manual transmission. Handling is nimble, with sporty versions exhibit-
composed handling and responsive steering, but the ride skews firm. Only mild ing tenacious grip in sharp turns. The ride is very stiff and the cabin is loud,
engine noise penetrates the otherwise quiet cabin. The controls are clear and however. The top high-performance version, the N trim, is more powerful and
easy to master, particularly the quick-to-respond infotainment system. There has upgraded suspension and brakes. The controls are easy to use, including
is plenty of head- and legroom, and the seats are comfortable and supportive. the color touch-screen infotainment display with standard Android Auto and
Rear-seat room is very generous. Standard safety systems include forward colli- Apple CarPlay compatibility. Forward collision warning and automatic emer-
sion warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot warning. gency braking are standard, except for the N trim line.

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Infiniti Q50 Infiniti QX50

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After a recent freshening, The Infiniti QX50 is powered
69 the Q50 is now a com- 65 by a 268-hp, 2.0-liter turbo
petitive luxury sports sedan, four-cylinder engine mated
OVERALL available in rear- and all- OVERALL to a continuously variable
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wheel-drive configurations. transmission. The variable-
Opting for the 3.0t version brings a PRICE $35,550-$53,000 compression engine is supposed to PRICE $36,550-$45,150
turbocharged V6 engine at a price that deliver the power of a V6 and the fuel
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most competitors charge for a turbo- economy of a four-cylinder. But while
charged four-cylinder. The V6, com- ROAD-TEST SCORE 85 MPG 22 acceleration is competitive, we got just ROAD-TEST SCORE 77 MPG 22
bined with the standard seven-speed 22 mpg overall in our AWD tested car.
automatic transmission, makes the Q50 quick and punchy, but fuel economy The fit and finish of the interior is impressive, and the cabin is quiet and roomy.
falls short at 22 mpg overall. Handling is quite nimble, and the ride is compliant. The QX50 has lackluster but secure handling. We found the ride to be mostly
The cabin and backseat are relatively roomy, but the trunk is small, even for this calm, but some impacts are stiffer than expected. The convoluted controls are
class. Infiniti's touch-screen infotainment system is cumbersome to use, requiring very confusing and distracting. Infiniti's optional ProPilot Assist feature can keep
multiple screen taps for simple tasks. A 400-hp turbo V6 is also available. The the QX in its lane, and maintain and adjust speed according to traffic, which
coupe version is named the Q60. Beginning with the 2019 model year, forward can be a convenience in stop-and-go driving. Standard safety features include
collision warning and automatic emergency braking are standard. forward collision warning, blind spot warning, and lane keeping assist.

Infiniti Q60 Infiniti QX60 !

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NA updated Q50, the Q60 gets 78 spacious, quiet, and
the same slick and punchy well-finished, with room
OVERALL 300-hp, 3.0-liter V6 twin OVERALL for seven but without the
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turbo. In fact, that engine bulk of a full-sized SUV. It
is so good that the 400-hp version is PRICE $40,750-$56,900 is based on the Nissan Pathfinder and PRICE $44,250-$47,850
almost an extravagance. The weaker has a comfortable ride, but handling
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2.0-liter, four-cylinder turbo engine lacks agility, making the QX feel rather
has been dropped for 2019. All-wheel ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA soft and hesitant when taking corners. ROAD-TEST SCORE 79 MPG 19
drive is optional. Engine and transmis- The Infiniti's 3.5-liter V6 and continu-
sion responses can be customized with a new Drive Mode Selector to fit per- ously variable transmission delivered adequate acceleration and returned a
sonal preferences, from high performance to cruising comfort. The Q50 is now so-so 19 mpg overall on premium fuel. A family-friendly feature allows access
a competitive sports sedan, and the coupe adds more style at the expense of to the third row even with a child seat installed in the second row. But the
four-door practicality. The infotainment-system touch screen and a few other second-row seat cushion is very low, compromising thigh support and forcing
controls are annoyingly complicated. Forward collision warning and automatic passengers to sit with their knees high in the air. A recent freshening included a
emergency braking are standard on all but the base Pure trim. bump in power and an increase in towing capacity. Forward collision warning,
automatic emergency braking, and blind spot warning are now standard.

Infiniti Q70 ! Infiniti QX80

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Although long in the tooth, The QX80 large SUV has
78 the Q70 is still competi- 65 a plush, luxurious, and
tive. The lively V6 engine quiet interior. We liked the
OVERALL and smooth seven-speed OVERALL supple ride but found this
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automatic combined to big barge to be ungainly,
return 21 mpg overall in our tests. A V8 PRICE $50,300-$67,600 with cumbersome handling in every- PRICE $65,400-$90,100
and all-wheel drive are also available. day driving, although it was ultimately
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Handling is agile, and the steering secure in emergency maneuvers.
gives good feedback to the driver. ROAD-TEST SCORE 90 MPG 21 The seven-speed automatic and ROAD-TEST SCORE 68 MPG 15
The ride is firm and absorbs bumps 400-hp, 5.6-liter V8 provide smooth
well, but it isn't as luxurious as some competitors’. The Q70 is also behind the and strong performance, but it chugs premium fuel and returned just 15 mpg
competition in cabin quietness. Positives include very good interior quality, a overall. The tall step-up to the cabin makes climbing in or out an ungracious
roomy rear seat, and easy-to-use controls, although cabin ambience is austere. affair. Cargo volume is plentiful, and the small, power-folding third-row seat
Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot warn- comes in handy to carry two kids. The Nissan Armada is essentially the same
ing are optional. An extended-length L version with a roomier rear seat is also vehicle but costs less. Forward collision warning and automatic emergency
available. The Q70 might lack some pizazz, but it is a less expensive alternative braking are standard for 2019.
to its competitors. The Hybrid version has been discontinued for 2019.

Infiniti QX30 Jaguar E-Pace

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Infiniti's small luxury SUV The small E-Pace is stylish
62 is based on the Mercedes- 43 and nimble. All versions
Benz GLA. The QX30 uses are powered by a 2.0-liter,
OVERALL the GLA's 2.0-liter, turbo- OVERALL turbo four-cylinder engine
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charged four-cylinder and mated to a nine-speed
seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. PRICE $30,150-$41,400 automatic transmission and all-wheel PRICE $38,600-$52,850
The SUV is quick, but power delivery drive. Power delivery is uneven—that
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is uneven. It seems lethargic at low is, either lethargic or overly gushing.
engine speeds, then the power comes ROAD-TEST SCORE 71 MPG 25 Fuel economy of 21 mpg overall is ROAD-TEST SCORE 69 MPG 21
on abruptly. Handling is agile and very not stellar. Handling is agile, with
secure, but the ride is stiff and choppy. Road noise is pronounced. The cabin is sharp steering, making the little Jag fun to drive. The ride, however, is stiff
nicely finished and incorporates some Mercedes switches, buttons, and knobs, and nervous. Controls, including the touch-screen infotainment system, are
and uses Infiniti's infotainment system, which is accessed via a small touch a bit cumbersome but manageable. Visibility is wanting. Interior ambience is
screen or a central rotary controller. The rear seat is cramped, and visibility too ordinary and not befitting a car in this class. Forward collision warning,
is wanting, particularly to the rear. Safety features such as forward collision city-speed automatic emergency braking, and lane keeping assist come
warning and automatic emergency braking are standard. standard. Driver assist systems, such as adaptive cruise control and blind
spot warning, are optional.

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Jaguar's compact SUV The XF is arguably the
43 shares its rear-wheel-drive 46 sportiest midsized luxury
platform with the XE and sedan. It's taut and agile,
OVERALL XF. The F-Pace is quick, OVERALL with lively steering, yet pos-
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thanks to its 340-hp, sesses a supple and com-
supercharged 3.0-liter V6, but the PRICE $44,600-$79,990 posed ride. The 340-hp supercharged PRICE $49,965-$71,215
omnipresent engine drone quickly V6 is punchy but may have too much
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becomes tiring. The S uses a 380-hp of a growling sound for a luxury car. A
version of this engine. A 2.0-liter turbo ROAD-TEST SCORE 72 MPG 20 more powerful 380-hp version is also ROAD-TEST SCORE 83 MPG 21
is now the base engine, and a diesel available. We got 21 mpg overall with
is also available. A smooth eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive are stan- our all-wheel-drive XF. The front and rear seats are very comfortable, and the
dard. The taut and nimble F-Pace is one of the best-handling SUVs, contributing trunk is large. But interior ambience is a bit austere for a Jaguar, and the stan-
to the lively driving experience. However, the ride is stiff and choppy. The seats dard infotainment system is slow and somewhat fussy. The air-conditioning
are comfortable, but interior quality doesn't match some competitors’. The info- system is rather wimpy. Also available are a 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-
tainment system is behind the times, utilizing a slow and fussy touch screen. The cylinder engine, and a wagon version called Sportbrake with all-wheel drive.
A/C system isn't always up to the task. A number of safety features, including Automatic emergency braking and blind spot warning are optional.
lane keeping assist and automatic emergency braking, are standard for 2019.

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NA coupe and convertible are 47 has graceful, nimble han-
quick, sporty, and capable, dling and a supple, steady
OVERALL with a distinct exhaust OVERALL ride. Its 470-hp V8 engine
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bark emanating from the makes the big sedan very
V8. But don't expect tranquility in PRICE $60,750-$125,850 quick, but most versions have the PRICE $75,700-$122,700
the mold of the old XK, which was a supercharged V6 with all-wheel drive.
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more luxury-oriented car. A smooth The plush, quiet interior is crafted
eight-speed automatic is the only ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA with genuine wood trim, copious ROAD-TEST SCORE 82 MPG 19
transmission available. All-wheel drive amounts of leather, and abundant
is optional, and electric power steering has replaced the hydraulic setup. The chrome details. But certain controls are confusing. The complex touch screen
F-Type also gets Jaguar's JustDrive smartphone app, which builds on the new for the climate, audio, and navigation systems responds slowly and takes some
InControl touch-screen infotainment system. The touch screen is rather slow getting used to. Our tested long-wheelbase XJL has a sumptuous backseat,
to respond, and the automatic transmission's gear selector is unintuitive. A but the low roofline impedes headroom and access and the trunk is small. An
turbocharged four-cylinder model is also available. XJR performance version is available. Forward collision warning, automatic
emergency braking, blind spot warning, and lane keeping assist are standard
on all rear-wheel-drive versions.

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The new Jaguar I-Pace all- The Jeep Cherokee SUV
NA electric crossover seats five 65 is available with a new
passengers, has a range of turbocharged four-cylinder
OVERALL 234 miles, and is claimed OVERALL engine in addition to the
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to accelerate from 0 to base underpowered and
60 mph in 4.5 seconds. It is a quick PRICE $69,500-$85,900 thirsty 2.4-liter four-cylinder and the PRICE $25,240-$37,995
and quiet car that handles nimbly and smoother 3.2-liter V6. But that turbo
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rides comfortably. Interior ambience engine suffers from a significant delay,
is very luxurious. The I-Pace is the first ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPGe NA particularly from a rolling start, and ROAD-TEST SCORE 68 MPG 23
real challenge to Tesla and can be the transmission is neither smooth nor
an alternative to either the Model S or the Model X. Using a DC fast-charger, responsive. We got 23 mpg overall with the new engine. Handling is cumber-
which is not easy to find, the I-Pace can reach an 80 percent charge in 40 min- some, but the car remains under control when pushed. The ride is stiff, and the
utes; a full charge of the 90-kWh battery through a 240-volt connection takes coarse engine noise mars an otherwise quiet cabin. The rear seat is roomy,
about 13 hours. A panoramic fixed-glass roof is standard, as are high-end and controls are intuitive with the optional larger infotainment screen. Limited
interior appointments and a dual-screen infotainment system. trims can be fitted with high-end amenities. The Trailhawk features off-road
motifs mostly for looks. Available safety systems require that buyers invest in
an option package or step up a couple of trim levels.

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The XE is an athletic com- The Compass, which slots
39 pact luxury sports sedan 41 above the Renegade and
that's fun to drive, thanks below the Cherokee, is
OVERALL to its quick, communicative OVERALL not competitive with its
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steering and tight body peers. Power comes from a
control. The 2.0-liter, four-cylinder PRICE $36,995-$56,285 180-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine PRICE $21,095-$29,445
247-hp turbo engine is responsive that we found to be unrefined and
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but a bit raspy-sounding, and it gets sluggish. Most versions have the nine-
25 mpg when coupled with AWD; it's ROAD-TEST SCORE 69 MPG 25 speed automatic, which is neither ROAD-TEST SCORE 56 MPG 24
also available in rear-wheel drive. A smooth nor responsive. Handling
diesel engine is available, but it's the 380-hp supercharged V6 that provides isn't agile, although the Jeep is secure when pushed. The ride is rather stiff
real punch. The eight-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly. The ride and jittery. The rear seat is too low and flat. The optional 8.4-inch Uconnect
is steady yet comfortable. Interior quality, however, is not befitting the class or infotainment system is excellent. Available safety features include forward col-
price, with some cheap touches and sharp edges. The rear seat is extremely lision warning, lane departure warning, and blind spot warning. The Trailhawk
tight, and the infotainment system is rather distracting. A host of advanced is designed to look more off-road-ready, but the Compass is not intended for
active safety and driver assistance systems are available. such demanding conditions. Overall, other than the allure of the Jeep brand,
the Compass trails the competition in several important metrics.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Kia Forte !

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62 The Grand Cherokee has The Kia Forte lands
65 a mostly compliant and 68 midpack among compact
controlled ride, comfort- sedans. Though it brings
OVERALL able seats, and a solid, OVERALL simple controls and impres-
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upscale interior, all of which sive fuel economy, it suffers
endow it with a premium, substantial PRICE $31,695-$86,650 from an overly stiff ride; passengers PRICE $17,790-$21,990
feel. Handling is competent, fit and feel every bump. And the car is
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finish is excellent, and the eight-speed very loud to boot. The engine pulls
automatic shifts smoothly. The stan- ROAD-TEST SCORE 80-84 MPG 18-24 adequately and the continuously ROAD-TEST SCORE 67 MPG 34
dard 3.6-liter V6 returned just 18 mpg, variable transmission provides unob-
though. We also tested the diesel powertrain, which racked up 24 mpg overall. trusive progress, but the engine is raucous. At 34 mpg overall, fuel economy
Two V8s, a 5.7-liter and the SRT's 6.4-liter, are optional. The Trackhawk version is excellent. Handling is responsive, thanks to the Forte's willingness to tackle
has a 707-hp, 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine. The Uconnect infotainment corners. The drab interior is spartan, but it's nice to have automatic climate
system, with its large, well-labeled touch screen, is one of the best we've tested. control. The seats are rather uncomfortable in the midtrim LXS. The infotain-
Appropriately optioned, the Jeep makes a good tow vehicle or a capable off- ment system is simple and easy to use, and is compatible with Apple CarPlay.
roader. Recent updates include engine stop-start for the revised V6, Siri Eyes It is commendable that forward collision warning, automatic emergency
Free, and an easier-to-use gear selector. braking, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assist are standard.

Jeep Renegade Kia K900

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44 pact Renegade looks NA generation K900 serves
enticingly cute but is as the flagship sedan for
OVERALL bogged down by a nine- OVERALL Kia. It is positioned as a
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speed automatic that's value-driven luxury car that
neither smooth nor responsive. Fuel PRICE $23,275-$27,645 promises the features and experience PRICE $59,900-$63,900
economy with the 2.4-liter was 24 mpg found in prestige-brand rivals at a
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overall. Handling is uninspiring, and significantly lower cost. It is powered
the ride is unremarkable. Vibrations ROAD-TEST SCORE 56 MPG 24 by a 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6, producing ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA
while the engine is idling and an overly 365 hp. This Stinger-shared engine is
touchy brake pedal also mar the driving experience. The Trailhawk version paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Power is routed as needed
offers a token amount of off-road capability. Open-air driving is possible with via an all-wheel-drive system. Kia says the K900 is quieter than before. The
the optional removable sunroof panels. Optional safety features include well-appointed interior offers large screens, plus a 9.7-inch head-up display.
forward collision warning, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, The comprehensive suite of safety systems has some interesting features, such
and rear cross traffic warning. Chrysler's easy-to-use Uconnect infotainment as a live video feed of adjacent lanes activated by the turn signal, a driver
system is available. A new 1.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that attention monitor, and an exit assist that watches for potential hazards when
replaced the old 1.4-liter and optional adaptive cruise control are new for 2019. opening a door.

Jeep Wrangler Kia Niro

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35 Wrangler represents a big 66 marries good fuel economy
improvement to the off- with cargo versatility. This
OVERALL roading icon while remain- OVERALL front-wheel-drive hybrid
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ing true to its heritage. The uses a 1.6-liter four-cylinder
essential Wrangler hallmarks remain, PRICE $28,045-$41,545 engine, which, in conjunction with the PRICE $23,490-$35,200
with a body-on-frame construction electric drive unit, puts out a combined
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and solid axles. It is available in two- 139 hp. This combo is mated to a six-
door and extended-length four-door ROAD-TEST SCORE 36 MPG 18 speed dual-clutch transmission. Having ROAD-TEST SCORE 65 MPG 43
configurations. There is a multitude the lithium-ion battery located under
of options that can quickly drive up the price. The V6 engine provides strong the rear seat creates a flat cargo floor when the rear seats are folded. We got
acceleration, and the eight-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly. We 43 mpg overall, which is good but not as impressive as the Hyundai Ioniq or Toyota
got 18 mpg overall with this combination. A 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder is also Prius. A plug-in hybrid is also available. The handling lacks agility, and the ride is a
available. Though better than before, the Wrangler's handling still lacks preci- bit choppy. The optional power driver's seat provides better support than the stan-
sion. The ride is stiff and jiggly, and there's lots of wind noise at highway speeds. dard seats. Available safety features include automatic emergency braking, blind
Forward collision warning, blind spot warning, and rear cross traffic warning spot warning, and rear cross traffic warning, but they push the price to more than
are optional. $30,000. An EV version with a promised 239-mile range will be available in 2019.

Kia Cadenza Kia Optima !

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62 tent large sedan that 84 a lot of substance and
flies under the radar. It value. It drives nicely, with
OVERALL is considerably bigger OVERALL a firm yet absorbent ride
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than the Optima and and responsive, secure
is competitive with the Chevrolet PRICE $33,100-$44,690 handling. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder is PRICE $22,990-$35,390
Impala and Toyota Avalon. The car pleasant and returned 28 mpg overall
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is roomy and quiet, with easy-to-use in our tests; the uplevel 2.0-liter turbo-
controls. The ride is pleasant enough, ROAD-TEST SCORE 91 MPG 24 four packs more punch. A 1.6-liter ROAD-TEST SCORE 86 MPG 28
though not particularly plush. Han- four-cylinder mated to a seven-speed
dling is secure when the car is pushed to its limits, but the Cadenza is better dual-clutch transmission is also available. Both hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions
suited to long-distance cruising. The 290-hp, 3.3-liter V6 is slick and powerful, are available. The EX trim features comfortable leather seats, automatic climate
and the eight-speed automatic shifts smoothly. This combination returned control, a roomy rear seat, and heating for the seats and steering wheel. The
24 mpg overall in our tests. Higher-end Limited versions include additional soft controls are very intuitive to use, but the low-mounted dash vents tend to blow
surfaces and more luxurious leather seats. Automatic emergency braking and more air on the driver’s hands than on his face. The freshened 2019 Optima
lane departure warning are available, but only in upper trim versions that cross comes standard with advanced safety features, including forward collision
the $40,000 mark. warning, rear cross traffic warning, lane keeping assist, and blind spot warning.

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Kia Rio Kia Sportage !

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60 subcompact cars, but it's 72 and mildly sporty choice
still basic transportation. It among small SUVs. Most
OVERALL is a loud car, with a stiff ride OVERALL versions are equipped with
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and leisurely accelera- a 2.4-liter four-cylinder,
tion from its 1.6-liter engine. We got PRICE $15,300-$16,490 and the top-trim SX version boasts a PRICE $23,750-$34,600
33 mpg overall in our tests. That's more powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged
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good, but many more substantial four-cylinder. Both engines are mated
compact cars also achieve that mile- ROAD-TEST SCORE 61 MPG 33 to a smooth six-speed automatic ROAD-TEST SCORE 78 MPG 23
age. The Rio's ride makes passengers transmission. Though a touch firm, the
feel every bump, and the car moves in choppy motions over uneven roads. ride is composed and handling is responsive. The Sportage benefits from the
We found that the Rio has safe, competent handling. The interior is basic, the pairing of a larger engine and a conventional automatic transmission, which
front seats are short on support, and the rear seat is tight, but the easy-to- combine to give it smoother power delivery. Though the controls are easy to
use controls are a high point. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility use, visibility to the rear and side is hampered by the thick rear roof pillars.
come only on the S trim, which is also the only trim where the advanced safety The rear seat is roomy and has an almost flat floor. Advanced safety features,
features are available. Because the S trim is close to the price of a compact including blind spot warning, lane departure warning, and rear cross traffic
car, it's another reason not to buy the Rio. warning, are offered as optional equipment.

Kia Sedona ! Kia Stinger

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74 Sedona uses a smooth and 67 known for practical trans-
refined 276-hp, 3.3-liter portation and value, has
OVERALL V6 engine that is now OVERALL branched into sports sedan
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matched to an eight-speed territory with the Stinger,
automatic. The Sedona is available PRICE $27,200-$41,100 a low-slung, four-door hatchback. PRICE $32,990-$52,400
in seven- or eight-passenger seating The Stinger is a rear-wheel-drive car
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capacities. The roomy cabin is quiet, (all-wheel drive is available), and it has
but the ride is overly stiff and falls far ROAD-TEST SCORE 70 MPG 20 nimble handling that can be playful ROAD-TEST SCORE 75 MPG 23
short of the Chrysler Pacifica, Honda on a track. On the down side, the ride
Odyssey, and Toyota Sienna. The Sedona is not enjoyable to drive. Its handling is stiff and a bit unsettled. Two engines are offered: a standard 255-hp, 2.0-liter
is rather ungainly, though ultimately secure. The interior is nicely finished and turbo four-cylinder and a punchy 365-hp, 3.3-liter turbo V6. The car sits low,
inviting, with a new front console that provides handy concealed storage. The which makes getting in and out difficult, limits rear headroom, and severely
very comfortable second-row seats neither fold flat nor are removable, cutting hurts visibility. Most of the controls are fairly easy to use, but drivers may find it
into cargo capacity. Available safety features include forward collision warning, a long reach to the touch screen. Advanced safety systems, such as automatic
blind spot warning, and cross traffic warning systems. emergency braking, blind spot warning, and lane keeping assist, are available.

Kia Sorento ! Land Rover Discovery

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78 a strong competitor among 49 three-row SUV that blends
midsized SUVs. All versions on-road refinement with
OVERALL come standard with seat- OVERALL off-road and towing
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ing for seven passengers, prowess. We found that
though the third row is best for kids. PRICE $26,290-$46,490 the 340-hp, 3.0-liter supercharged V6 PRICE $52,600-$66,800
There are two powertrains available: engine produces plenty of power and
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a 185-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder and a the eight-speed automatic transmis-
smooth, quiet 290-hp, 3.3-liter V6 ROAD-TEST SCORE 78 MPG 22 sion shifts smoothly, but this combo ROAD-TEST SCORE 71 MPG 17
that is paired with a new eight-speed returned a mere 17 mpg overall in our
automatic for 2019. Our tested V6 Sorento got 22 mpg overall, which is average tests. A 254-hp, 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 is also available. The second row can
for a three-row SUV. The cabin is quiet, the first- and second-row seats are fit three adults, but it is too low for optimal comfort, and accessing the tight
comfortable and supportive, and the ride is composed. We found the handling third-row seat is a slow, awkward process. Though the optional air suspension
responsive in everyday driving. The controls are among the easiest to use in the makes the ride mostly steady, the Disco is a bit lumbering in corners. Controls
industry. Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind can be confusing, but the front seats are very comfortable and the quiet cabin
spot warning are standard on the EX V6 trim and above. is nicely furnished. The SVX is a special off-road version with a 5.0-liter super-
charged V8 engine.

Kia Soul ! Land Rover Discovery

Sport
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packs abundant interior
OVERALL space, with chairlike seats 36 the storied Land Rover
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and big windows providing OVERALL a more regal entry into
an excellent view out. Though funda- PRICE $16,490-$35,950 SCORE
the hot luxury compact PRICE $37,795-$52,895
mentally a budget hatchback, SUV market segment. Instead, the
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the Soul can function as an SUV Discovery Sport struggles in com-
alternative. The driving experience ROAD-TEST SCORE 74 MPG 26 ROAD-TEST SCORE 58 MPG 21
parisons against even mass-market
isn't special: The ride is stiff, and small SUVs. Power delivery from the
handling is sound but unexceptional. Power delivery from the 2.0-liter four- turbo four-cylinder is spiky, with either too little or too much acceleration, and
cylinder feels just adequate, and its 26 mpg overall is not outstanding. A more the transmission is neither smooth nor responsive. The Sport proved capable
powerful 201-hp, 1.6-liter turbo four-cylinder is available, as is a fully electric off-road, commendably ascending our rock hill. But the on-road ride is stiff,
Soul. An extensive options list includes heated seats and touch-screen naviga- and handling is far from sporty. The austere cabin is rather plain for this luxury
tion. Available safety gear includes automatic emergency braking, forward brand, and the infotainment system is slow to respond. To its credit, the Discovery
collision warning, and lane departure warning, but only on higher trims. A Sport has a roomy rear seat. A stronger 286-hp engine is available.
redesigned 2020 Soul goes on sale this spring.

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Land Rover Range Rover Lexus ES !

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Owners of any ultra-luxury The redesigned-for-2019
52 sedan will feel right at 84 Lexus ES retains its comfort-
home in the stately Range able, quiet demeanor but
OVERALL Rover. The supercharged OVERALL steps up its game in terms
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V6 and excellent eight- of handling and interior
speed automatic provide effortless PRICE $89,160-$208,200 quality. The V6 is mated to an eight- PRICE $39,600-$45,060
motivation, and the air suspension speed automatic that contributes
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swallows up bumps with ease. to a prompt throttle response and a
Handling is responsive and secure ROAD-TEST SCORE 78 MPG 17 linear power delivery. We attained ROAD-TEST SCORE 84 MPG 25
but not sporty. We averaged 17 mpg 25 mpg overall. A hybrid version is also
overall in our tests. Terrain-coping mechanisms and adjustable ride height give available. We tested the hybrid powertrain in the similar Toyota Avalon and got
it standout off-road abilities, as well as the ability to lower the body for easier an impressive 42 mpg. The ES absorbs bumps very well and yet the body stays
cabin access. Interior furnishings and seats are first-rate, but the dual touch- composed. The cabin is quiet and luxurious, and the front seats are very com-
screen infotainment system responds slowly to inputs. A 254-hp turbodiesel V6 fortable. However, the touchpad controller for interacting with the infotainment
provides ample power. A plug-in hybrid with 31 miles of electric range and a system is fussy and distracting. The ES has Apple CarPlay compatibility. Stan-
limited-edition, V8-powered SV Coupe are available as 2019 models. dard safety equipment includes forward collision warning and automatic braking
with pedestrian detection, lane keeping assist, and lane departure warning.

Land Rover Range Lexus GS !

Rover Evoque
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83 delivering a balanced

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Overall, the Evoque is more
NA about style than function. combination of ride,
OVERALL handling, quietness, and
It offers 2-door convertible SCORE
OVERALL and 4-door versions. The roominess. Engaging to
SCORE PRICE $42,000-$66,000E drive, the car's good handling and PRICE $46,610-$84,350
standard nine-speed
automatic was neither smooth nor taut yet supple ride fare well against
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responsive in the similar Discovery German rivals. The strong 3.5-liter V6
ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA returned 21 mpg overall in our tests. ROAD-TEST SCORE 83 MPG 21
Sport we tested. The Evoque's ride
is choppy, and noise levels are Base models, named GS 300, use a
elevated. Interior room and visibility are sacrificed for the striking silhouette. less exciting 241-hp turbo four-cylinder. Rear-drive versions get an eight-speed
Controls are a bit quirky. Handling is sprightly but becomes disconcerting automatic, and AWD versions get a six-speed automatic. A hybrid with a CVT
at the limits. The Evoque's Terrain Response system facilitates moderate is also available. Interior space is on a par with the class, and the cabin is nicely
off-road capability. Recent updates include optional lane keeping assist, the furnished. A distracting mouselike controller works the infotainment system.
addition of the InControl infotainment system, and new seats. A more powerful A high-performance GS F with a 467-hp V8 is also available. The Lexus Safety
286-hp, 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine is available. A new Evoque goes System+ is standard, and it includes automatic emergency braking and blind
on sale this spring. spot warning.

Land Rover Range Lexus GX

Rover Sport
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72 corporate cousin, the GX

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Though the Sport has a
50 similar level of interior 460 is among the few
OVERALL remaining old-school SUVs
plushness as the stately SCORE
OVERALL Range Rover it is based that use a body-on-frame
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upon, it focuses on han- PRICE $67,050-$113,900 design. It is very quiet and quick for PRICE $52,155-$63,555
dling prowess and less on ride comfort a hulking brute, yet the GX is highly
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and off-road ability. Low-range capable off-road and has a 6,500-
ROAD-TEST SCORE 72 MPG 18 pound tow rating. The 4.6-liter V8 ROAD-TEST SCORE 70 MPG 17
gearing is optional. Power comes from
strong supercharged V6 or V8 engines engine and six-speed automatic make
mated to an eight-speed automatic. The Sport delivers an engaging driving for a slick powertrain but got a paltry 17 mpg overall. Handling is lumbering
experience, with taut, agile handling, but the ride is stiff and choppy and the but ultimately secure. The ride is very comfortable, especially at low speeds,
exhaust note is over the top. Some controls are behind the times, and the gear although the body tends to jostle when driving over uneven pavement. Inside,
selector is unintuitive. Rear-seat room is generous, but the optional third-row the cabin is plush and well-finished. Drivers of almost any height should find a
seat is tiny. A 254-hp, 3.0-liter V6 diesel and a stronger SVR V8 are available. A good driving position. There's plenty of space all around and a commanding
P400e Plug-in Hybrid with 31 miles of electric range is new for 2019. view out. The small third-row seat folds neatly into the floor when it's not in use,
but the side-swinging rear door can be inconvenient at times.

Land Rover Range Lexus IS

Rover Velar
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The Velar shares its
53 fundamentals with the Handling is secure but not
OVERALL engaging enough to run
Jaguar F-Pace, putting a SCORE
OVERALL greater emphasis on sport with the best in the class.
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rather than Land Rover's PRICE $49,600-$74,000 Ride comfort is neither tied-down PRICE $38,410-$44,095
traditional off-road prowess. Three nor plush. Even the punchy IS 350 is
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powertrains are offered, including a underwhelming to drive. A 260-hp V6
ROAD-TEST SCORE 76 MPG 21 powers the IS 300, which gives it more ROAD-TEST SCORE 56 MPG 20
2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel, a 3.0-liter
supercharged V6, and a 2.0-liter zip, but its fuel economy of 20 mpg
turbocharged four-cylinder that delivers plenty of power. Handling is taut and overall is uncompetitive in the class. Plus, the interior is extremely cramped,
agile, but the ride is rather stiff. Dominating the dash in the quiet cabin is an and getting in and out is an ungraceful chore. The interior is well-finished, but
infotainment system with two touch screens. But the bottom screen, which there is room for improvement, especially the tight driver's cockpit. All-wheel-
houses the climate and other controls, is mounted too low to easily use. Plus, drive versions have a pronounced hump by the driver's right leg. The mouselike
the system requires too many extra steps to accomplish simple tasks. Auto- infotainment controller is distracting to use. Two adults will fit in the snug rear
matic emergency braking with pedestrian detection is standard. seat, but there isn't much headroom or legroom to spare. A 2.0-liter turbo four-
cylinder is available, but only in rear-wheel drive.

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Lexus LC Lexus RC

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The Lexus LC 500, a 2+2 The RC is a coupe version
NA coupe, is the luxury brand's NA of the IS sedan. It uses a
halo car. The 5.0-liter V8 3.5-liter V6 engine coupled
OVERALL engine is borrowed from OVERALL to an eight-speed auto-
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the high-performance matic. Ordinarily, it's a
GS F sedan and RC F coupe, PRICE $92,200-$96,710 rear-drive car, but an all-wheel-drive PRICE $41,145-$64,750
generating 471 hp. Power is sent to version is available with a six-speed
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the rear wheels through a 10-speed automatic. High-performance RC F
automatic transmission, enabling a ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA versions come with a 467-hp, 5.0-liter ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA
claimed 0-60 mph sprint of less than V8. That prodigious output is routed
4.5 seconds. This version of the LC has enjoyable levels of performance, driving to the rear wheels and makes the RC F super-quick, with a loud exhaust bark.
engagement, and engine/exhaust sounds. A 3.5-liter V6 hybrid version is also The various driving modes sharpen throttle and steering response, but the car's
available, and it has several driving modes that range from a docile electric weight ultimately compromises its agility. There is a symbolic rear seat that can
drive to a more spirited demeanor. Unlike other Toyota hybrids, the transmis- accommodate two small passengers. Controls are frustrating because of a fussy
sion mimics gear changes. Handling is agile, and the ride isn't too taxing. The touchpad that interacts with the infotainment screen. The Lexus Safety System+
controls are very unintuitive. A convertible version may follow. is standard and includes automatic emergency braking and lane departure
warning with lane keeping assist. Blind spot monitoring is optional.

Lexus LS Lexus RX !

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73 strays from its historic 82 exterior styling and lots of
place as the embodiment advanced safety features.
OVERALL of stress-free comfortable OVERALL Its 3.5-liter V6 is linked to
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motoring by piling on com- an eight-speed automatic
plicated controls, a less cushy ride, and PRICE $75,200-$84,420 and delivers a commendable 22 mpg PRICE $43,570-$54,655
compromised seating. This redesigned overall. The fuel-thrifty 450h hybrid
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flagship brings lots of tech and less gets an excellent 29 mpg overall.
conservative styling. Available with ROAD-TEST SCORE 72 MPG 20 Inside, the RX is very quiet and ROAD-TEST SCORE 77-80 MPG 22-29
rear- or all-wheel drive, the standard well-finished. Ride comfort is plush,
drivetrain is a 416-hp, 3.5-liter V6 turbo engine coupled to a 10-speed automatic whether buyers get the base car on 18-inch tires or more uplevel versions
transmission, but despite good measured acceleration times, the car doesn't with 20-inch tires. Handling is ponderous and devoid of any sporty feel but
impart a powerful impression due to some hesitation at low speeds. A hybrid is ultimately secure. The mouselike controller and distracting interface require a
available. The wide car is too bulky to feel nimble. The optional air suspension steep learning curve. Rear passengers get lots of legroom and knee room. The
keeps the Lexus steady, but bumps punch through more often than they should. Lexus Safety System+, which includes automatic emergency braking and lane
The cabin is nicely trimmed and luxurious, but the controls are extremely convo- departure warning, is standard. The three-row model RX L has more cargo
luted and frustrating; it can take several steps to perform simple tasks. space and a very tight third-row seat.

Lexus LX Lexus UX

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NA the Toyota Land Cruiser, NA UX competes in the entry-
itself quite plush and level luxury SUV class. It
OVERALL upscale. Power comes OVERALL comes in two forms: the
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from a strong 5.7-liter V8 front-wheel-drive UX 200
shared with the Tundra pickup. This PRICE $85,830-$90,830 or the all-wheel-drive UX 250h hybrid. PRICE $32,000-$36,000
engine got only 14 mpg overall in the Unlike most Lexus models, the small
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Land Cruiser we tested. The LX has a UX is not particularly plush inside. The
comfortable ride and a quiet, plush, ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA hybrid can propel itself on electric ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA
and well-assembled cabin. Handling power alone at very low speeds, but
is lackluster but ultimately secure, and the LX is very capable off-road. Like the under acceleration the engine kicks in and sounds whiny. The interior is tight,
Toyota, the LX has an off-road crawl mode that manages throttle and braking and the rear seat is cramped. The modern-looking interior is attractive, but
over rough terrain. The height-adjustable suspension further enables the LX some controls are too fussy. Forward collision warning, automatic emergency
to traverse off-road. But the power-folding third-row seat folds up to the sides, braking with pedestrian detection, and lane keeping assist are standard as
limiting cargo space. The Lexus Safety System+, which includes automatic part of the Lexus Safety System+ package.
emergency braking and lane departure warning, is standard. A five-passenger
version is available.

Lexus NX ! Lincoln Continental !

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77 The compact NX delivers Lincoln's high-tech flagship
79 a less opulent driving 89 sedan is based on the
experience than the typical accomplished MKZ. The
OVERALL Lexus. Handling is respon- OVERALL base engine is a lackluster
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sive, but the ride is rather 3.7-liter V6. The 2.7-liter
firm and cabin noise isn't particularly PRICE $36,385-$40,025 twin-turbo V6, however, packs a lot PRICE $46,145-$72,045
hushed. The NX 300's 2.0-liter turbo- of punch. The top-level trims get
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charged four-cylinder works well and a 400-hp, 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6.
delivers 24 mpg overall. The NX 300h ROAD-TEST SCORE 71-74 MPG 24-29 Front-wheel drive is standard, with ROAD-TEST SCORE 83 MPG 20
hybrid returns 29 mpg overall, making all-wheel drive optional. The ride is
it one of the most fuel-efficient SUVs we've ever tested, but it feels a bit under- very comfortable, and the cabin is super-quiet. Handling is responsive, yet
powered. Snazzy details lend the interior some appeal, but a number of cheap the Continental is also a very comfortable and relaxed cruiser. The cabin is
touches remain. Front cabin room is tight, and the styling compromises rear nicely finished and very roomy, particularly in the back. Though the standard
visibility and crimps cargo space. The fussy touchpad used for most controls is front seats aren't particularly supportive, the optional ones are better. We're
frustrating and distracting to use. The Lexus Safety System+ is standard and no fans of the push-button gear selector or the electronic buttons that are
includes automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning with lane used instead of an interior door handle. Forward collision warning, automatic
keeping assist. Blind spot monitoring is optional. emergency braking, and blind spot warning, are all standard.

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67 and high-tech features, 65 over its Ford Expedition
but this Ford Escape- sibling, with more luxury
OVERALL based model falls short OVERALL and showmanship. The
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of the class leaders. cabin is quiet, elegant-
Power is strong, particularly from the PRICE $33,995-$49,610 looking, and full of high-tech features. PRICE $73,205-$99,595
2.3-liter turbo four-cylinder, but that There is a bit of a rocking feeling at
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engine returned just 19 mpg overall low speeds, but the ride improves and
in our tests. That, combined with ROAD-TEST SCORE 72 MPG 19 is more comfortable on the highway. ROAD-TEST SCORE 65 MPG 16
the small gas tank, results in a short Handling, however, is cumbersome,
cruising range. The push-button gear selector for the six-speed automatic is even for a large SUV. The twin-turbo V6 generates 411 hp on regular fuel and
inconveniently located far up on the dash. None of the adaptive suspension is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. This combination easily
modes make for a truly comfortable ride. Handling is secure but trails its Ger- moves the Navigator down the road and is capable of towing 8,300 pounds.
man rivals. A quiet cabin, plush trim, easy access, and decent rear-seat room The front cabin is roomy, but the standard seats are uncomfortable, and the
enhance livability, but rear visibility is limited. push-button gear selector is fussy to use. Rear passengers are pampered with
heated seats, a variety of connectivity features, and a hospitable third-row
seat. Rear-wheel drive is standard, with four-wheel drive optional.

Lincoln MKT Maserati Ghibli

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This three-row SUV is Although it is based on a
NA based on the Ford Flex, 48 platform shared with the
with a similarly roomy Chrysler 300, the Ghibli has
OVERALL interior and a more stylized OVERALL its own sporty character.
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shape. 2019 models are The Ferrari-developed
equipped with a standard 3.5-liter PRICE $49,500-$52,500 V6 turbo engine is mated to a PRICE $74,980-$87,780
turbo V6 engine, six-speed automatic, quick-shifting eight-speed automatic
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and all-wheel drive. The ride is com- transmission. Handling is agile, the
fortable but stiffer than that of the ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA brakes are strong, and the engine ROAD-TEST SCORE 71 MPG 19
Flex, and the MKT is cumbersome at emits a thrilling bark. But the stiff
its cornering limits. The interior is very roomy, plush, and quiet. But visibility and ride can grow fatiguing, the rear seat is cramped, and the Ghibli is louder
the driving position are compromised, and the third-row seats are best suited than most sporty luxury sedans. Climbing into or out of this low-slung sports
for kids. A wide turning circle and overall length hamper maneuverability. The sedan can be a challenge. The interior is outfitted with high-quality leather
2019 model year is the MKT's swan song; it will be replaced by the 2020 Aviator, and suede, and most controls are easy to use, except for the unintuitive gear
which goes on sale this summer. selector. Chrysler's Uconnect touch screen is a plus, but it's hard not to notice
some cheap-looking switches that are sourced from the Chrysler parts bins.
The top-line V6 recently gained 20 hp.

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Based on the engaging Derived from the Ghibli
70 Ford Fusion, the upscale NA and Quattroporte sedans,
Lincoln MKZ received some the Levante is Maserati's
OVERALL recent updates, including OVERALL first-ever SUV. Most
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new engines, a plusher versions come with either
ride, simplified controls, and a more PRICE $35,995-$46,995 a 345-hp or a 424-hp turbo V6. Each PRICE $75,980-$169,980
conveniently located trunk release. is mated to a quick-and-smooth
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Base models get a 2.0-liter turbo four- eight-speed automatic. The Trofeo
cylinder that provides lots of power. ROAD-TEST SCORE 88 MPG 23-34 version uses a turbocharged V8. The ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA
In our tests, the hybrid got 34 mpg Levante delivers a thrilling sound from
overall. For more punch, the available 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 puts out 400 hp the Ferrari-developed engine, with nimble, athletic handling and, courtesy of
when paired with all-wheel drive and 350 hp on front-drive versions. The MKZ the standard air suspension, a steady ride. Interior features include a version
delivers a comfortable ride. The cabin is quiet and luxurious, with comfortable of Chrysler's Uconnect system with an 8.4-inch touch screen and a stunning
seats, but it's a long reach to the push-button gear selector, and the rear seat cabin that's wrapped in leather, suede, and wood, with comfortable seats and
is snug. The 2019 model gets a standard suite of advanced safety features that detailed stitching. But the gear selector is unintuitive to use. Advanced safety
include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot features include forward collision warning with brake assist and lane departure
warning, and lane keeping assist. warning.

Lincoln Nautilus ! Mazda3

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The 2019 Nautilus is a The outgoing Mazda3 was
75 refreshed version of the NA fun to drive, thanks to its
MKX SUV. Engine choices perky handling and an
OVERALL are either a powerful 2.7- OVERALL engine that tends to sing
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liter V6 turbo or a 2.0-liter rather than buzz. A rede-
four-cylinder turbo. An eight-speed PRICE $40,340-$59,390 signed Mazda3 arrives in spring 2019, PRICE $21,000-$28,900
automatic transmission is standard. again in sedan or hatchback forms.
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We found that the Nautilus with the The sole engine is largely a carryover
more powerful engine delivers effort- ROAD-TEST SCORE 84 MPG 18 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine mated ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA
less power, a comfortable ride, a quiet to a 6-speed manual or automatic
cabin, and agile handling. The cabin is swanky, and the infotainment system is transmission. All-wheel drive is newly available, making the 3 the second AWD
relatively easy to use. The only knock against this SUV is its unintuitive, fussy push- compact car. The interior is nicely furnished and features a second generation
button gear selector. The unimpressive fuel economy of 18 mpg overall that we of Mazda's infotainment system but without touch-screen ability. Forward col-
measured in the MKX should improve somewhat, thanks to the new transmission. lision warning and automatic emergency braking are standard on all versions
Lincoln has added new safety features, including a lane-centering feature and except the base trim. There is an available Driver Monitoring System that uses
evasive steer assist that allows the SUV to steer around a vehicle stopped in front an infrared camera and LEDs to monitor the driver's eyes, mouth, and face to
if the system determines a collision is likely and can't be avoided by braking alone. look for fatigue, and sounds an alert to warn the driver.

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Mazda6 ! Mazda MX-5 Miata !

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Sporty and stylish, the The fourth-generation
84 Mazda6 is an enjoyable car 79 Miata remains true to
to drive, although it's a bit Mazda's original formula of
OVERALL on the snug side compared OVERALL a lightweight rear-wheel-
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with its peers. The standard drive roadster. The Miata
2.5-liter four-cylinder is responsive PRICE $21,945-$30,695 quickly scoots along while returning PRICE $25,730-$34,410
and delivered 28 mpg overall in our a miserly 34 mpg overall. Shifting
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tests. The uplevel turbocharged the delightfully accurate six-speed
engine makes the 6 quieter and much ROAD-TEST SCORE 79 MPG 28 manual shifter is a joy; we'd skip the ROAD-TEST SCORE 80 MPG 34
quicker. We found the 6 to be agile optional automatic transmission.
and capable in the corners, with sharp steering and composed suspension. It works fine but dilutes the driving experience. Quick and precise steering
The ride is pliant and controlled, effectively absorbing bumps. The cabin is delivers sublime back-road handling, even though some body roll is notice-
quiet and nicely furnished, but the low stance and relatively tight quarters are able. High levels of noise, thin and unsupportive seats, and a stiff ride all grow
notable. A center display screen that is operated via a central knob on the fatiguing during highway travel. Cabin space is snug, and the optional dial-
console takes practice to master. Apple CarPlay compatibility is new. Forward controlled infotainment system takes time to master. Flipping the convertible
collision warning and automatic emergency braking are standard. top open or closed is a breeze. 2019 updates include a horsepower increase
from 155 to 181.

Mazda CX-3 Mercedes-Benz A-Class

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Mazda's entry in the mini- The A-Class compact
58 utility segment delivers NA sedan slots beneath the
agile, fun-to-drive handling CLA, offering a more
OVERALL and good fuel economy. OVERALL affordable entry into the
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The ride is stiff, particularly prestige brand's lineup.
with the 18-inch wheels and tires that PRICE $20,390-$27,145 It offers significant, cutting-edge PRICE $32,500-$34,500
come on most versions, and noise levels technology—such as the latest
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are high. The CX-3 is available with infotainment system and advanced
front- or all-wheel drive, and the sole ROAD-TEST SCORE 64 MPG 28 driver assist systems—that should ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA
powertrain is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder appeal to upwardly mobile, tech-
engine and a six-speed automatic. It's a smooth, willing engine but isn't overly savvy shoppers. Offered in front- or all-wheel drive, the A-Class is propelled by
powerful. The infotainment system includes a center display screen and a a 188-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to a seven-speed
rotary knob to control phone and audio functions, but it takes time to get dual-clutch automatic transmission. The A-Class introduces a new generation
familiar with its operation. The rear seat is very tight, and cargo space is mod- of infotainment systems for the brand. Forward collision warning with pedes-
est. Forward collision warning with city-speed automatic emergency braking trian detection and automatic emergency braking are standard.
and blind spot warning are standard. Adaptive cruise control is available.

Mazda CX-5 ! Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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The CX-5 is one of the best This competitive sports
82 small SUVs. The 2.5-liter 74 sedan is enjoyable to drive
four-cylinder engine and and has a beautifully
OVERALL six-speed automatic OVERALL finished interior. The base
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transmission make for a C300 uses a 2.0-liter turbo
responsive and unobtrusive power- PRICE $24,350-$36,890 four-cylinder engine, which returned PRICE $41,400-$83,800
train. Fuel economy of 24 mpg is a respectable 26 mpg overall in our
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good but not a standout. Handling AWD version. The C has quick reflexes,
is responsive and enjoyable, and the ROAD-TEST SCORE 80 MPG 24 with prompt steering response and a ROAD-TEST SCORE 85 MPG 26
steady, compliant ride is among comfortable ride. Inside, buyers will
the best in this class. The cabin is quiet, and interior quality is substantial and find an upscale and snazzy cabin with a high-quality feel, but the complex
looks attractive. Soft-touch surfaces, some detailed stitching, and chrome trim infotainment system takes time to master. Partially automated highway
add to the interior ambiance. Both the front and rear seats are comfortable. steering is optional, and automatic emergency braking is standard. The C43
But there is a learning curve to mastering the infotainment system. Rear and AMG gets a 3.0-liter turbo V6, and the high-performance C63 AMG version is
side visibility are a bit compromised. Forward collision warning with city-speed powered by a V8 turbo. A freshened 2019 C-Class brings safety and technol-
automatic emergency braking is standard. A new Signature trim, which has a ogy updates, a revised exterior, and more power.
stronger turbocharged engine and a nicer cabin, is available.

Mazda CX-9 ! Mercedes-Benz CLA

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78 three-row SUV that is quite 53 star confuse you. Most
engaging to drive, thanks mainstream sedans, let
OVERALL to its nimble handling. OVERALL alone a typical Mercedes-
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Power comes from a Benz, deliver a better driving
responsive, free-revving 227-hp, 2.5- PRICE $32,280-$45,365 experience than the CLA. The engine PRICE $33,100-$53,100
liter turbo four-cylinder mated to a and transmission lack refinement. At
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smooth six-speed automatic. We got first the powertrain feels unresponsive,
22 mpg overall. Mazda's flagship SUV ROAD-TEST SCORE 80 MPG 22 then the power comes on abruptly. The ROAD-TEST SCORE 64 MPG 28
has nimble handling that makes it feel ride is punishingly stiff, and the CLA is
like a smaller vehicle. The ride is very comfortable, and the cabin is commend- loud inside. Cabin access is difficult, and the well-appointed interior is cramped.
ably quiet. The interior is well-finished, particularly on high-end trims, and the The heavily promoted base price is something of a tease; buyers typically find
seats are comfortable. Though second-row seating is generous, the third row that luxury features expected on a premium model bring the price past $40,000.
is predictably tight. Mazda's dial-controlled infotainment system takes time The 375-hp AMG CLA45 version sounds more exciting on paper than it feels
to master. Forward collision warning with city-speed automatic emergency behind the wheel. The CLA's best attributes are its handling agility and the
braking is standard. 28 mpg overall we got from the 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine. A redesigned
2020 model goes on sale later this year.

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Mercedes-Benz CLS Mercedes-Benz GLE

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Mercedes-Benz pioneered The redesigned 2020 GLE
NA the modern four-door- NA promises a range of conve-
coupe segment with the nience, performance, and
OVERALL original CLS nearly a dozen OVERALL safety technologies. A 255-
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years ago. Now, the rede- hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged
signed third-generation CLS continues PRICE $69,200-$79,900 four-cylinder engine is standard, and PRICE $53,700-$61,150
to rely on the same recipe: a sleek, the next step up is a 362-hp, 3.0-liter
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low-slung sport sedan with some turbocharged six-cylinder engine with
compromised visibility and cabin ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA a 48-volt mild hybrid. A nine-speed ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA
access. Fit and finish is excellent, but automatic transmission is paired with
the controls are complicated. The CLS seats five people. The base engine is a both engines. A longer wheelbase adds more room for second-row passengers.
362-hp turbocharged six-cylinder engine, marking Mercedes-Benz's return to A small third row is available. The GLE gets Mercedes’ next-generation info-
a straight, inline six-cylinder. Basic driver assist systems are standard, including tainment system, consisting of one large screen in front of the driver that blends
blind spot warning, active braking, and a driver-attention monitor. Consumers into the center screen. The voice command feature has the ability to recognize
will have to pay for the optional package that includes active steering and natural language and adapt to the user. Advanced driver assist systems include
adaptive cruise control. adaptive cruise control informed by live traffic data and forward cross traffic
alert to aid when making turns. It goes on sale in the spring.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz GLS

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65 fuel economy and is more NA SUV, the GLS, was recently
nimble than the previous freshened, gaining revised
OVERALL generation, but it dials back OVERALL interior and exterior styling,
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on ride comfort, interior a nine-speed automatic,
room, and user-friendliness. The E300's PRICE $53,500-$106,350 an upgraded air suspension, and the PRICE $70,150-$126,150
241-hp, 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder addition of the current, and more
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engine is linked to a nine-speed auto- complex, Mercedes-Benz infotainment
matic transmission. We got a com- ROAD-TEST SCORE 85 MPG 24 system. Our last tested version was ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA
mendable 24 mpg overall. The car is plush and quiet, with supportive seats
quiet and handles with impressive agility. Though the ride is mostly comfortable, and a third-row seat that was roomy enough for adults. It had a steady and
it isn't as plush as in the last generation and the suspension struggles to smother comfortable ride, but the GL proved to be very clumsy when pushed to its han-
impacts from some potholes. The controls are complicated. Even adjusting the dling limits. Engines include a 362-hp, 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 and a 4.7-liter V8
lumbar support is done through the central controller and screen, which is too that puts out 449 hp. The flagship AMG GLS63 churns out 577 hp. Automatic
distracting. Partial automation gives the E-Class the ability to follow the road and emergency braking is standard, but blind spot warning and lane keeping assist
steer itself temporarily as a driver assist system. are optional.

Mercedes-Benz GLA Mercedes-Benz

S-Class !
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64 hatchback version of

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the CLA sedan, the GLA
OVERALL performed better in our 87 with features and qualities
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tests than its sibling. It got OVERALL among luxury cars. The
26 mpg overall from the 2.0-liter turbo PRICE $33,950-$53,350 SCORE
powerful turbo V8 that we PRICE $91,250-$253,550
four-cylinder. But the seven-speed tested provided effortless accelera-
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dual-clutch automatic is unrefined, tion and delivered 18 mpg overall in
and power delivery is uneven. This ROAD-TEST SCORE 70 MPG 26 ROAD-TEST SCORE 96 MPG 18
our tests. The plush, magic carpet
makes the GLA feel lethargic at first, ride is the best we've ever tested, and
then power comes on abruptly. Handling is nimble, but the ride is stiff and the cabin is ultra quiet. Even though the S-Class is large, handling agility is
the cabin is loud. Visibility, particularly to the rear, is poor, and headroom is commendable, with quick steering. Along with the seats and steering wheel,
snug. Available safety features include forward collision warning, automatic the door and center armrests are heated as well. Many controls are overly
emergency braking, and blind spot warning. A front-wheel-drive version and complicated, however. The S-Class has partial automation, which gives the car
a high-performance 375-hp GLA45 are available. The infotainment system the ability to follow the road and stop by itself in an emergency. Coupe and
is complicated and takes time to master but now features compatibility with convertible versions are available.
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Mercedes-Benz GLC Mercedes-Benz SL

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58 the GLC is one of the best NA able and quiet yet sporty,
driving compact-luxury making it a delight to drive.
OVERALL SUVs on the market. Plush OVERALL This high-performance
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furnishings inside the quiet grand-touring roadster
cabin prove to be appealing, although PRICE $40,700-$69,900 has a retractable hardtop. With the PRICE $89,150-$154,450
it also has Mercedes' complex roof closed, it’s as quiet as a luxury
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infotainment system. The front seats sedan, and when open, wind buffeting
are very comfortable and supportive, ROAD-TEST SCORE 81 MPG 22 is minimal. One slick feature is a roof ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA
but the rear is a bit snug. The 2.0-liter panel that offers varying degrees of
turbo four-cylinder delivers ample power and is matched to a nine-speed auto- opacity. The SL is a comfortable cruiser yet doesn't shy away from spirited
matic that works well. The GLC rides comfortably and handles with athleticism. driving. The entry-level SL450's 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine is mated
Automatic braking is standard, but other safety systems such as blind spot to a nine-speed automatic. The next step up the SL ladder, the SL550,
warning and rear cross traffic warning are part of various option packages. A is powered by a 4.7-liter twin-turbo V8 that delivers smooth, effortless
turbo V6 AMG GL43 and a turbo V8 AMG GL63 versions are available. There is power. More powerful and expensive AMG versions are also available.
also a coupelike SUV, the GLC Coupe. Safety features include automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, and
lane keeping assist.

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Mercedes-Benz SLC Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

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The SLC features a retract- The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
NA able hardtop that does a 53 slots between the Out-
great job at keeping the lander Sport and Outlander
OVERALL interior quiet. The SLC300 OVERALL SUVs, and is distinguished
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is powered by a 2.0-liter by its coupelike styling. This
four-cylinder engine coupled to a PRICE $48,950-$63,900 newcomer is underwhelming, with PRICE $23,595-$28,195
nine-speed automatic transmission. mundane handling, an unsettled ride,
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There is also a more powerful SLC43 and extremely frustrating controls. Its
version, with a turbocharged V6 that ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA power comes from a lackluster 1.5-liter ROAD-TEST SCORE 57 MPG 24
emits a sporty exhaust sound. This turbocharged four-cylinder engine
drop-top has crisp, enjoyable handling, with rock-solid body control and com- mated to a continuously variable transmission. The Eclipse Cross moves decently
municative steering. It can be both challenging and rewarding when driven around town, but it runs out of steam climbing hills or merging onto highways.
on a track. The ride is firm but refined enough even for lengthy trips. The tight Its fuel economy of 24 mpg overall isn't impressive for the class, either. A center
cabin is well-finished, with excellent seats that feature warm-air vents in the console touchpad interacts with the infotainment screen, but this controller is
head restraints to keep the driver's neck warm during chilly top-down drives. very cumbersome and distracting to use. The driver's seat is short on support,
but getting in or out is easy, and the rear-seat room is generous. The curvy
styling hurts the driver's view out. AWD is standard on all but the base version.

Mini Cooper ! Mitsubishi Mirage

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Minis are quirky, fun to Its rock-bottom sticker
70 drive, and full of character, 31 price and thrifty fuel
whether shoppers opt for economy of 37 mpg overall
OVERALL the classic two-door or the OVERALL conjure an inviting image
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more practical four-door of an economical runabout.
version. Base Coopers use a turbo- PRICE $21,900-$44,900 But that mirage quickly dissipates PRICE $13,795-$17,495
charged three-cylinder that sounds when driving this tiny, tinny car. Recent
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a bit gravelly and returned 31 mpg minor updates brought a sedan body
overall with the six-speed automatic. ROAD-TEST SCORE 80 MPG 30 style, a hint more power, and Android ROAD-TEST SCORE 29 MPG 37
The more powerful and more Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility,
pleasant-sounding Cooper S uses a four-cylinder turbo and got 30 mpg with along with supposedly upgraded brakes. Yet those enhancements don't mask
the six-speed manual. Handling is nimble and sporty, making all versions fun the weak, vibrating three-cylinder engine that delivers sluggish acceleration
to drive. The ride is rather firm, however, and road noise is noticeable. Controls and a raspy chorus of lament, or the car's clumsy handling. Though it's rela-
take some getting used to, and the backseat is still tiny. Options easily push the tively roomy, the depressing cabin feels drab, cheap, and insubstantial. In the
price past $30,000. A high-performance John Cooper Works bumps the power end, there is no compelling reason to buy a Mirage, and, for the same price,
to 228 hp and gets firmer suspension. there are many much better used cars available.

Mini Cooper Clubman Mitsubishi Outlander

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60 and wider version of the 64 the Outlander struggles to
four-door Cooper and compete. Its high point is
OVERALL shares its platform with the OVERALL a standard tiny third-row
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BMW X1. Engine choices seat, a rarity in this class.
include a slightly wheezy-sounding PRICE $24,900-$44,900 Though the ride is absorbent, it is also PRICE $24,695-$40,295
three-cylinder turbo in the base car buoyant and doesn't feel tied down;
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and a more powerful and enjoyable- Mitsubishi says the ride has been
sounding four-cylinder turbo in the S. ROAD-TEST SCORE 67 MPG 28 improved for 2019. Handling is clumsy, ROAD-TEST SCORE 59 MPG 24
The base Clubman we tested posted a with slow steering response and lots
very good 28 mpg overall. Handling is quite nimble, but the ride is very firm and of body lean in corners. The base 2.4-liter four-cylinder is mated to a CVT that
road noise is pronounced. Unlike the regular Coopers, the Clubman's backseat amplifies the engine's howl when drivers ask for power. Acceleration is leisurely
is habitable. Controls take some getting used to, and the rear view is compro- at 10 seconds from 0 to 60 mph, and its 24 mpg overall is lackluster. Top-tier
mised by the two rear barn doors. With typical options, the Clubman is priced GT trims get a 3.0-liter V6 and six-speed automatic. Forward collision warning
in the low-$30,000s and the S can easily get to the high-$30,000s. All-wheel and lane departure warning are available on some trims. The plug-in hybrid
drive is available on the S trim. can do a claimed 22 miles on electric power before switching to hybrid mode.

Mini Cooper Countryman ! Mitsubishi Outlander

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It offers two engines: a NA the Outlander has less
OVERALL so-so 1.5-liter turbo three-
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cylinder and a stronger, OVERALL space. Despite the name,
much more enjoyable 2.0-liter turbo PRICE $26,900-$46,400 SCORE
when it comes to driving PRICE $20,945-$26,545
four-cylinder. Front- and all-wheel it's not exactly a sporty SUV. Handling
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drive are offered. An AWD plug-in isn't that nimble, and acceleration is
hybrid version is also available. ROAD-TEST SCORE 82 MPG 25 ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA
just adequate. In addition to the 2.0-
The Countryman is the roomiest liter engine, a more powerful 2.4-liter
Mini ever and features a surprisingly comfortable backseat. Handling remains four-cylinder engine is available. The Sport's choppy ride and very noisy cabin
agile, making the Countryman fun to drive. The ride is on the firm side, and further detract from the driving experience. Still, it has a commanding seating
the cabin can get loud. The interior is solid and well-finished, and the seats are position, as well as passenger and cargo versatility. Top-trim all-wheel-drive
supportive. The BMW-like iDrive system has a learning curve but ultimately versions can get expensive enough that the Outlander Sport starts to compete
proves to be logical. The Mini Driving Assistant system, which includes forward with better SUVs. Recent updates include a redesigned steering wheel, a new
collision warning and city-speed automatic emergency braking, requires buy- 6.1-inch infotainment display, and new fabric for the seats.
ing expensive option packages.

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Nissan Altima ! Nissan Leaf

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The Altima is a rather Nissan’s electric car has
76 unremarkable midsized 64 a 40-kWh battery, which
sedan. That said, it's a delivered a driving range
OVERALL competitive car that gets OVERALL of 140 miles in our tests.
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the job done. It delivers The new 2019 Plus version
on room, fuel economy, and user- PRICE $23,900-$35,750 gets a 62-kWh battery and a stronger PRICE $29,990-$36,200
friendliness. But the driving experience motor, which gives the Leaf an
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is bland, falling short on handling estimated EPA range of 226 miles and
agility, and the seemingly pliant ride ROAD-TEST SCORE 81 MPG 31 quicker acceleration. It takes 8 hours ROAD-TEST SCORE 62 MPGe 112
isn't adept at absorbing all types of to charge the 40-kWh battery on a
bumps. The standard 2.5-liter engine provides decent acceleration, and 240-volt connector. The E-Pedal feature decelerates the Leaf quite significantly
the car gets a commendable 31 mpg overall. With that engine, buyers can when the driver lifts off the gas pedal, sending energy back to the battery. The
opt for all-wheel drive but not with the uplevel, more powerful 2.0-liter turbo Leaf’s ride is stiff, and its handling is mundane but secure. The driving position
engine. The car is relatively quiet. The cabin is roomy, if a bit too low for can be uncomfortable for some drivers because the steering wheel doesn't
easy access. Controls are very easy to use, and both Android Auto and Apple telescope for reach. The optional ProPilot Assist can help keep the car in its lane
CarPlay are compatible. To its credit, standard safety systems include auto- and adjust its speed to keep track with surrounding traffic. Forward collision
matic emergency braking. warning with automatic emergency braking is standard.

Nissan Armada ! Nissan Maxima !

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This less expensive version The Maxima continues
67 of the Infiniti QX80 is pow- 80 to use Nissan's smooth,
ered by a slick and robust powerful 3.5-liter V6, which
OVERALL 390-hp, 5.6-liter V8. We OVERALL is a highlight of the car.
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got a paltry 14 mpg overall, The continuously variable
however. Though the soft suspension PRICE $47,100-$63,100 transmission works well for loafing PRICE $33,950-$42,580
absorbs bumps well, the body jostles around, but it saps any aspirations of
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frequently. Handling is clumsy, with sporty driving. Handling is mundane,
slow steering and pronounced body ROAD-TEST SCORE 69 MPG 14 and the ride is too stiff for a sedan ROAD-TEST SCORE 81 MPG 25
roll, but it's ultimately secure. Inside, that costs $40,000. The Maxima has
the spacious cabin has a premium feel, particularly in Platinum trim. Controls a plush interior and a number of high-tech safety and connectivity features,
are a bit dated and cluttered, and it's a far reach to some buttons and knobs. and it uses a fairly straightforward infotainment system. A low roofline inhibits
Seven- and eight-passenger seating configurations are available, and the third access and visibility. Controls are simple to use, and the front seats are very
row can power fold and unfold. Available in rear-wheel or full-time four-wheel comfortable and supportive. The rear cabin, however, is rather cramped. An
drive, the Armada can tow a generous 8,500-pound load. Forward collision SR version with a stiffer suspension is available, but it lacks a sunroof. Forward
warning and automatic emergency braking are standard for 2019. collision warning with automatic emergency braking is standard.

Nissan Frontier Nissan Murano !

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Dating back to 2005, the Nissan's midsized SUV uses
NA compact Frontier pickup 77 a punchy, refined 3.5-liter
truck is a dated design that six-cylinder paired with
OVERALL lacks polish. In our tests we OVERALL a continuously variable
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found the Frontier to be transmission. Power deliv-
quick and relatively nimble, but it has PRICE $18,990-$36,850 ery is prompt and effortless, and we PRICE $31,270-$45,130
a very stiff ride. The strong 4.0-liter V6 got 21 mpg overall. The cabin is quiet
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revved smoothly and felt very strong, and well-finished, and has an upscale
but fuel economy was a decidedly ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA feel to it. The rear seat is roomy, and ROAD-TEST SCORE 77 MPG 21
unimpressive 15 mpg overall. A 2.5- access is easy. Rear and side visibility
liter four-cylinder engine powers base models. Only crew- and extended-cab are hindered, however. Handling is not very sporty, with overly light steering
body styles are offered, but rear-seat room is tight even in the crew cab. A that reduces driver confidence. The ride is steady and absorbent on the
model with a longer pickup bed is available, but the tailgate is very heavy. New standard 18-inch tires but less so on the Platinum trim's 20-inch tires. Forward
for 2019, most versions come standard with a 7.0-inch touch screen. collision warning with automatic emergency braking is standard. Optional
safety features include blind spot warning and rear cross traffic warning. An
available 8-inch color display houses the NissanConnect infotainment system,
which is easy to use.

Nissan Kicks Nissan Pathfinder

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Nissan has replaced the The midsized Pathfinder
64 funky-looking Juke with 66 has seating for up to seven,
the Kicks, an all-new entry but the second-row seat is
OVERALL in the growing segment OVERALL very low and the third-row
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of subcompact cross- seat is tight. The 3.5-liter V6
overs. The Kicks is more of a budget PRICE $18,540-$20,870 and continuously variable transmission PRICE $31,430-$44,460
car designed to appeal to those delivered respectable acceleration
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customers who would normally buy a and 18 mpg overall in our tests. We
Nissan Sentra or Versa Note but are ROAD-TEST SCORE 64 MPG 32 found the ride to be comfortable ROAD-TEST SCORE 72 MPG 18
attracted to the better versatility and enough, but handling lacks agility.
styling of an SUV. Unlike many crossovers, the Kicks doesn't offer all-wheel The quiet cabin is spacious, and the controls are fairly easy to master. The
drive. It comes with a modest 125-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine coupled to a passenger-side rear seat can be moved forward with a child seat installed. A
CVT, producing leisurely acceleration but impressive fuel economy at 32 mpg recent freshening saw the V6 gain 24 hp and an increase in towing capacity to
overall. Interior room is generous for the class, and the controls are easy to use. 6,000 pounds. Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
Handling is mundane, and the ride is rather choppy. Forward collision warning is standard. Blind spot warning and rear cross traffic alert are widely available.
and automatic emergency braking come standard. A new feature reminds parents to check for children in the rear seats before
exiting the vehicle.

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Nissan Rogue ! Nissan Versa

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The easy-to-drive Rogue Nissan's subcompact
74 is one of the better small 47 Versa sedan, with its cheap
SUVs. It is relatively roomy interior and noisy cabin,
OVERALL and quiet. Handling is OVERALL lags behind even other
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sound, with prompt steer- unimpressive subcompacts.
ing response and restrained body PRICE $24,920-$32,890 The hatchback Versa Note is much PRICE $12,360-$15,990
lean in corners. Power comes from more pleasant. Overall, the tiny Versa
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a 2.5-liter four-cylinder mated to a sedan feels like a bare-bones penalty
continuously variable transmission. ROAD-TEST SCORE 74 MPG 24 box. The engine drones as the car ROAD-TEST SCORE 56 MPG 32
The CVT is not overly intrusive unless gathers speed, and the continuously
the driver tromps on the gas pedal, which results in elevated engine noise. A variable transmission exacerbates engine noise. Handling, though secure,
hybrid is also available. Our AWD Rogue delivered 24 mpg overall. The interior lacks precision, and the car feels clumsy as a result. The ride is stiff, with short
is spacious for the class and is nicely finished. The rear seat is very roomy. quick pitches that make it feel jumpy. To its credit, the rear seat is relatively
Standard safety gear includes lane departure warning and prevention, forward roomy, most controls are straightforward, and its 32 mpg fuel economy is a
collision warning, and automatic emergency braking. A standard rear-seat standout for a subcompact car. The Versa scored a Poor in the IIHS small-
reminder is new for 2019. overlap crash test.

Nissan Rogue Sport ! Nissan Z !

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Measuring a foot shorter Employing a strong and
67 than the familiar Rogue, 74 smooth 3.7-liter V6, the
the Rogue Sport is a less Nissan Z delivers quick
OVERALL expensive, more compact OVERALL acceleration and respect-
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SUV. All trims use the same able fuel economy. The
pleasant, though not overly powerful PRICE $22,240-$29,310 six-speed manual is a bit stiff but PRICE $29,990-$49,400
141-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine easy enough to use, and it can match
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mated to a continuously variable revs on downshifts. Handling is
transmission. In our tests we got ROAD-TEST SCORE 72 MPG 26 planted, with quick steering and lots ROAD-TEST SCORE 81 MPG 23
26 mpg overall, which doesn't stand of grip, but somehow the car isn't as
out in the class. The Sport handles responsively and rides in a refined manner, engaging to drive as one would expect. The ride is very stiff and choppy, and
with cabin noise kept to reasonable levels. We like the easy-to-use controls and road and tire noise are constant. The Z's well-finished interior is cramped,
infotainment system. In addition, the Sport offers a 360-degree-view camera, and visibility is lousy. The radio and climate controls are very low, and their
which is helpful for negotiating tight parking spaces. Forward collision warning labels are small. Convertible and stiffer-riding, higher-performance NISMO
with automatic emergency braking is standard. versions are available. A noise cancelation/enhancement system helps to quiet
some of the interior racket.

Nissan Sentra Porsche 718 Boxster !

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61 Sentra trails the class. A 86 turbocharged 2.0- and
recent freshening resulted 2.5-liter four-cylinder
OVERALL in a quieter car, thanks in OVERALL engines, replacing the pre-
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part to the less intrusive vious six-cylinder engines.
CVT. Handling is fairly responsive PRICE $17,790-$25,840 Most 718s come with a seven-speed PRICE $59,000-$82,800
and secure, but the ride is stiff and automatic, which impersonates a
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the driving experience is ho-hum manually shifted gearbox quite well. A
and joyless. The tall stance makes ROAD-TEST SCORE 62 MPG 31 manual transmission is also available. ROAD-TEST SCORE 95 MPG 26
getting into and out of the cabin easy, The engine delivers readily available
the elevated driving position helps visibility, and the rear seat is very roomy. power, along with a throaty thrum, but it comes at the expense of Porsche's
Acceleration times are among the slowest in the class, the cockpit is narrow, classic six-cylinder sound. Handling is superlative, with impressive grip and
and the front seats lack support. Available safety features include blind spot balance, which makes the car super-responsive and fun to drive. The ride is
warning and rear cross traffic alert. Most versions get standard forward col- very firm but not too punishing. The cabin has a premium ambience, but the
lision warning and automatic emergency braking. All but the base S model button overload takes getting used to. Opening or closing the well-insulated
get Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capabilities added to the infotainment power top takes 10 seconds, even on the move up to 43 mph. The front trunk
system for 2019. is a bonus.

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51 pleasant to drive than NA the 718 Boxster offers 2.0-
the Titan XD (Extra Duty), and 2.5-liter turbocharged
OVERALL which has a stiff ride and OVERALL four-cylinder engines,
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clumsy handling, similar to replacing the previous six-
a heavy-duty pickup. The light-duty PRICE $30,390-$57,740 cylinder powerplants. Both the base PRICE $56,900-$80,700
Titan comes with a smooth and and S versions of the Cayman are
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punchy 5.6-liter V8 that is mated to a offered with a choice of a six-speed
slick and responsive seven-speed auto- ROAD-TEST SCORE 70 MPG 16 manual or a seven-speed automatic ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA
matic transmission, and the XD also transmission. The switch to the turbo
offers a V8 Cummins diesel. The ride is more tolerable than the XD's, and han- four-cylinder means the classic Porsche six-cylinder sound is gone, but power
dling is less clumsy. The roomy cabin has a variety of handy storage places, and is more readily available. Handling remains superb, with immediate response
the rear tailgate is damped, which is a nice touch. A suite of safety and driver from the communicative steering and almost no body lean, making the
assist systems are offered, including blind spot warning and moving-object Porsche fun to drive. The very firm ride is not overly punishing for a sports car.
detection. When properly equipped, the Titan can tow more than 9,000 pounds. The front trunk and hatchback provide a surprising amount of storage space.
The XD can tow 12,000 pounds, and its payload capacity is 2,000 pounds. It
also has a built-in goose-neck trailer hitch for extra-heavy trailers.

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Porsche 911 ! Ram 1500

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The 911's iconic shape The redesigned Ram 1500
84 hides a thoroughly modern 64 continues to be the most
sports car, delivering comfortable-riding full-sized
OVERALL performance and relative OVERALL pickup truck, partly due to
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refinement. All the engines its rear coil-spring suspen-
are now turbocharged, with the base PRICE $91,100-$293,200 sion. The smooth 5.7-liter V8 carries PRICE $31,795-$56,795
model getting a 370-hp six-cylinder over, and with the mild-hybrid option,
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engine and the Carrera S a 420-hp ensures smooth stop-start at idle
engine, both matched with either a ROAD-TEST SCORE 95 MPG 23 without compromising the A/C. We got ROAD-TEST SCORE 83 MPG 17
seven-speed manual or automatic 17 mpg overall with it. The base 3.6-liter
transmission. The 911 is quick, with sublime handling, steering, and braking V6 has that setup as standard equipment. Handling is secure and responsive for
capabilities that makes drivers feel directly connected to the machine. The such a large truck. The cabin is extremely quiet. In most versions, four-wheel drive
exhaust sound is invigorating. The 911 isn't particularly taxing on long trips, can remain engaged indefinitely, a plus. Rear-seat room is generous, and the
thanks to its relatively supple ride and subdued noise levels, but the low-slung Uconnect touch-screen infotainment system is easy to use. The top trim
cabin makes getting in and out a challenge. The interior is beautifully crafted, Limited is lavishly furnished inside and features an enormous 12-inch touch screen
but the numerous buttons and switches can be daunting at first. A redesigned for the Uconnect system. Advanced safety features such as forward collision
911 goes on sale this summer. warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot warning are optional.

Porsche Cayenne Subaru Ascent !

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The Cayenne is a substan- The Ascent is a very
70 tial luxury SUV that drives 96 functional, easy-to-live-
almost like a sports car. with three-row SUV. Unlike
OVERALL Few SUVs can match it OVERALL most competitors, which
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when it comes to handling offer a V6, the Subaru uses
agility. It can be driven with gusto on PRICE $65,700-$124,600 a turbocharged four-cylinder. This PRICE $31,995-$44,695
winding roads. But the ride has an engine delivers ample power in daily
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underlying firmness, and some jolts driving and gets 22 mpg overall, com-
come through. With the base 3.0-liter ROAD-TEST SCORE 87 MPG 21 parable to its rivals from Honda and ROAD-TEST SCORE 93 MPG 22
V6 turbo, acceleration is robust once Toyota. It takes some getting used to
on the fly, but the Cayenne exhibits some initial hesitation off the line and the the rather jumpy initial take off, however. The Ascent's plush ride is extraordi-
rough engine stop/start feature undermines smoothness. The infotainment nary in how it mops up bumps, and yet it remains steady and controlled. This
system and other controls are tricky to use. Interior fit and finish is impeccable, is not the most agile SUV in the corners, but it proved ultimately secure at its
however. The seats are very comfortable and supportive. Auto emergency handling limits. The cabin is quiet, and the captain's second-row seats are
braking is standard. Blind spot warning, lane keeping assist, and a surround- roomy and comfortable. Even the third row is usable. Controls are very user-
view camera system are optional. Higher performance versions and a plug-in friendly. Subaru's EyeSight suite of active safety features is standard.
hybrid are also available.

Porsche Macan ! Subaru BRZ !

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Porsche's Macan combines Developed with Toyota,
77 much of the performance 79 Subaru's rear-wheel-drive
and feel of its sports cars sports car features a 2.0-
OVERALL with the functional pack- OVERALL liter four-cylinder engine
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age of a small SUV. Both with a choice of a six-speed
3.0-liter turbocharged V6 and 2.0-liter PRICE $49,900-$87,700 manual or automatic transmission. PRICE $25,795-$30,140
turbo four-cylinder engines are avail- Handling is super-responsive, with
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able. Though based on the previous- cornering precision that makes the
generation Audi Q5, the power, ROAD-TEST SCORE 84 MPG 19 BRZ fun to drive. The car turns in ROAD-TEST SCORE 79 MPG 30
handling, and engine sound are true promptly, with almost no body lean.
Porsche. In fact, this is one of the best-handling SUVs we've ever tested. The The steering is quick and well-weighted. At its limits, the BRZ is slightly more
seats, controls, fit and finish, and attention to detail are all first-rate. The firm forgiving than the similar Toyota 86 because the BRZ is less prone to sliding
ride is steady and controlled but not plush. The cabin is quite snug, and the its tail during spirited driving. The ride is also a bit more jittery than in the 86.
center dashboard is a dizzying array of buttons that can be confusing at first. The cabin is relatively plain, with well-bolstered sport seats. Everything needed
Though the Macan isn't meant for utilitarian tasks, it possesses impressively for enthusiastic driving is in easy reach, with a perfectly placed steering wheel,
high towing and payload capacities. pedals, and shifter. The cabin is snug, but there is good space for the driver.
The ride and elevated noise can be taxing, however.

Porsche Panamera Subaru Crosstrek !

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The second-generation The Crosstrek is an appeal-
NA Panamera preserves the 87 ing option for buyers who
original's sporty Porsche don't need the room of
OVERALL driving experience. This OVERALL a compact SUV. It deliv-
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large, four-door luxury car ers good fuel economy,
hides beneath a coupe silhouette and PRICE $86,300-$196,600 impressive ride comfort, and feels PRICE $21,895-$34,995
retains its versatile hatchback con- quiet and substantial compared with
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figuration. New turbocharged engines its peers. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder
provide plenty of motivation. An ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA engine is mated to a continuously ROAD-TEST SCORE 87 MPG 29
optional air suspension and advanced variable transmission. This combina-
safety features are also available. The Panamera delivers performance and tion gets the job done, but it won't set a driver’s heart on fire. But its 29 mpg
agility along with enough room for four adults to ride comfortably. All versions overall is quite frugal for an AWD vehicle. A plug-in hybrid version is new.
except for the base car come with all-wheel drive. The new interior features a The Crosstrek has secure handling, though it isn't particularly sporty to
large touch screen to interface with audio, navigation, and various settings. drive. The infotainment system is capable and user-friendly. Subaru's optional
Also new is a confusing electronic gear selector, which is surrounded by a EyeSight driver assist system includes automatic emergency braking and
piano-black surface that houses many flush buttons. lane departure warning with lane keeping assist. Other available safety
features include blind spot warning and rear cross traffic warning.

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Subaru Forester ! Subaru WRX

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Over its various iterations, With its blistering accel-
89 Subaru has had a winning 53 eration and tenacious
formula with the Forester. cornering grip, the WRX
OVERALL This popular small SUV OVERALL is built for the enthusiast
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delivers a combination driver. A manual is stan-
of roomy interior, excellent visibility, PRICE $24,295-$34,295 dard, and the optional CVT has eight PRICE $27,195-$41,395
commendable fuel economy, predetermined ratios that the driver
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simple controls, comfortable ride, controls via steering-wheel paddles.
and responsive handling. The 2.5-liter ROAD-TEST SCORE 90 MPG 28 Power is abundant, handling is ROAD-TEST SCORE 75 MPG 26
four-cylinder combined with the nimble, and the WRX is very capable
continuously variable automatic transmission yielded 28 mpg overall, which is on a track. But the ride is very stiff and choppy, and the clunky shifter and
among the best in class. But acceleration isn't exhilarating, and the engine's abrupt clutch engagement make the WRX frustrating as a daily driver. The
noise isn't the most pleasant. The cabin is roomy, with a particularly generous higher-performance WRX STI has a different transmission and suspension, and
rear seat and very easy access. The controls are simple to use, including the a more powerful 310-hp engine. Subaru's EyeSight safety system, including
infotainment system that’s also compatible with Android Auto and Apple automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning, is optional. Recent
CarPlay. The EyeSight suite of forward collision warning, automatic emergency updates include enhanced suspension tuning, interior refinements, and some
braking, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assist is standard. new features.

Subaru Impreza ! Tesla Model 3

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The Impreza is a roomy In our measurements, the
76 compact that is available 65 Model 3 Long-Range can
in sedan and five-door go 310 miles on a charge.
OVERALL hatchback body styles. It OVERALL It takes 12 hours to charge
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has a very comfortable on a 32-amp 240-volt con-
ride, agile and secure handling, and PRICE $18,595-$25,690 nector. The acceleration is swift, and its PRICE $44,000-$62,000
a relatively quiet cabin. The 2.0-liter handling is remarkably agile. The inte-
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four-cylinder engine is mated to a rior is uncluttered and nicely finished,
continuously variable transmission ROAD-TEST SCORE 85 MPG 30 and the front seats are comfortable. ROAD-TEST SCORE 82 MPGe 130
that mimics a conventional automatic However, the ride is very stiff and
transmission and is not overly intrusive. The Impreza is satisfying to drive. choppy, and the rear seat sits uncomfortably low. The controls are very distract-
Steering is responsive, and the body remains sure-footed in corners, no matter ing, because many simple tasks, such as adjusting the mirrors, require spending
how bumpy the road. We got 30 mpg overall with our sedan, commendable time interacting with the large touch screen. The Autopilot suite of driver assist
given the standard all-wheel drive. The infotainment screen is easy to use, and systems can maintain the car's speed and keep it in its lane, but it isn't designed
the rear seat is roomy for a compact car. We recommend getting Subaru's to react to all driving conditions, so drivers must remain constantly engaged.
comprehensive EyeSight suite of advanced safety gear, which includes forward Standard battery versions slated for the future will have an EPA-rated 220-mile
collision warning and automatic emergency braking. range. All-wheel-drive and performance versions are also available.

Subaru Legacy ! Tesla Model S

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The Legacy is one of the This sleek, fully electric
88 roomier, quieter, and more 78 four-door luxury car seats
refined midsized sedans, five, or seven with the
OVERALL which are attributes that OVERALL optional rear-facing jump
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help it remain as one of seats. With its standard
our top-scoring models in the class. PRICE $22,545-$31,545 100-kWh battery, the Model S can PRICE $94,000-$133,000
Its ride is more comfortable than cover an estimated 310 miles on a
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some luxury cars', and handling is charge. The car can be charged in
sound and secure. The 2.5-liter four- ROAD-TEST SCORE 89 MPG 26 about 6 hours on a dedicated Tesla ROAD-TEST SCORE 97 MPGe 102
cylinder is no rocket, but it gets the connector. Performance is excep-
job done and returns 26 mpg overall. A stronger, quieter, and thirstier 3.6-liter tional, with quiet and thrilling acceleration, pinpoint handling, and a firm yet
six-cylinder is available, making the Legacy both quicker and quieter. The comfortable ride—particularly with the standard 19-inch tires and air suspen-
unobtrusive CVT behaves much like a conventional automatic. The infotain- sion. The hatchback design aids versatility, and the front trunk is a bonus.
ment system includes an easy-to-use touch screen. Android Auto and Apple A huge center touch screen interfaces with most functions but proves to be
CarPlay compatibility are standard. For 2019, advanced safety features such distracting. Other drawbacks include restricted visibility and range limitations,
as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure, especially in cold weather. All-wheel drive is now standard, and active safety
lane keeping, and sway warnings are standard. features are available.

Subaru Outback ! Tesla Model X

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81 An SUV alternative, the The electric-powered Model
83 Outback is roomy and 55 X is more showy than
functional, and appeals to practical. It features rear
OVERALL the practical-minded buyer. OVERALL doors that open up and
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It rides very comfortably, out of the way, giving easy
with secure handling and standard PRICE $26,345-$38,995 access to the second-row seats. But PRICE $97,000-$138,000
AWD. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder these massive doors take their time to
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returns 24 mpg overall and drives open and close. The huge windshield
through a standard continuously ROAD-TEST SCORE 82-85 MPG 22-24 extends up and over the front-seat ROAD-TEST SCORE 77 MPGe 92
variable transmission. A stronger and occupants, making the cabin feel
thirstier 3.6-liter six-cylinder transforms the car, making it quicker and quieter. airy and futuristic. Buyers can opt for a five-, six-, or seven-passenger seating
The controls are easy to use, including the touch-screen infotainment system. configuration, but unlike in every other SUV, the second row doesn't fold if buyers
The wagon's generous rear seat is spacious enough for three adults. The opt for the two captain's chairs, which compromises utility. Getting into the third
generous cargo area is comparable to an SUV's, with a lower loading height row is complicated by having to motor the middle seats forward, but at least the
to boot. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility are standard. For 2019, resulting entry path is decently sized. The X is very quick and handles well. But
advanced safety features including forward collision warning, automatic emer- ride comfort and noise isolation aren't as good as in the S. The version with the
gency braking, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assist are standard. standard 100-kWh battery can cover an estimated 270 miles on a charge.

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Toyota 4Runner Toyota C-HR !

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Tough and ready to tackle The C-HR is nimble and
59 off-roading adventures, 68 enjoyable to drive, but it
the 4Runner falls short of also has several notable
OVERALL most modern SUVs. Its OVERALL deficiencies. Unlike other
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rough-sounding 4.0-liter subcompact SUVs, the
V6 is powerful and reasonably fuel- PRICE $34,910-$47,000 C-HR doesn’t offer all-wheel drive. PRICE $20,945-$26,000
efficient. But the ride is unsettled, Visibility is horrendous, and the C-HR
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and handling is clumsy. The body is tortoise-slow, taking more than
leans noticeably while cornering, ROAD-TEST SCORE 55 MPG 18 11 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph. It ROAD-TEST SCORE 64 MPG 29
and the bobbing and bouncing ride does get a very good 29 mpg overall.
chips away at driver confidence. A high step-in and low ceiling compromise The continuously variable transmission is mostly unobtrusive, but it amplifies
access and driving position. Ground clearance is generous, and underbody skid engine noise. The ride is firm and tightly controlled. Wind noise is pronounced
plates are standard. The part-time 4WD system includes a low range for tough at highway speeds. Hidden rear door handles create a coupelike look but
off-road duty; Limited trims get a full-time 4WD system. Controls are simple, make it difficult for kids to open the doors. Although the rear seat is roomy, the
with big buttons and knobs, but the radio touch screen is relatively small. A small windows create a dark, cavelike cabin. Though forward collision warning
third-row seat is optional, and the power-retractable rear window is handy. and automatic emergency braking are standard, blind spot warning and rear
Advanced safety gear such as forward collision warning is unavailable. cross traffic warning are standard only on the Limited and XLE trims.

Toyota 86 ! Toyota Corolla

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Jointly developed with The redesigned Corolla
78 Subaru, the rear-wheel- NA sedan looks to be a more
drive Toyota 86 features mature car. It uses the
OVERALL a 2.0-liter four-cylinder OVERALL same basic platform as the
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engine teamed with a Toyota Corolla Hatchback
choice of a six-speed manual or PRICE $26,455-$32,420 but adds in a twist: an available PRICE $18,700-$24,000E
automatic transmission. Its low curb hybrid powertrain. The base engine
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weight and balanced weight distribu- is the same 1.8-liter four-cylinder
tion help give it precise handling. In ROAD-TEST SCORE 78 MPG 30 from the outgoing Corolla; a 169-hp, ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA
corners, the car turns in promptly, 2.0-liter four-cylinder will also be
but it can be challenging to control at its limits. The steering is well-weighted, available. Two transmissions will be offered: a 6-speed manual and a continu-
and the ride is slightly more compliant than its Subaru BRZ sibling's. Braking ously variable transmission. The hybrid version uses a 1.8-liter engine teamed
performance is impressive, with very short stopping distances in wet and dry with an electric drive system for a combined output of 121 hp. We liked the
conditions. Inside, the cabin is relatively plain, with well-bolstered sport seats, sporty handling, excellent fuel economy, and nicer interior in the Corolla
but getting in and out requires a bit of ducking. The vestigial rear seats are best Hatchback we tested, and some of those traits are expected to carry over to
left for cargo. The standard audio system has a 7-inch touch-screen display. the new sedan.
No advanced crash-prevention features are available.

Toyota Avalon ! Toyota Highlander !

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Toyota's flagship Avalon 85 The Highlander ranks
98 is roomy, rides comfort- 87 among the best midsized
ably, and has easy-to-use three-row SUVs, with a
OVERALL controls, which make it OVERALL desirable balance of an
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a pleasant large car. The absorbent ride, responsive
3.5-liter V6 engine and eight-speed PRICE $35,500-$42,800 handling, and generous interior space. PRICE $31,330-$48,630
automatic transmission deliver A third row allows seating for eight in
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smooth and robust acceleration. The a pinch—seven with optional second-
hybrid version has a 2.5-liter four- ROAD-TEST SCORE 93 MPG 42 row captain's chairs—and folds flat ROAD-TEST SCORE 82-85 MPG 22-25
cylinder engine that returned 42 mpg easily to increase cargo space. The
overall in our tests, which is impressive for such a large sedan. Ride comfort is punchy 3.5-liter V6 engine is now matched to an eight-speed automatic.
excellent; it is plusher than most Lexus models. The cabin is quiet and lavishly Though this new transmission isn't as smooth as the previous six-speed one,
furnished, particularly with the Limited trim. Handling is responsive and secure, it helped improve fuel economy to 22 mpg overall. The hybrid version gets
but the car's low stance hurts ease of access. The infotainment system includes 25 mpg overall. It's a long reach to some controls, particularly the touch screen.
a touch screen that is easy to use. This is the first Toyota to offer Apple CarPlay. The Entune system includes a larger 8-inch screen. A comprehensive suite of
Standard safety equipment includes forward collision warning and automatic safety technology, including forward collision warning and automatic emer-
emergency braking. gency braking, is standard.

Toyota Camry ! Toyota Land Cruiser !

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88 look compared with past 75 luxurious, quick, quiet,
versions, and along with comfortable, and refined.
OVERALL slightly more nimble OVERALL Toyota's flagship SUV has
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handling. But it still is a the same smooth and
comfortable, quiet car, and it stands PRICE $23,845-$34,600 powerful 5.7-liter V8 as the Tundra PRICE $84,765
as one of the best midsized sedans. pickup. We tested it with the old six-
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The lower stance makes access a speed transmission, and it proved to
bit more difficult, and the rear seat ROAD-TEST SCORE 86-89 MPG 32-47 be thirsty for fuel, at 14 mpg overall; ROAD-TEST SCORE 68 MPG 14
is smaller than some competitors. an eight-speed automatic transmis-
The standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine provides good power and gets an sion is now standard. The big Land Cruiser rides very comfortably, and the
impressive 32 mpg overall. A 3.5-liter V6 is also available. Both are paired to a interior is roomy and well-finished. Expect terrific off-road performance, helped
new eight-speed automatic transmission that isn't supersmooth. A very frugal by a crawl mode to ascend and descend steep slopes. But on-road handling
hybrid LE gets 47 mpg overall without any sacrifice in trunk space. The Entune is rather clumsy. Automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, lane
infotainment system is capable. Apple CarPlay has been added to the infotain- departure warning, and rear cross traffic warnings are standard. Electronic
ment system for 2019. Standard safety equipment includes forward collision connectivity has been updated, with Toyota's Entune touch-screen audio
warning and automatic emergency braking, but blind spot warning is optional. system standard.

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65 hydrogen-powered fuel- NA been redesigned for 2019,
cell vehicle available for highlighted by more mus-
OVERALL consumers to own. It has a OVERALL cular styling. The standard
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range of almost 275 miles 2.5-liter four-cylinder
on a single fill-up of 5 kg of hydrogen PRICE $58,500 engine is paired with an eight-speed PRICE $25,500-$34,900
(the energy equivalent of 5 gallons of automatic transmission and produces
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gasoline). It takes only a few minutes 203 hp. The hybrid version feels
to fill the tank, as opposed to hours of ROAD-TEST SCORE 61 MPG 67 energetic, with the electric drive ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA
charging an electric car. The Mirai is producing immediate thrust from a
sold only in areas near existing hydrogen fueling stations in California, but standstill. The ride is taut and controlled. Handling is helped by reduced lean in
even so, these stations are few and far between. Acceleration from the 153-hp corners and responsive steering. But the new RAV4 exhibits more engine noise
electric motor feels sluggish, but otherwise it is like driving any other electric than the previous one did. A new feature on all-wheel-drive versions is called
car. It's about the size of a Camry and seats four people. Handling is rather Multi-Terrain Select and allows for different off-road modes. Fuel economy is
clumsy but still feels secure; the ride is comfortable, and the cabin is quiet. estimated at 29 mpg and 39 mpg for the hybrid. Apple CarPlay compatibility is
Toyota is offering free fuel for three years, capped at $15,000 in value. standard, as is forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic
emergency braking, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assist.

Toyota Prius ! Toyota Sequoia !

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78 returned 52 mpg overall, 69 Sequoia has a strong and
which is among the best refined 5.7-liter V8 engine
OVERALL mileage for a car that OVERALL paired to a six-speed auto-
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doesn't have to be plugged matic transmission. That
in. Plus, the car handles responsively PRICE $23,700-$32,200 combination returned only 15 mpg PRICE $48,700-$67,635
and rides comfortably. Colorful digital overall in our tests. Rear-wheel drive
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gauges dominate the dashboard with and selectable full-time four-wheel
abundant fuel-economy information. ROAD-TEST SCORE 75 MPG 52 drive are available. The ride is firm, ROAD-TEST SCORE 60 MPG 15
The touch-screen infotainment system and handling is clumsy but secure.
is fairly straightforward. The sensible Prius has always been about efficiency The independent rear suspension allows the third-row seat to fold flat into
and low running costs. The car can drive solely on electric, usually up to about a well. It's a high step-in to enter the cabin, but once inside, passengers will
25 mph, but the engine moans a bit when it kicks in. In addition, the seats have find the interior to be very roomy. Electronic connectivity includes the Entune
mediocre support, tire noise is noticeable, and the car's low stance makes it touch-screen audio system. Recent updates brought an exterior freshening
a challenge to get into and out of. Forward collision warning and automatic and a comprehensive suite of standard advanced safety features, including
emergency braking are standard. The 2019 Prius has optional all-wheel drive, forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
mild styling updates, and new trim names.

Toyota Prius C Toyota Sienna !

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67 alternative to the regular 78 is a sensible choice, but it
Prius feels like a spartan isn't very engaging to drive.
OVERALL subcompact with a hybrid OVERALL The Sienna rides comfort-
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powertrain. In the end, ably and is quiet inside, but
buyers pretty much get what they PRICE $21,530-$22,955 handling is lackluster. It has a lively PRICE $31,115-$48,890
pay for, and it is no substitute for the 3.5-liter V6, but the new eight-speed
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real Prius. The C has a harsh ride, a automatic doesn't shift as smoothly
noisy engine, and slow acceleration. ROAD-TEST SCORE 55 MPG 43 as the previous six-speed one did. ROAD-TEST SCORE 79 MPG 21
The interior looks and feels cheap, However, the transmission helped
the driving position and rear seats are cramped, and there's little cargo space. improve fuel economy from 20 to 21 mpg. The all-wheel-drive version sacrifices
But its 37 mpg in city driving makes the Prius C one of the most frugal vehicles 1 mpg. An eighth seat cleverly stores in the back when it isn't installed in place.
we've tested, and its 43 mpg overall is just 1 mpg less than the previous- The availability of all-wheel drive is the Sienna's biggest advantage over any
generation Prius hatchback. Its tiny dimensions make it a natural for urban other minivan. Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane
driving. Automatic emergency braking is standard. Note that 2019 is the Prius departure warning with lane keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control are
C's final year. standard.

Toyota Prius Prime ! Toyota Tacoma

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78 Prius that can usually drive 45 compact pickup features a
about 23 miles on electricity 3.5-liter V6 engine hooked
OVERALL only. But the gas engine OVERALL up to either a six-speed
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tends to start up in cold manual or a six-speed
weather and under full-throttle accel- PRICE $27,350-$33,350 automatic transmission. A 2.7-liter PRICE $25,550-$45,365
eration. It takes 2 hours to charge the four-cylinder engine, which can be
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Prime through a 240-volt connector mated to a five-speed manual, is also
and 5 hours on a regular 120-volt. ROAD-TEST SCORE 74 MPGe 133 available. Both two- and four-wheel- ROAD-TEST SCORE 42 MPG 19
When not running in EV mode, the drive models are offered. Our four-
Prime operates much like the regular Prius, alternating between electric and wheel-drive V6 Tacoma delivered a good 19 mpg overall. Though the truck is
gas power, returning 50 mpg overall. With styling that's slightly different tough as nails and delivers impressive off-road prowess, it's primitive. The ride
from that of the regular Prius, the Prime can hold only four passengers, and is stiff, handling is ponderous, the cabin is very loud, and the driving position is
it loses the rear wiper. The infotainment system, with its large touch screen, is awkwardly low. The modern connectivity features are welcome. Forward colli-
unintuitive to use. The compliant ride and responsive handling are quite similar sion warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning are
to those of the regular Prius. Standard safety features include automatic emer- standard; blind spot warning and rear cross traffic warning are optional.
gency braking and lane keeping assist.

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Toyota Tundra ! Volkswagen Beetle

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Despite a freshening that The Beetle coupe and
66 brought improved controls 58 convertible have a roomy-
and updates to the exterior enough interior and decent
OVERALL and interior, the Tundra OVERALL driving experience. Though
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still feels outclassed by the ride is compliant,
newer and more refined competitors. PRICE $31,420-$50,430 it's a bit unsettled, moving around PRICE $20,895-$29,995
It offers a standard two-door regular frequently. Handling is responsive
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cab and two sizes of crew cabs. but not sporty and gets sloppy when
Shoppers can choose between a very ROAD-TEST SCORE 59 MPG 15 pushed to its limits, despite the ROAD-TEST SCORE 59 MPG 27
powerful 5.7-liter V8 and a 4.6-liter V8. electronic stability control. The 1.8-liter
The six-speed automatic is very smooth and responsive. Handling is secure, turbocharged four-cylinder engine that we tested provided strong, effortless
but the ride is jittery, especially with the TRD off-road package. The cabin acceleration. It has been replaced by a 2.0-liter turbo engine for 2018. Wind
is very roomy, but it's a long reach to some controls. Towing performance is noise is excessive, however, and rear visibility is severely hampered. Versions
extremely capable. The damped rear tailgate is easy to raise and lower. with the manual transmission have an awkward driving position because of the
Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure long clutch-pedal travel and wide center console. Blind spot warning and rear
warning are standard. cross traffic warning are standard for 2019, which is also the Beetle's final year.

Toyota Yaris ! Volkswagen Golf !

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This Yaris sedan is nicely The Golf is a notch above
65 equipped and makes an 74 other compacts in terms
ideal first set of wheels of sophistication, interior
OVERALL or economical commuter OVERALL ambience, and driving
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car that's light on fuel experience, and it is priced
budgets and a snap to park. Power PRICE $15,450-$18,550 accordingly. Handling is very respon- PRICE $21,845-$41,995
comes from a smooth and quiet sive, making the Golf fun to drive.
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1.5-liter four-cylinder Mazda engine The ride is comfortable, the rear seat
that, however, isn't brimming with ROAD-TEST SCORE 60 MPG 35 is relatively roomy, and the controls ROAD-TEST SCORE 82 MPG 28
power. The well-matched gearing of are a model of clarity. On top of that,
the six-speed automatic downshifts promptly, delivering responsive accelera- the quiet cabin contributes to the Golf's solid and upscale feel. The all-wheel-
tion. Fuel economy is an excellent 35 mpg overall. Handling is agile and more drive Golf R is a step up from the GTI in terms of performance. An all-electric
engaging than many competing models’. The ride isn't harsh, but the cabin can eGolf is also available. For 2019, the 1.8-liter turbo engine is replaced by a
get loud, especially on the highway. All versions come with a comprehensive 147-hp 1.4-liter turbo, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. That
touch-screen infotainment system, but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are powertrain returned 34 mpg overall in our tested Jetta. Forward collision warn-
not available. City-speed automatic emergency braking is standard. The Yaris ing, automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, and rear cross traffic
hatchback has been discontinued. warning are standard.

Volkswagen Arteon Volkswagen Golf Alltrack !

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NA flagship sedan and a 86 wagon into the Alltrack
replacement for the sleek, small-SUV alternative by
OVERALL coupelike CC. In addition OVERALL giving it standard all-wheel
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to a more athletic look, its drive and slightly increased
larger interior addresses one of the PRICE $37,000-$45,000E ground clearance. But despite the PRICE $26,895-$36,095
main complaints we had about the rugged posturing, the Alltrack truly
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CC. All trims are powered by a 268-hp, triumphs on the road. Sharp steering
2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA and quick reflexes make it fun to drive. ROAD-TEST SCORE 89 MPG 25
engine paired with an eight-speed The car feels substantial, thanks to
automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is a quiet cabin and a solid feel. The ride is a touch firm but compliant. Expect
available. Inside, an 8-inch touch screen featuring Android Auto and Apple 25 mpg overall from the 1.8-liter turbo four-cylinder engine. Great visibility,
CarPlay compatibility comes standard. Available high-end options include supportive seats, and simple controls are welcome, but modest dimensions
a massaging driver's seat and a “digital cockpit” display. Safety features, limit rear-seat and cargo space, and desirable features such as automatic
including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot climate control and power seats come only on the top trim. Forward collision
warning, adaptive cruise control, an overhead camera, and lane keeping assist, warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, and rear cross
are available. traffic warning are all standard for 2019.

Volkswagen Atlas Volkswagen GTI

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62 formidable competitor 69 embody the sporty, practi-
among three-row SUVs. cal, and affordable hatch-
OVERALL The Atlas drives well, with OVERALL back concept. Whether
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a comfortable ride and opting for the manual or
surprisingly agile handling for its size. PRICE $30,895-$48,395 dual-clutch automated transmission, PRICE $27,595-$36,170
The cabin is quiet and very accom- the 2.0-liter turbo engine is punchy
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modating, including a true third-row and emits a satisfying sound. We got
seat that's fit for adults. A unique, ROAD-TEST SCORE 84 MPG 20 an impressive 29 mpg overall with our ROAD-TEST SCORE 82 MPG 29
effortlessly articulating second row manual-transmission test car. The GTI
allows a clear access path to the wayback. The controls are a model of clarity, is fun to drive by virtue of its lively handling and immediate throttle response.
with an easy-to-use infotainment system. Though the V6 engine and smooth If a GTI is not sporty enough, the Golf R is a step up in performance. Inside is a
eight-speed automatic make the Atlas feel lively during everyday driving, its high-quality, quiet, and refined interior with comfortable seats. That all adds
acceleration trails competitors' and its 20 mpg overall fuel economy is not up to a sporty car that doesn't wear on a driver’s patience over a long drive.
outstanding. Towing capacity is a generous 5,000 pounds. Beginning with the The infotainment system has an easy-to-use touch screen. Forward collision
2019 model year, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, blind spot warn-
blind spot warning, and lane keeping assist are standard. ing, and rear cross traffic warning are now available on all trim lines.

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The new Jetta has easy- Though plush and ornate,
69 to-use controls, great fuel 56 the S90 falls short of the
economy, good cabin refinement expected of a
OVERALL room, and the availability OVERALL midsized luxury sedan, due
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of upscale features. The to the stiff ride and gruff-
147-hp, 1.4-liter turbocharged four- PRICE $18,745-$27,695 sounding engine. Only four-cylinder PRICE $48,100-$68,150
cylinder that's coupled to an eight- engines are available. The 316-hp
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speed automatic transmission feels a supercharged and turbocharged
bit sleepy at times but delivers respon- ROAD-TEST SCORE 78 MPG 34 T6 pulls strongly, but acceleration ROAD-TEST SCORE 73 MPG 23
sive acceleration upon demand. Fuel falls below class expectations. We
economy is excellent at 34 mpg overall, matching VW's diesel offerings from measured a respectable 23 mpg overall in our tests. The base T5 version uses a
a decade ago. The ride is absorbent but can be too tender over sharp bumps. 250-hp turbocharged four-cylinder. All-wheel drive is available only on the T6.
Handling is competent but a bit dull. The cabin is relatively quiet for a compact Handling is sound but ordinary. The roomy cabin is gorgeous, with supportive
sedan. Most versions come with faux leather seats and automatic climate con- seats, but the iPad-like touch screen proves frustrating to use. Automatic emer-
trols, giving the car an air of premium ambience. A number of advanced safety gency braking, including pedestrian and large animal detection, is standard,
features, including automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, as is Drive Assist, which gives the car limited self-steering capability. The V90 is
and blind spot warning, are available. the wagon version.

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79 space, responsive handling, 59 the entry-level luxury
and a comfortable, quiet SUV class. The T5 trim we
OVERALL ride, the Passat is a com- OVERALL tested comes standard
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petitive midsized sedan. with AWD and a 248-hp
The sole powertrain is now a 2.0-liter PRICE $25,295-$29,995 turbocharged four-cylinder that packs PRICE $33,700-$40,250
turbocharged four-cylinder that's a decent punch. Front-wheel-drive T4
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mated to a six-speed automatic trans- versions use a 187-hp, 2.0-liter turbo
mission. Our drivers found the front ROAD-TEST SCORE 82 MPG 28 engine. Like other Volvos, the ride ROAD-TEST SCORE 71 MPG 24
seats to be very accommodating, is stiff, and the engine has a coarse
and rear-seat occupants will appreciate the extra-spacious cabin. The trunk growl. Worse, the controls, such as the electronic gear selector and infotain-
is huge, perfect to carry the luggage for a long trip. Improved interior fit and ment system, are unintuitive and frustrating to operate. Handling is mundane
finish is a plus. Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind but secure. The cabin is nicely furnished, and the front seats are very comfort-
spot warning, and rear cross traffic warning are all standard. The redesigned able. Automatic emergency braking is standard. Other available features
2020 Passat goes on sale this summer and uses the same powertrain as the include rear cross traffic warning with braking assist, a 360-degree camera,
current model. Its exterior and interior styling isn't a radical departure. and Volvo's Pilot Assist driver assist system, which combines adaptive cruise
control and lane keeping assist.

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67 Tiguan is one of the largest 73 XC60 is a scaled-down
models in the small-SUV version of the XC90,
OVERALL segment. That growth OVERALL complete with an elegant,
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allows for an optional third- high-quality interior.
row seat (standard on FWD versions) PRICE $24,295-$38,895 Like its big brother, it suffers from PRICE $39,800-$61,050
and an enormous second-row seat. convoluted and distracting controls
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Though the 184-hp, 2.0-liter turbo- and an overly stiff ride. The 250-hp,
charged four-cylinder engine feels ROAD-TEST SCORE 84 MPG 25 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder ROAD-TEST SCORE 79 MPG 23
responsive in daily driving, accelera- engine is responsive enough, but
tion is rather slow: It takes more than 10 seconds to reach 60 mph from a stop. the eight-speed automatic transmission shows an occasional hiccup. We
Fuel economy of 25 mpg on regular gas is good for the class. The transmission measured 23 mpg overall on premium. A 316-hp version of that engine powers
is mostly smooth. Handling is capable and secure, and the ride is comfortable. the uplevel T6, and a 400-hp plug-in hybrid is called the T8. The cabin benefits
The cabin is among the quietest in the segment, with just a bit of engine noise from supremely comfortable seats, a relatively roomy back, and a nicely
when revved. A variety of advanced safety features, such as forward collision finished cargo hold. Volvo's advanced safety system, City Safety, encompasses
warning, automatic emergency braking, and rear cross traffic warning, are both low- and high-speed automatic emergency braking. Note that blind spot
standard on all but the base S trim. warning is only optional.

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NA and V60 wagon are quiet, 62 row SUV, but it suffers from
have an uncluttered and a bumpy ride and baffling
OVERALL elegant interior, and OVERALL controls. Base models use a
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comfortable seats. The T5 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder
uses an energetic 250-hp, turbo four- PRICE $35,800-$56,395 engine offered with front- or all-wheel PRICE $47,700-$104,900
cylinder engine that drives the front drive. Our tested T6, with its 316-hp
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wheels. The T6 brings all-wheel drive, turbocharged and supercharged
plus a 316-hp four-cylinder that is both ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA version, delivered decent punch and ROAD-TEST SCORE 84 MPG 20
turbocharged and supercharged. The returned 20 mpg overall, but it sounds
premium offering is a 400-hp plug-in hybrid with standard all-wheel drive. All raspy. A plug-in hybrid with an electric range of about 14 miles is available. The
engines are paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The S60 comes eight-speed automatic transmission operates smoothly most of the time. Han-
standard with City Safety that has automatic emergency braking with the dling is commendable, but the ride is stiff; it is slightly better with the optional
ability to recognize and respond to pedestrians and cyclists. Blind spot warning air suspension. The interior is quiet, plush, and modern, with super comfortable
and rear cross traffic warning are also available. Unfortunately, the S60 also seats. But audio, phone, and navigation functions are controlled through a
has Volvo's unintuitive infotainment system, which we found frustrating to use frustrating-to-use touch-screen infotainment system. Forward collision warn-
in other recent Volvo models. ing, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot warning are standard.

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Used Car
Winners+
Losers
Used cars can bring a level built to last, consult our lists HOW WE EVALUATE
of poshness and performance of the most- and least-reliable USED CARS
within the reach of many who used vehicles from the past Best used cars: We selected the most-
couldn’t otherwise afford it. But decade, based on the data from reliable models from the 2009 through
that won’t mean much if the car the hundreds of thousands of 2018 model years based on vehicle problems
reported by CR members in our exclusive
you choose is always in the shop. responses to CR’s exclusive Auto Survey. Then we eliminated any model
To help you find a model that’s Auto Survey. without available electronic stability control
(ESC), a key safety feature that became
federally mandated in 2012.

Worst used cars: The reliability

of these 2009 to 2018 models is well-
below average based on the same
Auto Survey results.

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 Listed alphabetically by brand and model, these 136 vehicles have a
WORST USED CARS record of much-worse-than-average reliability for the years shown based
on member responses to our exclusive Auto Survey.

ACURA CHEVROLET (CONTINUED) FORD (CONTINUED) JEEP (CONTINUED) PORSCHE

MDX ’16 Cruze ’11-14 Focus ’12-17 Renegade ’15-16 Boxster ’14
TLX ’15-16 Equinox ’10-11 Fusion ’17 Wrangler ’09, ’11-13 Cayenne ’13, ’16
ALFA ROMEO HHR ’09 Mustang ’15-17 Wrangler JK ’18 Macan ’15
Giulia ’17 Malibu ’10-11, ’16 Transit ’16 KIA RAM
AUDI Silverado 1500 ’17 GMC Cadenza ’17 1500 ’16, ’18
A4 ’09-11 Silverado 2500HD ’11, ’14, ’16-18 Acadia ’09-16 Optima ’12 2500 ’12-16
Q5 ’11 Silverado 3500HD ’15, ’17 Canyon ’17-18 LINCOLN 3500 ’16-17
Q7 ’15 Sonic ’12-13 Sierra 1500 ’17 MKZ ’17 SATURN
BMW Suburban ’15 Sierra 2500HD ’11, ’14, ’16-18 MAZDA Outlook ’09
1 Series ’11, ’13 Tahoe ’09, ’15 Sierra 3500HD ’15, ’17 5 ’10 Vue ’09
2 Series ’18 Traverse ’09-11, ’18 Terrain ’10-11 CX-3 ’17 SUBARU
3 Series ’09, ’11, ’18 Trax ’17 Yukon ’09, ’15 MERCEDES-BENZ Impreza ’09
5 Series ’10-12, ’17 Volt ’15, ’17 Yukon XL ’15 C-Class ’15, ’18 Legacy ’09
X1 ’16 CHRYSLER HONDA E-Class ’09, ’18 WRX ’15-16
X3 ’11-13 200 ’15 Clarity ’18 GLC ’16-17 TESLA
X5 ’11-13 300 ’13-14, ’17 Odyssey ’18 GL-Class ’14, ’16 Model S ’17-18
BUICK Pacifica ’17-18 Ridgeline ’18 M-Class ’10 Model X ’16-18
Enclave ’09-12, ’18 Town & Country ’09-11 HYUNDAI S-Class ’16 VOLKSWAGEN
Encore ’14 DODGE Genesis ’10 MINI Atlas ’18
Regal ’11 Challenger ’17 Sonata ’11 Cooper ’09-14, ’16 Golf ’18
Verano ’16 Charger ’17 Tucson ’16-17 Cooper Clubman ’09-14, ’16 GTI ’16, ’18
CADILLAC Dart ’13 INFINITI Cooper Countryman ’12, ’14 Jetta ’11, ’13
ATS ’16 Durango ’11-12, ’15-16 JX ’13 MITSUBISHI Jetta SportWagen ’12
CT6 ’17 Grand Caravan ’09-11 Q50 ’17 Outlander ’15 Passat ’14, ’18
CTS ’16 Journey ’14-15 Q70 ’15 Outlander Sport ’15 Tiguan ’09, ’11-13
DTS ’10 FIAT QX60 ’14 NISSAN Touareg ’14
ILLUSTRATION: ROBERT SAMUEL HANSON

Escalade ’15-17 500 ’12-13, ’15 JAGUAR Leaf ’16 VOLVO

SRX ’13-14 FORD F-Pace ’17-18 Pathfinder ’14-15 C70 ’11, ’13
XT5 ’17-18 C-MAX ’18 JEEP Quest ’12 S90 ’17
XTS ’13-15 Expedition ’10, ’13 Cherokee ’14-16 Rogue ’09 XC90 ’16-17
CHEVROLET Explorer ’15-16 Compass ’18 Sentra ’13, ’15
Camaro ’17 F-150 ’18 Grand Cherokee ’11-15 Titan ’17
Colorado ’17-18 F-350 ’11, ’15, ’18 Liberty ’12 Versa Hatchback ’10
Corvette ’18 Fiesta ’11-12, ’14-15 Patriot ’14-15

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BEST These 115 models did well in our tests when new, demonstrate above-average
USED reliability, and have available electronic stability control (ESC), a key safety
CARS feature that CR recommends buyers look for when shopping for a used car.
Models highlighted in green are the best of the best, with much-better-than-
average reliability for most years.

CARS: CARS:
SUBCOMPACT MIDSIZED AND LARGE
’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18

HONDA FIT Chevrolet Impala

Hyundai Accent Ford Taurus
Nissan Versa Hatchback HONDA ACCORD
Toyota Corolla iM Hyundai Azera
Toyota Prius C Hyundai Sonata
Toyota Yaris Kia Optima
Toyota Yaris iA MAZDA6
Nissan Altima
CARS: Nissan Maxima
COMPACT
’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 Subaru Legacy
Ford Focus TOYOTA AVALON
HONDA CIVIC TOYOTA CAMRY
Hyundai Elantra Volkswagen Passat
Kia Forte
Kia Soul CARS:
LUXURY
MAZDA3 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18

Nissan Leaf Acura ILX

Pontiac Vibe ACURA TL
SCION XB ACURA TSX
Subaru Impreza Audi A4
TOYOTA COROLLA BMW 3 Series
Toyota Matrix Buick LaCrosse
TOYOTA PRIUS Buick Regal
Volkswagen Jetta Buick Verano
INFINITI G
Infiniti M
LEXUS CT 200H
LEXUS ES
LEXUS GS
Lexus IS
LEXUS LS
Lincoln MKZ
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Volvo S60

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PRICES

$5,000- $10,000- $15,000- $20,000- $25,000-

$10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $30,000

CARS: SPORTS CARS SUVs: SUBCOMPACT

AND CONVERTIBLES AND COMPACT (CONT.)
’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18

Audi A5 Subaru Forester

BMW 2 Series SUBARU XV/CROSSTREK
BMW 4 Series TOYOTA RAV4
Chevrolet Camaro Volkswagen Tiguan
Chevrolet Corvette
Ford Mustang SUVs:
MIDSIZED AND LARGE
MAZDA MX-5 MIATA ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18
Scion FR-S Acura MDX
Subaru BRZ Acura RDX
Chevrolet Equinox
WAGONS Chevrolet Tahoe
AND MINIVANS
’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 Ford Flex
Honda Accord Crosstour GMC Terrain
Honda Crosstour GMC Yukon
Honda Odyssey Honda Pilot
Kia Sedona Hyundai Santa Fe
Mazda5 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Subaru Outback Infiniti QX50
TOYOTA PRIUS V Kia Sorento
Toyota Sienna Lexus NX
TOYOTA VENZA LEXUS RX
Volvo XC70 Lincoln MKX
Mazda CX-9
SUVs: SUBCOMPACT Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class
AND COMPACT
’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 Nissan Murano
Audi Q3 Nissan Xterra
Ford Escape TOYOTA 4RUNNER
HONDA CR-V Toyota FJ Cruiser
Honda Element TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Honda HR-V TOYOTA SEQUOIA
Hyundai Tucson
Kia Sportage
PICKUP TRUCKS
MAZDA CX-5 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18

Mini Cooper Countryman HONDA RIDGELINE

Mitsubishi Outlander Nissan Frontier
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Toyota Tacoma
Nissan Rogue TOYOTA TUNDRA
2019 AUTO ISSUE

Reliability:
New+Used
Cars
Reliability is a top HOW TO READ OUR of that year, calculated from the total number of
RELIABILITY CHARTS problems reported by our members in the 17 trouble
priority for prospective car spots listed on the next page. (Problems that are
buyers—95 percent of them Reliability charts are based on the latest results more serious, such as major engine and transmission
say it’s an extremely or very from CR’s exclusive Auto Survey, in which categories, can be more expensive to repair and are
members reported any serious problems they given extra weight in our owner reliability scoring.)
important consideration
had with their vehicles in the past 12 months.
when purchasing an auto, Trouble Spots
according to a recent New Model Prediction These scores are based on the percentage of
national survey conducted This is our prediction of how a 2019 or early respondents who reported problems for each
2020 model is likely to hold up. It’s calculated trouble spot, compared with the average of
by CR. We’ve analyzed data
by tracking the average of a model’s used-car all models of that year. Models that score a
on 17 essential systems reliability for the past three years, provided 1 suffer a higher rate of problems than the
and potential problem the vehicle didn’t change significantly during average model; models that score a 5 are not
that time. (We might make a calculation necessarily trouble-free, but had relatively fewer
areas drawn from reports
based on one or two years’ data if the model problems. We assign a 1 or a 2 when a model’s
on 470,000 vehicles to was redesigned in 2018 or 2017.) When we problem rate exceeds 3 percent. If a problem
help guide you to the most lack data, we predict reliability for new cars rate is below 2 or 1 percent, it will be assigned a
trouble-free used cars and by using the reliability history for the brand 4 or 5, respectively.
and similar models. Gray shading indicates the year when a
the new cars that are most model was introduced or redesigned. An empty
likely to hold up well in the Owner Reliability (Used Cars) column means the model was not sold that year.
long run. —Jonathan Linkov This rating indicates whether a model had more A column of asterisks (*) indicates that there is
or fewer problems overall than the average vehicle insufficient reliability data for that year.

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 17 TROUBLE SPOTS & Climate System
WHAT EACH INCLUDES Blower (fan) motor, A/C
compressor, condenser,
Engine, Major evaporator, heater system,
Engine rebuild or replacement, automatic climate control,
THE DATA BEHIND cylinder head, head gasket,
turbo or supercharger, timing
refrigerant leakage, electrical
failure.
OUR TROUBLE-SPOT chain or timing belt. Suspension
Engine, Minor Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie
SCORES Oil or fuel leaks, accessory belts rods, wheel bearings, alignment,
and pulleys, engine mounts, steering linkage (includes rack
The table below represents the average engine computer, engine knock and pinion), power steering
problem rates reported for all vehicles in a or ping. (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel
given model year, based on data from CR’s Engine, Cooling balance, springs or torsion
exclusive Auto Survey. It’s broken down by Radiator, cooling fan, antifreeze bars, bushings, electronic or air
trouble spot and expressed as a rounded leaks, water pump, thermostat suspension.
percentage so that you can see at a glance overheating. Brakes
which spots are more problematic in each Transmission, Major Premature wear, squeaking,
year. Trouble-spot scores are based on Transmission rebuild or master cylinder, calipers, rotors,
whether a particular model has more or replacement, torque converter, antilock brake system (ABS),
fewer problems than the average vehicle premature clutch replacement. parking brake, brake failure.
from the same model year. For example, Transmission, Minor Exhaust
in 2012, 4 percent of vehicles, on average, Gear selector or linkage, coolers Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter,
had power equipment problems. The Audi and lines, rough shifting, slipping exhaust manifold, leaks.
A6 (on page 88) scores a 1 (Much Worse transmission, leaks, transmission Paint/Trim
Than Average) because 7.1 percent had a computer, transmission sensor Paint (fading, chalking,
problem in this area. At the other end of the or solenoid, clutch adjustment, cracking, peeling), loose trim
spectrum, 3 percent of vehicles, on average, hydraulics (clutch master or or moldings, rust.
had suspension problems in 2012. The slave cylinder). Noises/Leaks
2012 BMW 3 Series has a score of 5 (Much Drive System Squeaks or rattles, seals and/or
Better Than Average) because 0 percent of Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, weather stripping, air or water
its owners reported a suspension problem. differential, transfer case, 4WD/ leaks, wind noise.
AWD components, driveline Body Hardware
vibration, traction control, Windows, locks and latches,
AV ER A GE P R OBL EM R AT E S electronic stability control (ESC), tailgate, hatch or trunk, doors
MODEL YEAR 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 electrical failure. or sliding doors, mirrors, seat
Engine, Major 2 1 1 1 <1 <1 <1 <1 Fuel System controls, seat belts, sunroof,
Engine, Minor 3 2 1 1 1 1 <1 <1 Sensors (includes O2 or oxygen convertible top, glass defect.
Engine, Cooling 1 1 1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 sensor), emission control devices Power Equipment
Trans., Major 1 1 1 1 1 <1 <1 <1 (includes EGR), fuel cap, fuel and Accessories
Trans., Minor 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 <1 gauge/sender, fuel injection Cruise control, clock, warning
Drive System 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 <1 system, fuel pump. lights, body control module,
keyless entry, wiper motor or
TROUBLE SPOTS

Fuel System 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 <1

Electrical
Electrical 2 1 1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 washer, tire pressure monitor,
Alternator, starter, hybrid/
Climate System 4 3 2 2 2 1 1 <1
electric battery replacement, interior or exterior light, horn,
Suspension 4 3 2 2 1 1 1 <1
hybrid/electric battery and gauges, 12V power plug, USB
Brakes 4 3 2 2 1 1 1 <1
related systems, regular battery, port, remote engine start, alarm
Exhaust 1 1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1
battery cables, engine harness, or security system.
Paint/Trim 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 <1
Noises/Leaks 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 coil, ignition switch, electronic In-Car Electronics
Body Hardware 1 1 1 1 1 1 <1 <1 ignition, distributor or rotor Audio systems, entertainment
Power Equipment 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 failure, spark plugs and systems, navigation system,
In-Car Electronics 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 1 wires failure. backup camera/sensors, phone
pairing, voice commands,
steering wheel controls.

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Acura - Chevrolet

Acura MDX Acura RDX Acura TL, TLX Acura TSX Audi A3

New Model Prediction WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 AVERAGE 3 DISCONTINUED 0 AVERAGE 3
MODEL YEARS ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18
Engine, Major 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Minor 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0
Engine, Cooling 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Major 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Minor 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0
Drive System 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 * * * * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
T RO U B L E S P OT S

Fuel System 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 2
0 3
0 5
0 4
0
Electrical 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Climate System 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Suspension 1
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Brakes 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 * * * * 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Exhaust 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Paint/Trim 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 * * * * 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Noises/Leaks 3
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 1
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 1
0 * * * * 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0
Body Hardware 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 * * * * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Power Equipment 4
0 2
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 * * * * 1
0 3
0 2
0 5
0
In-Car Electronics 4
0 3
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 * * * * 4
0 4
0 1
0 5
0
Owner Reliability 3
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 3
0

Audi A4 Audi A5 Audi A6 Audi Q3 Audi Q5

New Model Prediction BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 AVERAGE 3 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 AVERAGE 3
MODEL YEARS ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18
Engine, Major 1
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Minor 1
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Cooling 4
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Major 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Minor 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Drive System 3
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
T RO U B L E S P OT S

Fuel System 5
0 2
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 * 5
0 * 2
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 2
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Electrical 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Climate System 2
0 4
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 * 5
0 * 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Suspension 2
0 4
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Brakes 3
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 5
0 2
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 2
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0
Exhaust 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Paint/Trim 2
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Noises/Leaks 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 * 5
0 * 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Body Hardware 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Power Equipment 3
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 1
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
In-Car Electronics 2
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 * 5
0 * 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 1
0 4
0
Owner Reliability 1
0 2
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 2
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 3
0

Audi Q7 BMW 1 Series, 2 Series BMW 3 Series BMW 4 Series BMW 5 Series

New Model Prediction BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 AVERAGE 3 AVERAGE 3 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2
MODEL YEARS ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18
Engine, Major
* * * 5
0 4
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Minor
* * * 5
0 4
0 * 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Cooling
* * * 5
0 4
0 * 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Major
* * * 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Minor
* * * 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Drive System
* * * 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
T RO U B L E S P OT S

Fuel System
* * * 3
0 1
0 * 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 1
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0
Electrical
* * * 5
0 4
0 * 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Climate System
* * * 4
0 3
0 * 5
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0
Suspension
* * * 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Brakes
* * * 3
0 1
0 * 3
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Exhaust
* * * 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0
Paint/Trim
* * * 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Noises/Leaks
* * * 5
0 1
0 * 5
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Body Hardware
* * * 5
0 2
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Power Equipment
* * * 3
0 1
0 * 4
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 4
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 4
0
In-Car Electronics
* * * 5
0 1
0 * 2
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 * 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 1
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0
Owner Reliability 4
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 1
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 2
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 2
0

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WORSE BETTER

BMW i3 BMW X1 BMW X3 BMW X5 Buick Enclave Buick Encore

MUCH BETTER THAN AVERAGE 5 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 AVERAGE 3 AVERAGE 3 MUCH WORSE THAN AVERAGE 1 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4
’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18

5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
4
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
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0 5
0 5
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0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
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0 5
0 5
0 5
0
2
0 5
0 * 4
0 * 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 4
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0 5
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
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0 5
0 5
0
5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 4
0 5
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0 1
0 1
0 1
0 5
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0 1
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0 3
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0 5
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0 5
0
5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
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0 4
0 5
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0 5
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0 5
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0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
5
0 3
0 * 5
0 * 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 5
0 4
0 5
0
5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 2
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0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 4
0 1
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0 1
0 1
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0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 4
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0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0
5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
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5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 5
0 3
0 5
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0 5
0 5
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5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 2
0 4
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 3
0 1
0 2
0 1
0 1
0 3
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0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 5
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0 5
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0
5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
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1
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 3
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 3
0 2
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 3
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0 5
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0 5
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0 1
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
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0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0
4
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 5
0 3
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 5
0
3
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 1
0 4
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 5
0

Buick Envision Buick LaCrosse Buick Regal Buick Verano Cadillac ATS Cadillac CTS

BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 AVERAGE 3 AVERAGE 3 DISCONTINUED 0 MUCH WORSE THAN AVERAGE 1 MUCH WORSE THAN AVERAGE 1
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5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 * * 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
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0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 * 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
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0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
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1
0 5
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0 5
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0 * * 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
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0 2
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0 2
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0 5
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0 4
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0 4
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0 2
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0 2
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0 1
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0 5
0 2
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0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 3
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 1
0

Cadillac Escalade Cadillac SRX Cadillac XTS Chevrolet Bolt Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Colorado

MUCH WORSE THAN AVERAGE 1 DISCONTINUED 0 AVERAGE 3 AVERAGE 3 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2
’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18

* * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
* * * * 2
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0
* * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 * * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
* * * * 1
0 3
0 5
0 * 2
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0
* * * * 1
0 1
0 2
0 * 1
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 * * 2
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 3
0
* * * * 1
0 4
0 2
0 * 1
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 * 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 * * 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0
* * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 5
0
* * * * 4
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
* * * * 1
0 1
0 5
0 * 3
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 4
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 5
0
* * * * 1
0 5
0 4
0 * 3
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 3
0 * 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 2
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
* * * * 1
0 3
0 5
0 * 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
* * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
* * * * 1
0 4
0 5
0 * 4
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
* * * * 1
0 1
0 2
0 * 4
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 1
0 4
0 3
0 * 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 1
0 * * 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
* * * * 1
0 3
0 5
0 * 5
0 2
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
* * * * 1
0 1
0 5
0 * 1
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 * 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 * * 2
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0
* * * * 1
0 1
0 5
0 * 3
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 1
0 4
0 * 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 2
0 * * 5
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 5
0
1
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 1
0 1
0

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Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Impala Chevrolet Malibu

New Model Prediction WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 AVERAGE 3 AVERAGE 3 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2
MODEL YEARS ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18
Engine, Major
* * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Minor
* * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Cooling
* * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Major
* * 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Minor
* * 5
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0
Drive System
* * 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0
T RO U B L E S P OT S

Fuel System
* * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0
Electrical
* * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Climate System
* * 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0
Suspension
* * 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0
Brakes
* * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Exhaust
* * 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Paint/Trim
* * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Noises/Leaks
* * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 4
0 5
0
Body Hardware
* * 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Power Equipment
* * 4
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 2
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 5
0
In-Car Electronics
* * 4
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 5
0
Owner Reliability 5
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 1
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 3
0

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Chevrolet Silverado Chevrolet Suburban Chevrolet Tahoe Chevrolet Traverse
2500HD
New Model Prediction WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 MUCH WORSE THAN AVERAGE 1 AVERAGE 3 AVERAGE 3 MUCH WORSE THAN AVERAGE 1
MODEL YEARS ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18
Engine, Major 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Minor 4
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Cooling 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Major 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Minor 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0
Drive System 4
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
T RO U B L E S P OT S

Fuel System 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0
Electrical 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Climate System 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 5
0
Suspension 3
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Brakes 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0
Exhaust 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Paint/Trim 2
0 2
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0
Noises/Leaks 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0
Body Hardware 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Power Equipment 4
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 4
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0
In-Car Electronics 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0
Owner Reliability 4
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 1
0

Chevrolet Trax Chevrolet Volt Chrysler 300 Chrysler Pacifica Chrysler Town & Country

New Model Prediction WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 MUCH WORSE THAN AVERAGE 1 DISCONTINUED 0
MODEL YEARS ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18
Engine, Major 2
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Minor 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Cooling 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Major 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Minor 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 * 4
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 4
0
Drive System 4
0 5
0 5
0 * * 1
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 * 3
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0
T RO U B L E S P OT S

Fuel System 5
0 1
0 5
0 * * 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0
Electrical 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Climate System 4
0 1
0 5
0 * * 5
0 2
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 * 5
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 4
0
Suspension 5
0 5
0 1
0 * * 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0
Brakes 4
0 5
0 5
0 * * 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 2
0 2
0 1
0 5
0 3
0 * 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Exhaust 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Paint/Trim 4
0 4
0 1
0 * * 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 * 5
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 4
0
Noises/Leaks 4
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 * 4
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 3
0 2
0 3
0
Body Hardware 4
0 5
0 5
0 * * 4
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 * 5
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0
Power Equipment 3
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 2
0 3
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 2
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 * 3
0 4
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 2
0
In-Car Electronics 3
0 5
0 5
0 * * 4
0 2
0 5
0 2
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 1
0 * 2
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0
Owner Reliability 3
0 2
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0

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WORSE BETTER

Dodge Challenger Dodge Charger Dodge Durango Dodge Grand Caravan Ford C-Max Ford Edge

AVERAGE 3 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 AVERAGE 3 DISCONTINUED 0 AVERAGE 3
’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18

* * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 * 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0
* * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 * 5
0 3
0 * 3
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0
* * * * 3
0 5
0 1
0 * * * * 5
0 * 3
0 5
0 * 4
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 4
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0
* * * * 5
0 2
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
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0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
0
* * * * 2
0 2
0 3
0 * * * * 5
0 * 5
0 3
0 * 4
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
* * * * 2
0 5
0 3
0 * * * * 5
0 * 5
0 3
0 * 1
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 3
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
* * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 * 4
0 3
0 * 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 4
0 5
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0 4
0 5
0 5
0
* * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 * 1
0 3
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
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0
* * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 2
0 * 5
0 5
0 * 1
0 2
0 3
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 * 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
* * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 2
0 * 5
0 3
0 * 2
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 * 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 2
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 5
0
* * * * 5
0 5
0 1
0 * * * * 2
0 * 5
0 3
0 * 1
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 3
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0
* * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 4
0 5
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0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
0 5
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0 2
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0 5
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0 5
0 5
0
* * * * 2
0 5
0 3
0 * * * * 5
0 * 1
0 5
0 * 1
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
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0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
* * * * 5
0 4
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 * 1
0 3
0 1
0 4
0 3
0 1
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 * 4
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 4
0
* * * * 5
0 5
0 1
0 * * * * 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 * 1
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 * 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
* * * * 3
0 5
0 1
0 * * * * 2
0 * 4
0 1
0 * 1
0 2
0 1
0 2
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 * 3
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 2
0 2
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 5
0
* * * * 1
0 5
0 1
0 * * * * 2
0 * 2
0 1
0 * 5
0 4
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 2
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 * 1
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 1
0 5
0 4
0
2
0 4
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 3
0

Ford Escape Ford Expedition Ford Explorer Ford F-150 Ford F-250 Ford Fiesta

AVERAGE 3 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 AVERAGE 3 AVERAGE 3 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 MUCH WORSE THAN AVERAGE 1
’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18

4
0 5
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0 5
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4
0 5
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1
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0 * 5
0 1
0 * * *
3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 * 4
0 5
0 * * *
5
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 * 1
0 5
0 * * *
3
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 * 1
0 1
0 * * *
3
0 4
0 2
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 2
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 2
0 2
0 2
0 2
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 2
0 2
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 *

Ford Flex Ford Focus Ford Fusion Ford Mustang Ford Taurus Genesis G80

AVERAGE 3 DISCONTINUED 0 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 MUCH BETTER THAN AVERAGE 5 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4
’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18

5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0
3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0
4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0
4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0
4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0
3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0
5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0
1
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0
1
0 2
0 1
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 * 3
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 2
0 2
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0
1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 * 5
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 * * 5
0 5
0
1
0 4
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 * 5
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0
4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0
5
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 * 2
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 * * 5
0 5
0
1
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 * 2
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 3
0 2
0 2
0 3
0 * * 4
0 5
0
5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 * 3
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0
4
0 3
0 3
0 1
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 * 4
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 * * 3
0 5
0
5
0 2
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 * 4
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 1
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 1
0 * * 5
0 1
0
2
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 5
0

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Genesis G90 GMC Acadia GMC Canyon GMC Sierra 1500 GMC Sierra 2500HD

New Model Prediction AVERAGE 3 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 MUCH WORSE THAN AVERAGE 1
MODEL YEARS ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18
Engine, Major 5
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0
Engine, Minor 4
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0
Engine, Cooling 5
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Major 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Minor 4
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 2
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0
Drive System 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 5
0
T RO U B L E S P OT S

Fuel System 4
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 1
0 4
0
Electrical 4
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0
Climate System 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 * 4
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Suspension 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 2
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 2
0
Brakes 5
0 4
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0
Exhaust 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0
Paint/Trim 4
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 2
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0
Noises/Leaks 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 2
0 2
0 * 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 1
0
Body Hardware 4
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Power Equipment 4
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 * 2
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0
In-Car Electronics 5
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 * 5
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 3
0 5
0
Owner Reliability 2
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 1
0

GMC Terrain GMC Yukon GMC Yukon XL Honda Accord Honda Civic

New Model Prediction AVERAGE 3 AVERAGE 3 AVERAGE 3 AVERAGE 3 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4
MODEL YEARS ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18
Engine, Major 1
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Minor 1
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Cooling 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Major 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Minor 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Drive System 3
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
T RO U B L E S P OT S

Fuel System 3
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Electrical 3
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Climate System 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0
Suspension 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Brakes 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Exhaust 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Paint/Trim 1
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Noises/Leaks 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0
Body Hardware 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Power Equipment 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 4
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0
In-Car Electronics 5
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 4
0
Owner Reliability 1
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 5
0

Honda Crosstour Honda CR-V Honda Fit Honda HR-V Honda Odyssey

New Model Prediction DISCONTINUED 0 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 MUCH BETTER THAN AVERAGE 5 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 MUCH WORSE THAN AVERAGE 1
MODEL YEARS ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18
Engine, Major 2
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Minor 3
0 5
0 4
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Cooling 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Major 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Minor 4
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0
Drive System 5
0 2
0 4
0 * 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
T RO U B L E S P OT S

Fuel System 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Electrical 1
0 2
0 4
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Climate System 2
0 1
0 5
0 * 2
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 2
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Suspension 1
0 4
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Brakes 1
0 1
0 4
0 * 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 5
0
Exhaust 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Paint/Trim 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Noises/Leaks 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0
Body Hardware 5
0 3
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Power Equipment 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0
In-Car Electronics 5
0 3
0 5
0 * 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 1
0
Owner Reliability 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 1
0

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WORSE BETTER

Honda Pilot Honda Ridgeline Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Genesis Hyundai Ioniq Hyundai Santa Fe

AVERAGE 3 AVERAGE 3 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 DISCONTINUED 0 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4
’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18

5
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
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0
5
0 5
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0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
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0 * 5
0 5
0 5
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0
5
0 5
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0 5
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0
5
0 5
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0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
3
0 5
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0 5
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0 4
0 5
0 5
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0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0
5
0 4
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0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
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0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
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0 4
0 * 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 2
0 4
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0 5
0 5
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0 5
0
5
0 5
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0 5
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0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
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0 * 5
0 5
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0 5
0
4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
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0 5
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0
5
0 5
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0 5
0 5
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0 5
0 5
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0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 * 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
2
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0
2
0 4
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 2
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 1
0 4
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0 * 4
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0
5
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0
2
0 4
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0 4
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0 5
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0 4
0 5
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0 2
0 * 5
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 4
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0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 4
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0 4
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0 3
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0 3
0 2
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 4
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0 5
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0 5
0 * 2
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0
4
0 5
0 5
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0 5
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0 1
0 * 4
0 5
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0
4
0 4
0 4
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0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 * 1
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 3
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
3
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 * 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Tucson Infiniti JX, QX60 Infiniti M, Q70 Infiniti Q50

DISCONTINUED 0 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 AVERAGE 3 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2
’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18

2
0 4
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0 1
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0 5
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0
4
0 5
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0 3
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5
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5
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5
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5
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4
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5
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3
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0 3
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0 1
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0 4
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0
4
0 4
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0 5
0 * 3
0 4
0 5
0 * 1
0 * * * 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0
4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 2
0 1
0 * 1
0 * * * 4
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0
5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 2
0 * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 1
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 4
0 * 2
0 * * * 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 * 2
0 4
0 4
0 * 2
0 * * * 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0
5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 * 5
0 2
0 1
0 * 2
0 * * * 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0
2
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 2
0 2
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 * 2
0 5
0 5
0 * 2
0 * * * 4
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 5
0
2
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 1
0 1
0 * 4
0 2
0 1
0 * 5
0 * * * 1
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 4
0
3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 2
0 1
0 4
0

Jaguar F-Pace Jeep Cherokee Jeep Grand Cherokee Jeep Renegade Jeep Wrangler Kia Cadenza

MUCH WORSE THAN AVERAGE 1 AVERAGE 3 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 MUCH WORSE THAN AVERAGE 1
’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18

4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 1
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 *
5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 1
0 2
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 *
5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 * 5
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 *
4
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 2
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 *
5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 * 5
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 *
2
0 2
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 * 1
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
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4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 1
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
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5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 *
4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 2
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 4
0 3
0 *
4
0 4
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 2
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 *
4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 * 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 *
5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 * 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 *
2
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 * 1
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 *
1
0 4
0 1
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 1
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 * 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 *
3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 * 4
0 3
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 *
1
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 * 2
0 2
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 5
0 4
0 *
1
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 2
0 * 1
0 2
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 *
1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 2
0 2
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 1
0

APRIL 2019 [Link] 93

Kia - Mini

Kia Forte Kia Niro Kia Optima Kia Sedona Kia Sorento

New Model Prediction AVERAGE 3 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 MUCH BETTER THAN AVERAGE 5 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4
MODEL YEARS ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18
Engine, Major 2
0 2
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 3
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Minor 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 3
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Cooling 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Major 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Minor 4
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Drive System 4
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
T RO U B L E S P OT S

Fuel System 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 4
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Electrical 2
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Climate System 1
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Suspension 2
0 4
0 * 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 1
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Brakes 3
0 2
0 * 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 3
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 3
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Exhaust 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Paint/Trim 4
0 2
0 * 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 * 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 4
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Noises/Leaks 4
0 1
0 * 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 * 1
0 * 2
0 2
0 5
0 * 2
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Body Hardware 4
0 3
0 * 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 2
0 * 4
0 2
0 5
0 * 3
0 1
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Power Equipment 2
0 1
0 * 2
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 * 2
0 * 1
0 2
0 5
0 * 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0
In-Car Electronics 5
0 1
0 * 1
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 1
0 1
0 4
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Owner Reliability 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 2
0 2
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0

Kia Soul Kia Sportage Lexus CT 200h Lexus ES Lexus GS

New Model Prediction BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 AVERAGE 3 DISCONTINUED 0 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4
MODEL YEARS ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18
Engine, Major 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Minor 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Cooling 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Major 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Minor 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Drive System 5
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 2
0 * 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
T RO U B L E S P OT S

Fuel System 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Electrical 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Climate System 4
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 * 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Suspension 3
0 2
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 4
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Brakes 3
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 2
0 * 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 * * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0
Exhaust 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Paint/Trim 4
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 * 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 * * 3
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Noises/Leaks 2
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 * 4
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 4
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 4
0
Body Hardware 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 2
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Power Equipment 3
0 3
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 2
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 4
0 4
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 5
0
In-Car Electronics 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 2
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0
Owner Reliability 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0

Lexus GX Lexus IS Lexus LS Lexus NX Lexus RX

New Model Prediction BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 MUCH BETTER THAN AVERAGE 5 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4
MODEL YEARS ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18
Engine, Major
* * * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Minor
* * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Cooling
* * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Major
* * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Minor
* * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Drive System
* * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 * 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
T RO U B L E S P OT S

Fuel System
* * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Electrical
* * * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Climate System
* * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Suspension
* * * 2
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 1
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Brakes
* * * 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 * 1
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Exhaust
* * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Paint/Trim
* * * 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Noises/Leaks
* * * 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0
Body Hardware
* * * 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Power Equipment
* * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 * 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
In-Car Electronics
* * * 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 * 3
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0
Owner Reliability 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
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0

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WORSE BETTER

Lincoln MKC Lincoln MKX Lincoln MKZ Mazda3 Mazda5 Mazda6

AVERAGE 3 AVERAGE 3 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 DISCONTINUED 0 MUCH BETTER THAN AVERAGE 5
’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18

5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 * 5
0 5
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0 * 5
0 5
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0
5
0 4
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0 4
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0 * 5
0 5
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0 * 5
0 5
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0
5
0 5
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0
5
0 5
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0 5
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0 5
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0
5
0 4
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0 * 5
0 5
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0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
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0 5
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0
5
0 5
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0 5
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0 5
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5
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0 5
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5
0 5
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0 5
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0 4
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0 5
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0 5
0
3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 2
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 * 1
0 2
0 4
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0
5
0 5
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0 5
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0 5
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5
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0 5
0 5
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0 1
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0 3
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0 * 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0
3
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 * 2
0 1
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 * 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 3
0 5
0 5
0 3
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0 4
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0 * 4
0 5
0 5
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0 5
0
1
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 * 3
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 1
0 * 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
3
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 * 2
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 * 2
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 5
0
2
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 3
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0 4
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0

Mazda CX-3 Mazda CX-5 Mazda CX-9 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class

AVERAGE 3 MUCH BETTER THAN AVERAGE 5 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 AVERAGE 3 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2
’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18

5
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5
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1
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0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0
5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 2
0
5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
3
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 * 1
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 4
0
3
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 1
0 4
0
2
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 3
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 1
0

Mercedes-Benz GLA Mercedes-Benz GLK, GLC Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mini Cooper Mini Cooper Countryman
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BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 AVERAGE 3 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 AVERAGE 3 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4
’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18

4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 1
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 * * * * 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 * 1
0 * 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0
5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
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0 5
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0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 1
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 1
0 * 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 1
0 * 2
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0
5
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 1
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0
4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 1
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
2
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 * * * * 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 * 4
0 * 3
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0
5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 1
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
5
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 1
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 * 4
0 * 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 1
0 * 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
2
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 * 1
0 * 3
0 4
0 1
0 5
0 5
0
4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 1
0 5
0 * * * * 1
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 * 3
0 * 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 2
0
3
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0

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Mitsubishi Outlander Nissan Altima Nissan Frontier Nissan Juke Nissan Leaf

New Model Prediction BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 AVERAGE 3 AVERAGE 3 DISCONTINUED 0 AVERAGE 3
MODEL YEARS ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18
Engine, Major 5
0 * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Minor 2
0 * * * 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 4
0 * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Cooling 5
0 * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Major 5
0 * * * 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Minor 4
0 * * * 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Drive System 3
0 * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * * 3
0 * * * * 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 5
0
T RO U B L E S P OT S

Fuel System 3
0 * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 * * 3
0 * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Electrical 5
0 * * * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Climate System 5
0 * * * 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 * * * * 4
0 1
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 5
0
Suspension 2
0 * * * 5
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 * * * * 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0
Brakes 1
0 * * * 1
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 * * * * 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 5
0
Exhaust 1
0 * * * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Paint/Trim 1
0 * * * 4
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Noises/Leaks 2
0 * * * 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 5
0 * * 5
0 * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Body Hardware 4
0 * * * 4
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Power Equipment 1
0 * * * 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 * * * * 5
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
In-Car Electronics 5
0 * * * 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0
Owner Reliability 2
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 1
0 5
0 3
0

Nissan Maxima Nissan Murano Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Rogue Nissan Sentra

New Model Prediction BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 AVERAGE 3 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4
MODEL YEARS ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18
Engine, Major 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 *
Engine, Minor 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 *
Engine, Cooling 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 *
Transmission, Major 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 2
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 * 1
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 1
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 *
Transmission, Minor 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 4
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 4
0 * 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 *
Drive System 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 * 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 4
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 * 3
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 1
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 *
T RO U B L E S P OT S

Fuel System 2
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 *
Electrical 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 *
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0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
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0 3
0 1
0 4
0 4
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0 4
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
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Suspension 3
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 * 3
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * * 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
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0 4
0 2
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0 5
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 1
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0 3
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
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Brakes 5
0 2
0 1
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * * 2
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
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0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 1
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
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Exhaust 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
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Paint/Trim 3
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 * * 2
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 * 5
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 *
Noises/Leaks 3
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 * 2
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 * * 3
0 2
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 * 1
0 1
0 4
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 3
0 1
0 5
0 *
Body Hardware 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 * * 2
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
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Power Equipment 4
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * * 1
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 * 4
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 *
In-Car Electronics 5
0 1
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 2
0 * 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 * * 1
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 2
0 * 3
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 *
Owner Reliability 4
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 2
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 1
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 5
0

Porsche 911 Porsche Macan Ram 1500 Ram 2500 Subaru Forester

New Model Prediction AVERAGE 3 AVERAGE 3 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4
MODEL YEARS ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18
Engine, Major
* * 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Minor
* * 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Cooling
* * 5
0 5
0 * * 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 3
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Major
* * 5
0 5
0 * * 4
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Minor
* * 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 3
0 4
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Drive System
* * 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 * 2
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
T RO U B L E S P OT S

Fuel System
* * 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 * 1
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Electrical
* * 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Climate System
* * 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0
Suspension
* * 2
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 * 1
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Brakes
* * 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 3
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Exhaust
* * 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 2
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Paint/Trim
* * 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Noises/Leaks
* * 5
0 4
0 * * 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 * 2
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Body Hardware
* * 5
0 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Power Equipment
* * 4
0 4
0 * * 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 2
0 4
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0
In-Car Electronics
* * 5
0 5
0 * * 3
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 3
0 * 4
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 5
0
Owner Reliability 5
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0

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WORSE BETTER

Subaru Impreza Subaru Legacy Subaru Outback Subaru XV, Crosstrek Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model S

AVERAGE 3 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 MUCH BETTER THAN AVERAGE 5 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2
’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18

3
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0 * 5
0 5
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0
2
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2
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3
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3
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0 * 1
0 1
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0 5
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0 5
0
1
0 5
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0 * 5
0 5
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0
4
0 5
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0 5
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0
5
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0 4
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0
4
0 4
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0 * 2
0 3
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0
5
0 4
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0 5
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0 5
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2
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0 5
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3
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0 * 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
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0 1
0
3
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 4
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0 5
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0 3
0 2
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0 1
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0
2
0 5
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1
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0 2
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0 2
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0 3
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0
4
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0 4
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0 3
0 3
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 4
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0 2
0 * 4
0 * 1
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 2
0 1
0
2
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Tesla Model X Toyota 4Runner Toyota Avalon Toyota Camry Toyota Corolla Toyota Highlander

MUCH WORSE THAN AVERAGE 1 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 MUCH BETTER THAN AVERAGE 5 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 MUCH BETTER THAN AVERAGE 5
’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18

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Toyota Prius Toyota Prius C Toyota Prius Prime Toyota Prius V Toyota RAV4 Toyota Sequoia

MUCH BETTER THAN AVERAGE 5 MUCH BETTER THAN AVERAGE 5 MUCH BETTER THAN AVERAGE 5 DISCONTINUED 0 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4
’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18

5
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Toyota Sienna Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tundra Toyota Venza Volkswagen Beetle

New Model Prediction BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 AVERAGE 3 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 DISCONTINUED 0 AVERAGE 3
MODEL YEARS ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18
Engine, Major 5
0 5
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0 5
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0 5
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Engine, Minor 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
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0 5
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Engine, Cooling 5
0 5
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Transmission, Major 5
0 5
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Transmission, Minor 5
0 5
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Drive System 3
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Fuel System 5
0 5
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0 5
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Electrical 5
0 5
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Climate System 3
0 5
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0 1
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Suspension 4
0 4
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Brakes 4
0 4
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Exhaust 5
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Paint/Trim 3
0 3
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Noises/Leaks 4
0 3
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0 2
0 2
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Body Hardware 2
0 2
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Power Equipment 2
0 3
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0 5
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0 1
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In-Car Electronics 2
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
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0 5
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0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 1
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0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 * 3
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 *
Owner Reliability 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
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0 3
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0 5
0 5
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0 3
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0 5
0 5
0 2
0 3
0 3
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0

Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Volkswagen GTI Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Passat

New Model Prediction AVERAGE 3 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 AVERAGE 3 BETTER THAN AVERAGE 4
MODEL YEARS ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18
Engine, Major 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
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0 5
0 * 1
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0 5
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0 1
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0 5
0 4
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0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Minor 2
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 1
0 * * 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 1
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Cooling 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 3
0 * * 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Major 5
0 3
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 * * 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
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0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Minor 5
0 3
0 4
0 * 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 * * 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Drive System 3
0 5
0 4
0 * 3
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0
T RO U B L E S P OT S

Fuel System 1
0 1
0 1
0 * 3
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 * 3
0 * * 5
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 1
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Electrical 4
0 5
0 4
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 3
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Climate System 2
0 1
0 4
0 * 2
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 * 1
0 * * 3
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 * 2
0 1
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Suspension 2
0 3
0 4
0 * 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 * * 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 2
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0
Brakes 4
0 3
0 4
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 4
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 * 2
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Exhaust 5
0 5
0 1
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Paint/Trim 1
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 * * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Noises/Leaks 4
0 1
0 4
0 * 4
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 * 4
0 * * 3
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 5
0
Body Hardware 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 * * 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 4
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0
Power Equipment 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 2
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 2
0 * * 2
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 2
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 5
0
In-Car Electronics 1
0 3
0 4
0 * 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 4
0 * * 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 * 5
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0
Owner Reliability 3
0 3
0 4
0 2
0 2
0 4
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 1
0 4
0 1
0 1
0 3
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 1
0

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New Model Prediction WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 WORSE THAN AVERAGE 2 AVERAGE 3 DISCONTINUED 0 MUCH WORSE THAN AVERAGE 1
MODEL YEARS ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18
Engine, Major 1
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 2
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 * 2
0 5
0 * * * * * 4
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Minor 1
0 1
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 * 2
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 3
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 * * * * * 4
0 5
0 5
0
Engine, Cooling 2
0 1
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 * * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Major 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 * * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0
Transmission, Minor 1
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 1
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 * * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0
Drive System 4
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 4
0 * 5
0 4
0 * * * * * 4
0 3
0 5
0
T RO U B L E S P OT S

Fuel System 1
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 1
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 * 5
0 4
0 * * * * * 5
0 2
0 5
0
Electrical 1
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 * * * * * 4
0 1
0 5
0
Climate System 4
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 1
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 3
0 2
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 1
0 5
0 2
0 * 5
0 4
0 * * * * * 1
0 3
0 5
0
Suspension 1
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 3
0 5
0 1
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 * 5
0 5
0 * * * * * 2
0 4
0 5
0
Brakes 3
0 2
0 4
0 2
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 * * * * * 1
0 3
0 5
0
Exhaust 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 * 5
0 5
0 * * * * * 5
0 5
0 5
0
Paint/Trim 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 * 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 * 4
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 * 5
0 2
0 * * * * * 4
0 3
0 5
0
Noises/Leaks 1
0 1
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 3
0 2
0 4
0 * 3
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 * 4
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 1
0 2
0 * 3
0 5
0 * * * * * 1
0 4
0 5
0
Body Hardware 5
0 3
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 * 5
0 3
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 * 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 * 5
0 5
0 * * * * * 5
0 4
0 5
0
Power Equipment 1
0 3
0 3
0 3
0 5
0 2
0 5
0 3
0 * 1
0 3
0 1
0 2
0 4
0 4
0 * 4
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 2
0 1
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 * 5
0 5
0 * * * * * 1
0 1
0 5
0
In-Car Electronics 5
0 1
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 2
0 4
0 * 3
0 4
0 2
0 2
0 2
0 2
0 * 5
0 5
0 2
0 4
0 2
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 4
0 4
0 5
0 * 2
0 5
0 * * * * * 1
0 1
0 3
0
Owner Reliability 1
0 1
0 1
0 4
0 5
0 3
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 2
0 3
0 4
0 4
0 4
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 2
0 3
0 5
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 3
0 3
0 4
0 1
0 1
0 3
0

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2019 AUTO ISSUE WOMEN
MEN

Driving by Gender
What do women—and men—want in a car? We let the data do the talking.

WHO’S MORE KEEN TO GO GREEN? CARS

THEY CHEVROLET
LIKELY TO BUY A HYBRID LOVE BOLT
AS THEIR NEXT VEHICLE 34% 28% TESLA MODEL S

LIKELY TO BUY AN ELECTRIC

MODEL AS THEIR NEXT VEHICLE 20% 20% TESLA
MODEL 3

REASONS
FOR PORSCHE 911
BUYING GENESIS G90
AN
ELECTRIC
VEHICLE

CARS THEY HATE

HYUNDAI TUCSON NISSAN SENTRA
90% 68% 71% 64% 47% 63% 36% 34% JEEP CHEROKEE ACURA ILX
Source: AAA 2018 CONCERN LONG-TERM CUTTING- ACCESS TO CHEVROLET CRUZE LEXUS IS
Electric Vehicle FOR THE OWNERSHIP EDGE THE CAR POOL
Consumer Survey. ENVIRONMENT COSTS TECHNOLOGY LANE Source: 2018 Consumer Reports Auto Survey.

WHAT’S EXTREMELY WHO’S MORE Women are more concerned about safety features, but
IMPORTANT SAFETY- maybe men ought to be: They are far more often a victim in
WHEN BUYING A CAR? CONSCIOUS? fatal car crashes, especially when they’re the driver.

RELIABILITY
70% DRIVERS 44% DRIVER 29%
INVOLVED FATALITIES
60% IN A
CAN PROTECT YOU IN A CRASH CRASH
56%
71%
36%
PRICE
47% PASSENGER 51%
FATALITIES
36%
PERFORMANCE
38% Source: CR 2018
National Car Buying
56% 49%
Survey of prospective
29% car buyers. Source: NHTSA data from 2016 (latest available). Source: IIHS data from 2017 (latest available).

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