Ford Ranger Best Among Midsize Pickups in Initial Quality
J.D. Power has released the results of its 2022 Initial Quality Study, revealing that the Ford Ranger is the top option in the midsize pickup truck segment. Ford’s Powerhouse Pickup: New 2022 F-150 offers best-in-class capabilities The J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study — now in its 36th year — assesses customer responses based on […]
Buick, Chevy, GMC Excel in J.D. Power 2022 Initial Quality Study
Vehicle problems in the first 90 days of ownership can be especially frustrating, but Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC models avoid these issues better than most other brands. All three of General Motors’ mass-market brands ranked well above the industry average in the J.D. Power 2022 Initial Quality Study — including seven models that topped their […]
Cadillac CT5 Tops Segment in 2021 Initial Quality Study
J.D. Power measures the quality of new vehicles each year in its Initial Quality Study. For the 2021 study, the 2021 Cadillac CT5 had the highest quality in the midsize premium car segment. The Top Features of the CT5: Learn about the 2021 model What did the 2021 study reveal? Between 2020 and 2021, new […]
Genesis G80 Earns J.D. Power 2021 Initial Quality Award
Defeating prominent luxury rivals like BMW and Mercedes-Benz, the Genesis G80 sedan won its segment in the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Initial Quality Study. Another Award for the Genesis G80: Sedan wins Top Safety Pick+ honor from IIHS The G80 ascended to the top of the Upper Midsize Premium Car segment by providing a low-hassle, […]
Ram, Dodge Dominate JD Power 2021 Initial Quality Study
Ram and Dodge ranked first and second, respectively, in the J.D. Power 2021 Initial Quality Study. These brands had the smallest number of problems per 100 vehicles during the first 90 days of new vehicle ownership. Take a Look at the Other Awards Won: Recent Stellantis awards How did the brands get high rankings? Ram […]
Mitsubishi Takes the Third Spot in 2021 Initial Quality Study
The J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study looks at the number of problems drivers experience during the first 90 days of new-vehicle ownership. With 144 problems per 100 vehicles, Mitsubishi had the third-best ranking in the 2021 study, indicating that its models have high initial quality. A Comprehensive Overview: Check out the features of the […]
Kia Earns the Most 2021 J.D. Power Initial Quality Awards
Each year, J.D. Power asks consumers to provide responses about vehicles from various brands to get insights into the automotive industry. This year, the data analytics and consumer intelligence company compiled 110,827 responses that covered 177 vehicle criteria across 23 segments. Kia had more No. 1 ranked models than any other automaker in the J.D. […]
Hyundai Tucson, Veloster No. 1 in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
Two Hyundai vehicles — the Tucson and the Veloster — claimed the No. 1 ranking for their segments in the 2020 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study. Meet the 2020 Tucson: Learn more about Hyundai’s award-winning SUV The Hyundai Tucson took the top initial quality score in the compact SUV segment, while the Veloster landed atop […]
Cadillac CT5 Wins Its Segment in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
The Cadillac CT5 is off to an outstanding start, picking up a No. 1 ranking among midsize premium sedans in the 2020 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study. High-Tech Newcomer: Learn about the cutting-edge systems included with the Cadillac CT5 In just its first year of availability, the CT5 outperformed luxury rivals like Mercedes, BMW, and […]
Genesis Tops Premium Brands in J.D. Power 2020 Initial Quality Study
Genesis is the top premium brand in the J.D. Power 2020 Initial Quality Study, which looks at the cars that have the least amount of problems for brand new owners. This is the fourth consecutive year that Genesis tops the study. According to J.D. Power, Genesis vehicle owners experience 17 fewer problems per 100 vehicles […]
Chevy Sonic Is No. 1 in 2020 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
The 2020 Chevy Sonic has garnered some noteworthy accolades. Not only is it one of U.S. News and World Report’s best options for a new car, but it also came in first place on this year’s J.D. Power Initial Quality Study. Confidence Boost: Discover the advantages of OnStar technology The Sonic dominates 2020 J.D. Power […]
Mitsubishi Places Sixth in 2020 Initial Quality Study
J.D. Power recently conducted its U.S. Initial Quality Study for 2020, in which Mitsubishi not only placed sixth overall but also was recognized as the highest-ranking Japanese brand in the automotive industry. An Affordable Option: 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander receives Five-Year Cost to Own Award How Mitsubishi performed in the study The 2020 Initial Quality Study […]
Dodge Ranks No. 1 in 2020 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
For the first time in history, a domestic brand — Dodge — has earned the top spot in the 2020 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study. And, that’s just the start of the good news for FCA. Available Now: 2020 Dodge Journey “The Initial Quality Study is the industry benchmark for new-vehicle quality and, year after […]
Ford Scores High Marks in J.D. Power 2019 Initial Quality Study
Ford scored the No. 4 spot overall in the J.D. Power 2019 Initial Quality Study and was the highest-ranked American brand on the list. Ford averaged 83 problems per 100 vehicles, up from last year’s record-best 81 PP100, which was 10 PP100 below the industry average. With Lincoln taking the No. 5 spot with a […]
Lincoln Makes Top Five in J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Initial Quality Study
Lincoln Motor Company scored the No. 5 spot in the J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Initial Quality Study. With a score of 84 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100), Lincoln stands as the top-ranked American luxury brand and the second highest-ranked American brand overall. The J.D. Power IQS ranks vehicles on their quality within the first 90 […]
Genesis Dominates 2019 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
An annual industry study that tracks the quality of new vehicles has once again ranked Genesis No. 1. For the second straight year, Genesis is the top premium brand and top overall automotive brand among customers surveyed in the J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS). “Our customers are number one — period — so […]
J.D. Power Ranks Hyundai No. 2 in Initial Quality for 2019
For the second year in a row, Hyundai ranks high in a prominent industry study that tracks the quality and reliability of new vehicles. Hyundai’s vehicles were rated No. 2 among non-premium brands in J.D. Power’s 2019 U.S. Initial Quality Study. Among all brands, Hyundai was rated No. 3. At the individual model level, the […]
Hyundai Climbs Ladder in J.D. Power 2018 Initial Quality Study
J.D. Power has completed its annual Initial Quality Study, and Hyundai made out pretty well, with a smattering of awards across a couple areas. Very Nice: Check out the new Hyundai Kona’s advanced design The first, most general award went to Hyundai as a whole, as the study found the brand ranked second-highest out of […]