Most reliable car 06 (US Version)

aidan · Post by **aidan** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 23:20

From CNN

Nissan and Hyundai had models in both the highest and lowest rankings of Consumer Reports predicted-reliability survey this year, according to the magazine.

Nissan's luxury brand, Infiniti, had two of the most reliable models -- the Infiniti M35 and M45. But four Nissan cars -- the Nissan Quest, Armada and Titan and and Infiniti QX56 -- landed on the list of worst for predicted reliability. (Click on car names for vehicle details and images.)

For Hyundai, Consumer Reports predicted, the Hyundai Tucson SUV will likely have poor reliability, while theSanta Fe SUV and and the Elantra should have average reliability. Reliability for the newly redesigned Sonata remains unknown.

"The message to consumers is clear: You can't gauge reliability based only on a nameplate. Some automakers do have a better track record but individual models -- especially newer ones -- can have some problems," said David Champion, senior director of Consumer Reports' Auto Test Center, in a statement. "New-car buyers should always check our reliability rating for the model they're buying."

Small cars:
Toyota Echo
Honda Civic (2005)
Toyota Prius
Honda Civic Hybrid (2005)
Toyota Corolla
Subaru Impreza (non-turbo)

Sporty cars/Convertibles Coupes:
Honda S2000
Mazda MX-5 Miata (2005)
Lexus SC430
Chevrolet Monte Carlo (2005)

Sedans:
Lexus GS300/GS430*
Infiniti M35/M45*
Lexus IS300 (2005)
Honda Accord Hybrid*
Toyota Camry
Honda Accord 4-cyl.
Lexus LS430

Wagons:
Toyota Matrix

Minivans:
(None rated "Best")

Small SUVs:
Toyota Rav4 (2005)
Honda CR-V
Honda Element
Subaru Forester
Mercury Mariner*
Mitsubishi Outlander

Mid-sized SUVs:
Lexus RX400h (hybrid)*
Toyota Highlander
Toyota 4Runner V-8
Infiniti FX35

Large SUVs:
Toyota Land Cruiser

Pick-up trucks:
Honda Ridgeline*
Toyota Tundra

conan · Post by **conan** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 1:52

All the four hybrids available on the market there (Prius, Lexus RX400h, Civic hybrid, Accord hybrid) are on the list.

DigitALL · Post by **DigitALL** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 4:33

Jepang mendominasi ! Gile bener !

Chalupa · Post by **Chalupa** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:42

DigitALL wrote:Jepang mendominasi ! Gile bener !

Lho, Mercedes ada dimana? Kasihan bener?

aidan · Post by **aidan** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 10:56

Mercedes ke laut..kekeke...

Bayangin untuk yang sedan, jangankan Merc.. BM, VW, Jag, nggak ada!!!

Dari small cars, sport, dan sedan yang non Jepang cuman 1 Chevy monte carlo.. sisanya Jap abis!!!

Padahal ini pasar US loh..

pinoh_boy · Post by **pinoh_boy** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 5:56

Kalau gitu, g mesti berikan tepuk tangan dan angkat topi buat produsen asal jepang!!!

boilers · Post by **boilers** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 9:35

Japanese cars memang selalu mendominasi survey untuk reliable cars di US. German cars tend to be less reliable due to their excessisve use of electronics imo.

DigitALL · Post by **DigitALL** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 18:04

Lho, Mercedes ada dimana? Kasihan bener?

Gw akui juga cha, kualitas Mercy emang payah walaupun keliatannya mewah. Masa sih kemaren ada customer gw yang bawa CLS600 baru (Coupe 4 doors) tapi mau tutup laci di dashboard aja harus dibanting dikit baru mau nutup. Padahal ngga ada barang and ngga ada yg kejepit, aneh juga mobil seharga 2.5 miliar lebih tp tutup lacinya harus dibanting.

And kalo U coba tutup pintunya juga sama begitu, harus dibanting dikit. Mungkin ... gara2 frameless jadi karet tebel di atasnya sedikit mengganjal. Unik juga saat buka pintu, kacanya turun sedikit. Saat ditutup pintunya kacanya naik lagi, mungkin agar karet pelindungnya lebih awet dan tahan lama.

For the rest, semuanya oke banget ! Gw suka banget dengan mekanisme cup holdernya yang unik. Kemudian membuka dan menutup bagasi cukup tekan tombol, seperti Alphard. Performanya yg mantap. Suara knalpotnya bener2 top abis deh, udah racing style tp ngga gandeng (bass rendah).