Posted on 06/22/2019 8:06:08 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
For many buyers whose top priority is a car that won’t break down, the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study is gospel. J.D. Power just released the results of its 2019 Initial Quality Study, and the Korean trio of Genesis, Kia, and Hyundai took the top three spots.
Luxury brand Genesis ranked highest, followed by sibling brands Kia and Hyundai. It’s a big win for Genesis which, as a relative newcomer to the luxury segment, needs to build credibility with buyers. The high scores achieved by Kia and Hyundai show that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a quality car. This is the second year in a row that the three Korean brands have swept the top three spots, and it’s Kia’s fifth consecutive year as the top-ranked mass-market brand. Ford, Lincoln, Chevrolet, Nissan, Dodge, Lexus, and Toyota rounded out the top 10. Fiat and Tesla were not included due to inadequate sample size, according to J.D. Power.
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Have you factored the cost of a home charging station in? They ain’t cheap.
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Yep.
One theory about Lexus’ high ratings is that the old people who buy them just don’t mess with their quirky electronic features so they have no reason to complain.
Note that compared to years ago, the most troublesome brands like Jaguar/Rover and any FCA brand can still be very trouble-free. Grading on a curve can be a bit misleading.
I've got a 220 outlet; the fast charger for the model runs $700 or so..
Heh, the "foreign" cars are sometimes more US-built than some of the domestic models. :^)
Been driving HYUNDAI products since 80s when they were 5200 , NOT 52000...
Presently a 2014 Sonata Ltd Hybrid...High 30mpg roun town and mid 50s on the hiway
Do you drive one, or own one? I’m curious, because I’ve seen comments on FR, such as, the batteries only last 20,000 miles, and that range drops by 90% in the winter, such nonsense as that.
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I’ve rented Hyundai Santa Fe’ on several occasions. It’s a sizable SUV, comfortable ride, and got over 27 mpg.
Next time I need a car, I’ll be buying a 1-2 year old Santa Fe. It’s a great vehicle.
I’ve rented Hyundai Santa Fe’ on several occasions. It’s a sizable SUV, comfortable ride, and got over 27 mpg.
Next time I need a car, I’ll be buying a 1-2 year old Santa Fe. It’s a great vehicle.
Not nonsense. Directly related to the specific cars available here in the US....Leaf,Volt,Tesla
Talk to better engineers. I’m pretty sure you ain’t one
First recharge occurs at 100km
You do realize that’s less than 63 miles???
Daughter has a Kia Soul. 75,000 miles and no issues, has been as reliable as can be. It’s also fun to drive. I wouldn’t mind having one as a work car.
You do realize that you don't know what you're talking about, right?
Are you an engineer??
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