Many Car Makers Improved Says JD Power and Associates IQS
The 2012 JD Power and Associates IQS shows a telling story; car manufacturers are making better quality new vehicles than ever before.
The 2012 JD Power and Associates IQS shows a telling story; car manufacturers are making better quality new vehicles than ever before.
2012 JD Power and Associates Initial Quality Study Shows Big Improvements
Amanda Hart
Subcompact | Compact | Compact Sporty |
---|---|---|
Toyota Yaris | Toyota Corolla | Mazda MX-5 Miata |
Compact Sporty Premium | Entry Premium | Midsize Premium |
Volvo C70 | Lexus ES 350 | Infiniti M-Series |
Midsize Sporty | Large Premium | Midsize |
Ford Mustang | Lexus LS | Chevrolet Malibu |
Large | Premium Sporty | Compact Crossover/SUV |
Ford Taurus | Porsche 911 | Honda CR-V |
Compact MPV | Entry Premium Crossover/SUV | Midsize Crossover/SUV |
Kia Soul | Infiniti EX-Series | Buick Enclave |
Large Crossover SUV | Midsize Premium Crossover/SUV | Large Premium Crossover/SUV |
Ford Expedition | Lexus RX | Cadillac Escalade |
Large Pickup | Midsize Pickup | Minivan |
GMC Sierra LD | Nissan Frontier | Nissan Quest |
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