The 2016 J.D. Power Quality ratings and awards are based on feedback of verified car owners who have owned or leased their new car for 90 days. This rating focuses on problems experienced by verified owners and has been shown over the years to be an excellent predictor of long-term durability. Simply put, the fewer the problems, the higher the score.
Kia was the brand that ranked highest for initial quality in 2016.
That's right. According to J.D. Power research, Kia led all automotive brands in terms of overall quality in 2016.
Looking for a high-quality, low-cost answer to the question of what to drive? In 2016, these small cars and SUVs were highest-ranked for initial quality.
Among Small SUVs, the stylish 2016 Kia Sportage was the top-ranked model in initial quality.
Ranked highest among Small Cars, the diminutive 2016 Hyundai Accent earned an award in initial quality.
Quality is a desirable characteristic of any vehicle you might buy. These compact cars and SUVs ranked the highest for initial quality in 2016.
Among Compact Premium Sporty Cars, the bold 2016 Audi TT was the top-ranked model in initial quality.
In the City Car segment, the funky 2016 Chevrolet Spark ranked highest in initial quality.
In the Compact Sporty Car segment, the urbane 2016 Buick Cascada ranked highest in initial quality, in a tie with the Scion tC.
Ranked highest among Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicles, the funky 2016 Kia Soul earned an award in initial quality.
Quality characterizes the following midsize car and SUV models, which ranked highest in initial quality in 2016.
Ranked highest among Midsize Pickups, the capable 2016 Nissan Frontier earned an award in initial quality.
In the Midsize Car segment, the thoughtful 2016 Toyota Camry ranked highest in initial quality.
In initial quality, the retro-themed 2016 Dodge Challenger ranked highest in the Midsize Sporty Car segment.
Among Midsize Premium Sporty Cars, the iconic 2016 Porsche 911 was the top-ranked model in initial quality.
The athletic 2016 BMW X5 was the top-ranked model in the Midsize Premium SUV segment in initial quality.
The versatile 2016 Toyota Highlander ranked highest in the Midsize SUV segment in initial quality.
If you're looking for a quality large car or SUV, consult the feedback from the people who own them. The following 2016 models ranked highest for initial quality in their respective segments.
The sophisticated 2016 Lincoln Navigator ranked highest in the Large Premium SUV segment in initial quality.
Join J.D. Power Cars on a deep dive into the top-rated small SUVs in the 2016 Initial Quality Study, assessing the quality of top SUV models after 90 days of use.
The 2016 Initial Quality Study from J.D. Power assesses quality of small cars after 90 days. Check out the top-rated small cars from J.D. Power Cars!
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