10 Reliable Car Brands That Run Forever (Almost)
Behind price, longevity is the second most important factor influencing car buyers. Unfortunately, there isn’t a “sticker price” telling you the longevity of a vehicle. If you want to purchase a dependable vehicle, Consumer Reports has listed the most reliable car brands of 2016. While there are a variety of great vehicles from car makers outside this list, here are 10 of the most generally reliable vehicle brands this year.
10. MINI
While it may come as a surprise, MINI, the British Automotive marque owned by BMW, cracked the top 10 reliability list this year. MINI hasn’t been known as the most reliable brand in previous years, but the company is clearly making improvements, achieving above-average reliability ratings.
9. Hyundai
Moving up 4 places from last year, Kia’s sister brand, Hyundai, has made the top 10 list of most reliable car brands. Hyundai has a variety of 2017 models already available, like the Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Sonata, and Hyundai Santa Fe.
8. Honda
Honda’s often cited for reliability, so an 8th place finish is actually a disappointing result for the company. Dropping 4 places from last year, Honda’s continuously variable transmission is one of the primary culprits decreasing its ranking.
7. Buick
The only domestic carmaker to make the top 10 list, Buick snags spot #7. Buick’s been making some great steps with new additions like the Buick Cascada convertible and Buick Envision compact SUV.
6. Kia
Kia jumped up 4 spots from last year. While Kia used to be known for lower-end vehicles, that is no longer the case. Some Kias are incredibly luxurious, like the Kia K900 or Kia Cadenza. Along with improved quality, Kia’s reliability continues to improve.
5. Subaru
Up 2 spots from last year, Subaru has one of the most loyal fan bases in the auto industry. With Subaru Eyesight, AWD in every vehicle, and a history of reliability, what’s not to love?
4. Mazda
Thanks to SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY and consistent innovation, Mazda has created some of the most fun-to-drive affordable cars on the market. Mazda has been particularly successful in the crossover market with new additions like the Mazda CX-3 and Mazda CX-5.
3. Audi
Audi has shown great improvement in terms of reliability, now ranking as #3 on the list of most reliable car brands. If you want both luxury and performance, Audi is definitely worth consideration.
2. Toyota
Well, can’t say we’re surprised. Toyota has almost always made some of the most reliable cars. This year is no exception. If you want a car that lasts long, you should consider Toyota.
1. Lexus
Topping the list of most reliable car brands for the 2nd year in a row is Toyota’s luxury brand, Lexus. Lexus not only creates luxury vehicles, they’ve introduced exciting performance options recently like the Lexus RC 350 and the Lexus GS F.
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