Top Ten Vehicles Reveal Customer Satisfaction
Consumers rated vehicles’ performance, comfort, fuel economy and design.
Edmunds.com, an online resource for automotive information, announced the winners of its first Consumers’ Top Rated Vehicle Awards. According to Business Wire, consumers rated 2008-model vehicles in eight different categories: performance, comfort, fuel economy, fun to drive, interior design, exterior design, build quality and reliability.
Edmunds.com emphasizes that the awards are based on consumer input and reflect real-world driving experience and the vehicles’ impressions on their owners.
Among manufacturers, Audi won four awards, while Toyota, Lexus and Chevrolet each won two awards, said the Business Wire article.
Convertible Under $35,000
Smart Fortwo
Convertible Over $35,000
Audi TT
Coupe Under $25,000
Saturn Astra
Coupe $25K-$35K
Audi TT
Coupe $35K-$45K
Audi A5
Coupe Over $45,000
Chevrolet Corvette
Sedan Under $15,000
Scion XD
Sedan $15K-$25K
Hyundai Azera
Sedan $25K-$35K
Toyota Avalon
Sedan $35K-$45K
Audi A6
SedanOver $45,000
Lexus GS 460
Hybrid
Mercury Mariner Hybrid
SUV Under $25,000
Jeep Patriot
SUV $25K-$35K
Buick Enclave
SUV $35K-$45K
Lincoln MKX
SUV Over $45,000
Lexus LX 570
Compact Truck
Toyota Tacoma
Large Truck
Chevrolet Avalanche
Minivan/Van
Mazda Mazda5
Wagon Under $35,000
Volkswagen Passat
Wagon Over $35,000
Mercedes-Benz R-Class
For more information, visit the Consumers’ Top Rated Awards Page.
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