Luxury automaker Lexus took home AutoPacific’s 2006 Vehicle Satisfaction Rating for Top Brand on account of the solid performance of its LS 430 premium luxury car and excellent ratings of other models in its lineup. Meanwhile, Lincoln Navigator Luxury SUV owners were the most satisfied with their vehicle, while the Hyundai Azera was the highest rated car. The auto consulting firm’s Vehicle Satisfaction Awards aims to objectively gauge owner satisfaction with their new car or light truck. Six automakers were honored in eighteen Vehicle Satisfaction categories. The results were calculated according to owner satisfaction in different areas including vehicle operation, comfort, and safety. This year’s top performers are the following:
Top Brand: Lexus
Top Passenger Cars:
Premium Luxury Ca: Lexus LS
Entry Luxury Car: Cadillac CTS
Luxury/Large Car: Hyundai Azera
Premium Mid-Size Car: Volkswagen Passat
Mid-Size Car: Mercury Milan
Image Compact Car: MINI Cooper
Compact Car: Honda Civic
Sports Car: Chevrolet Corvette
Sporty Car: Acura RSX
Top Light Trucks:
Large Light-Duty Pickup: Nissan Titan
Large Heavy-Duty Pickup: Chevrolet Silverado HD
Sport Utility Truck: Honda Ridgeline
Compact Pickup: Mitsubishi Raider
Luxury Sport Utility: Lincoln Navigator
Large Sport Utility: Nissan Armada
Premium Mid-Size Sport Utility: Mitsubishi Endeavor
Mid-Size Sport Utility: Hyundai Santa Fe
Compact Sport Utility: Suzuki Grand Vitara
Minivan: Honda Odyssey
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June 1st, 2006 at 11:41 am
I am very interested in your article.
We have no information about US market than Europe market.
And you know?
LEXUS is founded in last year in our country.
We named LS430 CELSIOR.
CELSIOR is the best luxuary car in our cars.
But,the rich tends to choose Mercedes or BMW rather than CERSIOR.
I feel the cars in your country are very powerful and attractive.
So,the young people tend to ride on US cars.
But ,to my regret,the share of your cars is small.
We are accustomed to driving narrow road,so your cars are too big to
drive the all areas,especially in the city.
I like DODGE,but I can not buy for the shortage of the broad roads.