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Import brands still dominate J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study
J.D. Power’s closely-followed Initial Quality Study for 2009 shows the quality of vehicles built for American consumers has improved again this year, but imported brands still top the list. The survey asks owners to detail design problems, defects and malfunctions in new vehicles within the first 90 days of ownership. Click on the arrows to see the top vehicles in each segment.
toyota.com
Best sub-compact car:
Toyota Yaris Runners up: Hyundai Accent, Honda Fit
hyundaiusa.com
Best compact car:
Hyundai Elantra sedan Runners up: Toyota Prius, Honda Civic
scion.com
Best compact sporty car:
Scion tC Runner up: Volkswagen GTI
nissanusa.com
Best compact premium sporty car:
Nissan Z Runner up: Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
lexus.com
Best entry premium vehicle:
Lexus IS Runners up (tie): Cadillac CTS, Infiniti G-Series
lexus.com
Best midsize premium car:
Lexus GS Runners up: Acura RL, Lexus ES
fordvehicles.com
Best midsize sporty car:
Ford Mustang Runners up: None
lexus.com
Best large premium car:
Lexus LS Runner up: Mercedes-Benz S-Class
nissanusa.com
Best midsize car:
Nissan Altima Runners up: Pontiac G6, Chevrolet Malibu
mercuryvehicles.com
Best midsize car:
Mercury Sable Runners up: Toyota Avalon, Chevrolet Impala
chrysler.com
Best compact multi-activity vehicle (tie):
PT Cruiser wagon Runner up: Mitsubishi Outlander
automobiles.honda.com
Best compact multi-activity vehicle (tie):
Honda CR-V Runner up: Mitsubishi Outlander
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Best midsize multi-activity vehicle (3-way tie):
Chevrolet Trailblazer Runners up: None
fordvehicles.com
Best midsize multi-activity vehicle (3-way tie):
Ford Edge Runners up: None
toyota.com
Best midsize multi-activity vehicle (3-way tie):
Toyota 4Runner Runners up: None
gmc.com
Best large multi-activity vehicle:
GMC Yukon Runner up: Chevrolet Tahoe
lexus.com
Best midsize premium multi-activity vehicle:
Lexus GX Runners up: Lexus RX, Cadillac SRX
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Best large premium multi-activity vehicle:
Lexus LX Runners up: Cadillac Escalade, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
fordvehicles.com
Best large pickup (tie):
Ford F-150 Runner up: Chevrolet Avalanche
toyota.com
Best large pickup (tie):
Toyota Tundra Runner up: Chevrolet Avalanche
automobiles.honda.com
Best midsize pickup:
Honda Ridgeline Runners up: Nissan Frontier, Ford Ranger
toyota.com
Best minivan:
Toyota Sienna Runner up: Honda Odyssey
Sources: J.D. Power & Associates, msnbc.com Updated: 3:46 p.m. ET June 29, 2009 © 2009 MSNBC.com URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31510738/