The 'Most-Loved' New Vehicles

[ChevyRacing48]

The 'Most-Loved' New Vehicles
By the Editorial Team


Survey experts at the famous automotive analysts firm J.D. Power and Associates discover which of the newest cars and trucks North American buyers have most appreciated, in its latest APEAL (Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout) study.

Indeed, people on this continent truly love their vehicles. So, what is it about these vehicles that they have most appreciated and enjoyed since their purchase of a new model? And which cars and trucks do North American buyers love the most?


Full Article: http://en.autos.sympatico.msn.ca/adv...home&pos=Edit1

[tgagneguam]

I'm suprised that the public would favor the Corvette over several Porsche entries; Porsche buyers seem to adore their cars.

I have to say that I generally can see that he winners would win their respective categories, though the two glaring exceptions are the two winners from Kia: people find the Amanti more "APEALing" than the Maxima or the Magnum?! And the Sportage over the Xterra?! The Aztek I can see, but my god, what are some people thinking?

[paul8488]

Grand Am is second runner up! That's impressive! I guess people that like them really like them! Same with the Kias... I think that no matter what price range or class, if your car meets or exceeds your expectations, you're going to rank it high. My car can't really compete with many, but when I consider what I paid for it and the fact that I knew about its weaknesses before I bought it, I'd say I'm 100% satisifed, and love my car.

[VGT]

Originally Posted by tgagneguam

Porsche buyers seem to adore their cars.

Status.

[cincygoblue]

Originally Posted by paul8488

Grand Am is second runner up! That's impressive!

I would say that is REALLY good news for the G6. Hopefully, most of these Grand Am owners will go back to the Dealership in a couple years and purchase their new G6! Bodes well for long-term sales figures, with minimal incentives, especially if these people love their Grand Am and the G6 is 10x the car! And the G6 was the winner of that segment!

I currently have a Grand Am, and when I decide to have a car payment again, I'll be getting a G6. No doubt about it.

[SUPERBADD75]

Originally Posted by tgagneguam

I have to say that I generally can see that he winners would win their respective categories, though the two glaring exceptions are the two winners from Kia: people find the Amanti more "APEALing" than the Maxima or the Magnum?! And the Sportage over the Xterra?! The Aztek I can see, but my god, what are some people thinking?

having never driven the Amanti i can't say much about why it won its class, but the Sportage is a VERY nice vehicle for its segment and quite honestly blew me away me on a recent drive. Hyundai (owns Kia) has done a LOT to turn the corner and has been making some nice cars lately. every automaker out there should keep a close eye on Hyundai and be scared. they're making serious progress and will continue to do so. i don't think being considered a "value" brand is good enough for them any more, they're trying to be as good as everyone else and they're getting really close.

[56 Starchief]

People love their azteks--a face only its mother could love! seriously, this is great that the entry segment was bookended by the G6 and its PREDECESSOR!!

[saturnsteve]

Kia Sportage and Honda Ridgeline---What a JOKE!!

[Snafu_SS]

i definetly gotta agree with the G6 bein up there...that is one nice car, and i keep seein more n more of em now. the local dealer had a coupe for a lil while, just long enough for me to gawk at it and now its gone.

the corvette...well im in bowling green goin to college and im surrounded by fellow corvette lovers...i love it here!!

[01cavalier]

Some of winners dont make much sense, but Im glad to see GM in there. As much as Ive seen the G6 slammed by the press, I really didnt expect to see it on the list!

[jckjds]

Originally Posted by SUPERBADD75

having never driven the Amanti i can't say much about why it won its class, but the Sportage is a VERY nice vehicle for its segment and quite honestly blew me away me on a recent drive. Hyundai (owns Kia) has done a LOT to turn the corner and has been making some nice cars lately. every automaker out there should keep a close eye on Hyundai and be scared. they're making serious progress and will continue to do so. i don't think being considered a "value" brand is good enough for them any more, they're trying to be as good as everyone else and they're getting really close.

I thought Ford owned Kia. Hyundai is a separate Korean manufacturer, I think.

Kia has also lived at or near the bottom of the JD Power rankings recently, if my memory is correct. Hyundai, as you noted, has made huge strides in quality, according to Jd Power.

[SUPERBADD75]

Originally Posted by jckjds

I thought Ford owned Kia. Hyundai is a separate Korean manufacturer, I think.

Kia has also lived at or near the bottom of the JD Power rankings recently, if my memory is correct. Hyundai, as you noted, has made huge strides in quality, according to Jd Power.

do the research over, Kia is owned by Hyundai. Ford used to use Kia to do the Festiva and the Aspire, but Hyundai bought them several years ago. Kia's quality has only recently begun to improve because they still have some older cars out there. the new stuff that is built on the Hyundai platforms with Hyundai powertrains is the good stuff. this includes the Spectra line, the Sportage, and the new Rio should also be pretty good.

[johnny smallblock]

Entry Sport-Utility
Highest Ranked Model: Kia Sportage
1st runner-up: Nissan Xterra
2nd runner-up: Pontiac Aztek

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[titan]

The Grand Am doesn't surprize me. The GTs are friggin cool cars, and fast too. Some of those segment leaders were jokes though.

cough, cough, ridgelinge, cough, cough

[killerrd2]

I just love the fact the G6 is on there.