Due to the soaring dollar rate, buying a car has become an extremely expensive undertaking. Going after your "iron horse" it is important to make sure that the money will be spent on a reliable model from a well-known and respected manufacturer, and not on a capricious and frail "nag".
To find out which car brands are better and which are worse, you can refer to the 2015 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI Automobiles Report). It scores 27 American and foreign auto brands on a 100-point satisfaction scale.
This is how it looks the top ten car manufacturers that are most trusted by consumers.
10. Volkswagen
With 80 points, the German Volkswagen is ranked 10th on the list. The brand's sales have dropped somewhat lately, but it has a reputation for developing reliable and beautiful cars. The company offers diesel engines for most of its vehicles.
9. Mazda
With the same score as Volkswagen, Japan's Mazda is ranked ninth most trusted brand by American consumers. This brand creates externally attractive cars and focuses on their internal comfort, which not all cars can boast of.
8. Hyundai
Until the end of the 2000s, the Korean company Hyundai could not get on this list, but times are changing. With 81 customer satisfaction points, this brand is ranked eighth. Its products are now competitive and are of high quality, and the Solaris model at the end of May 2015 became the leader in the Russian rating of the most popular models of new cars.
7. BMW
One point ahead of Hyundai. It is one of the few brands that has improved its performance year after year (up 2.5% in 2015).
6. Toyota
She scored 82 points. Toyota cars are comfortable and reliable, and usually serve their owners faithfully for many years. The RAV4 SUV and Camry and Corolla sedans are especially popular in the Russian market.
5. Subaru
The top 5 most popular brands among American customers are opened by Subaru with a score of 82 points. It offers a wide range of 4WD vehicles that are popular with those who travel a lot or live in cold climates.
4. Mercedes-Benz
German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz scored 83 points out of 100 in the ranking. It is down three places from 2014, but the company still offers some of the most comfortable and luxurious cars on the market, and the new C-Class has raised interior standards for the entire premium mid-range car segment.
3. Lincoln
Although Lincoln and Mercedes-Benz have equal points (83), the American pushed the German out of the honorable third place. He makes luxury cars, and Lincoln limousines have driven many American presidents, from Franklin Roosevelt to Bush Sr.
2. Acura
For a separate division of the Japanese concern Honda, 83 points are a huge step forward compared to 2014. Acura cars are distinguished by a huge number of available features and a low price. They are chosen by those looking for a reliable, functionally encumbered vehicle.
1. Lexus
With a score of 84 on the 100-point customer satisfaction scale, Lexus topped the list of the most trusted automotive brands. As with Acura, Toyota's vehicles are renowned for their reliability and comfort.At the same time, Lexus offers first-class performance and handling that could take customers away from the big three German luxury car manufacturers. In Russia, the models Lexus ES, Lexus GS (sedans), Lexus NX, Lexus RX (crossovers), Lexus GX and Lexus LX (SUVs) are very popular.