Millions of vehicles are assessed annually in Germany for reliability, which results in a T? V Report. This year, experts have estimated 8.11 million passenger cars, dividing them by age groups: cars aged 2-3 years, 4-5 years old and 6-7 years old.
The main disadvantages of most cars with age are lighting, brake and exhaust systems, steering problems. Those models that showed the lowest percentage of breakdowns were included in 2013 T? V Report car reliability rating on the first ten lines.
Top 10 most reliable cars at the age of 2-3 years
10. Opel Agila (3.7% breakdowns)
The smallest car in the Opel lineup was created in cooperation with Suzuki. By the way, the car first entered the top ten of the T? V rating, previously the best result was 16th in 2010.
9. Toyota IQ (3.5% breakdowns)
Urban cars of futuristic design have been produced since 2009, so it is clear that these cars simply cannot compete in the rating in the category over 3 years old. In its own age group, IQ is not inferior to the other two models from Toyota.
8. Toyota Yaris (3.5% breakdowns).
The subcompact car of the Japanese manufacturer is known not only as a reliable, but also as a safe iron horse. According to Euro NCAP, the safety level of the car is 5 stars.
7. Toyota Prius (3.5% breakdowns)
The mid-size hybrid is a very eco-friendly vehicle - the pollution level is lower than the Euro 5 standard.
6. Mazda 2 (3.1% breakdowns)
This compact car combines all the advanced developments of Mazda Corporation. Euro NCAP experts have awarded the car a high level of safety - 5 stars.
5. VW Golf Plus (3.1% breakdowns).
The larger Golf Plus is 9.5cm taller than the standard Golf, but 15cm shorter than the VW Touran compact minivan.
4. Toyota Avensis (2.9% breakdowns)
The popular mid-size car demonstrates strong performance in both reliability and safety, with 5 stars on Euro NCAP.
3. Audi Q5 (2.8% breakdowns)
The first compact crossover in the 2013 ranking. The car has been produced at Audi factories in Germany, India and China since 2008.
2. Mazda 3 (2.7% breakdowns)
From 2009 to 2011, the second generation of the model was produced, since March 2011, the third generation of Mazda 3 has been produced.
1. VW Polo (2.2% breakdowns)
The leader in the 2013 reliability rating among cars in the 2-3 year old age group has been produced since 1975. The fifth generation of this car is on sale today.
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10. Ford Fusion (5.9% breakdowns)
As conceived by the creators, the Fusion should combine the best properties of a "parquet" SUV and a golf-class hatchback. It is the only Ford model to make it to the top ten in the 2013 reliability rating.
9.Porsche 911 (5.8% breakdowns)
The sports car has been produced in various modifications since 1964. The machine has a rear-mounted motor.
8. Porsche Cayenne (5.6% breakdowns)
The mid-size sports crossover has become a sign of not only prestige, but also reliability. Since 2010, the 2nd generation Cayenne has been produced, but the initial version, which started in 2002, has been included in the rating.
7. Porsche Boxster / Cayman (5.6% breakdowns)
The Boxster and Cayman Roadsters have been on the market since 2005, offering outstanding handling and reliability. In 2012, the second generation of the Porsche Boxster / Cayman was presented to customers.
6. Mercedes C-Klasse (5.3% breakdowns)
These cars are assembled only at factories in Germany and South Africa. The modern C-class is already the third generation of the mid-size cars of the German automaker.
5. Toyota Corolla Verso (5.1% breakdowns)
This compact MPV was produced from 2004 to March 2009, when it was replaced by a separate model Toyota Verso. These machines are still popular in the aftermarket.
4. Smart Fortwo (5.1% breakdowns)
The small car demonstrates high reliability. The Fortwo has been sold in the automotive market since 2008.
3. Toyota Auris (5% breakdowns)
The small family car is built on the popular and reliable Corolla base. In 2012, a new version of the second generation of the car was announced.
2. Mazda 2 (4.8% breakdowns)
It was this successful model that became the progenitor of such class-B minivans as the Opel Meriva, Renault Modus and Fiat Idea.
1. Toyota Prius (4% breakdowns)
Prius is the absolute leader in the reliability rating among cars 4-5 years old. By the way, this model is also very economical, demonstrates excellent dynamic qualities and extremely low noise level.
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10. Toyota Corolla (9.9% breakdowns)
Corolla is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's best-selling car model. The reliability of the car is understandable, because the manufacturer has been working on improving its design since 1966.
9. Subaru Forester (9.9% breakdowns)
This car is considered to be the founder of the compact crossover class. The second generation Forester was in the top ten of the rating, while in 2012 the fourth version of this car was released.
8. VWGolf Plus (9.6% breakdowns)
This model combines such important qualities as reliability and comfort for both driver and passengers.
7.Ford Fusion (8.9% breakdowns)
The Fusion was designed on the basis of the Ford Fiesta, which, incidentally, was not included in the top ten of the rating. Owners love this model also for the rather large luggage compartment with a volume of 337 liters.
6. Mazda 2 (8.7% breakdowns)
The only car in the 2013 ranking to make it into the top ten in all three age categories.
5. Toyota Avensis (8.6% of breakdowns).
In the 2013 reliability rating, 2 generations of this mid-size car were immediately noted. The car is available to consumers in sedan and station wagon bodies.
4. Toyota RAV4 (8.3% breakdowns)
The all-wheel drive compact crossover has been produced since 1994. The success and reliability of the model has led to the launch of the fourth generation RAV4 in 2013.
3. Toyota Prius (7% breakdowns)
It is noteworthy that a fairly large number of these cars leave the conveyors of the Toyota plant in China. So "made in China" does not always mean damage to quality and reliability.
2. Toyota Corolla Verso (6.6% breakdowns)
Despite the fact that the Corolla Verso has a successor to the Toyota Verso, the car has shown a high degree of reliability, in the 2013 ranking it is presented in two age categories.
1. Porsche 911 (6.2% breakdowns)
The two-door sports coupe is the winner 2013 ranking in the age category of 6-7 years, demonstrating the minimum percentage of malfunctions for such a long period of operation.