Reliability is one of the most important qualities when buying a new car. This is a guarantee of a long service life of the machine and savings for its owner. Poor reliability can negatively impact operating costs, such as maintenance and repairs, that are performed outside the warranty period.
Introducing you the most reliable cars of 2015... The rating is compiled using statistics collected during the annual Driver Power survey (conducted by the British magazine Auto Express). The study involved 61,000 car owners.
7. Toyota RAV4
This all-wheel drive compact crossover will last a very long time if the oil and filters are changed in time. Japanese assembly is still a guarantee of quality. Good cross-country ability and quick engine start even in severe frosts make the RAV4 SUV a reasonable choice for Russian roads. The car received 97.50% positive reviews in the Driver Power study.
6. Lexus GS
Inclusion in the ranking of the most reliable cars of the Lexus sedan GS series (97.59% positive reviews) shows that Toyota luxury division has been able to make quality cars for many years. The 2005-2012 GS series vehicles are equipped with Dynamics Management to help identify and prevent potentially hazardous driving situations. Electric power steering, traction control and electronic braking systems are responsible for reliable steering.
5. Honda Jazz
Last year, the Honda Jazz was named the most reliable car for Russia by Driver Power. However, the fifth place is a very decent result for a hatchback, which is confirmed by a high percentage of driver satisfaction - 97.86%. The first generation of Jazz began its journey back in 2001 and continues successfully, thanks to its excellent build quality and comfortable interior.
4. Hyundai i10
The fourth place in reliability is an impressive figure for a small Korean hatchback. The Hyundai i10 (reliability rating - 98.46%) has a very spacious interior, given the size of the car, and its low operating costs will be appreciated by car owners who are used to saving money.
3. Lexus IS
The luxury division of the Japanese company Toyota adheres to the strategy of the "parent" company. It implies an emphasis on quality and reliability, albeit at the expense of newfangled trends. The Lexus IS (98.58% positive reviews) has a lane control system that immediately warns the driver who is distracted from the road, and a sensor of approaching interference from behind. A special system is provided to mitigate the impact when a car collides with a person. The developers also made it possible to change the suspension stiffness for more aggressive cornering. The disadvantages of the model include low ground clearance (in Russian conditions).
2. Lexus NX
The hybrid crossover is manufactured at the Kyushu facility, which has received a Gold Quality Award from J.D. Power and Associates. Additional advantages of the model are a large trunk and good fuel economy. 98.71% of all drivers interviewed by Auto Express journalists noted the high reliability of the car engine.
1. Toyota iQ
Toyota's reputation for building durable and reliable vehicles is backed by the iQ. This micro-premium urban car was ranked # 1 on the list of most reliable cars of 2015 with 98.81% in the customer satisfaction survey.The car is equipped with non-standard rear airbags and a keyless entry system (in the Russian configuration).
It is reliable both in terms of hardware and in terms of passenger safety. As a result of the Euro NCAP crash tests, the baby earned five stars - this is the maximum result. At the same time, the "thinnest" version of iQ took part in the test, its weight is 886 kg.