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 saving the owner’s money. Poor reliability can adversely affect operating costs, such as maintenance and repairs, that are outside the warranty period.
Introducing you the most reliable cars of 2015. The rating is compiled using statistics collected during the annual Driver Power study (conducted by the British Auto Express magazine). The study involved 61,000 car owners.
7. Toyota RAV4
This all-wheel drive compact crossover will last a very long time if oil and filters are changed in a timely manner. Japanese assembly is still a guarantee of quality. A good cross-country ability and quick engine start even in severe frosts make the RAV4 SUV a reasonable choice for Russian roads. Auto scored 97.50% of positive reviews as part of the Driver Power study.
6. Lexus GS
The inclusion in the rating of the most reliable cars of the Lexus GS sedan (97.59% positive feedback) shows that Toyota's luxury division has been able to make quality cars for many years. GS Series 2005-2012 vehicles are equipped with a dynamics control system that helps to recognize and prevent potentially dangerous situations on the road. The electric power steering, traction control and electronic brake systems are responsible for the reliability of the control.
5. Honda Jazz
Last year, Honda Jazz was named the most reliable car for Russia according to Driver Power. However, fifth place is a very worthy result for the hatchback, which confirms 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
Fourth place in reliability is an impressive indicator for a small Korean hatchback. Hyundai i10 (reliability rating - 98.46%) has a very spacious interior, given the size of the car, and its low maintenance 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 to the detriment of new-fangled trends. Lexus IS (98.58% of positive reviews) has a lane control system that will immediately warn the driver distracted from the road, and a sensor for interference approaching from behind. To mitigate the impact when a car collides with a person, a special system is provided. The developers also made it possible to change the stiffness of the suspension for more aggressive cornering. The disadvantages of the model include low clearance (in Russian conditions).
2. Lexus NX
A crossover with a hybrid propulsion system is manufactured at the Kyushu facility, which has a Gold Quality Award from J.D. Power and Associates. Additional advantages of the model are a large trunk and good fuel economy. Of all the drivers interviewed by Auto Express journalists, 98.71% said the car engine was highly reliable.
1. Toyota iQ
Toyota's reputation as the creator of long-lasting and reliable cars is confirmed by the iQ model. This micro-premium city car was on the first line of the list of the most reliable cars of 2015, gaining 98.81% in a customer satisfaction survey. The machine 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 crash tests Euro NCAP, the baby earned five stars - this is the maximum result. At the same time, the most “thin” version of iQ participated in the test, its mass is 886 kg.
