Subaru ranks first as the best car brand of the year in the latest report by Consumer Reports, one of the most prestigious non-profit organisations in the international automotive sector, which since 1936 has been dedicated to providing consumers with independent, impartial information based on rigorous testing.
The latest annual ranking from Consumer Reports analyses more than 30 new vehicle brands based on four key categories: on-road performance, safety, reliability and owner satisfaction.
According to Consumer Reports, Subaru‘s leadership is due to its long-term reliability, widespread incorporation of advanced safety systems and a balanced and safe driving experience. In addition, the brand scores particularly high in customer satisfaction, reflecting the trust and loyalty of its users. The report also highlights that Subaru manages to maintain these standards consistently across most of its range, which is unusual in the industry.
With this new leadership, Subaru reinforces its position as a benchmark in the automotive sector, backed by independent data and the real-world experience of millions of drivers.
Consumer Reports evaluates cars by purchasing them directly from dealerships and subjecting them to its own demanding testing programme. Before formal measurements begin, each vehicle is run in for approximately 3,200 kilometres, after which it undergoes more than 50 tests on the track and on open roads.
The overall score awarded by the organisation is based on the four major areas mentioned above. Reliability is calculated from surveys in which thousands of users report problems experienced in up to 20 possible areas of the vehicle, and satisfaction is determined by whether respondents would buy the same model again.
In terms of safety, Consumer Reports takes into account the available crash test results and assesses whether effective accident prevention systems are offered as standard or only as optional equipment.
Original Consumer Report article: Which Brands Make the Best Cars?
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