Study: Top-Rated Cars 2011

J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality

In June 2011, J.D. Power and Associates released its 2011 Initial Quality Study, which lists the top performers in defined car and truck segments within the first 90 days of vehicle ownership. In addition, the study also ranks the best brands for initial quality. 

Initial Quality Study: Car Ratings
The top models in each segment are listed. Click on the image or model name to read its 2011 Cars.com report.
Category Best in Category Other Top Picks Best Subcompact Honda Fit Kia Rio Hyundai Accent Best Compact (tie) Honda Civic Toyota Prius Best Compact (tie) Honda Insight Best Compact Sport Mazda MX-5 Miata Volkswagen Eos Volkswagen GTI Best Luxury Compact Sport Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet/Coupe Best Midsize Sport Dodge Challenger Chevrolet Camaro Best Entry Luxury Lexus ES Acura TSX Lexus IS Best Midsize Luxury Lexus GS Jaguar XF Mercedes-Benz E-Class (sedan/wagon) Best Full-Size Luxury Lexus LS Hyundai Equus Porsche Panamera Best Midsize Honda Accord Subaru Legacy Toyota Camry Best Full-Size Ford Taurus Buick Lucerne Nissan Maxima
All vehicle segments were assigned by J.D. Power and Associates. Source: J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Initial Quality Study The table above represents the models with the fewest problems reported in the first 90 days of ownership, according to an initial quality study by J.D. Power and Associates. Vehicle owners and lessees of new 2011-model-year cars and trucks were surveyed. Source : Cars.com
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