Genesis, Hyundai cars are leaders in the IQS quality research rating

The quality of any new car improved for the fourth year in a row, by an average of 4%, and reached its highest level ever, according to the original IQS Quality Survey.

Grading system

Initial quality is measured by the number of problems encountered per 100 vehicles (PP100) during the first 90 days of ownership.

“There is no doubt that most automakers listen to consumers very well and produce the highest quality vehicles,” said Dave Sargent, vice president of Global Automotive at JD Power.

Top rated brands and models

Genesis takes first place in overall starting quality with a score of 68 PP100.

Mazda is the most accomplished brand and owners report that the 25% PP100 has fewer issues than 2017. The list with strong performance improvement includes such names as Mitsubishi (improvement 20 PP100), Cadillac (improvement 15 PP100), Infiniti (improvement 15 PP100), Hyundai (14 PP100).

The parent company with the most prestigious brand awards is Ford Motor Company (five awards), followed by Hyundai Motor Group (four) and BMW, General Motors and Nissan (three each).

Achievements in the field of quality

Main achievements:

• the Ford Motor Company model that ranks highest in its segment is the Ford Expedition;
• the model of Hyundai Motor Group, which occupies the highest place in its segment, the Genesis G90;
• the top-ranking General Motors model in its segment, the Buick Envision;
• the BMW model that ranks highest in its segments is the BMW 4 Series;
• the Nissan model that ranks highest in its segments is the Nissan Altima.

Other top-rated models are the Acura ILX, Dodge Grand Caravan, Mercedes-Benz GLA and Toyota Corolla.