In a power struggle that has gone on for most of last century, both Cadillac and Lincoln have improved their scores dramatically. What might be even more
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| This year, both Cadillac and Lincoln have improved their scores dramatically. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
interesting is the domestic luxury titans still continue to rank side-by-side, but now have swapped positions with Lincoln taking over the lead. Last year Cadillac was in the 7th position with a PP100 of 209, with Lincoln taking 8th with a 212 point PP100. For 2004 Lincoln has raised its game to 4th place with a PP100 of 194, while Cadillac has also improved its PP100, but could only manage 196 for a 5th place showing. To aficionados of either brand, however, such a small margin should mean very little. Both have scored much higher than the industry average, which sits between the 15th and 16th positions at a PP100 of 269.
Depending on where you see Buick fitting into the market, as either an entry or premium brand, Honda is the best of the
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| Honda is the best of the entry automakers with a 6th place finish and a PP100 of 209. (Photo: Honda Canada) |
entry automakers with a 6th place finish and a PP100 of 209. The Japanese automaker has improved its position by 3 increments and PP100 by 9 since last year. Its Acura luxury division trails in 7th place by only 3 problems per 100 at 212, having fallen from its 5th place 2003 ranking and 196 PP100 rating. Acura is also the only Japanese luxury division to not outrank its entry level sibling.
Where does Toyota fit into all this? It's next in line actually, in 8th place with a respectable 216 problems per 100 vehicles. While much better than average, the largest Japanese automaker will no doubt be frustrated with the 2004 results, being that it has fallen from last year's 6th place and PP100 score of 201.
