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Honda (includes Acura)
* Overall score: 74
* Average test score: 75
* Reliability: Very good
* Tested vehicles recommended: 76%
* Most are reliable and well-rounded performers. Hondas usually handle well but suffer from road noise.
* Highs: Ride, handling, powertrains, controls, crash-test results.
* Lows: Road noise.
Subaru
* Overall score: 73
* Average test score: 81
* Reliability: Very good
* Tested vehicles recommended: 82%
* Most are dependable all-wheel-drive vehicles that have simple controls. Fuel economy is not a typical strength.
* Highs: Ride, handling, controls, crash-test results.
* Lows: Engine noise, fuel economy.
Toyota (includes Lexus, Scion)
* Overall score: 71
* Average test score: 74
* Reliability:Very good
* Tested vehicles recommended: 74%
* Reliability remains top notch. Most are comfortable and quiet but usually not so sporty. Toyota leads in hybrid technology.
* Highs: Quietness, fuel economy, ride, powertrains, acceleration.
* Lows: Lack of agility, rear visibility in some, fit and finish in newer models.
Volvo
* Overall score: 68
* Average test score:73
* Reliability:Very good
* Tested vehicles recommended: 67%
* Volvos are solid and safe but often have harsh rides. Refinement and comfort have improved.
* Highs: Safety features, crash-test results, fit and finish, seat comfort.
* Lows: Ride, noise, visibility.
Ford (includes Lincoln)
* Overall score: 67
* Average test score:70
* Reliability:Very good
* Tested vehicles recommended: 71%
* Most handle well and are well-rounded and reliable.The Fusion, Mustang, and the Flex SUV, with the EcoBoost V6, lead the pack.
* Highs: Crash-test results, interior room, ride, acceleration.
* Lows: Braking, fuel economy, engine noise.
Hyundai (includes Kia)
* Overall score: 66
* Average test score: 75
* Reliability: Good
* Tested vehicles recommended: 70%
* Hyundais and Kias have been rapidly improving. Reliability and refinement are better.
* Highs: Controls, quietness, long warranty, fit and finish, drivetrains, value.
* Lows: Middling ride and handling.
Mazda
* Overall score: 65
* Average test score: 75
* Reliability:Good
* Tested vehicles recommended: 67%
* Most Mazdas are fun to drive but a little noisy. Recent models have fared well in our road tests.
* Highs: Handling, steering, acceleration.
* Lows: Road noise.
Nissan (includes Infiniti)
* Overall score: 65
* Average test score:74
* Reliability:Good
* Tested vehicles recommended: 63%
* Nissan builds some of the highest-rated cars. Interior quality is improved. Some older models push the overall score down.
* Highs: Handling, acceleration, fuel economy, controls.
* Lows: Ride, noise, visibility.
Volkswagen (includes Audi)
* Overall score: 63
* Average test score:79
* Reliability:Good
* Tested vehicles recommended: 53%
* VWs and Audis usually do very well in our tests and have well-finished interiors, but consistent reliability is not a strong suit.
* Highs: Handling, fit and finish, crash-test results, transmissions.
* Lows: Spotty reliability, controls in Audi models.
Mercedes-Benz
* Overall score: 57
* Average test score: 73
* Reliability:Fair
* Tested vehicles recommended: 36%
* Most have excellent ride and handling and plush interiors but frustrating controls. Mercedes SUVs have hurt the reliability score.
* Highs: Handling, ride, acceleration, fit and finish, seat comfort.
* Lows: Controls, reliability.
BMW
* Overall score: 57
* Average test score: 77
* Reliability:Fair
* Tested vehicles recommended: 31%
* BMWs are sporty and well finished and have great seats, but controls are frustrating and reliability mostly subpar.
* Highs: Handling, ride, acceleration, transmissions, fit and finish, seats.
* Lows: Controls, reliability.

General Motors (includes Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac)
* Overall score: 56
* Average test score: 67
* Reliability:Good
* Tested vehicles recommended: 46%
* Most newer models do well in our tests, but others pull down GM's overall score.
* Highs: Ride, controls, quietness, acceleration.
* Lows: Fuel economy, turning circles, braking, visibility.
Chrysler (includes Dodge, Jeep)
* Overall score: 43
* Average test score: 50
* Reliability:Fair
* Tested vehicles recommended: 9%
* Newer models are promising, and Chrysler's score may improve as its lineup rebuilds.
* Highs: Interior room and features, controls, acceleration.
* Lows: Reliability, fuel economy, ride, braking, fit and finish, agility.