Sentences with phrase «initial quality score»

J.D. Power then takes the results and assigns an initial quality score that is based on the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100), with a lower score indicating higher quality.

In the 2011 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study, the Fit earned the highest initial quality score in its segment.

The 91 defects per 100 vehicles was based on an average of Power's initial quality scores for all cars and trucks in its Ford, Lincoln and Mercury divisions.

Not exact matches

Attending a classroom that increased test scores by one standard deviation (about 8.8 percentile points) during the initial year of the experiment was reported to increase college attendance, the quality of the college attended (as indicated by the mean adult earnings of its graduates), and earnings.

Since then, Kia has posted 24 straight months of record monthly sales, while both initial - quality and residual - value scores have shot through the roof to make it the fastest - growing mainstream brand in the U.S., Loveless says.

DETROIT, Michigan — Kia grabbed top - spot on J.D. Power & Associates» annual Initial Quality Study for the second year in a row, with a score of 72 problems per 100 new vehicles, while the newly minted Genesis brand took second - place away from Porsche, with a score of 77 problems to the German brand's 78.

The vast, vast majority of luxury cars on sale in the U.S. score high in initial quality.

IRVINE, Calif., June 22, 2016 — Having transformed into an industry leader in design, quality and technology, Kia Motors reached historic new heights today when J.D. Power recognized the brand as the highest scoring nameplate in its 2016 Initial Quality Study (IQS) out of all 33 makes in the U.S. Marking the first time in 27 years that a non-premium brand has topped the rankings, Kia's rise to the top was driven by segment - leading performances from the Sportage and Soul, while Forte and Sorento placed second, and the Rio placed third in their respective catequality and technology, Kia Motors reached historic new heights today when J.D. Power recognized the brand as the highest scoring nameplate in its 2016 Initial Quality Study (IQS) out of all 33 makes in the U.S. Marking the first time in 27 years that a non-premium brand has topped the rankings, Kia's rise to the top was driven by segment - leading performances from the Sportage and Soul, while Forte and Sorento placed second, and the Rio placed third in their respective cateQuality Study (IQS) out of all 33 makes in the U.S. Marking the first time in 27 years that a non-premium brand has topped the rankings, Kia's rise to the top was driven by segment - leading performances from the Sportage and Soul, while Forte and Sorento placed second, and the Rio placed third in their respective categories.

However, Tercel scored better than Corolla in the 1997 J.D. Power initial quality survey - it had 65 problems per 100 vehicles, compared with 70 for Corolla.

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GM, the world's largest automaker, has steadily improved its score in the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS), a benchmark industry study on quality that polls owners during their first 90 days of ownQuality Study (IQS), a benchmark industry study on quality that polls owners during their first 90 days of ownquality that polls owners during their first 90 days of ownership.

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28/21 Highway / City MPGAwards: * JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) Reviews: * Controls are easy to operate, cabin is well - made and attractive, second - row seats are versatile and comfortable, strong value proposition, excellent warranty, top crash - test scores.

Kia Certified Pre-Owned Details: * Warranty Deductible: $ 50 * Limited Warranty: 12 Month / 12, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) Platinum Coverage from certified purchase date * Includes Rental Car and Trip Interruption Reimbursement * 164 Point Inspection * Powertrain Limited Warranty: 120 Month / 100, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) from original in - service date * Roadside Assistance * Vehicle History * Transferable Warranty Red 2017 Kia Sorento EX FWD 6 - Speed Automatic with Sportmatic 3.3 L DOHC Awards: * JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) * 2017 10 Most Awarded Brands Reviews: * Controls are easy to operate, cabin is well - made and attractive, second - row seats are versatile and comfortable, strong value proposition, excellent warranty, top crash - test scores.

34/24 Highway / City MPGAwards: * JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) * 2017 KBB.com 10 Coolest New Cars Under $ 18,000 * 2017 KBB.com 10 Most Awarded BrandsReviews: * Optional turbocharged engine is powerful and gets respectable fuel economy; cabin is relatively spacious for this class; generous number of standard and available features; excellent crash test safety scores; ride quality is better than most competitors; fun toQuality Study (IQS) * 2017 KBB.com 10 Coolest New Cars Under $ 18,000 * 2017 KBB.com 10 Most Awarded BrandsReviews: * Optional turbocharged engine is powerful and gets respectable fuel economy; cabin is relatively spacious for this class; generous number of standard and available features; excellent crash test safety scores; ride quality is better than most competitors; fun toquality is better than most competitors; fun to drive.

Grey 2017 Chevrolet Sonic LS FWD 6 - Speed Automatic ECOTEC 1.8 L I4 DOHC VVT 34/24 Highway / City MPG Awards: * JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) * 2017 KBB.com 10 Coolest New Cars Under $ 18,000 * 2017 KBB.com 10 Most Awarded Brands Reviews: * Optional turbocharged engine is powerful and gets respectable fuel economy; cabin is relatively spacious for this class; generous number of standard and available features; excellent crash test safety scores; ride quality is better than most competitors; fun toQuality Study (IQS) * 2017 KBB.com 10 Coolest New Cars Under $ 18,000 * 2017 KBB.com 10 Most Awarded Brands Reviews: * Optional turbocharged engine is powerful and gets respectable fuel economy; cabin is relatively spacious for this class; generous number of standard and available features; excellent crash test safety scores; ride quality is better than most competitors; fun toquality is better than most competitors; fun to drive.

Whether aided by J.D. Power and Associates» handing Volkswagen a below - average score on its annual Initial Quality Survey (IQS), or by Consumer Reports ranking VW 17 out of 23 automotive brands, a large swath of the car - buying public believe VWs to be unreliable.

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Automotive News chalks up Ford's drop from the top - ranked non-luxury brand in J.D. Power's annual Initial Quality Study in 2010 to a below - average score in 2011 and 2012 to MyFord Touch's needless complexity.

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28/21 Highway / City MPGKia Certified Pre-Owned Details: * Includes Rental Car and Trip Interruption Reimbursement * Roadside Assistance * 164 Point Inspection * Vehicle History * Powertrain Limited Warranty: 120 Month / 100, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) from original in - service date * Limited Warranty: 12 Month / 12, 000 Mile (whichever comes first) Platinum Coverage from certified purchase date * Warranty Deductible: $ 50Awards: * JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) Reviews: * Controls are easy to operate, cabin is well - made and attractive, second - row seats are versatile and comfortable, strong value proposition, excellent warranty, top crash - test scores.

For example, the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD — but not the 2500HD — offers a dual rear wheel setup, as well as an impressive score in that year's J.D. Power Initial Quality Study.

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36/25 Highway / City MPGAwards: * JD Power Initial Quality Study * 2015 IIHS Top Safety Pick Reviews: * Outstanding crash test scores; well - appointed interior; comfortable ride; strong turbocharged engine.

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Tungsten Metallic 2015 Chevrolet Traverse LT 1LT FWD 6 - Speed Automatic 3.6 L V6 SIDIOdometer is 1324 miles below market average!Awards: * JD Power Initial Quality StudyReviews: * Compliant ride quality; generous cargo capacity, even behind the third row; seating for up to eight passengers; top crash test Quality StudyReviews: * Compliant ride quality; generous cargo capacity, even behind the third row; seating for up to eight passengers; top crash test quality; generous cargo capacity, even behind the third row; seating for up to eight passengers; top crash test scores.

The company likely will note that J.D. Power's Initial Quality study has ranked GAC the top - scoring Chinese automaker for the past five years.