Sentences with phrase «non-premium brand topped»

The automaker placed first in J.D. Power's recently announced 2016 Initial Quality Study, the first time in 27 years a non-premium brand topped the rankings.

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Despite a relatively light kerb weight (1465 kg) the GT won't set your hair alight, reaching 62mph in 8.9 seconds from rest and topping out at 131mph, but you'd question whether any more is really necessary in a car like this from a non-premium brand.

The top non-premium and American brand was Ford, which scored a 791.

* J.D. Power and Associates» 2008 Navigation Usage and Satisfaction Study, naming the touch - screen interface system an industry - leader and the first non-premium brand to ever capture the award * NHTSA 5 - Star Safety Rating * IIHS Top Safety Pick * CNET Editors» Choice (Lancer Evolution) * MSN Top - 10 New Cars

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 categories.

Kia has a lot to brag about here: not only did it top J.D. Power's Initial Quality Study (IQS), which measures defects in the first 90 days, it also is first non-premium brand to top the list in 27 years.

In this year's APEAL study, Hyundai again claimed top spot among non-premium brands while improving five spots among all brands to rank 13th overall.

Kia as a brand actually was the highest quality automaker this year, marking the first time in 27 years that a non-premium brand sat at the top of the list.