Our auto panellists took five of
the top models in this segment for a test drive and gave us their take on which one features the best combination of value, reliability and safety.
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But thanks to the styling flair of Peter Schreyer, the Rio is one of the best - looking
models in the subcompact
segment, and can be spec'd out with a surprising amount of equipment, although full - boat
models can easily
top $ 20,000.
When the DBX production
model arrives, it will rival the Bentley Bentayga, Lamborghini Urus, Maserati Levante and
top - end Range Rovers and Porsche Cayennes
in the luxury 4x4
segment.
As a drop
top model, it competes
in a smaller
segment with the likes of the Volkswagen Eos, Ford Mustang, and the Chevrolet Camaro.
The new
model will underpin BMW's «claim to leadership
in the luxury
segment,» the automaker's
top executive says, promising the car will be a «true luxury sports coupe.»
Sportage (Small SUV) and Soul (Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle) recognized as highest -
in -
segment; three additional
models ranked among the
top three
in their respective categories
-- Kelley Blue Book «With a capacious cabin, energetic engine and drama - free driving dynamics, the Toyota Sienna is one of the
top models in the minivan
segment.»
Finally, the
top - range Touring
model gets a 450 - watt, ten - speaker audio system with a 7.9 - inch subwoofer mounted centrally
in the rear deck (Honda calls it the «most powerful [stereo]
in the Civic's
segment.»).
In updating its
top - seller for the 2009
model year, Hyundai has certainly given the Sonata the attention it needed to be a true
segment player.
While the
segment - leading Lexus RX
models deliver unrivaled comfort and practicality, the improvements made to the 2012 SRX help secure its place as a
top contender
in the category.
The range -
topping Style
model is equipped with16 - inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, rain sensing front wipers, climate control along with an automatic dimming rear view mirror with an integrated reversing camera — the first standard application of this technology
in the
segment.
With a base price of almost $ 72,000, $ 8,000 more than its predecessor (the ESV
model tops out at $ 93,500), it's not the cheapest
in the
segment, but not the most expensive either.
The Ford Transit Connect,
top of the small / midsize van
segment is also behind its performance to date for the year, though Ford recently revealed an ace up its sleeve as part of a raft of updates for 2019
model year: a 1.5 - litre turbodiesel engine, the only van
in its class to offer diesel power as an option.
While sports cars are not the
top - selling
segment in the automotive industry, there are still plenty of
models to choose from — some of which have been around for over half a century.
Awards are given to the
top - performing
model in each
segment with the lowest PP100, as well as for the assembly plant that produces the vehicles with the fewest number of problems (plant awards are based on defects and malfunctions only and not design quality).
And a fine - tuned 3.0 - liter M Performance TwinPower Turbo 6 - cylinder inline engine propels the X3 M40i to the
top of its
model range, with a best -
in -
segment 0 - 60 mph time of 4.6 seconds.
The compelling
top - of - the - line
model of the brand new S - Class delivers 450 kW / 612 hp and reaches peak torque of 1000 Nm — more than any other vehicle
in this
segment.
The Mirage was rated as having the highest
Model Loyalty in the Non-Luxury Traditional Sub-Compact Car Segment for the 2014 model year, making it a top choice for people who are looking for a smaller veh
Model Loyalty
in the Non-Luxury Traditional Sub-Compact Car
Segment for the 2014
model year, making it a top choice for people who are looking for a smaller veh
model year, making it a
top choice for people who are looking for a smaller vehicle.
Only time will tell if this new
model will be able to maintain the current CR - V's position at the
top of the most hotly contested battleground
in the industry, one which has recently eclipsed full - sized pickups as the largest automotive
segment in America.
«This recognition of four of Honda's
top - selling
models validates our ongoing efforts to simply build the best vehicles
in every
segment in which we compete.»
Like the Cayenne GTS and Panamera GTS, these are extremely sporty
top models that stand for superior driving dynamics
in their
segment.
With fresh upgrades and
top standard amenities
in tow, the 2018 Ford Explorer is a standout
model in its
segment.
Chrysler has always experienced brand confusion
in the mid-sized
segment, and this
top - trim
model is a bit too close to Cadillac ATS money for our liking.
Other convertible
models in this
segment still offer convertible
tops with dual latches, forcing drivers into two - hand operations reaching across the car.
There's plenty competition
in the midsize sedan
segment, and one of the two American offerings, the Chevrolet Malibu starts off with an ever so slightly higher MSRP of $ 22,555 for the entry - level L
model and that rises to the range -
topping Premier coming
in at $ 31,850 — all ex-options.
Truth is, after spending a week with a range -
topping Touring
model, I believe today's Accord remains an enticing buy
in the midsize sedan
segment even when you compare it against its fresher competition.
At the
top of all Jaguar Land Rover operations exists the Special Vehicle Operations division — responsible for the most extreme JLR vehicles
in their respective
segments as well as extreme limited run specialty
models.
The Xcent is the second largest selling
model in its
segment, overtaking the Honda Amaze
in terms of sales, while the Maruti DZire still takes the
top spot.
The two
models sit fourth and fifth respectively
in the medium van
segment, behind Toyota's
top - selling HiAce (3711 units), Hyundai's iLoad (3359), and Volkswagen's T6 Transporter (1050).
With a seven - speed PDK dual - clutch transmission as standard and the new PTM all - wheel drive, as well as rear - axle steering and active aerodynamics, the open -
top 911 Turbo
models are establishing Porsche technology
in the open -
top super sports car
segment.
This
model also
topped its
segment in the most recent J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study, so it has a notable third - party recognition for its reliability, and owners can enjoy premium cues such as heated and ventilated leather front seats, a blind - spot monitor, lane - change assistance, and a 12 - speaker audio system — all for less than $ 29,000.
Unsurpassed
in the luxury automotive
segment, all across the board excellence can be found from the entry - level CLA all the way to the
top - tier S - Class
models.
This time around, the biggest change
in the new
model comes
in form of a touchscreen infotainment system, which is likely to be offered on the
top - spec version for that competitive element
in its
segment.
The Volkswagen Jetta has long been a
top choice for the compact sedan
segment — and with a thorough redesign for the 2019
model - year, with athletic styling, an increase
in cabin space, and a plethora of premium features, it raises the bar even higher.
The four - cylinder
model gets an outstanding 31 mpg
in the city and 42 mpg on the highway, which are both figures close to the
top of the
segment.
They continued with: The
model has grown
in size and added numerous features through the years, but it continues to offer a level of refinement that plants it squarely on
top of the hotly contested compact car
segment.
Boasting PDK dual - clutch transmission as standard and the new PTM all - wheel drive, as well as featuring rear - axle steering and active aerodynamics, the open -
top 911 Turbo
models are now also establishing leading Porsche technology
in the open -
top super sports car
segment.
The Mitsubishi Mirage saw the highest percentage of owners
in the 2015
model year, making it the
top model among its
segment.
The 35 refers to the
model's larger 3.5 - liter, 260 - horsepower engine that will equal the Acura 3.2 TL Type - S for
top power
in the entry - luxury
segment.
Additionally, two other Chevrolet
models placed
in the
Top 3
in their respective
segments, helping the brand achieve its best results ever
in the benchmark dependability study.
The Toyota Yaris
tops the Hybrid
segment ahead of the C - HR, Auris, RAV4 and Kia Niro, the Mitsubishi Outlander is
tops among PHEVs ahead of the VW Passat and VW Golf while the Renault Zoe edges past the Nissan Leaf
in the EV ladder with the Tesla
Model S at # 5.
While the extremely well - equipped base
model starts at $ 87,500 ($ 2,450 less than the last
model) that puts the Lexus
in the
top of the
segment's price range.
The new
top model is reinforcing the brand's position
in the
segment of premium class sedans.
The RDX is an important
model for Acura, not only is it the best - selling
model in its line - up, it's also one of the
top selling premium compact crossovers
in the
segment.
Consumer Guide Automotive, which has been around for 50 years, evaluates new vehicles
in 20
segments and selects its choices for the
top models in each class based on both objective ratings as well as the dollar value.