I heard the explanation. Tesla's high ranking is mostly based on the ease of charging via the charging network. other than that, the reliability of the Tesla 3 is slightly below average. Nissan Leaf was in there as well but doesn't rank as high because it's harder to find changers.

 

exactly.

because it's a captured fickle small group.

 

Wait, you drive a Buick and are calling a Tesla unimpressive? LOL

 

You have your automotive opinions, and I have mine. Show some respect for others if you want some in return.

 

CR's reliability assessment is based on surveys, but this factors in the road tests and preferences of CR's own staff members which is a very limited group of people with very specific preferences.

 

While I don't know what he drives, IMO what one drives has nothing to do with their opinions about other cars. As long as they have driven/tested, their opinions are valid. Their reference points are not static when they make opinions about cars which is fine. A Tesla may be impressive compared to a less valued car, but for what it is, is it worth it? May be may be not Same thing can be said for many different cars which is fine too. Lol. What's worse is someone has not driven a car but gives opinion/"facts" about that specific one. From my observation, he had these random reviews that I find one very helpful when a family member was looking into buying that specific car.

 

CR - telling subscribers what they want to hear (read) for decades.

 

A new company slogan maybe?

 

I would love to meet the Land Rover owners that subscribe to CR.

 

CR should take into account the 10 million recalls for vehicle fires for the Hyundai/Kia and Genesis brands. . And the fact that the many Hyundais are not recommended for parking inside a garage.

 

Are you sure they don't?

 

CR is well-aware of recalls. They like many Hyundai and Kia products in spite of those recalls. In general, they are good products.

 

CR leaves out the recall issues for fires. Or the recommendation to avoid parking in garages. Now it was found that Hyundais are too easy to steal.

Some insurance companies won’t insure Hyundais…. How can CR recommend such a product


Anyways…Here are the top picks. My sister bought a Telli.

Nothing GM on the list

 

Those are past Hyundais/Kias. The newest ones have more secure hardware that is more difficult for thieves.


I assume you mean a Telluride. Congratulations to her. Demand for that vehicle, here in the U.S., has consistently exceed supply.

GM, unfortunately, has dropped several of the vehicles that had previously been on the CR-top-pick list. One of them was the Chevy Impala. When it was totally redesigned in 2014, it was completely transformed from a dull-rental-special into one of the best sedans in its class. CR also liked the Buick Lacrosse.....except for the poorly-designed shifter.

They would (probably) also have the Encore GX on the top-pick list if not for the three-pot engines lacking some refinement.

 

You don’t say…. No replacement for displacement