Taking the responses of more than 29,000 buyers of 2006 auto models into account, GM reached the top of the Total Quality Index (TQI) Awards list by scoring highest overall. The list compiled by automotive consulting firm Strategic Vision measures ownership experience right from buying and owning to driving.
Presenting the 2006 Total Quality Winners:
Small Car: Honda Civic
Small Multi-Function Vehicle: Chevrolet HHR
Medium Car: Ford Fusion
Large Car : Dodge Charger
Small Specialty Under $25,000: MINI Cooper
Small Specialty Over $25,000: Chevrolet Corvette
Near-Luxury Car: Lexus IS
Luxury Car: BMW 7-Series
Convertible Under $30,000: MINI Cooper Convertible
Convertible Over $30,000: Chevrolet Corvette
Minivan: Honda Odyssey
Small SUV: Saturn Vue
Medium SUV: Toyota 4Runner
Medium Crossover: Dodge Magnum
Large SUV: Nissan Armada
Near-Luxury SUV: Lexus RX 350/Lexus RX 400h
Luxury SUV: Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Compact Pickup: Toyota Tacoma
Large Pickup: Honda Ridgeline
Heavy-Duty Pickup: Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500
Comments
Its no surprise that the 4Runner was the top midsize SUV. As with performance and capacitiy, it is powered with a 260hp VVT-I V8 that enables the 4Runner to trudge over hostile territories effortlessly.