Most of those who write about cars do it out of love for them. And for some fans (including the authors of the article) this transport - a source of the purest joy, freedom, a way of self-expression and even their continuation. There are numerous automotive magazines and websites for such people.
But for some, a car is just a car, a means of getting from point A to point B with minimal hassle. Most of those who buy cars and do not want to hear about some "passion" or "feelings”They want to know which car is reliable, affordable and lasting longer than others. So instead of advertising publications, potential car buyers turn to a trusted source: the magazine “Consumer Reports».
«Consumer Reports"Has been carefully separating the wheat from the chaff for almost 80 years and has been publishing sound customer reviews on almost everything from household appliances to cars. The magazine recently published a top 10 product for 2017, followed by a top 10 of the year shortly thereafter. And although the choice of the winners by the editors was somewhat unexpected, the list of outsiders turned out to be quite predictable.
And here are the ten worst cars of 2017 according to the magazine "Consumer Reports". Also check out the article 10 Ugliest Sports Cars in the World.
10. Mitsubishi Mirage
Presently Mirage we are almost sorry - but only almost. Subcompact Mitsubishi Is one of the cheapest on the market, and the noisy three-cylinder engine and shockingly squalid trim won't let you forget about it, especially when you consider that there are dozens of better quality new and used cars in the $ 5,000 price bracket.
9. Mitsubishi i-MiEV
At the risk of adding Mitsubishi negative reputation, "Consumer Reports"Named it now no longer produced i-MiEV the worst electric vehicle on the market today. In many ways, i-MiEV Is a throwback to the beginning of the era of electric vehicles.
Cramped, small, slow, capable of driving about 100 kilometers on a single charge, it's just ridiculous considering it's completely new Chevy bolt has a cruising range of about 380 kilometers. In its price category (about $ 20 thousand) you can buy Nissan leaf, which will please you much more.
8. Fiat 500L
Every time the unfortunate 500L is mentioned, the fact that it is made in the same factory as Yugo... There must be ghosts or something, because the 500L is plagued by the same misfortunes as the infamous economy cars of the 1980s.
A hard ride, ridiculous interior trim, poor safety, according to research from the American Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and multiple reliability issues make Fiat 500L a tough nut to crack for salespeople.
7. Chrysler 200
As well i-MiEV, Chrysler 200 will not be produced after 2017, but the company's warehouses are still filled with thousands of unsold cars. Chrysler 200 not so terrible, but since the demand for medium-sized cars with a body of the type "sedan"Falls, and such major players as Toyota and Ford, it does not stand up to the competition.
"Dvuhsotka" earned the lowest marks both in the road test and the level of reliability, receiving as a result the lowest overall score in its class according to the version "Consumer Reports».
6. Toyota Tacoma
Compact pickups for decades Toyota earned a reputation for unkillable hard workers. But the modern truck buyer is no longer satisfied with the level of comfort and convenience that these vehicles could offer 20 years ago, and Tacoma does not meet the new requirements.
The harsh ride, heavy handling, uncomfortable interior and reliability issues inherited from early models did nothing to inspire buyers and reviewers. "Consumer Reports».
5. Dodge Journey
Journey still provides good sales to its manufacturer Fiat chryslerin fact, it is more popular now than ever before. But it has been around since 2008, an eternity for a model in the nascent crossover market.
Compared to more modern competitors, Journey cramped, noisy, unreliable, and performed poorly in crash tests. Third-rate crossovers may still be in vogue, but even generous discounts and sales will not help them keep buyers interested.
4. Mercedes-Benz CLA
Shame for CLA - to become such a disappointment. Given the undoubtedly decent appearance, if the car is properly equipped, it can live up to the name Mercedes.
But it will cost much more than its stated price (about $ 30 thousand), and for this money you can choose a much better car, including Mercedes class C. "Consumer Reports»Rated so low CLA due to a hard ride, cramped passenger compartment and inconvenience when getting in and out of the car.
3. Maserati Ghibli
Ghibli - a luxury sedan worth over $ 70 thousand with a killer design and a V6 engine development Ferrari. As for the rest, he is rapidly rushing downhill - and this is not a joke.
Cheap looking switches from corporation warehouses Fiat-Chrysler, cramped rear seat, hard ride is absolutely unacceptable for such an expensive luxury car. So that Ghibli it stands out among other cars not at all for its merits. Even with a Ferrari engine.
2. Land Rover Discovery Sport
Discovery Sport - entry-level SUV from the company Land rover, but in the ever-shrinking luxury car segment, the argument “because this is a Land Rover"Is no longer so convincing.
The most compact Land roveThe r is a full-fledged SUV, but its flat-surface behavior is far from perfect. A crossover priced at almost $ 40,000 with such characteristics leaves much to be desired.
1. Cadillac Escalade
Escalade - a successful trade mark of the company Cadillac, but despite its popularity, the price of cars starts at $ 74 thousand and with an increase in the number of options it becomes six figures. In this price segment, you find yourself in the territory Range Rover, Lexus LX, Infiniti QX80 and Lincoln Navigator, and they offer better driving performance and more spacious interiors.
«Consumer Reports»Recommends preference for higher specification Chevy suburban or GMC Yukon Denali, and we tend to agree with them. It is worth noting that this car is included in the ranking of the 7 fastest and most expensive SUVs in the world.
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