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    The Most Satisfying New Cars, SUVs, and Trucks

    Hybrids, sporty cars, and spacious SUVs and sedans top the list, according to Consumer Reports’ surveys

    man standing at back of green Rivian R1T pickup truck
    Rivian R1T
    Photo Illustration: Bruno Mangyoku, Rivian

    Want to be sure you’ll still love your next new car long after the warranty runs out? The easiest way is to check out CR’s owner satisfaction ratings, which are based on responses from CR members on more than 300,000 cars, SUVs, trucks, and mini­vans. Our members told us everything they like about the cars they’re driving—such as low ownership costs and strong fuel economy—as well as what they don’t like—poor reliability, noisy cabins, and overly complicated controls.

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    As a car buyer, having this kind of inside information is valuable because some problems reveal themselves only after six months, a year, or longer.

    “You can tell during a test drive if there’s enough passenger space, or check the dimensions to see if it will fit in your garage,” says Steve Elek, who oversees auto data analytics at CR. “Our owner satisfaction data can show the hidden flaws you may not have noticed but that owners deal with every day.”

    Our satisfaction scores come from how CR members answer this question: Given the opportunity, would you buy or lease your vehicle again? We then calculate that vehicle’s score from the percentage of owners who said definitely yes.

    If you’re a Consumer Reports member, this article, including ratings on the most and least satisfying models in five categories, is available to you. CR members also have full access to the results of our Annual Auto Surveys; first-drive reviews of the newest cars, SUVs, and trucks; and our full road tests and exclusive ratings for each vehicle we buy. If you’re not a CR member, click below to join. 

    Become a member to read the full article and get access to digital ratings.

    We investigate, research, and test so you can choose with confidence.


    Jon Linkov

    Jon Linkov is the deputy auto editor at Consumer Reports. He has been with CR since 2002, covering varied automotive topics including buying and leasing, maintenance and repair, ownership, reliability, used cars, and electric vehicles. He manages CR’s lineup of special interest publications, hosts CR’s “Talking Cars” podcast, and writes and edits content for CR’s online and print products. An avid cyclist, Jon also enjoys driving his ’80s-era sports car and instructing at track days.