Jaguar has displaced Lexus, which had been the leader of the corresponding list for the previous two years, from the first line. To compile the rating, experts interviewed more than 29,000 Americans who have purchased or leased new car in April and May of this year.
The cars were judged on a variety of criteria, including price, comfort, quality, fuel economy, brand reputation, cost, and quality of service. Based on these data, a general index of "satisfaction" of car owners with a particular brand is compiled on a 1000-point scale.
The best premium car brands according to American drivers
| Place | brand | Index |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaguar | 740 |
| 2 | Porsche | 739 |
| 3 | Lexus | 737 |
| 4 | Infiniti | 734 |
| 5 | mercedes benz | 728 |
| 6 | Cadillac | 715 |
| 7 | bmw | 712 |
| 8 | Audi | 709 |
| 9 | Volvo | 708 |
| 10 | Land Rover | 706 |
| 11 | Acura | 705 |
| 12 | Lincoln | 692 |
In the list of non-premium automotive brands For the second year in a row, MINI leads with 718 points. british stamp ahead of the next Buick, which received 694 points. Below are two more American companies - Chevrolet and GMC. The top five is completed by the South Korean company Hyundai.
The best non-premium car brands according to American drivers
| Place | brand | Index |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MINI | 718 |
| 2 | Buick | 694 |
| 3 | Chevrolet | 686 |
| 4 | GMC | 686 |
| 5 | Hyundai | 677 |
| 6 | Volkswagen | 677 |
| 7 | fiat | 674 |
| 8 | Honda | 672 |
| 9 | Toyota | 672 |
| 10 | Nissan | 662 |
| 11 | Ford | 661 |
| 12 | Kia | 661 |
| 13 | Scion | 656 |
| 14 | Subaru | 656 |
| 15 | Mazda | 653 |
| 16 | Chrysler | 649 |
| 17 | Dodge | 638 |
| 18 | Jeep | 630 |
| 19 | Ram | 626 |
The study also found that new car buyers are much more "satisfied" when employees dealer centers use tablet computers to display machine features and features, option prices, and record customer and payment information.
Today, several dozen models are assembled in our country. foreign brands, and among them are brands from all over the world - the USA, Germany, the Czech Republic, France, Japan, China, South Korea. Production set up in Kaluga prestigious sedans Audi, in Kaliningrad - their main BMW competitors. In Cherkessk they release Chinese models Brilliance, Lifan and Geely, and in Naberezhnye Chelny - American Ford. At the other end of our country, in Vladivostok, they collect Japanese Mazda And Korean SsangYong. And this is only a small part an extensive list foreign models produced on domestic soil.
Benefits of buying a car made in Russia
What gives to a simple motorist the fact that the "foreign car" he purchased was made in Russia? Firstly, such models are sold at much more attractive prices - after all, the manufacturer does not have to pay very serious import duties. Secondly, the fact that the car was produced in our country guarantees a high level of service and an uninterrupted supply of spare parts.
Advantages of buying a foreign car assembled in Russia at MAS MOTORS
In the showroom official dealer"MAS MOTORS" is represented by most of foreign cars produced in Russia - from the most prestigious German Audi sedan A6 to budget models Chinese brand Brilliance. In our showroom you can see all these cars with your own eyes, at the same time and in one place, compare them and make sure that the cars that are assembled in Russia are in no way inferior to their foreign counterparts coming off the assembly lines of factories located on the historical home of the brand.
Cars of the "F" segment are also called representative or higher. This category includes luxury cars. However, it is worth knowing that the term “luxury” refers, first of all, to a marketing classification rather than a technological one. Cars fall into the luxury class, as a rule, at a price without taking into account the dimensions, power of the propulsion system or any other parameters.
The creation of class "F" cars does not imply adherence to the principles of technological convenience, but indicators of subjective criteria that add luxury to the car. Different firms have different visions regarding the instances of this segment.
Vehicles of the presented category must have the best technical characteristics, impressive dynamics, style and modernity in the "appearance", comfort. All these parameters add up to the general appearance of the presented model and lead to the formation of its "status", which becomes the main indicator for the consumer.
In different states, the category "F" fall into various cars. For example, in European countries and in America, this segment can include cars with any type of body (from a sedan to an SUV). Sizes are also not subject to strict restrictions. Ultimately, this state of affairs led to a conflict between "premium" and "luxury" cars. If some time ago the difference in cost was significant, in this moment the price of a car of the “E” segment may exceed the cost of an executive class car.
Each era of auto production and sales has had its premium models, which are distinguished by their unsurpassed design style and high rates technological level. Then such cars were also considered "luxury". However, some manufacturers have become true established creators of luxury cars. For example, German BMW brands and Mercedes. In America, in the late nineties, Lincoln and Cadillac took the lead in the F segment.
A number of other brands were artificially created by concerns that produced mass-produced cars in order to produce luxury cars with a new name. A prime example would be Lexus, which is owned by Toyota.
In the late nineties, the recognized leaders of the premium class emerged in American sales, they were Lincoln and Cadillac. However, they soon began to be replaced by European and Japanese counterparts. Now the Germans and Japanese are quite successful in this segment. The Korean Hyundai, which released the Equus model, is also pulling up to them. However, the brand itself is not very well known in terms of “luxury”, so it has not yet been possible to attract a wealthy consumer. Now the leading position in the presented segment is occupied by the German brand BMW.
In the 2000s, the popularity of luxury models declined. This is due to the global financial crisis. However, the final collapse did not occur, because. according to marketers, ownership, even with unstable financial position"luxury" car refers the owner to a special "elite category".
It should be noted that also during this period the appearance of well-known manufacturers proposals for models that are modern, economical and comfortable, which especially fueled interest in cars in this segment.
What about our country? We have a number of class “F” criteria that are more strict and lack such freedoms as in other states. In our country, cars of this type are called “executive class” and this is a body in the form of a four-door sedan. There is also a limitation regarding the length. It must exceed five meters.
in the global car market. The rating is called JD Power APEAL. The rating is based on a survey of 84,000 new car buyers who operate vehicles within the first 90 days after purchase. The survey includes 74 points of satisfaction and attractiveness.
First of all, the company uses a survey to find out the satisfaction of consumers with their purchase of a new car. Next comes the analysis of the reliability and quality of vehicles during operation. Cases of breakdowns that are associated with factory defects are also taken into account. Not the last role, of course, is played by the external attractiveness of new cars. The maximum score of 1000 points was taken as the basis. The industry average at the end of the year is 798 points.
Here is a list of the most attractive cars, according to .
1.Porsche- 874
German automaker luxury cars recognized as the most attractive brand 11 times in a row. Such amazing results were made possible thanks to models such as, and. So all three models showed the most top scores among other brands (each in its own segment). And this, despite the fact that the most famous car brand is the 911 model, which, despite the classic stunning appearance, lost in attractiveness Chevrolet car Corvette.
2.Jaguar- 855
british deluxe Jaguar brand remains in second place, ahead of the top . This was made possible thanks to new F-Type sports car and a host of other new sedans. And this is a fact. No one will deny that everything latest models The jaguar has evolved significantly into better side compared to their predecessors.
3. BMW- 854
6 Land Rover- 843
The second half of the Jaguar company occupies the sixth line in the attractiveness rating in 2015. Recall that in recent years the company has significantly updated its entire the lineup, which allows the brand to occupy high ratings.
7.Lincoln- 842
This is the best American brand in this ranking. And judging by the fact that Lincoln lost just one point to Land Rover, we can conclude that the attractiveness American brand has really improved dramatically in recent years.
8. Cadillac- 838
Lincoln's main competitor is a company that, at the end of the year, could not get ahead of its eternal rival in terms of attractiveness, taking only eighth place in the ranking.
9. Infiniti- 835
Completes two Japanese luxury brands. This year company Infiniti bypassed Lexus brand. This was made possible thanks to the victory of the QX80 in the luxury segment. full-size SUVs. For example, QX80, having received the highest score in reviews, was ahead in terms of attractiveness.
10 Lexus- 831
Completes the list of the most attractive cars in the world, despite the fact that Toyota ended the year not in the best way. So according to a survey by JD Power, the attractiveness of Toyota cars for Last year fell seriously.
TOP 10 premium cars
First of all, I would like to note that the premium class has special character and individualism. It is not very rich in a variety of models, but each of them is unique. The premium class is rather capricious. Only those cars that have certain parameters get into it. The length of the car must be over 5000mm and its width over 1800mm. Also, the car must be four- or five-seater. The premium class is one of the richest in the truest sense of the word. The cost of each car varies from 2.5 million to 13 million rubles.
Consider the most popular models that are in great demand all over the world. It's stupid to start a list of "top" cars without the legendary German troika.
Mercedes S class.
This guy has chic style and really tough temper. Behind his "elegant suit" is power, which only give freedom and it will show his whole character. The Mercedes S-klass has a rich history. Almost all cars brand Mercedes the S lines were overwhelmingly popular and wildly successful. Exquisite interior trim, many options that are provided for a client who prefers to ride in the back. At the moment, the car is produced with engines from 3.0 to 5.5 liters. Also, separate versions of the S63 and S65 are very popular, the restyling of which is made in the style of tuning. atelier AMG and Pullman limousines with extended body and wheelbase.
BMW 7-series.
Where without the legendary "nostrils" concern BMW. Their seven has exclusivity, both in the exterior and in the interior. The first car of the 7th series from BMW rolled off the assembly line in 1977 in the body of the E23. And since that time German quality”Won great success and a new BMW line was launched, which to this day does not lose its relevance. Series 7 in the new F01 body causes an emotional explosion. The car combines 2 qualities that cannot be combined by all other manufacturers. This is impudence, a disturbing look and at the same time a “guy” in an exclusive suit with a tie. The luxury and style of the interior of the BMW 7-series cannot be taken away. Distinctive feature The fact is that with the subsequent renewal of the line, the interior is radically changing. A car for real leaders with an iron character and a daring disposition. The car is produced with petrol and diesel versions engines from 3.0 to 6.0 liters. More recent configurations are equipped with 8-speed automatic transmissions.
Audi A8.
Another representative of the "German elite", which has its own unique appearance, has excellent characteristics, and is the youngest of the "German trio". The car was first introduced in 1994. The advantage of the Audi A8 was that the model immediately came with all-wheel drive(quattro) and an aluminum alloy body. IN new version The Audi A8 differs in interior from all its predecessors. The car is "stuffed" with a huge amount of electronics, trimmed with high-quality leather and having large dimensions, new Audi A8 is a big competitor to its German "brothers". The car is produced with 4 versions of diesel and gasoline engines from 3.0 to 6.3 liters. The car uses an 8-speed tiptronic.
Lexus LS
Japanese answer to German traditions. Lexus LS new generation tickled the nerves German manufacturers because its popularity is rapidly gaining momentum. The Japanese brought to the world of automotive modern style"Hi-Tech", which touched new Lexus LS. High-tech interior trim with high-quality materials, reliable car electronics. The new LS comes in 16 trim levels, giving more opportunity the client to choose a car for himself. Also a pleasant fact is the price of the car. In the maximum configuration, it costs 6.1 million rubles, which is an order of magnitude cheaper than its "German counterparts", and the quality of the car is at the highest level.
Volkswagen Phaeton
The car is more suitable for calm, purposeful and reliable people who manage their affairs impeccably. All this compares to the Volkswagen Phaeton because the car has a classic design. He resembles a "diligent guy" without showing any emotions, but this model has a huge plus - it's German quality in relation to the price. Maximum equipment car will cost the client 3.9 million rubles. Phaeton is produced in 4 basic configurations With petrol versions engines, from 3.6 to 4.2 liters.
Hyundai Equus.
In 2009, Korean automakers also “opened their doors” to the premium class, presenting to the whole world the embodiment of the new masterpiece Hyundai Equus. The car has 2 basic configurations with engines from 3.8 to 4.6 liters. The interior of the car is finished at the highest level, but without unnecessary lotions. It is equipped with excellent multimedia system. But apart from the equipment new Hyundai Equus high-tech engines, all two configurations are available with high-quality 9 step boxes machine.
Jaguar XJ
British style is like a separate art. The new Jaguar XJ stands out from the rest of the premium class. Flowing Jaguar-inspired exterior lines, ride comfort and interior comfort give the XJ a unique and sophisticated feel. In our time, true aristocrats ride on such "carriages". The car is not even close to the interior of its competitors. Every detail of the interior is invested with a particle of the soul of the engineer who worked on the Jaguar XJ. The car is produced in 13 basic trim levels. Equipped with 3 and 5 liter petrol and diesel engines.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
UK representative. The oldest of all premium cars. Words are redundant here. The build quality of the car is simply the highest, because everything is done by hand. Bentley Continental Flying Spur is like getting into a completely different world, full of mysteries and beauty. Some details of the interior of the car are reminiscent of the 20th century of the last century. Species of wood that are specially grown to decorate the interior of the salon. All these details give the Bentley the quality and beauty that many dream of. You can rely on this "guy" 100%.
Maserati Quattroporte.
Accounted worldwide famous company Maserati has five generations of the Quattroporte. The most refined and popular model produced since 2003. Quattroporte means "four doors" in Italian. According to its dimensions, the car was listed in the premium class. Maserati Quattroporte is unique and inimitable. These characteristics emphasized the design studio Pininfarina, headquartered in Italy.
Porsche Panamera.
Probably one of the most fast cars premium class. Machine started in mass production in 2009. The new Porsche Panamera just sold out in seconds. Although the price is quite decent. All Porsche style. Huge front bumper, large front optics and convex wheel arches. All these details give new Porsche Panamera sports style. The interior is incomparable. Qualitatively fitted torpedo with leather, wood inserts the highest level. As always in tradition, Porsche presents customers with a huge number of leather colors to choose from, including a unique dark Blue colour. The car is produced in 11 basic trim levels with gasoline and diesel engines from 3.0 to 4.8 liters. The Panamera is also available with a 3.0-liter engine.
The segment of the premium car market, unfortunately, is not large. This feature is characterized by the fact that this class has a rigid framework and parameters under which this or that car should fit. There's only room here for exclusive models that are pleasing to the eye. This is a kind of museum of the auto industry.
