Honda Still Top Value
A study just released by Strategic Vision — one of those companies that makes money asking people how much they like their cars — shows that Honda remains the top automaker when buyers are asked about overall value. The survey was given to more than 64,000 people who purchased a car from Oct. 2005 to March 2006, after they had lived with their new cars for 90 days. While Honda is the big winner, Toyota went from winning seven categories to taking only three this year; two of them for Lexus and one for Scion. GM came from behind and took four categories, although two of them were for the Corvette. Hyundai and Kia were another surprise taking four categories.
While these types of surveys are never 100% accurate, the sheer size of the respondent pool is impressive.
For the full list keep reading.
Strategic Vision Results
- Small car: Honda Civic
- Small multifunction: Scion xB
- Medium car: Kia Optima
- Medium multifunction: Mazda6 Wagon
- Larger car: Hyundai Azera
- Near luxury car: BMW 3 Series
- Luxury multifunction: Audi A4/S4 Avant
- Luxury car (three-way tie): Lexus LS 430, Acura RL, Audi A8
- Small specialty under $25K: Mini Cooper
- Small specialty over $25K: Chevrolet Corvette
- Mid-specialty: Honda Accord Coupe
- Convertible under $30K: Mini Cooper Convertible
- Convertible over $30K: Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
- Minivan: Kia Sedona
- Small SUV (tie): Saturn Vue, Hyundai Tucson
- Medium crossover SUV: Honda Pilot
- Medium SUV: Nissan Xterra
- Large SUV: Nissan Armada
- Near luxury SUV: Lexus RX 330
- Luxury SUV: Mercedes GL Class
- Compact pickup: Honda Ridgeline
- Full-size pickup: Nissan Titan
- Heavy-duty pickup: Chevrolet Silverado
- Best model: Mini Cooper
- Most improved brand: Honda
- Best corporation (overall): Honda Motor Co.
[Survey Puts GM Vehicles at Top, Detroit News]
