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Another strong year for domestic brands, netting four of the top 10 (11) spots. J.D. Power this week released its annual Initial Quality Study (IQS) for 2021. Like last year, American brands had a strong showing, topping the list and scoring four of the top 10 spots—technically 11, because ties. Last year, the company redesigned the study, adding more questions for owners to address problems they were experiencing. The average number of problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) went up because of this, but drops two percent across the industry for 2021. According to J.D. Power, for the first time in a decade, voice recognition is no longer the most common problem amongst new-vehicle owners. Instead, it’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto pairing. This is especially problematic as more and more companies switch over to wireless pairing: trouble-shooting isn’t as intuitive as the old “unplug and plug it back in” approach. The company says 25 percent of all problems are related to infotainment, and six of the top 10 problems all fall under the category. The highest-rated single model? The aging Nissan Maxima, with just 85 PP100. Once again, Tesla doesn’t qualify, as the EV manufacturer refuses to allow J.D. Power to poll its owners in some states. As a reminder, the IQ Study polls new-car owners on the various issues and problems they might encounter in the first 90 days of ownership. A better illustration of what it might be like to own a car from these brands comes from the J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study, which polls buyers after three years of ownership. With that out of the way, let’s get to those top makes, in ascending order. 11 (Tie). MINI PP100: 151 SEE ALSO: Mini Cooper S vs Mazda 3 Turbo Comparison: Little(ish) Bundles of Joy The cutesy British-but-Bavarian brand moved up the rankings this year, tying Chevrolet and thus earning a spot in the Top 10. That’s a full 23 fewer problems per 100 cars than last year, putting Mini on the right side of the industry average (162 PP100 for this year). Loading … 11 (Tie). Chevrolet PP100: 151 SEE ALSO: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible Review: The Friendly Supercar Chevrolet slipped in 2021, seeing an additional 10 problems per 100 cars in the first 90 days of ownership. That’s enough to see it fall from the podium to the bottom of the top 10. The brand’s best-selling Equinox sees a revision for 2022; will the addition of wireless phone pairing help or hurt the brand? Loading … 09 (Tie). Jeep PP100: 149 SEE ALSO: 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Review: First Drive The first of three—three!—Stellantis brands on this list, Jeep improved with six fewer problems per 100 cars this year, scoring 149 PP100. Uconnect 4 no doubt helps: it remains one of the easiest infotainment systems to use. The brand will adopt the latest iteration of Uconnect this year with the introduction of the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. Loading … 09 (Tie). Hyundai PP100: 149 SEE ALSO: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Review: First Drive Hyundai also improved this year, but by less than Jeep, resulting in the brands sharing ninth place. As we’ll see later in the list, Korean brands as a whole did well, scoring consistently for another year. Hyundai in particular has gone on a product offensive the last 12 months, introducing a new Elantra, Tucson, and Santa Cruz, with the dedicated Ioniq 5 EV coming before the end of the year. Loading … 07. Genesis PP100: 148 SEE ALSO: 2022 Genesis GV70 Review: First Drive Genesis saw an increase of 6 PP100 this year, enough for the Korean brand to lose the title of top-performing luxury brand. The number of models has grown from three to five in the past 12 months, with the mid-size GV80 and compact GV70 SUVs joining the lineup. Next up from the brand are electrified options, in the form of an adapted G80 sedan, and the dedicated EV-only GV60. Loading … 06. Kia PP100: 147 SEE ALSO: Kia Carnival vs Chrysler Pacifica vs Toyota Sienna Comparison Kia was a joint winner in the 2020 IQ Study. A new brand has moved up to snatch the crown, on account of Kia tumbling from 136 to 147 PP100. While the brand has put out a lot of excellent new product this year—the K5 is a great sedan, and the Carnival makes minivans cool again—it has also put an emphasis on wireless phone pairing, this year’s bugbear. Loading … 05. Nissan SEE ALSO: 2022 Nissan Pathfinder Review: First Drive PP100: 146 Not to be outdone by the likes of Kia and Hyundai, Nissan has had its own lineup refresh, bringing in a new Versa, Sentra, Rogue, and Pathfinder, plus revisions to the Kicks and Armada. The brand’s renewed focus on quality has seemingly paid off, with a big 15-point PP100 jump landing it in the top five. Up next, the turbocharged Z sports car and electric-power Ariya. Loading … 04 (Tie). Mitsubishi PP100: 144 SEE ALSO: 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage Review: Fitness for Purpose Like its now-partner Nissan, Mitsubishi improved its IQS score year-over-year, shaving 4 PP100 off for a tally of 144. That’s the highest rating for any non-premium import brand. Mitsubishi has quietly turned out reliable, easy-to-learn models at affordable prices, and owners are recognizing that good work. Tying the best-performing luxury brand is one heck of an accomplishment. Loading … 04 (Tie). Lexus PP100: 144 SEE ALSO: 2021 Lexus IS 350 Review: First Drive After a disappointing 2020, Lexus is back in the pointy end of the results with a 144 PP100 score. The Japanese brand is the best-performing luxury brand in the IQ Study, knocking Genesis from its perch. A fussy touchpad has long dogged the brand’s infotainment systems; with a move towards more intuitive touchscreens, it’s little surprise Lexus has moved up. Loading … 02. Dodge PP100: 139 SEE ALSO: 2021 Dodge Challenger GT AWD Review: It’s All In the Name Dodge won last year, and even a slight increase of 3 PP100 wasn’t enough to see it leave the podium for 2021. Chalk this consistency up to two factors: the low learning curve for the brand’s Uconnect 4 system, and the sheer age of most of its offerings. The Charger and Challenger have been around for well over a decade at this point, as has the Durango, which saw a refresh this year—including a move to Uconnect 5. Loading … 01. Ram PP100: 128 SEE ALSO: 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Review: First Drive Dodge may not have won, but at least another of its Stellantis siblings did. The current Ram 1500 generation has enjoyed critical and sales success since debuting in 2019, with a class-leading interior and the same Uconnect system found elsewhere in the Stellantis empire. For 2022, the brand will graduate to the latest Uconnect 5 system, which is faster and more feature-rich. 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While yesterday we were talking about how similar it was the concept vehicle appeared on Hyundai Motor Group’s ‘Hydrogen Wave’ global virtual forum teaser video, to be held on September 7th, to the Stinger Midship test mule vehicle, today we have found at Bobaedream a new picture of the vehicle captured in South Korea. This […] The post Stinger Midship Hydrogen High-Performance Mule Spotted appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

While yesterday we were talking about how similar it was the concept vehicle appeared on Hyundai Motor Group’s ‘Hydrogen Wave’ global virtual forum teaser video, to be held on September 7th, to the Stinger Midship test mule vehicle, today we have found at Bobaedream a new picture of the vehicle captured in South Korea. This […] The post Stinger Midship Hydrogen High-Performance Mule Spotted appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia Europe has today revealed the dedicated European Sportage, which has been carefully crafted to establish new benchmarks across the SUV segment in Europe. It combines a sleek yet muscular and modern exterior design with a cutting-edge premium interior featuring a swooping integrated curved display that houses the very latest advancements in connectivity tech. Developed […] The post Say Hello to European Kia Sportage appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia Europe has today revealed the dedicated European Sportage, which has been carefully crafted to establish new benchmarks across the SUV segment in Europe. It combines a sleek yet muscular and modern exterior design with a cutting-edge premium interior featuring a swooping integrated curved display that houses the very latest advancements in connectivity tech. Developed […] The post Say Hello to European Kia Sportage appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

A few days ago, Hyundai Motor Group announced that will host ‘Hydrogen Wave’, a global virtual forum which represents the Group’s plans for a new ‘wave’ of hydrogen-based products and technologies to be held on September 7th. Looking closer to the vehicle we can see many similarities between this concept vehicle and the Stinger midship […] The post The Hydrogen High-Performance Concept Could be Stinger Midship appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

A few days ago, Hyundai Motor Group announced that will host ‘Hydrogen Wave’, a global virtual forum which represents the Group’s plans for a new ‘wave’ of hydrogen-based products and technologies to be held on September 7th. Looking closer to the vehicle we can see many similarities between this concept vehicle and the Stinger midship […] The post The Hydrogen High-Performance Concept Could be Stinger Midship appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

During this week Kia started with the first test drive event of the Kia EV6 in South Korea and our colleagues at Asian Petrolhead had the chance to test it, so we can share with you the first english verdict. Everything we know so far about the EV6. Starting with the EV6, Kia’s EV lineup […] The post Kia EV6 GT-Line First Drive in English appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

During this week Kia started with the first test drive event of the Kia EV6 in South Korea and our colleagues at Asian Petrolhead had the chance to test it, so we can share with you the first english verdict. Everything we know so far about the EV6. Starting with the EV6, Kia’s EV lineup […] The post Kia EV6 GT-Line First Drive in English appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Recently Kia unveiled Ceed’s family facelift and today thanks to our follower Todor we can share the first real-world pictures of the PROCEED and Ceed Tourer models, including the interior. Hit the jump and enjoy the gallery. PROCEED GT Facelift Gallery Check the full press release and official images The five-door hatchback, station wagon and […] The post Kia PROCEED Facelift Captured in the Wild appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Recently Kia unveiled Ceed’s family facelift and today thanks to our follower Todor we can share the first real-world pictures of the PROCEED and Ceed Tourer models, including the interior. Hit the jump and enjoy the gallery. PROCEED GT Facelift Gallery Check the full press release and official images The five-door hatchback, station wagon and […] The post Kia PROCEED Facelift Captured in the Wild appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia Europe revealed yesterday the first official sketches of the all-new European-market Sportage. Expected for the debut on September 1st, our colleagues at Kolesa.ru worked on a rendering using these sketches and this is the result. Thoughts? The Sportage has been carefully designed and developed to establish new benchmarks in its segment while also catering […] The post Euro-spec Sportage Rendering Based on Sketch appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia Europe revealed yesterday the first official sketches of the all-new European-market Sportage. Expected for the debut on September 1st, our colleagues at Kolesa.ru worked on a rendering using these sketches and this is the result. Thoughts? The Sportage has been carefully designed and developed to establish new benchmarks in its segment while also catering […] The post Euro-spec Sportage Rendering Based on Sketch appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia Europe has revealed the first official sketches of the all-new European-market Sportage. For the first time in its history, Kia is launching a dedicated Sportage designed specifically for European customers in what is the fifth generation of the brand’s most popular SUV. The Sportage has been carefully designed and developed to establish new benchmarks […] The post Kia Reveals First Skectch of Euro Spec Sportage appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia Europe has revealed the first official sketches of the all-new European-market Sportage. For the first time in its history, Kia is launching a dedicated Sportage designed specifically for European customers in what is the fifth generation of the brand’s most popular SUV. The Sportage has been carefully designed and developed to establish new benchmarks […] The post Kia Reveals First Skectch of Euro Spec Sportage appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

The 2022 Sorento PHEV (Turbo Plug-in Hybrid) SUV is the latest addition to Kia’s ambitious ‘Plan S’ electrification strategy and the fourth generation Sorento model range, which was introduced last year in both gasoline-powered and turbo hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) forms. Offering power, efficiency, all-wheel drive capability and three-row seating accommodations, the 2022 Sorento Turbo […] The post Kia America Adds 2022 Sorento PHEV appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

The 2022 Sorento PHEV (Turbo Plug-in Hybrid) SUV is the latest addition to Kia’s ambitious ‘Plan S’ electrification strategy and the fourth generation Sorento model range, which was introduced last year in both gasoline-powered and turbo hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) forms. Offering power, efficiency, all-wheel drive capability and three-row seating accommodations, the 2022 Sorento Turbo […] The post Kia America Adds 2022 Sorento PHEV appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

The Sorento plug-in is part of the Korean Automaker’s Plan S electrification strategy. We had been waiting and asking for it and it’s finally here. Kia today debuted the much-awaited 2022 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid. It will sit beside the Sorento Hybrid in the mid-size three-row crossover’s lineup. Like the standard Sorento, it will come with a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine which pairs with a 66.9 kW motor and a 13.8 kWh battery pack. The 2022 Sorento PHEV promises 32 miles of pure electric range while the total combined range stands at 460 miles. It also promises 79 mpg-e of mileage. Kia has debuted the Sorento PHEV as a part of its “ambitious” Plan S electrification strategy which will see the Korean Automaker debut no less than seven electric vehicles by 2027. SEE ALSO: 2021 Kia Sorento Review: First Drive Needless to say, the Sorento will come with a premium cabin and some nifty typical Kia touches. It will be available in two trims, the SX and the SX-P. The SX is the starting trim and will offer 19-inch wheels along with a Bose audio system and wireless charging as standard. The SX-P trim will add the 12.3-inch instrument cluster over the SX along with a surround-view camera monitor. While blind-spot detection is standard on both trims, blind-spot monitor is only available with the SX-P trim. As for driver assistance systems, the Kia offers a ton, including, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, blind-spot detection, and avoidance are all standard. As is the automaker’s Highway Driving Assistant with stop and go capability. The 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV will arrive on the showroom floors in the third quarter of 2021. Prices will be available closer to the launch date and the Sorento PHEV will be eligible for a $6,587 Federal Tax Credit and various state incentives, at least in California to begin with. Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletter here. The post 2022 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid Will Offer 460 miles Of Combined Range appeared first on AutoGuide.com. Lees volledige artikel

Our reader Alex sent this pictures of the Kia Sorento spotted at Kia America HQ in Irvine, CA showing the new Kia logo. After Kia released its 2022 Kia Sorento in South Korea back in July, we expect the same changes to carryover into the US line-up. Check the changes of the KDM spec Sorento […] The post US-Spec 2022 Kia Sorento Spotted with New Logo appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

After we showed you up the interior of the next-gen Kia Niro (codenamed as SG2) for the first time thanks to our CarPIX, today we have new picture of the exterior courtesy of DodoTube, showing a NIRO that have lost the canvas camouflage. What we know so far? Of course this Niro prototype (codenamed as […] The post Kia Niro Spied, Losing Camouflage appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Today we want to share with you the full review of the 5th generation Kia Sportage thanks to our friend AsianPetrolhead. Hit the jump and enjoy it! The post Full English Review of All-New Kia Sportage appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia Corporation has announced today the re-opening of its customer-centric brand-experiencing venue, the Kia 360, in southern Seoul. Kia360 is the company’s first public space dedicated to showcasing its new brand offerings, including future mobility lifestyles, electrified sustainable mobility solutions and design innovations. It has re-opened in line with Kia’s new brand strategy of empowering […] The post Kia 360 Re-opened With New Brand Image appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

While Kia continues to achieve records after the launch of the All-New Sportage in South Korea, today we want to share with you the first English walkaround video of the 5th generation Kia Sportage thanks to our friend AsianPetrolhead. The post First Kia Sportage Look Around Video (English) appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Kia UK has revealed the Kia Soul EV Boardmasters Edition today, a ‘recycled’ pre-production car saved from the crusher to instead live out its days on the beach. Reimagined exclusively for surfers, the Soul EV Boardmasters Edition is a special one-off car created to mark the launch of Boardmasters 2021 in Cornwall (www.boardmasters.com). Kia UK […] The post Kia UK Reveals One-Off Soul EV Boardmasters appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel

Today we want to share with you a new set of spy pictures of the future Kia Telluride facelift. Thanks to our colleagues at AutoPost we can now take a closer look to the prototype of the updated large SUV. What we know so far? After Kia just released the 2022 Model Year of the […] The post Kia Telluride Facelift Spied Up Close appeared first on Korean Car Blog. Bekijk volledig artikel