Below, we present this year’s dirty dozen with accompanying highlights where they came up short.
Make & model | Test score | Low points |
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara | 20 | Ride, handling, braking, wind noise, access, driving position, seat comfort, fit and finish, visibility, fuel economy, reliability. |
Smart ForTwo Passion | 28 | Transmission, acceleration, ride, agility, noise, seats only two, premium fuel. |
Scion iQ | 29 | Ride, noise, acceleration, steering, driving position, fit and finish, radio controls, blind spots, tiny rear seat. |
Mitsubishi i-MiEV SE | 34 | Short range, long charging time, weak cabin heat, Spartan accommodations, acceleration, ride, agility, seats only four, complicated radio, headlights. |
Chevrolet Spark 1LT | 34 | Acceleration, transmission, ride, noise, front-seat comfort, driving position, controls. |
Toyota FJ Cruiser | 36 | Visibility, ride, handling, noise, fuel economy, fit and finish, access. |
Toyota Yaris LE | 41 | Noise, ride, agility, driving position, front-seat comfort, fit and finish, radio controls, rear visibility. |
Dodge Avenger SXT (4-cyl.) | 43 | Engine noise, acceleration, braking, handling, rear visibility, transmission, driving position, fuel economy. |
Jeep Compass Latitude | 49 | Engine noise, acceleration, driving position, front-seat comfort, rear visibility, cornering limits, braking, reliability. |
Ram 2500 Laramie (6.7L, inline 6) | 49 | Ride, noise, handling, transmission, high step-in, complicated optional radio, reliability. |
Toyota Tacoma(V6) | 50 | Ride, handling, driving position, high step-in, low rear seat. |
Jeep Patriot Latitude | 52 | Engine noise, acceleration, driving position, front-seat comfort, complicated optional radio. |
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