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Hyundai Tops U.S. Quality Study; Nissan Leads Mass-Market

6/30/2025

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Hyundai Dominates Quality

Hyundai Motor Group secured the top spot in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study for the second consecutive year.
Hyundai ranked third overall, while Kia placed eighth, showcasing strong performance.
The Hyundai Santa Cruz and Kia Telluride excelled in their respective segments.
Nissan emerged as the leading Mass-Market brand, with the Altima and Sentra topping their categories.
The study evaluated 223 issues across nine categories, highlighting customer satisfaction and product quality.

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Lexus Tops Quality

J.D. Power's 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study surveyed 92,694 vehicle owners, identifying Lexus as the top brand with 166 problems per 100 vehicles.
Audi ranked lowest with 269 issues, while BMW reported 196, slightly above the industry average of 192.
Luxury vehicles tend to have more problems than mainstream brands, particularly plug-in hybrids.
The study evaluated multiple vehicle aspects, including infotainment systems and overall driving experience.

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Hyundai Dominates Quality

Hyundai Motor Group secured the top spot in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study for the second consecutive year.
Hyundai ranked third overall, while Kia placed eighth, showcasing strong performance.
The Hyundai Santa Cruz and Kia Telluride excelled in their respective segments.
Nissan emerged as the leading Mass-Market brand, with the Altima and Sentra topping their categories.
The study evaluated 223 issues across nine categories, highlighting customer satisfaction and product quality.

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