Category: Awards

The Audi Q7 outscored its competition in the Premium Luxury Crossover SUV Segment, handily winning a 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Award. High-tech luxury and exceptional handling helped the Q7 rise above the competition. Owner satisfaction scores suggest that the Q7 is very well mannered; Safety and Overall Quality rankings were are very high, and owners felt its controls were intuitive.

For the second year in a row, the Toyota FJ Cruiser is in the top rank of Vehicle Satisfaction Awards in the Compact SUV/Off-Road Vehicle segment. Owners rated the FJ Cruiser highly for Toyota’s Reputation for Reliability and Overall Quality. Traction and the Fun to Drive factor also helped the FJ Cruiser garner this year’s VSA award, overcoming shortcomings in Driver’s Seat Visibility and Rear Seat Comfort to rise to the top of the segment.

Owners of the Suzuki Grand Vitara rated the vehicle best in the Compact SUV/Off-Road Vehicle Segment of the 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards. Offering seating for five, V6 power and a long list of standard features, the Grand Vitara garnered high markes in the Warranty, Safety, and Handling categories.

Owners of the Kia Sorento ranked the vehicle at the top of the Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle Segment in the 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards. Sorento received top marks for Power, Acceleration and Safety, but what really sealed the deal, owners said, was Kia’s 10 year/100,000-mile warranty.

The HUMMER H3, with its unmistakable styling and go-anywhere attitude, earned top ranking in the 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards’ Mid-Size Sport Utility Segment. Satisfaction scores for Styling, Traction in All Weather Conditions and Feeling Safe While Driving topped owners’ lists.

The Ford Explorer is top-ranked in the Premium Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle Segment in the 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards. Owners were very satisfied with the Explorer’s solid reputation and gave it excellent scores for Traction in All Weather Conditions, Safety Features and Overall Dealership Experience.

Toyota 4Runner ranks at the top of Premium Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle category in the 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards. Owners gave the vehicle its very highest ranking in Reliability, followed by Vehicle reputation and Brand Reputation. The 4Runner’s Durability also received high marks.

The 2008 Toyota Sequoia has received the 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Award in the Large Sport Utility Vehicle Segment. Not only did Sequoia win its product category, it also was the highest-rated vehicle overall in the 2008 survey. Owner satisfaction ratings for Seating Capacity, Ride, and Power and Acceleration were all very high, as were scores relating to Toyota’s reputation for building Reliable, Durable, Safe vehicles.

In the Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle Segment, the Cadillac Escalade scores as the 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Award winner. Escalade owners gave high ratings to the SUV’s distinctive style and luxury. Predictably, Exterior Styling received high scores, but Reputation (both Brand and Vehicle), Driver’s Seat Visibility and Safety all helped to secure an outright victory.

Owners of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac ranked the sport utility truck a winner in the Compact Pickup Segment of the 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards. While the Sport Trac received high marks virtually across the board, Exterior Styling and Overall Quality and Reliability were standout features, according to owners.

Honda Ridgeline owners’ satisfaction rankings produced a 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Award in the Compact Pickup Segment. Owners are very satisfied with Ridgeline’s Brand and Vehicle Reputations, coupled with the vehicle’s Reliability, Safety, and Overall Quality.

The Chevrolet Silverado HD brings home the 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Award for the Heavy Duty Pickup Segment. Owners pointed to their trucks’ dynamic capabilities, such as Power and Acceleration, Braking and Handling. They also cited high satisfaction with the Reliability and Safety of the Silverado HD.

Receiving top marks in the Large Light-Duty Pickup Segment, the Cadillac Escalade EXT brings home a 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Award. While owners would like better Fuel Economy, EXT scored very well in Power & Acceleration, Ride, Reputation and Exterior Styling.

Mark LT owners are happy with Lincoln’s luxury interpretation of the Ford F-150. Mark LT owners appreciate the vehicle’s blend of utility and style. Top ranking was secured with a Comfortable Ride, great Driver Visibility and a Feeling of Safety When Driving.

For the second year in a row, the Scion tC brings home the Vehicle Satisfaction Award in the Sporty Car Segment. Owners are satisfied with tC’s stylish Exterior and relatively Low Price Although it has remained relatively unchanged since 2005, the tC continues to score high in Overall Quality, Safety and Reliability.