Lexus IS (old)
Overall Average Rating - 86.4%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 20th
WINNER OF CATEGORY - Build Quality
THE way a car is built will determine how long it keeps that ‘straight out of the showroom’ feel. As soon as squeaks and rattles start to creep in, long journeys become a chore as you turn up the radio to drown out the din. One firm that’s got making cars cracked is Lexus. The company retains the build quality top spot with its old-shape IS. Strangely, expectations of the new IS were so high that it hasn’t been quite as impressive, managing only a seventh-place finish. Languishing at the bottom of the chart is Fiat’s old Punto. Thankfully, the newer Grande Punto is better built, but still only makes it into 83rd place. Interestingly, nine of the top 10 finishers in the build quality chart are either Japanese or German.
Ratings
Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 7th
Build Quality: 1st
Running Costs: 96th
Performance: 50th
Braking: 13th
Ride Quality: 10th
Handling: 15th
Practicality: 92nd
Comfort: 5th
Ease of Driving: 6th
Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 1st)
It's seventh heaven for Lexus – another year, another victory! The firm’s seventh win is a tremendous achievement, with first place positions for build quality, reliability and comfort.
