Thursday, May 08, 2008
Toyota Prius tops JD Power
Hybrid is rated the best car to own in the UK
The Toyota Prius is the most satisfying car to own, according to an influential consumer survey.
The hybrid model was ranked top in the JD Power and Associates/What Car? 2008 UK Car Customer Satisfaction Index Study, earning a score of 901 points out of 1,000.
The Prius in action
Lexus came top in the manufacturer rankings - a position it has held for the past seven years.
Skoda was ranked second behind Lexus, followed by Honda, Toyota and Jaguar.
Honda fared particularly well, as well as a placing among the top three manufacturers, the Japanese brand also picked up the greatest number of segment awards.
Fiat came bottom overall, receiving just 774 points out of 1,000, which placed it just ahead of Mitsubishi with 775 points.
Chevrolet and Kia were third and fourth from the bottom, followed by Citroen.
DATED: 08.05.08
FEED: MT
The Toyota Prius is the most satisfying car to own, according to an influential consumer survey.
The hybrid model was ranked top in the JD Power and Associates/What Car? 2008 UK Car Customer Satisfaction Index Study, earning a score of 901 points out of 1,000.
The Prius in action
Lexus came top in the manufacturer rankings - a position it has held for the past seven years.
Skoda was ranked second behind Lexus, followed by Honda, Toyota and Jaguar.
Honda fared particularly well, as well as a placing among the top three manufacturers, the Japanese brand also picked up the greatest number of segment awards.
Fiat came bottom overall, receiving just 774 points out of 1,000, which placed it just ahead of Mitsubishi with 775 points.
Chevrolet and Kia were third and fourth from the bottom, followed by Citroen.
DATED: 08.05.08
FEED: MT
