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The average new car sells for $33,871, according to Kelley Blue Book. So when you take on an expense like that in your life, you want to be sure you’re going to love your new wheels, right?
Forbes has identified some of the worst 2016 model year vehicles to own based on their reviews in Consumer Reports and from other sources.
Steer clear of these rides — which have low reliability, low resale value and receive below-average overall ratings on road test performance and customer satisfaction — and you’ll be more likely to pick a car you love!
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This model has a trio of woes: Tight rear-seat space, an unpleasant 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine and a console that ‘is badly designed and requires a stretch to reach the tiny buttons.’
Here’s a short and sweet summary of what Consumer Reports says it didn’t like about this car: ‘Rear seat, reliability; EV has a touchy throttle and brake pedal, and battery takes up trunk space; ST’s optional Recaro seats are stiff and confining.’
The magazine noted the unimpressive fuel economy and uncomfortable cloth seats, in addition to calling all the engine choices ‘lackluster.’
Another ‘lackluster’ showing, but this time for fuel economy. Add to that an unrefined engine, a noted lack of ‘fun-to-drive agility’ and ride that is ‘too harsh over road impacts’ and you can see why the magazine pooh-poohed this model.
A ‘gruff and less powerful’ turbo is just the beginning. This model was also slammed because of its ergonomics. Consumer Reports says the rear seat and trunk are very cramped, and notes that the vehicle is ‘hard to get in and out of, even for kids.’
Consumer Reports noted the ‘choppy, unsettled ride [that] is inappropriate for a luxury sedan — or any sedan, for that matter.’ Other complaints included the ‘ungainly handling [that] falls short of Acura’s claims of a sporty driving experience.’
For both the C V6 model and the Limited 4-cyl. model, the magazine noted restricted visibility; awkward access; suspension tuning that leaves something to be desired; and ‘nine-speed transmission shift quality [that] is worse than many competing six-speed automaticsan unreliable transmission.’
The magazine was succinct in why it chose to dismiss this model: ‘Handling, unresponsive transmission, fuel economy, rear visibility, tiny third-row seat, poor IIHS small overlap crash-test results, reliability.’
The magazine decries the clumsy handling, cheap interior finish and poor reliability. Also of note, Consumer Reports says it ‘feels slower than many rivals.’
For both the Limited V6 and the Latitude 4-cyl. the magazine noteds they were ‘woefully underpowered’ and possessing a 9-speed transmission that ‘is good for bragging rights but not smooth shifts.’ Clearly the Jeep Cherokee was not a favorite! Other complaints include uncomfortable cloth seats, thick roof pillars that reduce visibility and a high price tag in lower trim levels.
Again, another short-but-sweet list of gripes from Consumer Reports for this crossover SUV: ‘Engine noise, acceleration, driving position, front-seat comfort, complicated optional radio, IIHS small overlap crash-test result.’
The big price tag and the supersize dimensions that make it unwieldy to handle were among the complaints. Consumer Reports also noted that it ‘feels underpowered’ and that you have to get the LTZ trim ($70,000+) for this vehicle to be ‘at its best.’
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This post was last modified on January 9, 2023 5:50 pm
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