Top Ranked New Cars in Initial Quality by Vehicle Class

Large Car: Kia Cadenza

In the Large Car category, the Kia Cadenza ranked highest, besting the Nissan Maxima and the Toyota Avalon. A new full-size sedan from the Korean automaker, the Cadenza comes equipped with a 3.3-liter V6 providing 293 hp and 255 lb-ft of torque. According to the EPA, the Kia Cadenza is good for 19 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. Standard equipment on the Cadenza include 18-inch wheels, automatic headlights, fog lights, heated power-folding side mirrors with LED turn signal indicators and rain-sensing wipers.