Top Ranked New Cars in Initial Quality by Vehicle Class

Compact SUV: GMC Terrain

In the Compact SUV category, the highest ranked vehicle was the GMC Terrain, followed by the Chevrolet Equinox and the Toyota FJ Cruiser. The GMC Terrain is a five-passenger crossover that comes standard with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 182 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque. Those looking for more muscle can opt for a 3.6-liter V6 producing 301 hp and 272 lb-ft of torque. The four-cylinder Terrain gets 22 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway in front-wheel drive form while the six-cylinder provides 20 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.