Top Ranked New Cars in Initial Quality by Vehicle Class

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.