Top Ranked New Cars in Initial Quality by Vehicle Class

Large SUV: Chevrolet Suburban/GMC Yukon

The Large SUV category saw a tie between the Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon for first place, while the Chevrolet Tahoe came in second. The full-size, body-on-frame SUV is capable of accommodating up to nine occupants while its 5.3-liter V8 engine provides 320 hp and 335 lb-ft of torque when the fuel tank is filled with regular-grade gasoline or 326 hp and 348 lb-ft of torque when it’s burning E85. Fuel economy is rated at 15 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway for the full-size SUV. NHTSA gave the Suburban a four-star out of five overall safety rating.