Audi Q5 Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
quality design and production see full Audi Q5 review |
Audi Q5 Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Just after I put down my money for European delivery and Consumer Reports "worst reliability" came out for the V6. This web site reassured me about the cause of the report, the plastic housing water pump, that no longer comes on the V6. see full Audi Q5 review |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ford Explorers were long a bad brand based on the tire fiasco that was proven, for the most part, was owner created. So have high expectations that it will improve. see full Audi Q5 review |
Toyota Highlander Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Toyotas are reputed to be bulletproof and that was our experience with a 1994 Previa minivan see full Toyota Highlander review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD |
This is my 3rd Toyota/Lexus. What else can I say, they are great cars/appliances. Although not a styling icon, Toyota/Lexus knows how to build what most people want/need in a reliable good quality vehicle. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Previous Toyota SUV lasted 25+ years with great performance and low maintenance. The new vehicle was the first affordable hybrid SUV available to the public. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not much to say, Toyota has made great products. So many people I talk to discuss the fact that they have over 150K miles of maintenance only repairs. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2004 | 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Well...up until the issues with cars accelerating on their own their reputation was untarnished. Still...very few cars exhibit this trait so I still would buy another one. see full Toyota Highlander review |