The Worst Cars Chosen by Americans
The majority are Nissan Infinity Models
What Are the Top 3 Cars with the Lowest Satisfaction?
Which vehicle had the lowest satisfaction rate in the American car market, one of the largest in the world? The non-profit consumer organization in the US, Consumer Reports, has sparked interest by announcing the top ten worst cars with the lowest satisfaction rate.
Among these were three models from the Korean brand Kia and four models from the Japanese brand Nissan. Kia’s Seltos, Sorento Hybrid, and Forte were selected, and Nissan’s Infinity QX50, Sentra, Kicks, and Altima were chosen.
In 3rd place was the Nissan Sentra
Cheap, but disappointing performance
Two Nissan cars were among the top three with the lowest satisfaction, bringing them dishonor. The Nissan Sentra was in 3rd place with a satisfaction rate of 39%. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter MR20DD gasoline engine that delivers a maximum output of 149 horsepower. Starting at a reasonable price of $22,030, it offers excellent options, including rear and cross-traffic warning systems and emergency braking systems.
The downside is the disappointing acceleration performance and cramped interior space. The ride is stable, but the driving performance is somewhat disappointing, and there is little fun in driving. The engine noise also reduces its quietness, but the cheap price and good fuel efficiency make it competitive in terms of price.
The Taos had a satisfaction rate of 38%
Criticized for its disappointing interior quality
In second place was the Volkswagen Taos, with a satisfaction rate of 38%. This compact crossover model is a North American strategic model based on the Tharu sold in the Chinese market. Despite being an SUV, it starts at a reasonable price of $25,420. Other advantages include agile yet smooth athletic ability, ample trunk space for its small size, and high fuel efficiency at high speeds.
The downside is its somewhat lacking performance with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that delivers a maximum output of 149 horsepower and the CVT transmission that makes initial acceleration slow and noise high. Although it has a multi-link suspension system in the rear wheels for a comfortable ride, the second-row legroom is lacking, and the interior design is considered rough.
Only a 25% satisfaction rate
Disappointing fuel efficiency and performance
In first place was Nissan’s premium brand Infinity’s midsize crossover SUV QX50, which recorded a satisfaction rate of 25%. The model was launched in Korea in 2019, but Infinity withdrew from the Korean market in 2020, making it no longer available for purchase. The QX50 was the first in the world equipped with a 2.0-liter VC turbo variable compression ratio engine. It has been praised for increasing quietness and efficiency by changing the compression ratio as needed.
It has a maximum output of 272 horsepower and a maximum torque of 39.9 kg/m, showing decent performance compared to other vehicles in its class. However, the combined fuel efficiency is 10.3km per liter, which is considered low, and the actual driving fuel efficiency is even lower. The CVT transmission makes the initial acceleration slow for the power provided, which is another negative factor. Criticisms continued that it was difficult to use the performance as per the specifications in city driving.
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