J.D. Power Awards

2012 Performance Compact Premium SUV Awards

According to verified new-vehicle owners, listed below are the top-ranked 2012 Compact Premium SUV models in performance and driving experience, measuring how gratifying a vehicle is to own and drive.

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Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

Among Entry Premium Crossover SUVs, the polished 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque was the top-ranked model in performance and driving experience.

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Compact Car

2012 Chevrolet Volt

In performance and driving experience, the electrified 2012 Chevrolet Volt ranked highest in the Compact Car segment.

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Compact Premium Sporty Car

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

Highest-ranked in the Compact Premium Sporty Car segment, the engaging 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class excelled in performance and driving experience.

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Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle

2012 Kia Soul

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Compact Sporty Car

2012 MINI Cooper Coupe

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Other J.D. Power ratings and awards

2012 J.D. Power quality award

Awarded to the brand who had the fewest problems reported by 100 car owners during the first 90 days of ownership.

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2012 J.D. Power dependability award

Awarded to the brand who had the fewest problems reported by 100 car owners during the last 12 months with their 3-year old vehicle.

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2012 J.D. Power dealers award

Awarded to the dealer performance, both in terms of vehicle servicing (i.e., service initiation; service facility; vehicle pickup; and service quality) as well as the sales experience (i.e., dealer personnel; delivery process; and dealership facility).

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2012 J.D. Power resale ratings

The resale rating is based on the vehicle average annual depreciation over 5 years.

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2012 Performance Compact Premium SUV Awards

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