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Research 2013 Highest Performance Ratings
2013 J.D. Power Performance ratings and awards are based on the driving experience feedback of verified car owners who have owned their vehicle for 90 days. This rating includes their opinions of the engine, transmission, driving dynamics, seat comfort, usability of technology, feel of safety and visibility.
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In terms of overall driving experience, Porsche built the highest-ranked vehicles in 2013.


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Porsche builds appealing vehicles in 2013, which gives the automaker the highest ranking among all vehicle brands.
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See Highest Performance small vehicles
Among all small cars and SUVs, the following models were the highest ranked for performance and driving experience in 2013.
2013 Award Winners
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For 2013, the following compact cars and SUVs were judged to be the most appealing by the people who owned them.
2013 Award Winners
In the Compact Car segment, the intelligent 2013 Chevrolet Volt ranked highest in performance and driving experience.
Among Compact Premium Sporty Cars, the sexy 2013 Porsche Boxster was the top-ranked model in performance and driving experience.
The quick-witted 2013 Volkswagen GTI was ranked highest in the Compact Sporty Car segment in performance and driving experience.
In performance and driving experience, the quirky 2013 Fiat 500 ranked highest in the City Car segment.
The sophisticated 2013 Lincoln MKZ was the top-ranked model in the Compact Premium Car segment in performance and driving experience.
See Highest Performance midsize vehicles
It feels good to feel good about what you drive. According to 2013 performance and driving experience ratings, the following midsize cars and SUVs were the most appealing models in their respective segments.
2013 Award Winners
The hearty 2013 Ford Mustang was the top-ranked model in the Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle segment in performance and driving experience.
Highest-ranked in the Midsize Premium Sporty Car segment, the lush 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class excelled in performance and driving experience.
In performance and driving experience, the composed 2013 Volkswagen Passat ranked highest in the Midsize Car segment.
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Appeal is, well, appealing. People want to own and drive appealing vehicles, and each year J.D. Power identifies those makes and models that supply the most satisfying driving experience and performance. Listed below are the 2013 large cars and SUVs that ranked highest for performance and driving experience.
2013 Award Winners
Highest-ranked in the Large Light Duty Pickup segment, the useful 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche excelled in performance and driving experience.
In the Large Car segment, the dynamic 2013 Dodge Charger ranked highest in performance and driving experience.
The family-oriented 2013 Honda Odyssey was the top-ranked model in the Minivan segment in performance and driving experience.
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2013 APEAL Study Results
J.D. Power has completely redesigned its study that serves as the industry benchmark for new-vehicle appeal.
Top-Rated 2013 Convertibles: Performance & Design
The following 2013 convertible models received the highest ratings for overall APEAL.
Top-Ranked Models in the J.D. Power 2013 APEAL Study
The results of the J.D. Power 2013 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM are in, and the following models receive awards for ranking at the top of their respective vehicle segments.