J.D. Power Awards

2017 Performance Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle Awards

According to verified new-vehicle owners, listed below are the top-ranked 2017 Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle models in performance and driving experience, measuring how gratifying a vehicle is to own and drive.

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Kia Soul

Among Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicles, the alert 2017 Kia Soul was the top-ranked model in performance and driving experience.

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To learn more about how all Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle models performed in performance and driving experience in 2017, see the chart below.

2017 Kia Soul

2017 Toyota Prius v

2017 Ford C-Max Energi

2017 Ford Transit Connect

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2017 Kia Soul

2017 Toyota Prius v

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2017 Ford C-Max Energi

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2017 Ford Transit Connect

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Compact Premium Car

2017 Audi A4

The brilliant 2017 Audi A4 was ranked highest in the Compact Premium Car segment in performance and driving experience.

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Compact Car

2017 MINI Clubman

The lively 2017 Mini Clubman was the top-ranked model in the Compact Car segment in performance and driving experience.

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Compact Premium SUV

2017 Porsche Macan

In performance and driving experience, the engaging 2017 Porsche Macan ranked highest in the Compact Premium SUV segment.

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Compact SUV

2017 Honda CR-V

In the Compact SUV segment, the excellent 2017 Honda CR-V ranked highest in performance and driving experience.

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Other J.D. Power ratings and awards

2017 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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2017 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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2017 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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2017 J.D. Power resale ratings

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

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