Those aren’t narratives – those viewpoints were based on factual trends.
Honda lost their ways
Last few years, Honda has been fluttering on the edge of top-5 – either way outside it thanks to the 1.5T problems or right at #5. This is a pretty big drop from being #1 or #2 for a long time. Again, they’re stuck at #5.
Mazda eclipsing Toyota
Mazda was ahead in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Toyota finally climbed back in 2023 and now “2024” (this is the latest ranking).
Hyundai killing it
If you’ve spent time here, you’ve clearly seen the opposite of those sentiments.
What’s behind the trend? Honda/Toyota’s CR ratings dipped (presumably) because of major redesigns/new releases. Mazda, barring from the I6 and SkyActivX, has been using the same 2.0, 2.5, 2.5T + 6sp for how many years? Why the drop-off in CR ratings now?
Those aren’t narratives – those viewpoints were based on factual trends.
Last few years, Honda has been fluttering on the edge of top-5 – either way outside it thanks to the 1.5T problems or right at #5. This is a pretty big drop from being #1 or #2 for a long time. Again, they’re stuck at #5.
Mazda was ahead in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Toyota finally climbed back in 2023 and now “2024” (this is the latest ranking).
If you’ve spent time here, you’ve clearly seen the opposite of those sentiments.
What’s behind the trend? Honda/Toyota’s CR ratings dipped (presumably) because of major redesigns/new releases. Mazda, barring from the I6 and SkyActivX, has been using the same 2.0, 2.5, 2.5T + 6sp for how many years? Why the drop-off in CR ratings now?
They’re going back up because the 1.5T oil issues have been fixed.
What do you think made Toyota fall off for those 5 years?
Last year the tundra decimated things with like a 66. Every other model was like 80s
Honda is effectively 3rd because the top 5 is basically only 3 brands. They are still one of the most reliable cars you can buy.