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The American edition of Consumer Reports many years of rating the best and worst cars that money can buy. Reporters conducted detailed studies of performance, comfort, safety, efficiency of each vehicle. new models earn the rating "recommended" in rare cases. Such cases end in scandal and failure in sales. What are the 9 cars authoritative magazine deemed the worst in recent years - later in the review.
1. Suzuki Samurai / Jimny
Small Suzuki Samurai for many years was regarded as one of the most durable and reliable off-road vehicles in the world. The model has been successfully competing with the Jeep CJ-7 and Wrangler, and sold well. In 1988, Consumer Reports magazine released a review in which the car was called too dangerous for American roads. According to the results of tests Suzuki Samurai have a high propensity to roll over. Journalists appealed directly to the 150,000 owners of Samurai and offered to replace them with safer cars.
Autocompany sued Consumer Reports for damage caused by sales and brand reputation. After years of litigation the case was "amicably" settled.
2. isuzu Trooper
As for the incident with Suzuki, Consumer Reports magazine has been prosecuted for doubtful test results rollover Isuzu Trooper. As a consequence of the negative rating SUV sales plummeted. The Court found that several journalists have embellished the danger, but the Japanese automaker was unable to fix a number of structural deficiencies affecting safety. In 2008, Isuzu has ceased selling cars in the United States.
3. Mitsubishi Montero / Pajero, 2001
When, in 1999, the company released a new generation Mitsubishi Pajero SUV, especially emphasizes its size and safety. But Consumer Reports tests showed something else. It was found that when cornering at speed of 60 kilometers per hour the car had dangerously high risk of overturning. During that journalists put the car worse rating. As a result, Pajero sales were modest, and in 2006 the model was removed from the US market.
4. Smart ForTwo
Despite the best efforts of Mercedes-Benz, Smart cars have not become popular. When in 1998 it appeared the first car of the brand, their fuel consumption of 7.4 liters per 100 kilometers was a great result. But after 19 years, this figure is far from the best values. In addition, the Smart enough for what you can love, "toy" style of design, cramped interior, with transmission problems. Not surprisingly, the Consumer Reports survey said: "This tiny two-seater is good to ride in the park. At the end the positive aspects. "
5. Nissan Murano, 2003
When in 2002 the Japanese company Nissan has introduced a new crossover Murano. Striking appearance, compact size and high-class interior provided high sales. But this did not prevent Consumer Reports to present their own conclusions. In tests it has been discovered that in sharp turns the steering becomes more rigid, making it difficult to control the car. Despite the popularity of Murano, car magazine put a negative assessment. When Nissan engineers have fixed the problem, journalists Consumer Reports conducted a re-test the model in 2005 and was given an excellent review.
6. Mercedes-Benz CLA
Mercedes-Benz CLA - is an attractive 4-door coupe with a sweeping contours. In the base model of the car has just one drawback: front-wheel drive, which is poorly fit in with the look of a sports car. And for the 4x4 version, which makes the car a true Mercedes-Benz, you need a lot of pay. This is not a bad car, but it almost every year on the list of "Worst sports car" by Consumer Reports, since his debut in 2013.
7. fiat 500L
It is difficult to expect a high quality of the Fiat 500L, because these machines are made in a factory in Serbia - in the same place to produce cars Yugo. From them 500L model took over insecurity and terrible build quality. Despite the low price, for five years, Fiat 500L regularly hit the rating of "Worst" by Consumer Reports.
8. cadillac Escalade
In many ways, the Escalade - the quintessence of Cadillac: a huge car with a V8 engine, "stuffed with" lots of features. On the one hand, the US model sold well for many years, withstanding competition from Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Lexus and Range Rover. But due to the lack of any sophistication and innovation Consumer Reports advised drivers to refrain from buying this machine.
9. pontiac Aztek
It's been a decade, as a stopped Pontiac Aztek crossover release. But the car for a long time included in the rating of the worst cars ever created. Due to the ugly appearance, terrible decor and a very high price Aztek has become one of the failures of models in automotive history. Journalists Consumer Reports said they were so ashamed to be displayed on the machine that the majority of trips were carried out at night. When it came time to sell the test car, the buyer had not been able to find.
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