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2021 Highest Initial Quality Brand
Each year, J.D. Power recognizes the highest-ranked overall nameplate in the Initial Quality Study.


Highest Initial Quality Small Vehicles
These are the highest-ranked small cars and SUVs in this year's Initial Quality Study.
Highest Initial Quality Compact Vehicles
These are the highest-ranked compact cars and SUVs in this year's Initial Quality Study.
Highest Initial Quality Midsize Vehicles
These are the highest-ranked midsize cars and SUVs in this year's Initial Quality Study.
Highest Initial Quality Large Vehicles
These are the highest-ranked large cars and SUVs in this year's Initial Quality Study.
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Top-Ranked Cars, Trucks and SUVs in the J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality Study
Based on the results of the J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM (IQS), which measures the quality of new vehicles after 90 days of ownership, the following models receive an award for ranking highest in their respective vehicle segments.

Top-Rated 2014 Convertibles: Initial Quality
This Top-Rated 2014 Convertibles guide includes those models that receive an overall Initial Quality Power Circle Rating of 4, 4.5, or 5 for their performance in the 2014 IQS.

Top-Rated 2014 Coupes: Initial Quality
This guide provides a rundown of the top-rated 2014 coupe models from the J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality Study.SM

Top-Rated 2014 Crossover SUVs: Initial Quality
This Top-Rated 2014 Crossover SUVs guide lists those crossover SUV models receiving a Power Circle Rating of 4.5 or 5 out of a possible 5 for initial quality.

Top-Rated 2014 Hatchbacks: Initial Quality
This Top-Rated 2014 Hatchbacks guide includes those models that receive a Power Circle Rating of 4, 4.5, or 5 out of a possible 5 for initial quality.

Top-Rated 2014 Sedans: Initial Quality
This Top-Rated 2014 Sedans guide lists the models that receive a Power Circle Rating of 5 out of a possible 5 for initial quality.

Top-Rated 2014 SUVs: Initial Quality
This Top-Rated 2014 SUVs guide lists those models that receive a Power Circle Rating of 4, 4.5, or 5 out of a possible 5 for initial quality.

Top-Rated 2014 Trucks: Initial Quality
This Top-Rated 2014 Trucks guide includes those pickups that receive a Power Circle Rating of 4, 4.5, or 5 out of a possible 5 for initial quality.