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Lowest Rated Vehicles by Category
March 9, 2017
This week, Consumer Reports compiled a list of the lowest-rated vehicles in 10 categories.
These are vehicles that scored worst in a combination of road-tests, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety. Obviously, CR recommends you avoid purchasing these vehicles.
10 Worst Vehicles by Category
| Category | Lowest Rated Vehicle |
|---|---|
| Subcompact Car | Mitsubishi Mirage |
| Compact Electric/Hybrid | Mitsubishi i-MiEV |
| Compact Car | Fiat 500L |
| Midsized Sedan | Chrysler 200 |
| Compact Pickup | Toyota Tacoma |
| Midsized SUV | Dodge Journey |
| Entry-Level Luxury Car | Mercedes-Benz CLA |
| Luxury Midsized Sedan | Maserati Ghibli |
| Luxury Compact SUV | Land Rover Discovery Sport |
| Luxury SUV | Cadillac Escalade |
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