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Chrysler 300: Design, Features, Layout and Performance SatisfactionIn a survey that measures new vehicle owner satisfaction with design, features, layout and performance the all-new Pontiac GTO, Nissan Armada and Chevrolet Equinox all debuted at the top of their respective market segments.
The fully redesigned Chrysler 300 and Chevrolet Malibu also ranked at the top of their categories.
Lexus, Toyota's luxury brand, again ranked highest among nameplates with two Lexus SUVs leading their segments. Lexus' industry-leading overall score was 910 out of a possible 1,000 points.
But that strong performance was not matched by Toyota's other brands. The company's youth-oriented Scion brand scored a below-average 850, and the Toyota brand scored 852, exactly matching the industry average.
In general, the drivers who spent a lot on their cars were the most satisfied -- the top five brands were all luxury nameplates. After Lexus, they were Porsche, Cadillac, BMW and Jaguar.
Among non-luxury brands, Mazda and Mitsubishi showed strong gains. The new Mazda3 and RX8 were particularly responsible for that brand's improved ratings, while the Galant and Endeavor helped boost Mitsubishi's overall rating.
Hyundai improved from a below-average 847 last year, when the average score was 850, to an industry-average score of 852 this year, also matching the Toyota and Chrysler nameplates.
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