Possibly. Do you want a car that looks great in your garage?
Maybe. Do you want a car that combines cabin flexibility and fuel efficiency?
Probably. Do you feel that the performance of all-wheel-drive in inclement weather appeals to you?
Perhaps.
But those qualities only scratch the surface on an endless list of factors that new-car buyers take into account. For many shoppers, a reputation for reliability is initially either at or near the top of the list. Yet when push comes to shove, other factors – such as payment terms or the allure of early adoption – often become preeminent.
Based on reliability data from Consumer Reports, a long-time leader in automobile dependability research, it’s clear Canadians do, in fact, turn