With a sample size of more than 300,000 vehicles, the latest Consumer Reports study has published the most reliable – and least reliable – car brands in the US, with some surprises on the list. The Skoda Kodiaq is the company’s largest-ever car and a greatly impressive all-round package. What marks it out is the fantastic combination of style, practicality, fuel economy and value it Consumer Beliefs vs. Statistical Evidence. Despite these changes over time, the myth of German automotive reliability has persisted strongly to this day. In a survey of more 750 people conducted by Warrantywise in the UK, Mercedes, Audi and BMW were all ranked by subjective consumer opinion in the Top 10 for Reliability. Considering the regular maintenance that is required (most specifically, DSG service), 100k miles issue-free is not really an accurate description. This number also highly depends on the year you buy, but more importantly who owned it before you did. GTIs, especially older models, can more times than not be a risky buy when buying used. If you’re looking for a cheap way into the VW Group, look no further than the Skoda Fabia. Priced at the lowest end of the already good value Skoda range, it aims to give you most of the group Many cars built by the Volkswagen Group, including those from Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda and SEAT make use of DSG gearboxes, and many other brands also offer this type of transmission, including Ford The main boot compartment is absolutely huge – bigger even than in the VW ID 4 – and takes up to nine carry-on suitcases under the tonneau cover (although a Tesla Model Y can swallow 10 in That is a bit more than the VW Polo (351L) but can't quite match its SUV stablemate, the Skoda Kamiq (400L). Extra cargo features, standard on the Monte Carlo, include a luggage net system, extra hooks that can be attached to the rear ISOFIX hooks, and a multi-function storage hammock that can be used for delicate items or just extra security DPXJYp.