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Hundreds of cars and trucks are on the market in Canada, but only a relatively small number of vehicles consistently show up in the major studies that assess vehicle quality.

This list reflects the results of a detailed examination of six quality studies — J.D. Power and Associates' Vehicle Dependability Study, Initial Quality Study, and Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout study; Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index; AutoPacific Inc.'s Vehicle Satisfaction Awards; and Consumer Reports' top recommendations — and includes only those vehicles that appear in at least two separate studies.

Subcompact

• Honda Fit
• Hyundai Accent
• Nissan Versa

Compact

• Honda Civic
• Hyundai Elantra
• Toyota Corolla

Compact Sporty

• Audi A3
• Mazda MX-5 Miata
• Mini Cooper

Midsize Sporty

• Chevrolet Monte Carlo
• Ford Mustang
• Toyota Solara

Midsize

• Nissan Altima
• Nissan Maxima
• Saturn Aura

Large

• Hyundai Azera
• Toyota Avalon

Compact Premium Sporty

• Honda S2000
• Mercedes-Benz CLK
• Mercedes-Benz SLK
• Porsche Boxster

Entry Premium

• Acura TL
• BMW 3-Series
• Cadillac CTS
• Lexus IS

Midsize Premium

• BMW 5-Series
• Infiniti M
• Lexus GS
• Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Large Premium

• Cadillac DeVille/DTS
• Lexus LS 460
• Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Premium Sporty

• Chevrolet Corvette
• Lexus SC 430
• Mercedes-Benz SL

Compact MAV*

• Honda CR-V
• Hyundai Tucson
• Toyota RAV4
• Midsize MAV*
• Hyundai Sante Fe
• Nissan Xterra
• Toyota 4Runner
• Toyota FJ Cruiser

Large MAV*

• Chevrolet Suburban
• Ford Expedition
• GMC Yukon
• Toyota Sequoia

Midsize Pickup

• Ford Explorer Sport Trac
• Honda Ridgeline
• Toyota Tacoma

Large Pickup

• Chevrolet Silverado
• Ford F-150
• GMC Sierra

Van

• Honda Odyssey
• Hyundai Entourage
• Kia Sedona
• Nissan Quest

Midsize Premium MAV*

• GMC Acadia
• Infiniti FX
• Lexus GX 470
• Lexus RX
• Mercedes-Benz M-Class
• Saturn Outlook

Large Premium MAV*

• Cadillac Escalade EXT
• Lexus LX 470
• Lincoln Navigator

* Multi-Activity Vehicle: sport utility vehicles and crossovers