<body><div><p> Every automaker promises performance, reliability, comfort, style, and a myriad of other sought-after attributes when marketing their vehicles. Once drivers get their hands on the wheels of these vehicles though, it becomes clear that not every model lives up to its selling points. </p><p> Some cars, however, do deliver an experience that leaves their drivers satisfied. One way this sense of satisfaction is measured is by asking auto owners whether or not they would buy their car again, given the chance to opt for a different model or stick with their current vehicle, knowing what they do now about its performance, reliability, and comfort. </p><p> One data-collection outfit that’s excellent at obtaining this sort of info is Consumer Reports. </p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://www.thestreet.com/automotive/the-top-10-car-brands-for-reliability-and-performance" rel="nofollow"> Related: The 10 most reliable car brands in 2024 according to experts </a></strong></p><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><h2> What is Consumer Reports? </h2><p> Consumer Reports is a nearly century-old nonprofit organization focused on consumer advocacy. It operates by testing common consumer products, including vehicles, at its labs, facilities, and closed driving courses in New York. </p><p> It also administers surveys to its members, which number around 6 million as of 2024. These surveys ask consumers about the products they own and use, including cars, and since the surveys are administered over time, CR is able to gather valuable data about how vehicles and other products tend to perform over the course of years. </p><p> Through these surveys, CR members report on their cars’ performance, any issues their cars have had, any repairs that have been necessary, and how much these repairs cost. </p><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><h2> How does CR measure car owner satisfaction? </h2><p> Members are also asked to choose, if given the opportunity to go back in time, whether they would purchase their car again. Answers to this question — across CR’s millions of members and over time — provide valuable insights into which car models are the most satisfying to own. </p><h2> What are the 10 most satisfying cars and SUVs? </h2><p> The <a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/10-most-satisfying-cars-owner-satisfaction-a2239167129/" rel="nofollow"> 10 of the cars with the highest satisfaction ratings </a> all scored over 80%, meaning at least 8 out of 10 owners who responded to Consumer Reports’ survey would purchase their current vehicle again if given the chance. </p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4PFdhF_0vnAEJW000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4PFdhF_0vnAEJW000" width="1200" height="800" ><figcaption>Hyundai Ioniq 6 <p><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/2162367874" rel="nofollow"> SOPA Images&amp;solGetty Images </a></p></figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><h3> 10. Hyundai Ioniq 6 </h3><p> The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a battery-powered electric sedan that has only been sold in the United States since 2023. 81% of surveyed Ioniq 6 owners said they would purchase the model again. </p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0HH3Sb_0vnAEJW000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0HH3Sb_0vnAEJW000" width="1067" height="800" ><figcaption>Honda Pilot <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/charles79/53625033526" rel="nofollow"> Charles&amp;comma CC BY 2&amp;period0 via Flickr </a></p></figcaption></figure><h3> 9. Honda Pilot </h3><p> The Honda Pilot, a three-row crossover SUV that has been in production for over two decades, has gone through countless changes since its inception. Its longevity must be a testament to its owners’ satisfaction — 82% of those surveyed said they would buy the vehicle again. </p><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://www.thestreet.com/automotive/what-is-full-coverage-car-insurance-and-do-i-need-it" rel="nofollow"> Related: What is full-coverage car insurance and do I need it? </a></strong></p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=15Ie0J_0vnAEJW000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=15Ie0J_0vnAEJW000" width="1200" height="750" ><figcaption>Kia Telluride <p><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2023_Kia_Telluride_front_end_%2528cropped%2529.jpg" rel="nofollow"> deathpallie325&amp;comma CC-BY-SA-4&amp;period0 via Wikimedia Commons </a></p></figcaption></figure><h3> 8. Kia Telluride </h3><p> The Kia Telluride, which was launched in 2019 and then revitalized in 2023 with a new instrument panel and auto-close power liftgate, has an 82% owner satisfaction rate, according to CR’s data. </p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3QLtZF_0vnAEJW000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3QLtZF_0vnAEJW000" width="1200" height="800" ><figcaption>Ford Maverick Hybrid <p><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/2113290639" rel="nofollow"> Bloomberg&amp;solGetty Images </a></p></figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><h3> 7. Ford Maverick Hybrid </h3><p> The Ford Maverick Hybrid, which was launched in 2021 (and whose name is apparently not a revival of the company’s previous model of the same name, which existed in the 70s), shares a body platform with the Ford Escape and Bronco Sport models. 83% of CR’s respondents said they would buy the hybrid pickup again. </p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0IZUIa_0vnAEJW000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0IZUIa_0vnAEJW000" width="1200" height="800" ><figcaption>Rivian R1S <p><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/2156080784" rel="nofollow"> Smith Collection&amp;solGado&amp;solGetty Images </a></p></figcaption></figure><h3> 6. Rivian R1S </h3><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><p> The Rivian R1S, an all-electric, three-row SUV, debuted in 2022. Despite unexpected delivery delays and a 20% price hike in the model’s first year on the market, 84% of CR’s survey respondents say they would buy it again. </p><hr><p> More on cars: </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thestreet.com/automotive/how-to-buy-a-new-car-step-by-step-guide-with-tips" rel="nofollow"> How to buy a new car: An 8-step guide with tips &amp; suggestions </a></li><li><a href="https://www.thestreet.com/automotive/the-safest-new-cars-and-trucks-according-to-the-iihs" rel="nofollow"> The safest new cars of 2024 according to IIHS </a></li><li><a href="https://www.thestreet.com/automotive/best-hybrid-cars" rel="nofollow"> 2025's best hybrid cars: Toyota, Hyundai &amp; more </a></li><li><a href="https://www.thestreet.com/automotive/how-to-buy-a-used-car-step-by-step-guide-tips-best-practices" rel="nofollow"> How to buy a used car in 2024: A 6-step guide with tips </a></li></ul><hr><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2fYw5z_0vnAEJW000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2fYw5z_0vnAEJW000" width="1200" height="800" ><figcaption>BMW X5 <p><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2023_BMW_X5_M_%2528G05%2529_1X7A0891.jpg" rel="nofollow"> Alexander-93&amp;comma CC-BY-SA-4&amp;period0 via Wikimedia Commons </a></p></figcaption></figure><h3> 5. BMW X5 </h3><p> The BMW X5, whose modern iteration has been around since 2019, received a satisfaction score of 85% from CR’s survey respondents. First launched in 1999, the luxury midsize crossover was the automaker’s first foray into the SUV category, and it remains popular with modern drivers. </p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0JMO0B_0vnAEJW000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0JMO0B_0vnAEJW000" width="1200" height="800" ><figcaption>Lexus NX Hybrid <p><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/2113291011" rel="nofollow"> Bloomberg&amp;solGetty Images </a></p></figcaption></figure><h3> 4. Lexus NX Hybrid </h3><p> 87% of Lexus NX Hybrid owners said they would buy the luxury compact crossover SUV again if given the opportunity. The modern generation of the NX, which stands for “nimble crossover,” according to the Toyota-owned automaker, was released in 2021 and shares its mechanical components with the fifth-generation Toyota Rav4. </p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0itsYQ_0vnAEJW000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0itsYQ_0vnAEJW000" width="1199" height="800" ><figcaption>Mazda MX-5 Miata <p><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1801806962" rel="nofollow"> VCG&amp;solGetty Images </a></p></figcaption></figure><h3> 2. Mazda MX-5 Miata </h3><p> The Mazda Miata, a fan-favorite Japanese sports car among American auto enthusiasts, tied for second in owner satisfaction, with 88% of owners reporting they would buy one again. <br> The Miata (called the Roadster in Japan) has been around since 1989 and is the best-selling two-seater convertible sports car of all time. </p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2SA5Lh_0vnAEJW000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2SA5Lh_0vnAEJW000" width="1200" height="799" ><figcaption>Rivian R1T <p><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/2158773407" rel="nofollow"> Bloomberg&amp;solGetty Images </a></p></figcaption></figure><h3> 2. Rivian R1T </h3><p> Also tied for second in owner satisfaction, according to CR’s survey results, is a model that has only existed since late 2021. The Rivian R1T (the first all-electric pickup to be made available to consumers) also got an 88% owner satisfaction rating, which is somewhat surprising, as it was also ranked as the <a href="https://www.thestreet.com/automotive/least-reliable-car-models-according-to-consumer-reports" rel="nofollow"> 5th-least-dependable car overall </a> by Consumer Reports. </p><p> This and the other Rivian model on this list are the only two in the top 10 that don’t also have the nonprofit’s <a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/cr-recommended/" rel="nofollow"> “CR Recommended” check mark </a> . </p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3URzvq_0vnAEJW000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3URzvq_0vnAEJW000" width="1200" height="800" ><figcaption>Chevrolet Corvette <p><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/2154513049" rel="nofollow"> Sam Hodde&amp;solGetty Images </a></p></figcaption></figure><h3> 1. Chevrolet Corvette </h3><p> The Chevy Corvette is no doubt one of the most iconic American sports cars of all time, and according to Consumer Reports, it's also the number-one most satisfying car, with 93% of surveyed owners stating they would buy it again if given the chance. </p><p> This streamlined two-seater has changed considerably since it debuted in 1953, but the modern version is known for its powerful V8 engine, bright color options, and timeless style. </p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://www.thestreet.com/investing/stocks/veteran-fund-manager-stocks-pain" rel="nofollow"> Related: Veteran fund manager sees world of pain coming for stocks </a></strong></p></div></body>

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Would you buy your car again given the chance to go back in time and make the decision over again? Owners of these 10 cars would.