Two days ago, my wife and I decided to buy a new 2018 Impreza Premium hatchback. It is equipped with the full Eyesight system, sunroof and the base (6.5") infotainment system. We worked out a good deal and are scheduled to pick it up tomorrow morning.
Our car selection was influenced by the Consumer Reports #1 Ranking for the 2017 Impreza in the Compact Car category. The 2018 model tests had not yet been published, but it seemed reasonable to expect that the Impreza would continue to be a very highly rated car by Consumer Reports.
Au contraire! CR updated their Compact Car rankings today. The 2018 Impreza has fallen from #1 to #16 out of 42 cars! Apparently, the only reason for the drop is vehicle reliability, which is only 2 out of 5 for the 2018 model. The detail behind the poor reliability rating is not included. I notice that the 2017 model has poor reliability with respect to in-car electronics, but that was not bad enough to keep the 2017 model from being ranked #1. What else could be wrong with the 2018?
The bottom line is that we are concerned about the reliability of the car that we are supposed to pick up and drive away tomorrow morning. I am wondering if we should pull the plug on the deal and jump into a different vehicle.
What is happening with the 2018 Impreza to hurt the reliability rating?
All opinions welcome please.
Peace... Mack
Our car selection was influenced by the Consumer Reports #1 Ranking for the 2017 Impreza in the Compact Car category. The 2018 model tests had not yet been published, but it seemed reasonable to expect that the Impreza would continue to be a very highly rated car by Consumer Reports.
Au contraire! CR updated their Compact Car rankings today. The 2018 Impreza has fallen from #1 to #16 out of 42 cars! Apparently, the only reason for the drop is vehicle reliability, which is only 2 out of 5 for the 2018 model. The detail behind the poor reliability rating is not included. I notice that the 2017 model has poor reliability with respect to in-car electronics, but that was not bad enough to keep the 2017 model from being ranked #1. What else could be wrong with the 2018?
The bottom line is that we are concerned about the reliability of the car that we are supposed to pick up and drive away tomorrow morning. I am wondering if we should pull the plug on the deal and jump into a different vehicle.
What is happening with the 2018 Impreza to hurt the reliability rating?
All opinions welcome please.
Peace... Mack