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Ford, Toyota rank highest in vehicle dependability segments

Ford models rank highest in the entry midsize and SUV segments, and Toyota models rank highest in the premium midsize and MUV/MPV segments, according to the 2009 J D Power Asia Pacific India Vehicle Dependability Study released on Friday. Honda and Maruti models also earn highest-ranking achievements in other segment.The study, which measures the dependability of three-year-old vehicles, ranks vehicles in 10 segments and examines more than 150 problem symptoms across nine categories: vehicle exterior; driving experience; features, controls and displays; audio and entertainment; seats; heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC); vehicle interior; engine; and transmission. Overall dependability is based on the number of problems reported per 100 vehicles (PP100), with lower scores indicating a lower rate of problem incidence and higher long-term vehicle quality.The Ford models lead in two segments, with the Ikon ranking highest in the entry midsize segment and the Endeavour leading in the SUV segment. The Toyota models also lead in two segments, with the Corolla ranking highest in the premium midsize segment and the Innova ranking highest in the MUV/MPV segment. The Maruti Suzuki Zen leads in the compact segment and the Honda City ranks highest in the midsize car segment.At the nameplate level, Honda performs particularly well, receiving a score of 159 PP100. Honda leads the industry in three of nine problem categories: vehicle exterior, driving experience and engine. Here are the top three vehicles of six segments in Initial Quality

SEGMENT: COMPACT
The Maruti Zen ranks highest in the compact car segment with a score of 211 PP100.
Problems per 100 Vehicles (PP100)
SEGMENT: COMPACT
Maruti Zen: 211
Maruti Wagon R: 238
Maruti Alto: 264
Compact Car Average: 303

SEGMENT: ENTRY MIDSIZE
The Ford Ikon ranks highest in the entry midsize car segment in 2009 with a score of 228 PP100.
Problems per 100 Vehicles (PP100)
SEGMENT: ENTRY MIDSIZE
Ford Ikon: 228
Maruti Esteem: 295
Hyundai Getz: 138
Entry Midsize Car Average: 330


SEGMENT: ENTRY MIDSIZE
The Ford Ikon ranks highest in the entry midsize car segment in 2009 with a score of 228 PP100.
Problems per 100 Vehicles (PP100)
SEGMENT: ENTRY MIDSIZE
Ford Ikon: 228
Maruti Esteem: 295
Hyundai Getz: 138
Entry Midsize Car Average: 330


SEGMENT: MIDSIZE
In the midsize car segment, Honda City ranks highest with 155 PP100.
Problems per 100 Vehicles (PP100)
SEGMENT: MIDSIZE
Honda City: 155
Ford Fiesta: 183
Midsize Car Average: 214
Hyundai Accent: 248


SEGMENT: PREMIUM MIDSIZE
The Toyota Corolla ranks highest in the premium midsize in 2009.
Problems per 100 Vehicles (PP100)
SEGMENT: PREMIUM MIDSIZE
Toyota Corolla: 129
Honda Civic: 167
Chevrolet Optra: 199
Premium Midsize Segment Average: 215


SEGMENT: MUV/MPV The Toyota Innova ranks highest in MUV/MPV car segment in 2009.
Problems per 100 Vehicles (PP100)
SEGMENT: MUV/MPV
Toyota Innova: 182
Chevrolet Tavera: 222
Mahindra Bolero: 286
MUV/MPV Average: 291

SEGMENT: SUV The Ford Endeavour ranks highest in the SUV segment.
Problems per 100 Vehicles (PP100)
SEGMENT: SUV
Ford Endeavor: 75
Honda CR-V: 125
SUV Segment Average: 334
Tata Safari/DiCOR: 344