Consumer Reports Slams VW and Toyota For Redesigns That Are Worse Than Predecessors

If an automaker pours millions of dollars into a redesign, you expect the new model to be better than the one it replaced. But that’s not always true. In the last few years, we’ve found that several redesigned models scored lower in our tests than their predecessors. Whether because of tightened budgets or new product strategies, it is a disturbing trend, especially because we frequently see declining performance in handling and controls, which can affect vehicle safety.

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LexSucks - 3/16/2011 5:57:15 PM

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Lame sells. I couldn't care any less about the "market". They know crap about cars, and any car that the masses likes is always an appliance (with the exception of the 3-series).

I95SPEEDINGTICKETS - 3/16/2011 4:49:50 PM

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At the time of the VW Golf VI introduction we were told it was being brought in because it was cheaper to produce than the Golf V.

I could clearly see the cost cutting in the VI but because it was still better than the competition overall i guess buyers did not complain much.

speed123 - 3/16/2011 5:30:11 PM

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Just so everyone knows what the top 6 cars that they slammed were.

1. Volkswagen Jetta
2. Toyota Sienna
3. Toyota 4Runner
4. BMW X5
5. Mercedes-Benz E350
6. Honda Odyssey

LexSucks - 3/16/2011 6:01:04 PM

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Sounds like you don't know what the hell you are talking about.

You ask what metric did they use, and before you can get an answer you conclude that CR is fishing.

Your reply doesn't have anything to do with the fact that there are 2 Toyota's on the list? Does it? LOL!!

You are such a Toyota Fanboy.