Top-Rated Coupes and Convertibles in the 2017 Initial Quality Study
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This buyer’s guide highlights the 2017 coupe and convertible models that are top-rated for initial quality.
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2017 Ford Mustang photo A benchmark study of owner satisfaction with new-vehicle quality, the annual J.D. Power Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) measures design and defect problems observed and reported by vehicle owners during the first 90 days of ownership.
From this research, J.D. Power calculates Power Circle Ratings. These ratings are visual reflections and summarizations of the study’s findings, designed to help consumers choose the right new vehicle when shopping for a new car, truck, or SUV.
This buyer’s guide highlights the 2017 coupe and convertible models that are top-rated for initial quality. Each model earns a Power Circle Rating of 5 out of a possible 5 for initial quality during the first 90 days of ownership.
2017 BMW M240i Coupe photo 2017 BMW 2 Series
BMW’s entry-level coupe and convertible receive new engines in 2017, along with new model designations: 230i and M240i. BMW also updates the 8-speed automatic transmission, re-tunes the M240i’s suspension, and offers both wireless device charging and a Wi-Fi hotspot for the 2017 2 Series. A new M Driver’s package is available for the performance-oriented M2 Coupe.
The 2017 BMW 2 Series receives an initial quality Power Circle Rating of 5 out of 5 and is the award recipient in the Small Premium Car segment.
2017 BMW 4 Series Convertible photo 2017 BMW 4 Series
Available in three body styles and with three different powertrains, the BMW 4 Series offers a little something for everyone. New engines debut in the standard and mid-level versions, bring new 430i and 440i nameplates. The iDrive infotainment system gets an upgrade, and BMW now offers wireless device charging and a Wi-Fi hotspot in the 4 Series. The high-powered M4 version gets a standard adaptive suspension.
The 2017 BMW 4 Series receives an initial quality Power Circle Rating of 5 out of 5 and is the award recipient in the Compact Premium Car segment.
2017 Cadillac ATS Coupe photo 2017 Cadillac ATS
Crisply tailored and providing a thrilling drive even with its standard turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, the Cadillac ATS Coupe is an overlooked gem of a car. And based on the 2017 IQS, it is high in quality, too. For the 2017 model year, Cadillac simplifies the ATS lineup, adds Teen Driver safety technology to the infotainment system, and offers the car with a new Carbon Black Appearance package.
The 2017 Cadillac ATS receives an initial quality Power Circle Rating of 5 out of 5.
2017 Ford Mustang photo 2017 Ford Mustang
America’s pony car, called that for the galloping horse used for the car’s badge, the Ford Mustang is available as a coupe or a convertible, and with turbocharged 4-cylinder, V-6, and V-8 engine choices. For 2017, Ford makes no changes to the car aside from introducing a few new paint colors.
The 2017 Ford Mustang receives an initial quality Power Circle Rating of 5 out of 5 and is the award recipient in the Midsize Sporty Car segment.
2017 Mini Cooper 2-Door Hardtop photo 2017 Mini Cooper
Mini’s iconic Cooper—a small car with a big personality—comes in 3-door hatch, 5-door hatch, and 2-door convertible body styles. Buyers choose between Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works model series, each with progressively more aggressive levels of performance. The only change for 2017 is an upgraded infotainment system with more features than before.
The 2017 Mini Cooper receives an initial quality Power Circle Rating of 5 out of 5 and is the award recipient in the Compact Sporty Car segment.
2017 Porsche 911 photo 2017 Porsche 911
Porsche gives the 911 a significant freshening for the 2017 model year, refining the car’s styling, installing a new range of turbocharged engines, and debuting a new GTS series of coupes and convertibles. The infotainment system is also upgraded this year, and adds smartphone-projection technology.
The 2017 Porsche 911 receives an initial quality Power Circle Rating of 5 out of 5 and is the award recipient in the Midsize Premium Sporty Car segment.
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