Audi Takes Top Honors in Edmunds.com Consumer Survey
Four Audi models get the nod for Best Coupe between $35K and $45K, Best Coupe Over $45K, Best Wagon between $35K and $45K and Best SUV between $35K and $45K.
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Audi led all automotive brands by winning four categories in Edmunds.com’s 2011 Consumers’ Top Rated vehicles. The carmaker’s 2011 Audi A5 won for Best Coupe priced between $35K and $45K, while its 2011 Audi S5 got the nod for Best Coupe Over $45K. Additionally, Audi’s 2011 Audi A4 Wagon won for Best Wagon priced between $35K-$45K and its 2011 Audi Q5 earned top honors for Best SUV priced between $35K and $45K.
“It’s clear that the owners of Audi’s 2011 lineup of vehicles are very satisfied with their purchases,” said Scott Oldham, editor-in-chief at Edmunds.com. “It’s also just as clear that Edmunds.com visitors continue to rate European and Japanese brands higher than their U.S. and Korean counterparts. European and Japanese models won 75 percent of our categories.”
Edmunds.com's 2011 Consumers' Top Rated vehicles received the highest average ratings from site visitors as of May 31, 2011. Reviewers on the Website are required to provide the car or truck’s VIN number in order to rate the vehicle.
To see all 21 winners of the 2011 Consumers Top Rated vehicles, visit www.edmunds.com.
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