Audi A5
You can get a reliable German car, apparently. The Audi A5 comes in a range of vehicles – coupe, cabriolet and sportback – with some premium options that can woo you. Its virtual cockpit color cluster and MMI touch rotating selector are pretty amazing, and best of all, they don’t break down regularly. You can put your faith in the VW-style 2.0-liter TFSI four-cylinder, making 252 ponies and 273 lb-ft of torque. So yeah, it’s fun to drive too.
The Audi A5 deserves a place in the top three, but it’s not quite ready to top the list. I’d suspect reputation, tied to VW, may play a role.
Cadillac CTS
If you like your domestic brands, the Cadillac CTS is a good option too. It’s an aggressively sculpted sedan from front to back, and it helps Cadillac rise again to its once-renowned glory. Either a 2.0-liter turbo engine or a 3.6-liter V6 make the Cadillac CTS one mean beast on the highway, and it’s even been tested on the famed Nürburgring track.
Other GM vehicles haven’t quite shaken the shoddy manufacturing, but the CTS has. We have no problem recommending the Caddy CTS because the reliability rankings are much improved.
Acura TL
Yes, the Acura TL has been canned. However, maybe you’re looking for a used luxury car. The Acura TL isn’t everyone’s cup of tea in the looks department, especially with its bulky front bumper and disproportionate grille. But you can’t argue with Acura’s success with the TL, mainly because of it being one of the most reliable luxury cars.
If you are looking for a new car, the Acura TLX looks like it’s a winner too. Let’s see how time either helps or hinders the TL’s successor.
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