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Top-Rated 2014 Sedans: Initial Quality
The annual J.D. Power Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) analyzes data regarding vehicle quality from thousands of verified new car, truck, SUV, and van buyers who have owned their new vehicles for at least 90 days. From this research, J.D. Power formulates Power Circle Ratings to provide consumer-friendly representations of the data to car buyers when shopping for a new or used vehicle.
This Top-Rated 2014 Sedans guide lists the models that receive a Power Circle Rating of 5 (out of a possible 5) for overall initial quality.
A midsize family sedan, the Chevy Malibu received numerous enhancements for the 2014 model year, and the changes appear to have resonated with buyers. The Malibu is offered with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine or a turbocharged, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, each paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission powering the front wheels.
A small car, the Accent sedan is the least expensive model in Hyundai's lineup. Offered in a single level of trim and equipped with a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine, the Accent comes standard with a manual gearbox. An automatic transmission is optional.
The EPA officially rates the Hyundai Elantra as a midsize car even though it competes against other compact models. Three versions of the 2014 Elantra sedan are available: GLS, Sport, and Limited. The GLS and Limited have a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine, while the Sport is equipped with a more powerful 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. A manual gearbox is standard for the GLS and Sport, while an automatic transmission is included for Limited versions.
A full-size, rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan, the 2014 Genesis is available with a V-6 or a V-8 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The R-Spec version contains the V-8 and includes larger 19-in. aluminum wheels and a sport suspension to enhance performance. A redesigned 2015 Genesis went on sale in spring of 2014.
