Every year, Consumer Reports tabulates all kinds of numbers, metrics, and stats to determine a list of best and worst automotive brands. Included in the mix are road-test scores, owner satisfaction, safety, reliability, and it all goes into a blender to produce an overall number on a scale of 100. The higher the number the better the brand, and for 2022, no brand is higher than Subaru.
In fact, Subaru is the only automaker to surpass 80, landing at 81 to claim the top spot. It unseated last year's winner Mazda, though Subie's Japanese rival only fell to the second spot with a score of 78. BMW gave the Germans a podium finish by matching Mazda at 78, followed by Honda in fourth and Lexus in fifth. Both brands earned a 77.
