Experts named the most reliable compact cars

According to the American edition of Consumer Reports, the best were recognized as representatives of Japanese companies, and the worst are models of Italian and American brands. In the study, experts have compared data on more than one million cars.

Rating headed Scion xB (Scion - North American division of Toyota), the reliability of which was 81 percent higher than the average of all models. In addition, the experts noted xB for a roomy and functional interior, as well as a comfortable fit in the cab. Among the shortcomings - "boring" front panel with a central location devices and "mediocre" fuel economy (10.2 liters per hundred kilometers in the combined cycle).