We work on the principle that if a car is good without being excellent in any significant way, it gets three stars. Our overall star rating in conjunction with the review verdict should leave you in no doubt whether we recommend this car or not. It's a fundemental reason for reading a review: should you buy this car. Overall Parkers review star rating: what does it mean? We have a highly-experienced team of car reviewers who attend all new car launches, then test the cars in real-world situations with a view to how they will work for you.
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Build quality also is a consideration.BMW 8 Series loses roof but not refinement Reviewers also consider the configuration of the interior and how well the design plays into the function.
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Additional points are awarded for popular features that haven’t been widely adopted in mainstream vehicles such as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and wireless charging capabilities.
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Some of these features include a minimum 7-inch touchscreen, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a customizable, digital driver information display or instrument panel and at least two USB ports. Forbes Wheels identifies certain features that are growing in popularity and therefore have been adopted by both premium and mainstream automakers. Infotainment (15 points) The Infotainment score is based on points awarded for certain features offered as standard equipment on the base trim.Vehicles that offer a Level 2 self-driving system, (a combination of adaptive cruise control and lane centering) are eligible for a bonus point. Vehicles must have at least four of these in their standard offering to receive points. There are nine safety features Forbes Wheels considers mandatory for the standard offering: forward emergency automatic braking, forward collision warning, automatic high beams, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic warning, adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning or one its higher-level variants, lane keeping assistance or lane centering. Also included in the safety rating are points awarded for certain advanced driver-assistance safety features offered as standard equipment on the base trim. Vehicles not yet rated by either agency receive zero points. Safety (15 points) The Safety score is based on crash test results from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.Scoring for pure electric vehicles is based on kilowatts consumed per 100 miles and the comparative mile per gallon equivalent, or MPGe. The mpg estimates are based on EPA data or the manufacturer if no EPA data is available. Range, Energy Use & Charging (15 points) The Fuel Economy score is based on the combined mpg estimate for the entire model lineup and how that figure measures against the identified competitive set.While driving, reviewers look for attributes relative to the expectations set by the manufacturer and by consumer expectations. Performance of the vehicles is compared against the identified competitive set.
Towing capability for trucks and SUVs also is considered.
Our overall rating methodology is based on seven categories for 20 for a total of 100 points. To qualify for the list, each car had to be fully electric (no plug-ins or hybrids), measure smaller than an SUV and start under $55,000. We sorted our electric cars on overall performance, safety and tech features, battery capability, range, style and space for passengers and stuff.
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