USNews Ranking for 2011 4R

[dpr422]

2011 Toyota 4Runner Reviews, Pictures and Prices - U.S. News Rankings and Reviews

I do place much value on reports like this one, but I noticed over the past few months that the 5th Gen 4R slipped from 16th to 21st on the list... It was right behind the FJ in Dec... now it is behind the Dodge Journey. I thought it would be Top 10... go figure...

 

[Brad2064]

I don't really like to go by these either, but I think that these will be what depicts resale value down the road. I know our t4r's are quality but when people begin to research their next vehicle and a t4r is in the mix, they will read these "reports" and de-value or mark it off the list all together.

 

[SeattleMike]

From the site:

How We Rank Cars

Our car rankings are based on a consensus of America's top automotive experts. The rankings do not rely on our own tests or U.S. News editors' preferences.
We combine two types of information: published reviews from respected automotive critics and ratings data from independent sources.

They also rank the 2011 Ford Explorer as the #1 Off-Road SUV which is just phenomenally stupid. That's what you get when you don't even bother driving the cars you are ranking.

 

[TTown]

This article is a joke. Anyone with half a brain wouldn't buy into what they are selling.

 

[Antman]

Since when is US News an automotive expert? They should stick to their namesake- News- not ranking vehicles. I would trust Oprah's opinion over theirs (and I really don't care for her that much...):fro:

 

[Johnny Utah]

From the site:


They also rank the 2011 Ford Explorer as the #1 Off-Road SUV which is just phenomenally stupid. That's what you get when you don't even bother driving the cars you are ranking.

good catch. why wouldn't they drive these cars themselves before ranking them.