Toyota is famous for making some of the most reliable cars on the market, and buyers expect reliability when they buy a Toyota. As always though, some Toyota models are more reliable than others, and that means there are some unreliable models, but some very reliable. Here’s a look at four of the most reliable Toyota models right now.
An overview of Consumer Reports’ new reliability rankings
Consumer Reports reliability rankings come from the help of actual vehicle owners. Every year, owners are surveyed about how reliable their cars have been, and the results of those surveys help Consumer Reports determine those cars’ reliability scores. For cars that don’t have enough survey data, the car critic will come up with a predicted reliability rating instead
It’s a similar story for brands. As Consumer Reports writes, “Brands are ranked based on average predicted reliability based on CR member surveys.” Surprisingly, Toyota is the most reliable car brand overall, and it wasn’t even close.
In fact, Toyota-owned Lexus came in second. The Japanese auto giant scored so well for four of its most reliable models, which are the Corolla, Corolla Hybrid, Corolla Cross and Prius.
Corolla Cross and Corolla Hybrid are very reliable Toyotas
The Corolla Cross is one of the newest options in Toyota’s lineup, and it’s very reliable. Meanwhile, the Corolla Hybrid isn’t all that new, but it’s also very reliable. That being said, while the two share the Corolla name, they aren’t actually the same. The Corolla Cross is a subcompact SUV, while the Corolla Hybrid is the hybrid version of the popular compact sedan.
According to US News, the Corolla Cross scored well in reliability and safety, but did worse elsewhere. The Corolla Cross has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and it gets 169 hp. It’s the only engine option in this Toyota SUV, and it’s not that great. It’s too underpowered to make the Corolla Cross fun to drive, but it’s fuel efficient. It gets 31 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway, 32 mpg combined.
The Corolla Cross starts at around $22,500, while the Corolla Hybrid starts at around $24,000. Thanks to Toyota’s hybrid powertrain, it gets an estimated 52 mpg combined. That said, it’s overall no different from the regular Corolla.
The Prius and regular Corolla are also very reliable
The good news is that the regular Corolla is one of Toyota’s most reliable cars. In fact, according to RepairPal, the Corolla is the most reliable compact car on the market. It’s affordable, as it starts at around $21,500 Also, for the 2023 model year, Toyota has given the Corolla some updated engines.
The compact sedan starts with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that gets 169 hp, and the Japanese automaker offers a 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder that gets 300 hp. Since it is a small car, its fuel economy is going to be great even with the gas engine. The Corolla’s standard 2.0-liter gets 32 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway, for a combined 37 mpg.
But of course, the Prius is another fuel-efficient and reliable option in Toyota’s lineup. It starts at around $25,000, making it the most expensive option among the four vehicles mentioned.
There’s no way around it, the Prius’s powertrain is weak, as it only gets 121 hp. However, it gets 58 mpg in the city and 53 mpg on the highway, for 56 mpg combined. Plus, thanks to its hatchback shape, the Prius has a maximum cargo capacity of 50.7 cu-ft.
With any reliable Toyota model you drive, you can drive with peace of mind knowing that with proper care your car will last for years.
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