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Meet the cars with best initial quality in 2020, according to JD Power

Tesla didn't do too hot in its first round included in the study.

Sean Szymkowski
It all started with Gran Turismo. From those early PlayStation days, Sean was drawn to anything with four wheels. Prior to joining the Roadshow team, he was a freelance contributor for Motor Authority, The Car Connection and Green Car Reports. As for what's in the garage, Sean owns a 2016 Chevrolet SS, and yes, it has Holden badges.
Sean Szymkowski
2020 BMW 840i Gran Coupe
1 of 25BMW

BMW 8 Series

These are the cars with the highest initial quality, according to JD Power's 2020 survey. The BMW 8 Series won the large premium car category.

2020 Kia Forte GT
2 of 25Emme Hall/Roadshow

Kia Forte

The Kia Forte won the compact car segment.

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3 of 25Andrew Krok/Roadshow

BMW X6

BMW's X6 SUV scored best in the midsize premium SUV category.

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4 of 25Audi

Audi A3

When it comes to small premium cars, the Audi A3 takes the cake.

2020 Toyota Tundra
5 of 25Emme Hall/Roadshow

Toyota Tundra

Large light duty pickup with the fewest problems? That'd be the Toyota Tundra.

2019 Chevrolet Sonic
6 of 25Chevrolet

Chevy Sonic

The Chevy Sonic was only the best small car, it received the best score out of any model surveyed!

2019 Chevy Malibu RS
7 of 25Chevrolet

Chevy Malibu

The trust Chevy Malibu is the top midsize car.

2019 Kia Sorento
8 of 25Kia

Kia Sorento

Kia's Sorento beat out the competition for top upper midsize SUV.

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9 of 25Nissan

Nissan Maxima

The Nissan Maxima walked away with the award for top large car.

2019 Kia Sedona
10 of 25Kia

Kia Sedona

Keep clicking to see more JD Power Initial Quality Survey winners!

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11 of 25Hyundai

Hyundai Tucson

2020 Lexus GX 460
12 of 25Lexus

Lexus GX

2019 Cadillac XT4
13 of 25Nick Miotke/Roadshow

Cadillac XT4

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14 of 25Antuan Goodwin/Roadshow

Ford F-Series Super Duty

2020 Kia Soul
15 of 25Emme Hall/Roadshow

Kia Soul

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16 of 25Antuan Goodwin/Roadshow

Cadillac Escalade

2020 Nissan Murano
17 of 25Nissan

Nissan Murano

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18 of 25Antuan Goodwin/Roadshow

Jaguar E-Pace

2020 Ford Mustang HPP
19 of 25Ford

Ford Mustang

2020 Cadillac CT6
20 of 25Steven Ewing/Roadshow

Cadillac CT6

2018-nissan-armada-platinum-35
21 of 25Jon Wong/Roadshow

Nissan Armada

Mini Cooper Hardtop
22 of 25Mini

Mini Cooper

2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo
23 of 25Nick Miotke/Roadshow

Hyundai Veloster

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24 of 25Ford

Ford Ranger

Off-road tires and trucks are always a good match.

2020 Genesis G70
25 of 25Craig Cole/Roadshow

Genesis G70

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