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J.D Power Ranks The Most Appealing Luxury Brands

Dec 5, 2015
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Most Appealing Luxury Brands

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J.D. Power annually ranks the most appealing auto brands, and this year, the top 10 were all luxury marques. The survey determines which brands are the most rewarding and gratifying to drive. With that criteria, it should not be surprising which one topped the list.

Here's how J.D. Power explains the criteria automakers are judged by to determine these rankings:

The study, now in its 20th year, measures how gratifying a new vehicle is to own and drive and is the industry benchmark for new-vehicle appeal in terms of performance and design. This year, the overall industry APEAL Index score has increased by 4 points from last year (798 vs. 794, respectively, on a 1,000-point scale).

The 2015 U.S. APEAL Study is based on responses gathered between February and May 2015 from more than 84,000 purchasers and lessees of new 2015 model-year cars and light trucks who were surveyed after 90 days of ownership.

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Number 1: Porsche

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Porsche is the most appealing luxury brand, J.D. Power says, and the German sports-car maker checks in with the top score of 874 points out of 1,000. With cars like this 430-horsepower 911 Carrera GTS convertible, it's easy to see why.

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Number 2: Jaguar

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Jaguar came in second in the rankings thanks to cars like the sultry F-Type R. The British company is known for its striking design and powerful engines, which helped it earn 855 points. That's just ahead of J.D. Power's No. 3 brand.

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Number 3: BMW

BMW was hot on the heels of Jaguar, scoring 854 points to secure third place. BMW has added new entries in recent years, like the 4-Series convertible, to round out its lineup. As J.D. Power found, these new products have resonated with consumers.

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Number 4: Mercedes

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Mercedes-Benz was right behind BMW, notching a score of 853 points. Like Jaguar and BMW, Mercedes has its fair share of sports cars, but lavish sedans like the E-Class are its bread-and-butter. A recent redesign punched up its styling, as evidenced by the sculpted lines and creases.

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Number 5: 2015 Audi

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Audi was right behind its German rivals in the J.D. Power standings, earning 852 points. New vehicles like the Q3 crossover are helping Audi appeal to new and younger buyers, and the brand is trying to carve out a different identity from BMW and Mercedes.

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Number 6: Land Rover

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The gulf between the fifth and sixth slots was wider, and Land Rover secured 843 points for a solid sixth-place ranking. The Discovery Sport is one of the linchpins of LR's lineup, and it blends the brand's historic off-road capability with a new degree of athleticism on the road.

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Number 7: Lincoln

Lincoln scored 842 points to earn a surprisingly high position on J.D. Power's list. The brand is getting an influx of new energy from crossovers like the MKC, fresh technology and elegant design.

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Number 8: Cadillac

Cadillac had 838 points to come in just after its American rival, Lincoln. Caddy has effectively used sharp styling, like that found on the 2015 ATS, to remake its image. J.D. Power respondents obviously found this appealing.

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Number 9: Infinti

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The Japanese luxury brand is often overlooked, but Infiniti still earned ninth place in J.D. Power's rankings with 835 points. Cars like the Q50 sedan, which comes with a traditional V6 engine or an innovative hybrid option, are giving the brand new life.

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Number 10: Lexus

Long one of the top selling luxury brands in the United States, Lexus is also one of the most appealing. Still, it's not standing pat and has added new vehicles like the NX crossover (shown) in recent years. Lexus earned 10th place with 831 points.

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