Spotlight on two of the country's most-reliable vehicles
If reliability is a ‘must have’ feature when it comes to the best vehicles for your favorite school’s car pool lane, this HendrickCars.com blog may be able to help. The 2023 J.D. Power US Vehicle Dependency Study ranked the 2020 Toyota CH-R and Lexus RX as tied for top performing of the survey, which are now two desirable pre-owned vehicles.
Studying vehicles from 2020, these two stood above the rest in terms of quality, component replacement and appeal – which includes vehicles with the latest technology. Manufacturers use the study to help build better vehicles and retain higher resale values.
While study details are important, you are here to learn more about the best-of-the-best and most reliable pre-owned vehicles from 2020. Let’s get started:
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2020 Toyota C-HR
The Toyota C-HR is efficient and comfortable, ticking the boxes most families look for in a smaller crossover SUV. The vehicle comes in three different levels – LE, XLE and Limited, the top-of-the-line model which is loaded with amenities such as leather, heated seats and power driver seating.
The thing that truly stands out on the C-HR is its attractive styling. With unique color options, flares, curves and eye-catching wheels, the C-HR stars among its peers in 2020, and is still right at home in today’s vehicle landscape.
On the interior, this Toyota is durable. Modern and uncluttered, Toyota designers put a lot of thought into what they affectionately call the “MeZONE” cabin. An updated from previous generations infotainment center, durable interior materials and dual-zone climate control are perfect for your team of terrific, textbook-loving students. An 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Wi-Fi Connect were also standard options in 2020.
Ergonomics are important as well, especially with a car that has the driver in mind. Slim A-Pillars and an angled dashboard gives the driver a clear view of the road ahead and access to its intuitive instrumentation. Passengers also have a safe haven, with numerous areas of small item storage, dual cup and bottle holders and foot well cubbies for more room. It’s also meant to be quiet, with sound dampeners throughout the cabin.
FUN FACT: C-HR originally stood for “Coupe High Rider” when originally badged for the now defunct Scion brand.
Included in all this reliability, style and function, lies a dependable 2.0-litre, inline four-cylinder engine that generates 144 horsepower, rated by the EPA at 27 miles per gallon city and 31 mpg highway. A continuously variable automatic transmission and safety equipment such as active lane control, automatic emergency braking, auto high beams and adaptive cruise control each combine to help keep passengers safe during a trip.
Set up to carry five people, the CH-R is practical enough to carry your students to all of their school and sports activities, yet versatile enough to be a dependable daily driver no matter what you are looking to accomplish.
Additionally, customers also rave about this vehicle’s handling and drivability, with Sport mode and sequential shifting offering drivers the opportunity to simulate shifting. Also, every C-HR has a brake hold function, which ensures the vehicle remains still until acceleration.
At the end of the day, the Toyota CH-R crossover SUV may just be the perfect vehicle for your daily needs.
2020 Lexus LX
Big SUV. Big luxury, and a terrific choice to usher students in and out of your school’s carpool lane. It strikes a nice balance, going between upscale appointments and the roominess need to carry quite a few items -- including textbooks, book bags and laptops.
Sharing design cues with the Toyota Land Cruiser, the Lexus LX takes it to another level with upgraded height-adjusting suspension, infotainment and interior. A 5.7-liter V8 with 383 horsepower powers the LX, which is married to an 8-speed automatic transmission, with a chassis that can tow up to 7,000 pounds after creating 403-foot pounds of torque.
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Inside, an impressive interior has plenty of room to operate, while a 12.3-inch display hosts the SUVs infotainment software. The LX also offers third-row seating as optional, along with enough space to carry five to seven people comfortably. A 14-way adjustable driver’s seat and 12-way adjustable front passenger seat provides maximum comfort and flexibility.
A host of safety features including automatic emergency pedestrian braking, high-beam assist, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitor, rear-cross traffic alerts and adaptive cruise control create a cocoon of safety. The Lexus LX also has stability control and 10 strategically placed airbags throughout.
For those that like their everyday SUVs to have a little bit of luxury added on, the Lexus LX may the vehicle for you.
Whatever your interest, Hendrick Automotive Group has a vehicle for you. Now, through Oct. 2, customers can take advantage of “No Payments for 90 Days” on the purchase of their new or pre-owned vehicle.
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