JD Power announced its 2022 US ALG Surplus Value award on Thursday, with Honda and Hyundai topping the charts with three models each in the industry-standards study. The term “remaining” is an industry forecast of resale value three years from the original purchase date – a key metric to calculate rental costs and projecting new car depreciation.
Award winners include several enthusiast-friendly options, including BMW 2 Series, charging dock, Subaru WRX, Mercedes-AMG GT and Toyota Tacoma. Even Ford Bronco recognized, defeated Jeep Wrangler in the Terrain Utilities segment. That seems odd to the car difficult launch, but scarcity seems to prevail quality control problem in the long term. Here is the full scrolling list of winners broken down by segment:
“Accurately forecasting residual value in the auto industry is key to valuing the estimated $225 billion car rental portfolio in the United States,” ALG Vice President Eric Lyman said in a statement. company announcement. “The brands and models that have risen to the top demonstrate that they score well on the award program’s criteria, including outstanding design and manufacturer quality.”
ALG considers several factors to determine future value, which is especially difficult with new models. By 2022, 16 different brands have been recognized across 29 segments. Behind Honda and Hyundai, Audi, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover and Subaru all top the rankings with two different models. Here is the list of winners in multiple categories:
“The awarding process includes evaluating 284 vehicle models through analysis of used vehicle performance, brand outlook and product competitiveness,” the announcement said. “Eligibility for a brand award requires a manufacturer to have model entries in at least four different segments. To account for differences between trim levels, the model averages weighted based on a percentage of the entire model line.”
