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The REVIEWS ScoreQ&As
I'm sure you might have a question or two (or more) about the REVIEWS Score. So here we have some generally common questions you might have. If you don't see an answer to your question, feel free to ask us by sending us an email, and we'll answer it for you as well as post it right here, on our site.
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Why does the REVIEWS Score feel excessively more subjective than it is stated?
The only category that is strictly, 100% subjective is the Subjective Category. The Wow factor (W) category is approximately 50% subjective, but it does not focus on a general idea of what the consumer wants in terms of driving dynamics, and more to a personal taste.
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How do you determine the score for certain categories when the vehicle is all-new or from a brand new or "rebooted" manufacturer?
This is a very EXCEPTIONAL question. We would determine a vehicles scores in any necessary categories by the following:
FOR ALL-NEW VEHICLES- Mostly determined by the overall brand- Can also be determined if the vehicle is an entirely different (including model name) by looking at it's predecessor
FOR "REBOOTED" VEHICLES- Determined by vehicle's ("temporary") replacement and/or predecessor(s) from an acceptable time in history
FOR NEW MANUFACTURERS- This is a very tough one to cover- We look at things like the general geographical location of where that vehicle brand was founded (ex. Mercedes-Benz was founded in Germany), "brother vehicles" or "sister vehicles" (rebadged), what brand componentry/platform is based/sourced from (ex. Aston Martin's current infotainment system is a previous generation of Mercedes-Benz' COMAND infotainment system), and more
FOR "REBOOTED" MANUFACTURERS- This applies similar procedures to a "rebooted" vehicle, except for the brand itself
FOR ALL-NEW VEHICLES- Mostly determined by the overall brand- Can also be determined if the vehicle is an entirely different (including model name) by looking at it's predecessor
FOR "REBOOTED" VEHICLES- Determined by vehicle's ("temporary") replacement and/or predecessor(s) from an acceptable time in history
FOR NEW MANUFACTURERS- This is a very tough one to cover- We look at things like the general geographical location of where that vehicle brand was founded (ex. Mercedes-Benz was founded in Germany), "brother vehicles" or "sister vehicles" (rebadged), what brand componentry/platform is based/sourced from (ex. Aston Martin's current infotainment system is a previous generation of Mercedes-Benz' COMAND infotainment system), and more
FOR "REBOOTED" MANUFACTURERS- This applies similar procedures to a "rebooted" vehicle, except for the brand itself
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How do you determine the score for certain categories when the vehicle is all-new or from a brand new or "rebooted" manufacturer?
This is a very EXCEPTIONAL question. We would determine a vehicles scores in any necessary categories by the following:
FOR ALL-NEW VEHICLES- Mostly determined by the overall brand- Can also be determined if the vehicle is an entirely different (including model name) by looking at it's predecessor
FOR "REBOOTED" VEHICLES- Determined by vehicle's ("temporary") replacement and/or predecessor(s) from an acceptable time in history
FOR NEW MANUFACTURERS- This is a very tough one to cover- We look at things like the general geographical location of where that vehicle brand was founded (ex. Mercedes-Benz was founded in Germany), "brother vehicles" or "sister vehicles" (rebadged), what brand componentry/platform is based/sourced from (ex. Aston Martin's current infotainment system is a previous generation of Mercedes-Benz' COMAND infotainment system), and more
FOR "REBOOTED" MANUFACTURERS- This applies similar procedures to a "rebooted" vehicle, except for the brand itself
FOR ALL-NEW VEHICLES- Mostly determined by the overall brand- Can also be determined if the vehicle is an entirely different (including model name) by looking at it's predecessor
FOR "REBOOTED" VEHICLES- Determined by vehicle's ("temporary") replacement and/or predecessor(s) from an acceptable time in history
FOR NEW MANUFACTURERS- This is a very tough one to cover- We look at things like the general geographical location of where that vehicle brand was founded (ex. Mercedes-Benz was founded in Germany), "brother vehicles" or "sister vehicles" (rebadged), what brand componentry/platform is based/sourced from (ex. Aston Martin's current infotainment system is a previous generation of Mercedes-Benz' COMAND infotainment system), and more
FOR "REBOOTED" MANUFACTURERS- This applies similar procedures to a "rebooted" vehicle, except for the brand itself
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Can a vehicle still be great with a low REVIEWS Score?
This is both answerable with YES or NO. YES, as there are some vehicles that will have a low score that might be focused on one key area, such as towing or off-road performance. On the flip side (NO), a vehicle can earn a low score if it is really bad. If the vehicle's competition blows the vehicle being reviewed out of the water in many or all categories, then that is a general idea of how much modernity the vehicle lacks. The Score can be reflective of the vehicle.
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Can a vehicle earn a full 85 points in the REVIEWS Score?
This is a very stringent YES. As Jeremy is the one who prepares the reviews and does endless hours of researching, he is the one who ultimately comes up with the factual scores. For a vehicle to get the full 85 points, it has to really impress Jeremy. It's difficult, as there is a 0.012% chance of the vehicle earning the full 85 points, and the same for the vehicle earning no points at all. We've had two very close ones, the Hyundai Palisade and Tesla Model 3, earning a maximum 83 out of 85 points.
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What happens if you don't get to drive the vehicle?
This doesn't happen all that often, but it kinda does. Since Wow factor is based on the overall driving experience, if we don't get to drive the vehicle AT LEAST around the block/dealership lot, we turn the Wow factor into our overall impressions. It's like the entire REVIEWS section... well, minus the W part.
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