
The seven makes after BMW are: Honda, Lexus, Audi, Porsche, Mini, Toyota, and Infiniti. And South Korean representation didn't crack the top this year, after Hyundai managed tenth last year.

Six automakers in the top 10 hailed from Japan, which is one more than last year, and five luxury makers occupied the top 10, which is two more than last year.

This year, Mazda slipped to second, BMW taking the last spot on the podium, also a one-spot drop from 2021. Last year, Mazda climbed three spots from 2020 to take the crown. Drumroll, please: This year, Subaru climbs two spots to claim the winner's circle, having come third the last two years. It's that time again, Consumer Reports this morning lifting the curtain on its 2022 Annual Car Brand rankings and its 10 Top Picks in the car, crossover, and truck category.
