How Jalopnik Approaches Reviews
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We judge each product based on real-world experience, and — except where noted — all Jalopnik reviews are based on market-ready vehicles. Given the speed at which new models are released and existing software is updated, it's important to remember that our review is a snapshot and that the competitive landscape could change over time. Our scoring, therefore, is most relevant when our review is published.
Review Philosophy
Jalopnik reviewers do not assign numerical scores to the vehicles we drive. Instead, our "Pros and Cons" summarize our final judgment as a quick reference for consumers. These bullets speak to the overall quality and value of each vehicle, while the full-length review offers an in-depth treatment of each relevant feature, as well as a general assessment of how the vehicle compares to its contemporaries and lives up to expectations.
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