The Chrysler 200 was rated one of the four worst vehicles in 2015 by Consumer Reports.

Lost in all the fanfare surrounding Consumer Reports awarding a perfect score to the Tesla Model S in its recent listing of best vehicles is the fact that there is a bottom of the list and the cellar dwellers may be surprising.

The four worst vehicles for 2015 are: Chrysler 200, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Lexus 200t/300h and Kia Sedona. The magazine separated these four vehicles from the pack in its annual analysis of new vehicle releases.

The 200 may be the most disappointing to see on the list as it’s substantially better than the 200 it replaces. However, once you get past the dramatically improved styling and quality improvements, buyers are saddled with a “raspy” four cylinder engine, a balky transmission and a “klutzy” handling package. Editors also noted the back seat is not large enough to be comfortable for adults.

Next on the list is the Land Rover Discovery Sport. Aimed at folks looking more for the Land Rover name than its legendary off-road capability, the SUV is powered by a “flat footed” engine mated to a subpar transmission. The vehicle’s handling is “lumbering,” and the entertainment system may be best described as old school.

The Land Rover Discovery Sport was chided by Consumer Reports for its "flat-footed" engine.

The magazine’s editors weren’t enamored with the Lexus NX 200t/300h SUV. Comparing it to the Toyota RAV4, Lexus is the luxury unit for Toyota, they called the SUV’s ride “jostling” and suggested some of the components felt cheap, saying it was not in the same league as its German competitors in the compact luxury sport-ute segment.

“Some interior bits feel cheap, and the infotainment system’s touchpad is challenging to manipulate while driving. Lexus can do better,” the magazine noted.

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The final choice is the non-minivan: Kia Sedona. The South Korean automaker has high hopes for the remade Sedona, which it refuses to call a minivan preferring to call it a multipurpose vehicle.

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While the exterior styling sets it apart, Consumer Reports criticized the harsh ride and handling as well as noting the new vehicle’s squeaks and rattles and fixed position second row of seats that limits interior flexibility.

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“The Sedona has the vibe of a posh lounge, but the luxury lifestyle vanishes as soon as you pull away from the curb,” the editors wrote.

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