Each spring, Consumer Reports announces the results of its tests on the latest new cars in an annual auto issue.
Here are its “Top Picks: Best Models of the Year in 10 Categories”:
- Best overall vehicle – Lexus LS 460
- Green car – Toyota Prius
- Family sedan – Honda Accord
- Small sedan – Hyundai Elantra SE
- Upscale sedan – Infiniti G37
- Fun to drive – Mazda MX-5 Miata
- Small SUV – Toyota RAV4
- Midsized SUV – Toyota Highlander
- Minivan – Toyota Sienna
- Pickup truck – Chevrolet Avalanche
General information on these cars can be found in the online article. Full Ratings and reliability data on all top picks are available to online subscribers of Consumer Reports. You can also visit your local library to read a copy of the April 2009 auto issue or purchase it at bookstores and newsstands.
Other articles in the auto issue include “Best and Worst: The Highs and Lows from Our Testing and Reliability Survey,” “Who Makes the Best Cars?” “Most Bang for the Buck,” “Guide to Great Gear,” “Save Hundreds on Maintenance,” “Ratings: The Best and Worse in All Categories,” “Profiles: Ratings, Reviews, and Specifications,” “Safety: Compare the Best and Worst Models,” “Used Cars: The Most Reliable Models and the Ones to Avoid,” “How Used Cars are Holding Up: Asian Makes Tend to Age More Gracefully,” and “Reliability: Detailed Data on New and Used Models.”
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