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Feb 27, 2024 · Consumer Reports names its 10 Top Picks, the 10 best cars of the year that excel in overall score, road test score, reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety.
- Subcompact SUVs: Subaru Crosstrek
- Compact SUVs: Subaru Forester
- Midsize SUVs: Toyota Highlander
- Large SUVs: Dodge Durango
- Luxury Compact SUVs: Porsche Macan
- Luxury Midsized/Large SUVs: Audi Q7
The Crosstrek (sold as the XV in Europe) is essentially a jacked-up previous-generation Impreza that offers a good compromise between basic off-road capabilities and on-road handling. While the ride is stiff, the cabin is rather noisy, and the 148 hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine has to work hard, fuel economy is a reasonable 26 mpg. An all-new mo...
Another winner from Subaru, the Foresterconvinced CR test editors with its spacious interior, numerous safety features, impressive crashworthiness, and great visibility. And, with 26 mpg overall, fuel economy is remarkable for a car fitted as standard with AWD. On top of that, the Forester offers a supple ride and secure handling, but engine noise ...
See a pattern here? The winner is another Japanese model, the Toyota Highlander, which tops the category thanks to a cushy ride, responsive handling, and generous cabin space — the Highlander can seat up to eight people on three rows of seats. The standard 3.5-liter V6 engine is punchy and got an eight-speed auto for 2017. It returns 20 mpg overall...
Finally a winning FCA product, the Dodge Durango. Combining workhorse utility with many creature comforts, Dodge's big SUV offers responsive handling, a composed ride, a spacious three-row interior, and generous cargo room. The eight-speed automatic is refined and improves performance and fuel economy with both the V6 and V8 engines. Finally, the o...
The verdict is hardly a surprise, for the Macanhas topped every comparison test we've seen so far. It's the sports car of the luxury compact SUV segment, offering a steady and controlled ride, a sumptuous cabin, and exhilarating performance — particularly with one of the three 3.0-liter V6 turbo engines that deliver between 340 and 400 hp. The Disc...
Consumer Reports rates the Audi Q7as one of the best vehicles they've ever tested. The luxury three-row SUV offers a powerful supercharged 3.0-liter V6 and a very smooth eight-speed auto that deliver effortless acceleration and 20 mpg overall. It's also a very quiet vehicle, with a roomy and high-quality interior. The ride may be a little too firm ...
Feb 28, 2017 · Complete details on Consumer Reports’ Top Picks for 2017, Car Brand Report Card, Best and Worst Lists and other key findings are available in the Annual Auto Issue of Consumer Reports on ...
Oct 20, 2017 · Top 10 Most Reliable Car Brands: 2017. 10. Hyundai. Hyundai may have fallen three places compared to last year, but it still did well enough to earn a 10th-place finish on this list. Consumer ...
Mar 8, 2017 · Worst Compact Car: Fiat 500L. With much worse than average reliability, the Fiat 500L isn’t really impressing anyone so it’s no surprise it landed on the worst cars of 2017 list. It earned a ...
2017 Full-sized pickup trucks Ratings. 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. $12,325 - $28,025. CR MPG: Road test. Reliability. Owner Satisfaction. 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD.
Mar 6, 2017 · Consumer Reports, long heralded for its unbiased reviews, has recognized not one, but two Chevys in 2017. Both the Cruze and the Impala made the grade for this year’s most recommended cars . People pay attention to the annual Consumer Reports list because they are about as independent as it gets.
