There are some signs that the car market is improving for consumers, and we want to help people find the best choices that fit their needs.”įor more information, including specific details about each of the Top Picks, click here.Spacious, High-Quality Interior with Impressive Cargo Room “It’s been a tough year for car buyers, and there’s a lot of pent-up demand, with the lingering effects of the pandemic, supply chain issues, and chip shortages. “If you’re shopping for a car right now, the marketplace can feel intimidating – even overwhelming,” Marta Tellado, president and chief executive of Consumer Reports, said in a statement. Those vehicles are the: Toyota Corolla Hybrid, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Ford Maverick Hybrid, Nissan Leaf, Lexus NX350h, and Tesla Model 3. Six of the 10 Top Picks earned CR’s Green Choice designation for being in the top 20% of all cars on the market for emitting the lowest amount of greenhouse gasses and other pollutants, based on EPA data. Performance in government and insurance industry crash tests, and sustainability measures for gas-powered, hybrid, and electric cars, are also considered in the evaluations. Four Toyota models are on this year’s list.Īll Top Picks are tested for braking, handling, comfort, convenience, safety, and fuel economy, must come with the latest safety features on standard models, including automatic emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, and garner high ratings by owners for reliability and satisfaction in CR’s member surveys. Toyotas have historically featured prominently on the annual list for having good all-around performance, fuel economy, and reliability, Consumer Reports noted. For example, in the under $25K group, the Toyota Corolla Hybrid was cited as “a rolling masterclass on what is possible with a low-priced model.” It boasts outstanding fuel economy “that approaches the efficiency of the pricier Prius,” and active driver assistance features, including lane departure warning (LDW), adaptive cruise control (ACC), and automatic high beams. Vehicles are represented in a range of price categories.
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