Top Cars

Top Cars

Consumer Reports published the traditional rating of Top Picks, which included the top 10 cars, out of 280 tested models. Cars from the list meet the requirements of the Consumer Reports in three categories: road test, reliability and safety.

1. A midsize sedan: Honda Accord

Accord has been successfully modernized in 2013, which allowed Honda to build it in the first place in his class. The new model is spacious, pleasant to operate, well equipped and economical. With its four-cylinder engine, Accord consumes 7.8 liters per 100 kilometers, or 5.8 liters. on the highway, that is the same as the tiny Honda Fit. Safety of machinery also meets the highest requirements.

2. Sports cars: Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ

Both cars developed jointly by Subaru and Toyota, instantly developing speed, cutting in management, have excellent braking system and ample acceleration. Both are characterized by low flow compared to other sports cars and adequate price. Yes, this thoroughbred sports cars with rear-wheel nervous character of the movement, rowdy saloons and small rear seats. So fans Camry can safely pass.

3. Cheap car: Hyundai Elantra

If you are looking for a small car for the price to $ 20 million - this, according to Consumer Reports, the best solution. Optimally designed Elantra gives a lot for the money, this is one of the most popular compact sedans. Compared to other small car Elantra more spacious and refined to the same competitive in terms of fuel consumption. The car is very nimble, easy to operate, has a smooth and efficient transmission, and a decent interior.

4. Green car: Toyota Prius

Of course, today's electric cars fuel consumption is equivalent to 3.25 liters per 100 km. However, none of them can compare to the Prius hatchback in a perfect combination of fuel economy, practicality and affordability. Fuel consumption of 5.3 liters per 100 km Consumer Reports found the best among the five-passenger car. Noteworthy spacious interior, comfort and versatility of the car. Experts recommend to prefer Prius V, rather than the slow and noisy Prius C.

5. Compact car: Subaru Impreza

Restyled in 2012 breathed new life into the all-wheel drive Subaru Impreza. And the sedan and hatchback versions of the car are nice, sensitive, obedient to operate and economical, and in comfort in no way inferior to some eminent competitors. However, the noise isolation is a bit weak, but it is a trifle compared with other benefits.

6. Luxury car: Audi A6

Upgraded in 2012 A6 is very flexible, fast and delivers a lot of pleasure while driving. The car just plunges you into the luxury and perfection of the interior design, filled with high-tech features. Its powerful charged V-twin engine and a soft eight-automatic transmission gives the sensation of flying in the premium class airlines from the Arabian Peninsula. For the four-wheel drive vehicle fuel consumption is also quite acceptable. Of the minuses can be noted spend some time to learn all the functions of elements driving.

7. Compact-SUV: Honda CR-V

New model Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Forester could not oust the CR-V with first place in the ranking among SUVs. The advantages of the machine is smooth and efficient transmission, relatively low fuel consumption, suppleness in management, excellent braking, spacious rear seats, and high reliability. It is also one of the most competitive in its class options and costs.

8. Mid-size SUV: Toyota Highlander

Highlander is designed for people who want to combine the practicality of an SUV with the elegance of a good sedan. Car interior quiet and a high-tech, gearbox quite smooth, predictable controls, providing a comfortable ride. It should be noted also ultra-high reliability and low fuel consumption of the car is 8.7 liters per 100 kilometers.

9. Sports sedan: BMW 328i

The third series of its legendary handling and friendly driving character. After another restyling trio was spacious, luxurious and economical. Comfort and trim impressive. The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine provides decent acceleration, while the manufacturer claims the lowest fuel consumption in its class. A small drawback: the system start / stop bit bluff.

10. Minivan: Honda Odyssey

Manufacturer increased reliability compared to previous generations, and is estimated to Consumer Reports, this car has earned first place among the family car. New Odyssey provides a comfortable ride and bribes spacious, quiet, and versatile interior. The rear seat is large and easily accessible. Standard row V6 works well and provides a competitive rate of 12-13 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers. To enhance security in any configuration provides a rearview camera.