It gets 28 mpg, among the best in its class.

Consumer Reports highlights the vehicle's spacious cabin, generous cargo area and controls that are easy to operate. Subaru Forester: This is the small SUV's 10th consecutive year as a Consumer Reports Top Pick. Its standard safety gear and top marks for predicted reliability make the vehicle a 'smart choice,' according to Consumer Reports.

Toyota Corolla Cross: The subcompact SUV is considered to be roomy for its class and gets 28 mpg. Toyota Corolla Hybrid: The compact sedan stands out with its fuel economy (48 mpg in Consumer Reports' tests – similar to the efficiency of a Prius) and comes standard with active driver assistance features. Hyundai anti-theft software: Hyundai releases anti-theft software upgrade for 4 million carsĪuto recalls: Nissan recalls 405,000 older Titan, Frontier, Pathfinder and other models over airbag issue Under $25,000 Here's the full list of Consumer Reports' Top Picks for 2023, broken down by price: It’s encouraging to see the new vehicles this year that prioritize safety and sustainability, right alongside performance and reliability,” Consumer Reports President and CEO Marta Tellado said in a news release. “To be one of our Top Picks, a vehicle has to have certain safety features that come standard across the board. Six earned Consumer Reports' Green Choice designation, which means they're among the top 20% of vehicles that emit the lowest amount of greenhouse gasses and other pollutants.Ĭonsumer Reports says its top choices are selected from hundreds of tested new models, with an added emphasis on vehicles that are affordable with the latest safety features. This year, five of the top 10 picks are hybrids and two are EVs. They perform well in road tests, come with key safety features and received high marks from owners for reliability and satisfaction. The nonprofit research, testing, and advocacy organization says its Top Picks list features vehicles that earned the 'best of the best' in its ratings. Consumer Reports released its annual list of top 10 picks for new cars, trucks and SUVs Thursday, and hybrids and electric vehicles made up the majority of this year's winners.

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