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Consumer Reports Top 2010 Cars
05Mar
Consumer Reports names six new models to its annual Top Picks car list for 2010. This year’s list is the most diverse group of Top Picks in over a decade with nine different car brands.
Honda and Toyota have had their spots in the Consumer Reports Top Picks list over the recent years. However, due to the growing competition this year, the Nissan Altima managed to surpass the Honda Accord as the Top Pick for Family Sedan. Which is the first time since 1998 that a Honda model was not selected.
Family Sedan: Nissan Altima. The Altima, ranging around $27K has been a Consumer Reports top-rated family sedan for a few years. With a new year, came a new Altima with improved gas mileage and electonic stability control (ESC) for the first time in all trim lines. A balance of comfort and performance, with the best fuel economy in its class of 26 mpg, secure handling and a comfortable ride makes Nissan Altima your 2010 Family Sedan.
Joining the Nissan Altima, is the Mazda5, Subaru Forester, Volkswagen GTI, Chevrolet Traverse and Silverado, Hyundai Elantra SE, Infiniti G37, Toyota Prius and Lexus LS460L as Consumer Report’ selections for best models of 2010 based on performance, reliability, and safety.
Consumer Reports’ automotive editor, Rick Paul states, “The diversity of this year’s Top Picks reflect how competitve the industry has become. Today’s car buyers have more choices than ever when looking for good all-around cars.”
All Consumer Report’ Top Picks must meet stringent road tests, reliability, and safety requirements. More than 50 individual tests are performed on every vehicle, including evaluations of braking, handling, comfort, convenience, safety, and fuel economy. Each model, this year provides standard ESC and curtain airbags. With more than 280 vehicles evaluated at the Auto Test Center, these are Consumer Reports best of the best.