The always the much anticipated Consumer Reports 2008 Annual Auto Issue
is about to hit the news stands, and this year there are some surprises. Hyundai has two top picks: The Elantra SE ousted last year's winner, the Honda Civic, as the best small sedan. Their Santa Fe also took top honors in the mid-size SUV category. Last year the Toyota Highlander hybrid won this class...
In terms of full-size pickups, the Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab won. The Toyota Tundra actually outscored the Silverado, but did not get the CR top recommendation due to recent quality glitches.
Full story here and here.
As to the 11 worst vehicles? Not many surprises, other than Jeep had three models listed, and Toyota and Chevy both had two listed.
Here's Inside Line's take: Consumer Reports Issues List of Top Vehicles for 2008
Full story here and here.
As to the 11 worst vehicles? Not many surprises, other than Jeep had three models listed, and Toyota and Chevy both had two listed.
Here's Inside Line's take: Consumer Reports Issues List of Top Vehicles for 2008
redliner says:
09:47 AM, 02/29/08
The Koreans have arrived.
billt9 says:
04:56 PM, 02/29/08
Such is Honda love!
Even though CR rated the Altima higher, the Accord still won!
Ok fine the Accord cabin is awesome.
And fine I suppose an Altima with a 4-cylinder producing a whopping 175 horsepowers is already too much power, and needs Vehicle Dynamic Control.
rick8365 says:
08:56 PM, 02/29/08
yawn....
ateixeira says:
08:27 AM, 03/ 3/08
Note that the Avalanche was actually the top scoring pickup, not the Tundra. So GM has the top score and the top recommended pick in that category.
Funny thing is both vehicles I own are on that top 10 list, though that's not hardly why I picked them.
desmolicious says:
03:06 PM, 03/ 3/08
I don't understand their comments re. the FJ Cruiser's ride. I rented one and the one thing I did NOT have an issue with was it's ride. I think it rides great for an off road capable vehicle.