A closer look at Consumer Reports' annual best and worst automobile lists - Straight.com
Every year around this time, Consumer Reports publishes its “Best and Worst” automobile issue. This is arguably the most comprehensive and thorough automobile guide in the industry, and it takes a cold, hard look at new and used cars and SUVs. all the cars tested are purchased by the company and passed around from employee to employee while they’re being evaluated. There are 28 full-time staffers driving the cars, and CR says it spent $2. 7 million on new-car purchases last year. This year, as far as CR is concerned, the best car overall is the Tesla Model S. This, despite the fact that it has only average reliability and costs at least $100,000—if you can find one. Voting Tesla as the best overall is just sophistry, in my opinion, and irrelevant to most consumers. Back here on Earth, three of CR ’s top 10 picks came from Subaru this time around, while Toyota scored well for reliability and affordability. Best midsized sedan: Subaru Legacy Best green car: Toyota Prius Best small SUV: Subaru Forester Best large car: Chevrolet Impala Best compact car: Subaru Impreza Best luxury car: Audi A6 Best sports sedan: Buick Regal Best minivan:. Source: www.straight.com
