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    Best and Worst New Cars

    Highlights from our tests and surveys

    Not all cars are created equal, and we have the data to prove it. Of course, numbers can tell a variety of tales and we understand every consumer has different priorities. To that end, we have compiled a series of best and worst car lists to highlight performance in a wide variety of categories. The lists linked below can be an excellent tool for filtering down your purchase considerations or for stocking up on vehicular trivia.

    Overall test scores are based on more than 50 individual Consumer Reports tests and evaluations, and are presented on a 100-point scale.

    Learn more about how Consumer Reports tests cars.

    Best Overall

    Kia Telluride
    Top Pick: Kia Telluride

    Photo: Kia Photo: Kia

    Best Cars of the Year: 10 Top Picks of 2023
    These exceptional models meet our very highest standards for performance, safety, reliability, and more.

    Best American Cars, SUVs, and Trucks
    These are the highest-scoring models from domestic brands in Consumer Reports’ ratings.

    Which Car Brands Make the Best Vehicles?
    We ranked 32 brands based on the Overall Scores of their models, which include road tests, reliability, satisfaction, and safety

    Best New Cars and SUVs for Under $30,000
    These top performers cost less than the average new car.

    Best Cars in Our Tests
    Each vehicle is put through a battery of tests at our track to determine its performance, and some models stand out while others do not. Our best and worst cars list highlights the overall top scorers in our ratings and those at the bottom of the list.

    Best American Cars, SUVs, and Trucks
    These are the highest-scoring models from domestic brands in Consumer Reports’ ratings, in each of more than a dozen categories.

    Best & Worst Third-Row Seats
    Not all third rows are easy to access, nor fit for adult passengers, as our testing has shown. To help in choosing the right three-row model for your needs, we highlight below those models that shined in our tests.

    Fuel Economy

    Toyota Corolla Hybrid
    Fuel efficient: Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Photo: Toyota Photo: Toyota

    Electric Vehicles That Can Go More Than 250 Miles on a Charge
    All of these EVs can be used multiple days in a row without needing to be constantly recharged.

    The Most Fuel-Efficient Cars
    These gas sippers are easy on the wallet.

    The Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs
    You don’t need to sacrifice fuel economy to get a larger vehicle.

    The Most Fuel-Efficient Hybrid Cars, Minivans, and SUVs
    These are the hybrids that get the most miles per gallon in CR’s exclusive real-world fuel-economy tests.

    Best & Worst Fuel Economy
    These mpg figures are based on CR’s extensive fuel-economy tests.

    Best and Worst Deals

    2023 Buick Encore GX, rear driving
    Buick Encore GX

    Photo: Buick Photo: Buick

    Best New-Car Deals
    Save money on models recommended by Consumer Reports.

    Best New-Car Deals for Presidents Day 2023 & Beyond
    Check out the potential savings on reliable models that earn CR’s recommendation.

    Best Deals on SUVs You Can Buy Right Now
    Consumer Reports has combed through national deals to find the best ones on good, safe, and reliable models.

    Best Deals on Fuel-Efficient Cars and SUVs
    Save gas and money on these models recommended by CR.

    The Most Discounted New Cars Right Now
    These models are selling below their sticker price, according to CR’s exclusive analysis of car deals.

    Worst Deals on New Cars Right Now
    Some models are so hard to come by that consumers are paying well above the sticker price for them.

    Owner Satisfaction & Reliability

    2022 Lexus GX
    Reliable: Lexus GX

    Photo: Lexus Photo: Lexus

    Who Makes the Most Reliable Cars?
    CR ranks the brands and reveals survey results by region.

    10 Most Reliable Cars
    Purchasing a car is a long-term investment, with the expectation that the car will provide dependable transportation for the long haul. But as our surveys show, not all cars can fulfill that promise.

    10 Least Reliable Cars
    Our comprehensive annual auto reliability survey shows that some buyers will be taking their brand-new car back to the dealer’s service department sooner and more often than other car buyers will.

    The Most Satisfying Cars on the Market
    In this exclusive survey, CR members offer important insights for shoppers to find the perfect car.

    10 Most Satisfying Cars
    These are models our members said they’d buy or lease again.

    10 Least Satisfying Cars
    These models stand out for how much they disappoint.

    Car Maintenance

    Michelin CrossClimate2 all-weather tire
    Michelin CrossClimate2

    Photo: John Powers/Consumer Reports Photo: John Powers/Consumer Reports

    Best Tire Values Based on Consumer Reports’ Tests
    From all-season to all-terrain, these tires deliver the best performance for the money.

    Best Car Tires
    CR’s testing highlights the tires that shine for all seasons.

    Best SUV and Truck Tires
    CR’s testing reveals the tires that stand out for performance, safety, and treadwear.

    Best Winter/Snow Tires
    CR’s testing identifies standout tires with the best cold-weather grip.

    Which Brands Make the Best Tires?
    Consumer Reports’ test results reveal which companies make the best-performing tires.

    The Most Satisfying Tire Brands
    CR’s exclusive survey covers 38 brands, from BFGoodrich to Yokohama.

    Tire Retailer Ratings
    Satisfaction scores based on a large-scale CR survey.

    Best Car Batteries
    CR tests dozens each year to separate the positives from the negatives.

    Comfort

    a tall and a short person both standing next to a Subaru Forester

    Photo: John Powers/Consumer Reports Photo: John Powers/Consumer Reports

    Best Cars and SUVs for Short People
    We size up vehicles to find those that are scaled for smaller drivers.

    Best Cars and SUVs for Tall People
    These tested models can comfortably accommodate drivers over 6 feet tall.

    Cars With the Most Comfortable Front Seats
    Consumer Reports’ drivers of all sizes assess seat comfort and support for cars, SUVs, and trucks over thousands of test miles.