Top 10 New Cars Recommended By Consumer Reports, 2018 Edition

Every year, the U.S. publication Consumer Reports lists their 10 best new cars of the year, mainly based on reliability, but also on the opinions of their team of testers, owner satisfaction and safety. Its top 10 is composed of the best choice in ten vehicle categories. Here they are:

Compact Car: 2018 Toyota Corolla
Why: great reliability, fuel economy, spacious cabin, standard safety features.

Compact Green Car: 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV
Why: performance and handling, great driving range, high driving position, quiet ride.

Compact Luxury Car: 2018 Audi A4
Why: luxuriousness, sporty character, refinement, powerful engine, fuel economy.

Midsized Car: 2018 Toyota Camry
Why: exterior design, fuel economy, quiet cabin, ride comfort, standard safety features.

Large Car: 2018 Chevrolet Impala
Why: luxury-car drive, spacious and quiet cockpit, quality materials, good infotainment system.

Minivan: 2018 Toyota Sienna
Why: comfortable ride, powerful engine, respectable fuel economy, optional all-wheel drivetrain, quality materials in higher trim levels, great reliability.

Compact SUV: 2018 Subaru Forester
Why: practicality, fuel economy, good reliability, great outward visibility, interior space, good all-wheel drivetrain, effective safety features.

Compact Luxury SUV: 2018 BMW X3
Why: driving experience, comfort, lots of technology, versatility, handling, good seats.

Midsized SUV: 2018 Toyota Highlander
Why: good performance, great reliability, lots of space, good road manners, standard safety features.

Full-size Pickup: 2018 Ford F-150
Why: fuel economy, performance, excellent towing capacity, infotainment system, spacious cockpit.