10 Best Vehicles of 2020 According to Consumer Reports
“What is the best vehicle out there?” and “Which one should I buy?” are the most frequently asked questions we hear and read at The Car Guide. Of course, no matter what type of car or truck you desire, the first step in your shopping process should always be to check our annual Best Buys section.
Many of you also take an interest in quality and reliability studies and rankings, such as those published by the reputable U.S. magazine Consumer Reports, which just so happens to have announced its top 10 picks for 2020.
They are based on a thorough evaluation of hundreds of models and survey data from hundreds of thousands of consumers, factoring in road tests, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction and safety.
Go over to the next page to start the top 10…
Toyota Corolla
What Consumer Reports Likes: interior room, fuel economy, advanced safety, ride quality, improved drive, variety of models
Subaru Forester
What Consumer Reports Likes: practicality, fuel economy, ride quality, handling, visibility
Toyota Prius
What Consumer Reports Likes: fuel economy (especially the Prius Prime), reliability, distinctive design inside and out, sensible purchase
Subaru Legacy
What Consumer Reports Likes: ride quality, standard AWD, available turbo engine, solid chassis, interior room, practical trunk
Toyota Avalon
What Consumer Reports Likes: interior room, sophistication, fuel economy, ride quality, reliability, seats, advanced safety, smooth V6 power
Kia Telluride
What Consumer Reports Likes: driving dynamics, features and capabilities for the price, comfort, interior room, seats, controls, powertrain
Honda Ridgeline
What Consumer Reports Likes: driving dynamics, practical features, quiet cabin, acceleration, fuel economy, refinement, reliability, advanced safety.
Lexus RX
What Consumer Reports Likes: smooth power and ride, quiet cabin, interior room, seats, features, reliability, available hybrid and three-row variants
Toyota GR Supra
What Consumer Reports Likes: performance, power, handling, suspension, balance, overall driving experience
Tesla Model 3
What Consumer Reports Likes: performance, handling, visibility, technology, EV range