When it comes to car shopping, putting in your research is the surest way to ensure that you’ll be happy with your purchase. One site that is known for its strenuous testing and trusted product ratings is Consumer Reports.
To aid people in the market for new vehicles, the site recently released its top car picks for 2020 based on survey data from hundreds of thousands of their members.
Here Are Consumer Reports’ Top 10 Car Picks for 2020
Consumer Reports assigned cars an overall score on a 100-point scale based on several factors, including road tests, predicted reliability and owner satisfaction.
In a first, they also gave extra credit to vehicles with standard pedestrian detection, an important safety feature in today’s models.
Take a look at their list of top rated vehicles below. They are categorized by the following four price points:
- Under $25,000
- $25,000 to $35,000
- $35,000 to $45,000
- $45,000 to $55,000
Under $25,000
Small Car: Toyota Corolla
Overall Score: 76
$25,000-$35,000
Small SUV: Subaru Forester
Hybrid: Toyota Prius
Midsized Sedan: Subaru Legacy
$35,000-$45,000
Large Sedan: Toyota Avalon
Midsized, Three-Row SUV: Kia Telluride
Compact Pickup Truck: Honda Ridgeline
$45,000-$55,000
Midsized SUV: Lexus RX
Sports Car: Toyota Supra
Electric Car: Tesla Model 3
Use This Clark Tip to Find a New Car
Money expert Clark Howard says if you’re in the market for a new car, one important step to find what you want at a price you like is to expand your search beyond your local area.
“When shopping online for vehicles, try entering different zip codes in addition to your own,” he says. “If the savings are large enough elsewhere, get ready for a road trip!”
Want some more tips? Here’s our guide to buying a new car.
