This week, Consumer Reports released their annual report of the top 10 trucks and cars for 2017. “This list is esteemed because Consumer Reports in a non-profit and independent agency,” says Dustyn Shroff, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance, Florida’s largest independent car insurance agency. “They provide a non-biased opinion of the products they test.”
The list is full of outstanding all-around performers. As a matter of fact, road-test performance, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction and safety make up the overall score.
Road test performance is based on more than 50 evaluations done on sight. When it comes to reliability, according to Consumer Reports, “We predict how trouble-free new cars will be based on actual problems reported by subscribers in our 2016 auto survey on more than half a million vehicles.” They also take into consideration the manufacturer’s track record.
Determining owner satisfaction is merely asking the questions, “Does it make you happy?” “Would you buy it again?” Collected data from model years 2014 and older is also taken into consideration. Safety is analyzed by accident avoidance tests as well as government crash text information.
Below is the list for those in the market for a new vehicle this year or curious auto enthusiasts.
Subcompact Car: Toyota Yaris iA
Compact Car: Chevrolet Cruze
Compact Hybrid: Toyota Prius
Sports Car: Mazda Miata MX-5
Midsized Sedan: Kia Optima
Large Sedan: Chevrolet Impala
Small SUV: Subaru Forester
Midsized SUV: Toyota Highlander
Luxury SUV: Audi Q7
Compact Pickup: Honda Ridgeline
Car and Driver also has their top picks for 2017 vehicles with a more extensive list of vehicles. “Hopefully, these lists can serve as a guide if you are planning to purchase a new vehicle this year,” says Buck from GreatFlorida Insurance, Florida’s leading independent auto insurance agency.
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