Consumer Reports: 2008 Auto Picks
posted 6:35 pm Fri February 29, 2008 - Consumer Center
reporter: Dennis Buterbaugh
posted by: Seth Charles
To become a Consumer Reports Top Pick, a vehicle must have at least average reliability and it also has to meet Consumer Reports' new tougher safety standards.
"If they have been crash-tested, they need to have done well. And this year, for the first time, we're requiring that these vehicles must have stability control," Champion continued. The fact that the Hyundai Elantra S-E comes standard with electronic stability control helped it earn Top Pick in the Small Car category. And another Hyundai
"Hyundai some years ago produced particularly poor cars. They didn't test well and their reliability was also below average. Their cars test now near or at the top of their category," Champion explained.
It turns out, the Elantra and the Santa Fe are the first Korean cars ever named a Consumer Reports Top Pick. As for the popular Family Sedan category, the redesigned Honda Accord is the Top Pick for the sixth year in a row.
Here are Consumer Reports other top picks for 2008.
Upscale Sedans: Infiniti G35
Luxury Sedans: Lexus LS 460
Top Minivan: Toyota Sienna
Best Small SUV: Toyota Rav 4
Top "Green" Car: Toyota Prius
Most Fun to Drive: Mazda MX-5 Miata
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