In one hand you have the goofy "of the Year" awards, on the other, the best buys and picks from consumer groups like Consumer's Guide and Consumer Reports. The list is pretty well sprinkled with domestic and Japanese offerings and like has been the trend, the European makes are pretty much off the list except for an Audi here and there. I personally find no value in these studies, but someone must be clamoring for them. And Dave, the SRX pic is for you since it's a Best Buy for Midsize SUV and you love it so much. Click on to read the picks.
| Compact Car
Best Buy
Chrysler PT Cruiser
Honda Civic
Mazda 3
Pontiac Vibe
Toyota Matrix Recommended
Ford Focus
Hyundai Elantra
Kia Spectra
Toyota Corolla |
Premium Compact Car
Best Buy
Acura TSX
Audi A4 Recommended
BMW 3-Series
Saab 9-3 |
| Midsize Car
Best Buy
Honda Accord
Toyota Camry Recommended
Chevrolet Malibu
Hyundai Sonata
Kia Optima
Mazda 6
Nissan Altima
Subaru Outback & Legacy |
Premium Midsize Car
Best Buy
Acura TL
Cadillac CTS
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Recommended
Acura RL
Infiniti G35
Lexus ES 330 |
| Large Car
Best Buy
Chrysler 300
Dodge Magnum Recommended
none |
Premium Large Car
Best Buy
Audi A8
Lexus LS 430 Recommended
Buick Park Avenue
Cadillac DeVille
Volkswagen Phaeton |
| Sporty/Performance Car
Best Buy
Mazda Miata
Pontiac GTO Recommended
Acura RSX
Honda S2000
Mini Cooper
Nissan 350Z
Scion tC |
Premium Sporty Performance Car
Best Buy
Chevrolet Corvette Recommended
BMW Z4
Chrysler Crossfire
Mercedes-Benz CLK |
| Compact SUVs
Best Buy
Ford Escape
Honda CR-V
Mazda Tribute Recommended
Honda Element
Jeep Liberty
Subaru Forester |
Midsize SUVs
Best Buy
Honda Pilot
Toyota Highlander Recommended
Dodge Durango
Ford Explorer
Nissan Murano
Toyota 4Runner |
| Premium Midsize SUVs
Best Buy
Acura MDX
Cadillac SRX
Lexus RX Recommended
Volvo XC90 |
Large SUVs
Best Buy
Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban
Ford Expedition Recommended
GMC Yukon/Denali
Toyota Sequoia |
| Premium Large SUVs
Best Buy
Toyota Land Cruiser Recommended
Cadillac Escalade |
Compact Pickup Trucks
Best Buy
Toyota Tacoma Recommended
Dodge Dakota
Ford Ranger |
| Large Pickup Trucks
Best Buy
Chevrolet Silverado
Ford F-150
GMC Sierra Recommended
Dodge Ram
Nissan Titan
Toyota Tundra |
Minivans
Best Buy
Chrysler Town & Country
Dodge Caravan
Honda Odyssey Recommended
Mazda MPV
Toyota Sienna |
| Full-Size Vans
Best Buy
Chevrolet Express
GMC Savana Recommended
Ford E-Series |
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