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Miami Herald
08-04-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
The most popular new cars according to Consumer Reports
Most popular doesn't necessarily equate to best, as any middle school student or musician surely knows. That being said, modern car shoppers seem to have an eye for quality, as the most-searched vehicles also happen to be some of the best, at least in terms of performance and reliability. Consumer Reports, a nearly century-old nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that researches and tests products, has compiled a list of the most popular new cars of 2025 based on internet search interest. And, interestingly enough, each car that made the list happens to have a score of over 75 on Consumer Reports' rating scale, which is based on a combination of test performance and owner reports. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter That's not all they had in common, though - every single car on the most-searched list also shared another characteristic. Each one comes from a Japanese automaker; not a single model from an American or European make graced the top 10. Also interesting to note, out of the 10 most popular vehicles, 7 fall into the same general category - compact crossover SUV. Related: Consumer Reports: The product-testing nonprofit explained Consumer Reports is a nonprofit organization that has been independently testing consumer products - including cars - for safety, efficacy, and performance since the 1930s. The organization purchases cars anonymously and at full price before testing each model rigorously at its automotive facility in Connecticut. The facility includes a six-mile closed course on which the org's professional drivers put each car to the test, evaluating everything from handling, brake sensitivity, and safety features to acceleration, gas mileage, and interior comfort. In addition to testing cars directly, CR also surveys its over six million members each year, asking about any problems that arose, any resulting repairs, and the costs of these repairs as well as any ongoing maintenance costs. By collating this information across its millions of members over many years, CR gains insights into how certain models tend to perform over time. This information factors into each car's reliability score, which, in turn, is factored into each model's year-specific overall rating. Related: The best affordable fuel-efficient cars according to Consumer Reports The new cars on this list are the most popular in terms of internet search interest, but each one also got high marks from Consumer Reports, including the coveted "CR recommended" badge, making them good options for car shoppers who want a reliable vehicle that rivals or outperforms its category peers in terms of reliability and performance. (To learn more about the cars and SUVs on this list, read their reviews from CR's auto testers, and see their overall scores on CR's quality scale, you can visit Consumer Reports' official "most popular" list for 2025.) Toyota 10. Toyota Highlander Hybrid Category: Hybrid SUV (3-row) Starting MSRP: $46,320TrueCar price range: $39,520–$53,675Gas mileage: 35 mpg overall Toyota 9. Toyota Highlander Category: SUV (3-row) Starting MSRP: $39,820TrueCar price range: $39,820–$53,975Gas mileage: 22 mpg overall Related: The best new cars of 2025 according to Consumer Reports, KBB & Edmunds Alexander-93, CC-BY-SA-4.0 via Wikimedia Commons 8. Honda CR-V Hybrid Category: Hybrid compact crossover SUV Starting MSRP: $34,650TrueCar price range: $34,650–$41,100Gas mileage: 35 mpg overall Mazda 7. Mazda CX-5 Category: Compact crossover SUV Starting MSRP: $28,770TrueCar price range: $28,770–$40,800Gas mileage: 24 mpg overall Toyota 6. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Category: Hybrid compact crossover SUVStarting MSRP: $32,300TrueCar price range: $28,850–$40,205Gas mileage: 37 mpg overall More automotive content: These 5 brands make the best used cars, according to Consumer ReportsTop 10 electric cars that aren't Tesla, based on Consumer Reports dataThe best cars for tall drivers according to Consumer Reports Sjoerd van5. Subaru Crosstrek Category: Compact crossover SUVStarting MSRP: $25,810TrueCar price range: $25,810–$32,610Gas mileage: 29 Sjoerd van4. Honda CR-V Category: Compact crossover SUVStarting MSRP: $30,100TrueCar price range: $30,100–$50,000Gas mileage: 26 mpg overall Subaru 3. Subaru Outback Category: Midsize SUVStarting MSRP: $29,010TrueCar price range: $29,010–$42,910Gas mileage: 24 mpg overall Related: Consumer Reports' best American cars, trucks, & SUVs of 2025 Toyota 2. Toyota RAV4 Category: Compact crossover SUVStarting MSRP: $29,250TrueCar price range: $29,250–$40,605Gas mileage: 27 mpg overall Subaru 1. Subaru Forester Category: Compact crossover SUVStarting MSRP: $29,995TrueCar price range: $29,995–$41,695Gas mileage: 29 mpg overall Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
U.S. News Unveils the 2025 Best Cars for Families
The Mazda CX-70, Kia EV9 and Jeep Wagoneer L each capture first-time wins. WASHINGTON, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced its 2025 Best Cars for Families awards. U.S. News evaluated 100 vehicles and named winners across nine categories. "When it comes to shopping for the right car, those with families have an array of considerations that will play a vital role in their decision-making," said Alex Kwanten, U.S. News managing editor, Autos. "Whether a family's needs call for a midsize sedan, a large three-row SUV or something in between, the 2025 Best Cars for Families offer something for everyone. The awards recognize new models from nine automotive segments, and each winner offers an outstanding blend of space, safety, reliability, convenience and connectivity." Honda and Kia tied for the most awards this year, with two each. A standout for its combination of comfort, fuel efficiency, solid safety tech and family-friendly features, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid was awarded the Best Hybrid SUV for Families for the sixth-consecutive year and the 12th time overall. Also continuing winning streaks, the Hyundai Tucson is the Best Compact SUV for Families for the fourth time, while the Chrysler Pacifica is the Best Minivan for Families for the second consecutive year. Both of the winning Honda vehicles took home trophies in their respective categories for the first time since 2022. The Honda Accord captured Best Midsize Car for Families, while high marks in safety and fuel efficiency helped the Honda Accord Hybrid win the Best Hybrid Car for Families honor. Among Kia's wins, the Kia Telluride secured its sixth consecutive Best 3-Row Midsize SUV for Families award. A first-time winner, the three-row Kia EV9 SUV was recognized as Best Electric Vehicle for Families due in part to its spacious, comfortable and nicely equipped cabin. Other first-time winners include the Jeep Wagoneer L for Best Large SUV for Families and the Mazda CX-70 for Best 2-Row Midsize SUV for Families. The Wagoneer L, a stretched version of the standard Wagoneer, boasts a vast amount of room for people and cargo, while the CX-70 has strong fuel economy, a high-end interior and excellent safety scores. Winner Category 2025 Mazda CX-70 Best 2-Row Midsize SUV for Families 2025 Kia Telluride Best 3-Row Midsize SUV for Families 2025 Hyundai Tucson Best Compact SUV for Families 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Best Hybrid Car for Families 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Best Hybrid SUV for Families 2025 Kia EV9 Best Electric Vehicle for Families 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L Best Large SUV for Families 2025 Honda Accord Best Midsize Car for Families 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Best Minivan for Families The 2025 Best Cars for Families award criteria looks at each vehicle's overall rating from the U.S. News Best Car Rankings to determine quality, incorporating elements like safety data, predicted reliability ratings, passenger and cargo space and the consensus opinion of the automotive press. The award methodology also considers the availability of family-friendly features such as in-car wireless internet, teen driver controls, automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert and hands-free cargo area access. The winners were selected based on the highest composite score in each of the nine vehicle categories. Read more about our methodology here. For more information on the Best Cars for Families awards, explore Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook using #BestCars. About U.S. News Best Cars Since 2007, U.S. News Best Cars, the automotive channel of U.S. News & World Report, has published rankings and reviews of the majority of new vehicles sold in America. Each year, U.S. News also publishes the Best Cars Awards, including Best Vehicle Brands, Best Cars for the Money and Best Cars for Families. U.S. News Best Cars supports car shoppers throughout the entire car buying journey, offering industry-leading advice for researching cars and finding cars for sale, as well as its U.S. News Best Price Program. About U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report is the global leader for journalism that empowers consumers, citizens, business leaders and policy officials to make confident decisions in all aspects of their lives and communities. A multifaceted media company, U.S. News provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE U.S. News & World Report, L.P.
Associated Press
11-03-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
U.S. News Unveils the 2025 Best Cars for Families
The Mazda CX-70, Kia EV9 and Jeep Wagoneer L each capture first-time wins. WASHINGTON, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced its 2025 Best Cars for Families awards. U.S. News evaluated 100 vehicles and named winners across nine categories. 'When it comes to shopping for the right car, those with families have an array of considerations that will play a vital role in their decision-making,' said Alex Kwanten, U.S. News managing editor, Autos. 'Whether a family's needs call for a midsize sedan, a large three-row SUV or something in between, the 2025 Best Cars for Families offer something for everyone. The awards recognize new models from nine automotive segments, and each winner offers an outstanding blend of space, safety, reliability, convenience and connectivity.' Honda and Kia tied for the most awards this year, with two each. A standout for its combination of comfort, fuel efficiency, solid safety tech and family-friendly features, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid was awarded the Best Hybrid SUV for Families for the sixth-consecutive year and the 12th time overall. Also continuing winning streaks, the Hyundai Tucson is the Best Compact SUV for Families for the fourth time, while the Chrysler Pacifica is the Best Minivan for Families for the second consecutive year. Both of the winning Honda vehicles took home trophies in their respective categories for the first time since 2022. The Honda Accord captured Best Midsize Car for Families, while high marks in safety and fuel efficiency helped the Honda Accord Hybrid win the Best Hybrid Car for Families honor. Among Kia's wins, the Kia Telluride secured its sixth consecutive Best 3-Row Midsize SUV for Families award. A first-time winner, the three-row Kia EV9 SUV was recognized as Best Electric Vehicle for Families due in part to its spacious, comfortable and nicely equipped cabin. Other first-time winners include the Jeep Wagoneer L for Best Large SUV for Families and the Mazda CX-70 for Best 2-Row Midsize SUV for Families. The Wagoneer L, a stretched version of the standard Wagoneer, boasts a vast amount of room for people and cargo, while the CX-70 has strong fuel economy, a high-end interior and excellent safety scores. The 2025 Best Cars for Families award criteria looks at each vehicle's overall rating from the U.S. News Best Car Rankings to determine quality, incorporating elements like safety data, predicted reliability ratings, passenger and cargo space and the consensus opinion of the automotive press. The award methodology also considers the availability of family-friendly features such as in-car wireless internet, teen driver controls, automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert and hands-free cargo area access. The winners were selected based on the highest composite score in each of the nine vehicle categories. Read more about our methodology here. For more information on the Best Cars for Families awards, explore Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook using #BestCars. About U.S. News Best Cars Since 2007, U.S. News Best Cars, the automotive channel of U.S. News & World Report, has published rankings and reviews of the majority of new vehicles sold in America. Each year, U.S. News also publishes the Best Cars Awards, including Best Vehicle Brands, Best Cars for the Money and Best Cars for Families. U.S. News Best Cars supports car shoppers throughout the entire car buying journey, offering industry-leading advice for researching cars and finding cars for sale, as well as its U.S. News Best Price Program. each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
U.S. News Unveils the 2025 Best Cars for Families
The Mazda CX-70, Kia EV9 and Jeep Wagoneer L each capture first-time wins. WASHINGTON, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced its 2025 Best Cars for Families awards. U.S. News evaluated 100 vehicles and named winners across nine categories. "When it comes to shopping for the right car, those with families have an array of considerations that will play a vital role in their decision-making," said Alex Kwanten, U.S. News managing editor, Autos. "Whether a family's needs call for a midsize sedan, a large three-row SUV or something in between, the 2025 Best Cars for Families offer something for everyone. The awards recognize new models from nine automotive segments, and each winner offers an outstanding blend of space, safety, reliability, convenience and connectivity." Honda and Kia tied for the most awards this year, with two each. A standout for its combination of comfort, fuel efficiency, solid safety tech and family-friendly features, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid was awarded the Best Hybrid SUV for Families for the sixth-consecutive year and the 12th time overall. Also continuing winning streaks, the Hyundai Tucson is the Best Compact SUV for Families for the fourth time, while the Chrysler Pacifica is the Best Minivan for Families for the second consecutive year. Both of the winning Honda vehicles took home trophies in their respective categories for the first time since 2022. The Honda Accord captured Best Midsize Car for Families, while high marks in safety and fuel efficiency helped the Honda Accord Hybrid win the Best Hybrid Car for Families honor. Among Kia's wins, the Kia Telluride secured its sixth consecutive Best 3-Row Midsize SUV for Families award. A first-time winner, the three-row Kia EV9 SUV was recognized as Best Electric Vehicle for Families due in part to its spacious, comfortable and nicely equipped cabin. Other first-time winners include the Jeep Wagoneer L for Best Large SUV for Families and the Mazda CX-70 for Best 2-Row Midsize SUV for Families. The Wagoneer L, a stretched version of the standard Wagoneer, boasts a vast amount of room for people and cargo, while the CX-70 has strong fuel economy, a high-end interior and excellent safety scores. Winner Category 2025 Mazda CX-70 Best 2-Row Midsize SUV for Families 2025 Kia Telluride Best 3-Row Midsize SUV for Families 2025 Hyundai Tucson Best Compact SUV for Families 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Best Hybrid Car for Families 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Best Hybrid SUV for Families 2025 Kia EV9 Best Electric Vehicle for Families 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L Best Large SUV for Families 2025 Honda Accord Best Midsize Car for Families 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Best Minivan for Families The 2025 Best Cars for Families award criteria looks at each vehicle's overall rating from the U.S. News Best Car Rankings to determine quality, incorporating elements like safety data, predicted reliability ratings, passenger and cargo space and the consensus opinion of the automotive press. The award methodology also considers the availability of family-friendly features such as in-car wireless internet, teen driver controls, automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert and hands-free cargo area access. The winners were selected based on the highest composite score in each of the nine vehicle categories. Read more about our methodology here. For more information on the Best Cars for Families awards, explore Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook using #BestCars. About U.S. News Best CarsSince 2007, U.S. News Best Cars, the automotive channel of U.S. News & World Report, has published rankings and reviews of the majority of new vehicles sold in America. Each year, U.S. News also publishes the Best Cars Awards, including Best Vehicle Brands, Best Cars for the Money and Best Cars for Families. U.S. News Best Cars supports car shoppers throughout the entire car buying journey, offering industry-leading advice for researching cars and finding cars for sale, as well as its U.S. News Best Price Program. About U.S. News & World ReportU.S. News & World Report is the global leader for journalism that empowers consumers, citizens, business leaders and policy officials to make confident decisions in all aspects of their lives and communities. A multifaceted media company, U.S. News provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE U.S. News & World Report, L.P.
