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1 2017 Annual Auto Issue (#S037599-4) Reprinted with permission from the April 2017 issue of Consumer Reports 2017 Consumer Reports. This reprint does not imply an endorsement or sponsorship of any product, service, company, or organization. Consumer Reports is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping consumers make informed choices about products, services, and safety. For complete reviews, articles, tips, and recommendations go to or call 800-333-0663 to subscribe. Do not edit or alter this reprint in any fashion.

2 Reproductions are not & ReferenceFor the latest Ratings and information, visit the April 2017 issue of Consumer ReportsFrom road tests and fuel economy to owner satisfaction and reliability, we consider many factors when identifying the best vehicles. These handy charts show you at a glance which models come out on top, and which you should skip. A GOOD CAR CHOICE s cores high on all of the attributes that matter, from how it drives to how safe it is, from fuel economy to reliability. But the reality is that buyers usually have to prioritize these attributes when making a decision.

3 To help you easily do this, we ve created lists taking into account what matters to consumers. All of our Ratings are based on deep and broad data collection from our extensive track testing, as well as our annual Owner Satisfaction and Reliability surveys. This year, we ve included some new features. We ve listed carmakers that offer active safety features as standard on all trim lines rather than reserving those features for the most expensive versions. And we ve added used cars at 4-, 8-, and 12-year milestones to our reliability list, so you can make a convenient comparison of older and new cars in one & Worst Lists Best New Cars Under $30,000If your budget is driving your decision, have no fear.

4 You can still get solid performance, safety, fuel economy, and reliability from the cars below. All of these vehicles have earned Consumer Reports CARSC hevrolet Sonic LT ( )Honda Fit EXToyota Yaris iACOMPACT CARSC hevrolet Cruze LTFord C-Max Hybrid SEHyundai Elantra SEKia Forte LXKia Soul PlusMazda3 Touring ( )Toyota Corolla iMToyota Corolla LEToyota Prius ThreeToyota Prius V ThreeMIDSIZED CARSC hevrolet Malibu 1LT ( )Ford Fusion SE ( )Ford Fusion SE HybridHonda Accord LX (4-cyl.)Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SESPORTS/SPORTY CARSM azda MX-5 Miata ClubSubaru BRZ PremiumToyota 86 WAGONS ubaru Outback PremiumSUBCOMPACT SUVsHonda HR-V LXMazda CX-3 TouringSubaru Crosstrek PremiumCOMPACT SUVsFord Escape SE ( )Hyundai Tucson SE ( )Hyundai Tucson Sport ( )Kia Sportage LX ( )Mazda CX-5 Touring ( )Nissan Rogue SVSubaru Forester PremiumToyota RAV4 XLEMIDSIZED SUVH yundai Santa Fe Sport (4-cyl.)

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