Consumer Reports Best Value on SUVs, Cars, and One Truck

According to a recent Consumer Reports newsletter their latest analysis of data gleaned from their owner satisfaction surveys reveal that, “A car, SUV or pickup doesn’t have to be inexpensive to be considered a good value—it just has to deliver on its promise.”

Best Value for the Money Recommendations

In other words, it’s not always about the price tag on the vehicle when bought new this year, but just as importantly, that the owners felt that they got what they paid for by meeting their expectations with their new vehicle purchase.

The value of knowing this for new car shoppers and those hoping to catch the last of the 2023 models when prices are expected to go down some to make room for the 2024 models in showrooms and dealership lots is that it provides a useful “heads-up” for consumers who want to avoid problem vehicles.

 “If you’re in the market for a new car, you can use this list to help you narrow down your choices...all of them are reliable and recommended models, so you can be confident you’ll be buying a car or SUV that won’t saddle you with costly repairs,” says Steve Elek, the automotive data analyst at Consumer Reports.

Good Deals on New SUVs and One Pickup

That said, here is a summary of the list noting the expected price range, CR-tested miles per gallon, and the overall rating of each vehicle within its category type.

SUBCOMPACT SUVS

Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2023

Price Range:  $22,100 - $27,700

CR MPG:  Overall 27 / City 19 / Hwy 37 mpg

Rated #5 of 15 Subcompact SUVs

COMPACT SUVS

Subaru Forester 2023

Price Range:  $26,395 - $36,795

CR MPG:  Overall 28 / City 20 / Hwy 38 mpg

Rated #2 of 24 Compact SUVs

COMPACT CAR

Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2023

Price Range:  $21,700 - $27,425

CR MPG:  Overall 48 / City 37 / Hwy 59 mpg

Rated #1 of 12 Small sedans

LUXURY COMPACT CAR

Genesis G70 2023

Price Range:  $39,400 - $47,000

CR MPG:  Overall 23 / City 15 / Hwy 32 mpg

Rated #7 of 15 Luxury compact cars

LUXURY LARGE CAR

Genesis G80 2023

Price Range:  $50,000 - $65,750

CR MPG:  Overall 24 / City 16 / Hwy 34 mpg

Rated #2 of 19 Luxury midsized cars

COMPACT HATCHBACK

Toyota Corolla Hatchback 2023

Price Range:  $23,155 - $26,580

CR MPG:  Overall 36 / City 24 / Hwy 51 mpg

Rated #3 of 10 Small hatchbacks

SPORTS CARS

Mazda MX-5 Miata 2023

Price Range:  $28,050 - $38,950

CR MPG:  Overall 34 / City 25 / Hwy 42 mpg

Rated #1 of 4 Roadsters

COMPACT PICKUP TRUCK

Ford Maverick Hybrid 2023

Price Range:  $22,595 - $28,355

CR MPG:  Overall 37 / City 33 / Hwy 39 mpg

Rated #1 of 3 Small pickup trucks

And finally...

For a more detailed breakdown of the data, please visit the CR website. Note that while access to some information requires a CR membership, the potential savings make it negligible in comparison when looking for the latest information to aid your car buying research.

For more CR-related used car and product reviews, here are some useful ones with car shopping advice for consumers:

• Toyota Dominates Consumer Reports’ Best Hybrid SUVs That Cost $35,000 to $45,000
• Consumer Reports Top Choices for Best SUVs Under $40,000
• Best Cars for Teens Recommended by Consumer Reports

Timothy Boyer is a Torque News automotive reporter based in Cincinnati. Experienced with early car restorations, he regularly restores older vehicles with engine modifications for improved performance. Follow Tim on Twitter at @TimBoyerWrites for daily news and topics related to new and used cars and trucks.

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