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Popular, Reliable, and Affordable New Vehicles Recommended
According to a recent Consumer Reports newsletter, SUVs typically get more than the lion’s share when it comes to new model vehicles available today. “Even with record-high prices, SUVs continue to attract buyers, so much so that automakers continue to cut sedans from their lineups in order to have more SUVs on the showroom floor,” states CR analysts.
However, larger vehicles like SUVs are not for everyone---“…many consumers still prefer the mix of sleek styling and better fuel economy that sedans tend to offer,” says Consumer Reports.
To meet this underserved market, CR analysts have been data digging to narrow down less-expensive mid-sized sedans with an eye on those with predicted reliable performance, safety features, and even some qualified “Green Choices” resulting in a new listing today with pricing tailored perfectly to suit your needs and desires in a midsized sedan.
That said, here is a summary of CR’s latest report that focuses on models that are popular in their category, as well as two alternatives:
• A better choice: A vehicle that sells well but has a higher Overall Score.
• An “under the radar” alternative: A better-scoring model that doesn’t sell as well as some of the more popular models but offers more in the long run.
POPULAR MIDSIZED CAR TO AVOID
2023 Chevrolet Malibu
Price Range: $24,700 - $31,500
CR MPG: Overall 29 / City 19 / Hwy 41 mpg
Rated #8 of 11 Midsized cars
Main Con to Buying This Model: “Reliability and owner satisfaction remain well below average,” notes CR analysts.
THE BETTER CHOICE
2023 Toyota Camry
Price Range: $26,220 - $36,645
CR MPG: Overall 32 / City 20 / Hwy 49 mpg
Rated #3 of 11 Midsized cars
THE UNDER-THE-RADAR ALTERNATIVE
2023 Kia K5
Price Range: $25,290 - $31,690
CR MPG: Overall 32 / City 20 / Hwy 52 mpg
Rated #4 of 11 Midsized cars
POPULAR LUXURY MIDSIZED CAR TO AVOID
2023 Volvo S90
Price Range: $57,000 - $70,500
CR MPG: Overall 23 / City 14 / Hwy 35 mpg
Rated #7 of 14 Luxury midsized cars
Main Con to Buying This Model: “The Volvo’s reliability is well below average” report automotive experts.
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THE BETTER CHOICE
2023 Lexus ES
Price Range: $41,440 - $51,430
CR MPG: Overall 25 / City 16 / Hwy 38 mpg
Rated #5 of 14 Luxury midsized cars
THE UNDER-THE-RADAR ALTERNATIVE
2023 Genesis G80
Price Range: $50,000 - $65,750
CR MPG: Overall 24 / City 16 / Hwy 34 mpg
Rated #2 of 14 Luxury midsized cars
And finally…
For informative articles about buying a new vehicle, here are three helpful pieces for your consideration:
• Consumer Reports Recommends This Important Negotiation Point to Focus On When Buying a New Car
• The Biggest Car Buying Mistakes You Can Make with a Dealership
• The Secret to Buying a Car from a Dealership in 2023
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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 new and used vehicle news.
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