This week, Consumer Guide Automotive revealed the recipients of its 2012 Best Buy and Recommended Awards, showcasing a total of 106 vehicles.
Two domestic nameplates led the way with the most models honored as Chevrolet and Ford each had nine award winners. Toyota was right behind with eight lauded units while Honda had seven vehicles praised.
Since 1967, the editorial team at Consumer Guide Automotive has used a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation process to identify the vehicles that it deems worthy of serious consideration by a consumer, the publication noted.
In assessing each vehicles, the editors utilize such criteria as price, features, performance, accommodations, fuel economy, reliability records and resale value.
The winners are divided into two categories: The Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy and Recommended winners.
Officials explained that a Best Buy rating signifies that a vehicle is ranked at the top of its class and is strongly recommended by the editors. Best Buy vehicles are said to represent the best balance of attributes and price within their classes, and they are said to be the most ideal choices for most consumers.
This year’s models earning the Best Buy award include the Nissan Versa, Ford Expedition, Kia Optima, Buick LaCrosse, Dodge Charger and the Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Consumer Guide Automotive indicated that its Recommended list features vehicles that, though not ranked at the very top of their category, are still worth strong consideration by the consumer for their unique combination of attributes and value.
This year’s Recommended awards include the Toyota RAV4, Subaru Impreza, Honda Accord, Audi A7 and the Nissan Frontier.
“The key to Consumer Guide Automotive’s annual Best Buy and Recommended Awards is the careful evaluation of every aspect of each vehicle as it relates to consumers’ real-world driving experience,” editors explained.
“It is this thoroughness which is driving increasing numbers of consumers to check Consumer Guide Automotive reviews before buying a new vehicle,” they continued.
Consumer Guide's editorial team drives nearly 200,000 miles per year evaluating what these vehicles do well, and what they don't.
The publication said multiple editors evaluate each vehicle, a process that assure that recommendations are based on experiences that best reflect the settings and conditions that buyers encounters every day.
“Whether it is driving through the city, highways, rural areas, long trips, or simply picking up the kids at school, the vehicles are tested in the same way that typical car buyers would use their vehicle,” editors concluded.
The following is a breakdown of the award winners:
Subcompact Car Best Buys
Ford Fiesta
Honda Fit
Hyundai Accent
Mazda 2
Nissan Cube
Subcompact Car Recommended
Chevrolet Sonic
Compact Car Best Buys
Ford Focus
Honda Civic
Mazda3
Nissan Versa
Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
Compact Car Recommendeds
Chevrolet Cruze
Hyundai Elantra
Scion Xb
Subaru Impreza
Premium Compact Car Best Buys
BMW 3-Series
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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