{"id":4976,"date":"2015-12-01T06:00:44","date_gmt":"2015-12-01T12:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.santanderconsumerusa.com\/blog\/?p=4976"},"modified":"2018-06-18T10:57:39","modified_gmt":"2018-06-18T15:57:39","slug":"here-are-consumer-guides-automotive-best-buys-among-2016-models","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/santanderconsumerusa.com\/blog\/here-are-consumer-guides-automotive-best-buys-among-2016-models","title":{"rendered":"Here are Consumer Guide\u2019s automotive best buys among 2016 models"},"content":{"rendered":"

Best buy.<\/p>\n

Two of the most exciting words to hear if you\u2019re shopping for your next vehicle.<\/p>\n

In a previous post, we wrote about Kelley Blue Book\u2019s dozen best 2016 vehicles to buy \u2013 and tipped you off to where you can find 37 more finalists from among more than 300 new-car models.<\/p>\n

Now it\u2019s Consumer Guide Automotive\u2019s list of 35 best buys from among more than 150 models tested.<\/p>\n

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Impala was one of four Chevrolet models to make latest \u201cBest Buy\u201d list.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The CG brand winner was Chevrolet, with four models in 19 categories, including three \u2013 the Impala, Corvette and Colorado pickup \u2013 that also ranked among KBB\u2019s best. Chevrolet is followed by Kia and Acura with three models each, and Cadillac, GMC, Hyundai, Toyota and Volkswagen with two each.<\/p>\n

\u201cA vehicles does not become a Best Buy based solely on objective ratings,\u201d says Consumer Guide. \u201cIt also has to distinguish itself as being a good dollar value compared to others in the class.\u201d<\/p>\n

In all, a dozen vehicles (asterisks below) made both the CG Best Buy list and KBB\u2019s group of 49 Best Buy finalists. Besides the three Chevrolets, this group comprises two Mazdas \u2013 Mazda6 and Mazda MX-5 \u2013 and one model each from Acura, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Toyota and Volvo.<\/p>\n

Below is the Consumer Guide list by category and including the number of vehicles in that category:<\/p>\n

Editor\u2019s Choice<\/strong><\/p>\n

2016 Volkswagen Golf family<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite this considerable blot [emissions cheating] on Volkswagen\u2019s reputation, the fact remains that the Golf lineup is full of standout vehicles,\u201d said Consumer Guide Automotive online, which listed the Golf, Golf GTI, Golf R, Golf SportWagen and e-Golf models.<\/p>\n

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Volkswagen Golf lineup is \u201cfull of standout vehicles,\u201d says Consumer Guide.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Subcompact cars<\/strong> (12 models) \u2013 Scion IA and Kia Soul<\/p>\n

Compact cars <\/strong>(20 models) \u2013 Mazda 3 and Volkswagen Golf SportWagen<\/p>\n

Premium compact cars <\/strong>(14 models) \u2013 Audi A3 and Cadillac ATS<\/p>\n

Midsize cars <\/strong>(15 models) \u2013 Mazda 6* and Toyota Prius V<\/p>\n

Premium midsize cars<\/strong> (22 models) \u2013 Acura TLX and Lexus ES<\/p>\n

Large cars <\/strong>(9 models) \u2013 Buick LaCrosse, Chevrolet Impala* and Hyundai Genesis*<\/p>\n

Premium large cars <\/strong>(11 models) \u2013 Kia K900<\/p>\n

Sporty\/performance cars <\/strong>(18 models) \u2013 Ford Mustang*, Mazda MX-5* and Volkswagen Golf GTI<\/p>\n

Premium sporty\/performance cars<\/strong> (18 models) \u2013 Chevrolet Corvette*<\/p>\n

Compact crossover\/SUVs <\/strong>(15 models) \u2013 Mazda CX-5 and Nissan Rogue<\/p>\n

Premium compact crossover\/SUVs<\/strong> (15 models) \u2013 Acura RDX and Lincoln MKC<\/p>\n

Midsize crossover\/SUVs<\/strong> (18 models) \u2013 Honda Pilot*, Toyota Highlander* and Hyundai Santa Fe\/Santa Fe Sport<\/p>\n

Premium midsize crossover\/SUVs<\/strong> (17 models) \u2013 Acura MDX* and Volvo XC90*<\/p>\n

Large SUVs <\/strong>(7 models) \u2013 Dodge Durango<\/p>\n

Premium large SUVs<\/strong> (8 models) \u2013 Cadillac Escalade<\/p>\n

Minivans<\/strong> (7 models) \u2013 Kia Sedona*<\/p>\n

Compact pickup trucks<\/strong> (4 models) \u2013 Chevrolet Colorado* and GMC Canyon<\/p>\n

Large pickup trucks<\/strong> (6 models) \u2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 and Ram 1500<\/p>\n

Electric vehicles<\/strong> (15 models) \u2013 No winners named<\/p>\n

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The Ram 1500 earned \u201cBest Buy\u201d recognition in the large pickup category.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For more details on both Best Buy lists, visit Consumer Guide<\/strong><\/a> and Kelley Blue Book<\/strong><\/a> online.<\/p>\n

Consumer Guide, \u201cone of the first car-test organizations to hit the Web,\u201d says at least four members of its team evaluate each car reviewed. Provided by the manufacturers \u2013 or, in some cases, local car dealers \u2013 vehicles are driven an average of 500 miles over two weeks.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis process enables us to provide balanced and bias-free evaluations,\u201d says Consumer Guide. For shoppers, it\u2019s at least more useful research for their car search.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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