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Top cars in our tests

Last updated: April 2012

Each vehicles is put through a battery of tests at our track to determine its performance and some models stand out while others do not.  Our list highlights the overall top scorers in our Ratings and those at the bottom of the pack.

You can create your own custom lists based on the factors you find most interesting by using our interactive Car Selector tool (available to subscribers).

Overall test scores are based on more than 50 individual Consumer Reports tests and evaluations, and are presented on a 100-point scale.

Tops in our tests

Make & model Overall test score
Lexus LS 460L 99
BMW 135i 97
Infiniti G37 (sedan) 95
Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE 93
Audi A6 (3.0T) 93
Infiniti M37 93
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 93
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 92
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 (sedan) 92
Toyota Camry XLE (V6) 92
Audi A8 L 91
Lexus ES 350 91
Nissan Altima 2.5 S 91

The lowest scorers

Make & model Overall test score
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 20
Jeep Liberty 27
Smart ForTwo 28
Toyota FJ Cruiser 36
   

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