Top researched cars on ConsumerReports.org

Consumer Reports News: May 10, 2010 10:38 AM

Every day potential car buyers log on to ConsumerReports.org seeking our coveted test scores and reliability ratings to fulfill their automotive research. Every vehicle we evaluate is put through a battery of performance, comfort and convenience, and safety tests. Those results, along with detailed pricing, owner cost and owner satisfaction data, and detailed reliability ratings are available to our online subscribers.

While car sales dipped last year, they are slowly rebounding and more people are ready to shop again. Most automakers saw a notable year-over-year sales increase for April.

So, what models are consumers looking for? The current list of vehicles researched in April 2010 features some Consumer Reports' Top Picks for 2010, including the Subaru Forester, Chevrolet Traverse, and Mazda5. It also shows that SUVs continue to be a popular vehicle type.

Here is the list of the top 10 vehicles by visits to our model pages.

Subaru Forester
Honda CR-V
Chevrolet Traverse
Ford Fusion
Subaru Outback
Hyundai Santa Fe
Mazda5
Acura MDX
Honda Pilot
Honda Civic

Full pricing, road tests, and reliability data, along with comparison tools, are available to online subscribers. Also, see our free information on buying a new car including tips on buying vs. leasing.

— Liza Barth