9 fresh cars to avoid (and nine better alternatives) – CBS News
9 fresh cars to avoid (and nine better alternatives)
If you’re shopping for a fresh car, knowing which models to avoid can be almost as significant as finding the best choices.
That’s especially true if you’re a budget shopper seeking out the best deals, perhaps this summer as dealers begin to clear out the two thousand sixteen models. To help you avoid falling for the wrong rock-bottom price, Consumer Reports has put out a list of its lowest-rated vehicles in various categories.
These ratings combine road-test scores, projected reliability, proprietor satisfaction and safety — factoring in crash-test results from both the federal government and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Of the lowest-rated vehicles, Fiat Chrysler (FCAU) had four entries, General Motors (GM) one and Ford Motor (F) one. In cautioning against being lured solely by big rebates and low prices, Consumer Reports said in a statement: “Falling for a slick sales pitch and a erect cash-back suggest could lead you to suffering years of buyer’s regret.”
Here’s a closer look here at nine of these vehicles to avoid, along with suggested better alternatives with top-rated models in the same categories.
Subcompact car: Mitsubishi Mirage
With a price kicking off at $12,995 for the base model (going up to $15,395) and gas mileage rated at thirty seven MPG in the city and forty four on the highway, the two thousand seventeen Mirage could look tempting. But Consumer Reports warns against the noisy three-cylinder engine that supplies sluggish acceleration. Auto reviewers surveyed by U.S. News also complained about its “drab interior and shoddy treating.”
A better choice would be the Honda Fit, which starts at a pricier $15,790 (up to $21,065) and is long praised for its interior roominess and versatility with rear seats that turn into a supple cargo hold. And for passengers, the rear seats provide slew of gam room. It ranked No. One with U.S. News reviewers among subcompact vehicles. The Fit is rated for thirty three MPG in the city and forty one on the highway with a continuously variable transmission.
Compact car: Fiat 500L
Like all Fiats, the 500L compact wagon has perky good looks. However, reviewers say its turbocharged four-cylinder engine produces decent acceleration in the city but feels underpowered on the highway. With an automatic transmission, it’s rated for twenty two MPG in city driving and thirty on the highway — a bit below some of its competitors.
In fact, test drivers at U.S. News rank it ninth out of nine wagons reviewed. The 500L also scored poorly on one difficult front-end crash test by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. List prices for the 500L range from $Nineteen,345 to $24,695.
Take a look instead at the Volkswagen Golf SE, which ranked best among compact vehicles both in the Consumer Report road test and for holder satisfaction in a CR survey. The Golf’s 1.8-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine is rated for twenty five MPG in city driving, thirty six on the highway. List prices for the Golf range from $Legal,495 well up to $38,995 for a high-performance, all-wheel-drive version.
Midsize car: Chrysler 200
Fiat Chrysler has already announced that the two hundred is being discontinued, telling the company’s American operation will concentrate more on Jeeps and other SUVs rather than sedans. That should mean some big price cuts by dealers attempting to clear out the last of the 200s. But Consumer Reports faults the sedan for mediocre rail and treating and a transmission that is bumpy combined either with the standard four-cylinder engine (rated for twenty three MPG city, thirty six highway) or the optional V-6 (Nineteen MPG city, thirty two highway). CR notes that the two hundred has shown much below average reliability. List price for the two hundred goes from $21,995 to $31,785.
Instead check out the Toyota Camry, the best-selling sedan in the U.S. The Camry is praised by CR as a refined and quiet midsize sedan. The four-cylinder base engine is rated for twenty five MPG in city driving and thirty five highway while the optional V-6 is rated twenty one city, thirty one highway. Test drivers like the roomy and stylish interior. The Camry comes standard with a rearview camera–an significant safety feature. List price for the Camry ranges from $23,070 to $31,370.
Luxury compact car: Mercedes-Benz CLA250
The CLA250 is the least expensive Mercedes-Benz, embarking at $32,050 (up to $49,500). But Consumer Reports says the driving practice, especially the harsh rail, “falls far brief of a typical Mercedes.” CR describes the interior as being noisy and cramped.
Reviews compiled by U.S. News rank it thirteen out of fifteen puny luxury cars. The four-cylinder, turbocharged engine is rated twenty four MPG in city driving and thirty three on the highway. List prices for the CLA run from $32,050 to $49,500.
A better alternative is the BMW three Series. The 328i reviewed by CR boasted quick acceleration but is still rated for twenty three MPG city, thirty five highway. Reviewers surveyed by U.S. News praise the three Series for powerful engines and athletic treating. List prices for the three Series go from $33,150 to $63,200 for high-performance versions.
Luxury midsize car: Lincoln MKS
Ford’s luxury Lincoln brand has had a rough time selling against its German and Japanese competition. The MKS is described by Consumer Reports as cramped for its size and lacking a true luxury rail. At U.S. News, it ranks last among eleven larger luxury cars.
And its standard V-6 engine is rated for just seventeen MPG city, twenty six highway — low even for the luxury class. List prices for the MKS go from $39,850 to $45,840.
Attempt instead the Audi A6, ranking very first out of eighteen luxury midsize cars among U.S. News reviewers. CR describes it as having outstanding rail and treating and strong spectacle. Its turbocharged four-cylinder engine is rated for twenty four MPG in city driving and thirty five on the highway. List prices for the A6 run from $46,200 to $70,900.
Or if you’re ready for a captivating electrified car beginning at $70,000, the Tesla Model S got the top road test score of any car tested by Consumer Reports. And it was also best in its class for holder satisfaction.
Family SUV: Dodge Journey
Lackluster acceleration combined with humdrum gas mileage make the Journey a standout at the bottom of the ratings. The base four-cylinder engine is rated for nineteen MPG in the city, twenty six on the highway. And the optional V-6 engine has ratings of seventeen MPG city, twenty five highway.
Consumer Reports also criticizes the Journey for poor treating and well-below-average reliability. And it got a poor rating in the Insurance Institute’s so-called puny overlap front-end crash test. List prices for the Journey range from $20,995 to $33,695.
Take a look instead at the Kia Sorento, which leads the CR ratings in reliability and holder satisfaction. The CR test drivers praise the Sorento for its elegant interior and the sleek acceleration of its optional V-6 engine (rated eighteen MPG city, twenty six highway.) The base four-cylinder engine has EPA ratings of twenty one MPG city, twenty nine highway.
The Sorento also has strong safety ratings and a 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Sorento list prices go from $24,900 to $43,100.
Luxury compact SUV: Land Rover Discovery Sport
The Discovery Sport’s combination of a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and nine-speed automatic transmission results in spiky, uneven acceleration, according to Consumer Reports. So-called “turbo lag,” which delays power kicking in, and reluctance of the transmission to downshift can make it difficult to merge onto a highway. The engine is rated for twenty MPG in city driving, twenty six highway.
The Discovery sport also has poor predicted reliability. The base price is $37,455, but typically tooled models run into the high $40,000 range.
If you can afford to spend more, the top-rated entry in the CR road test and holder satisfaction is the Porsche Macan. Test drivers describe the Macan of having sports-car feel and spectacle along with the practical uses of a petite SUV. The base turbocharged V-6 engine is rated at seventeen MPG city, twenty three highway. The base price is $54,400, but typically tooled S models run into the low $60,000 range.
Luxury large SUV: Cadillac Escalade
Consumer Reports criticizes the Escalade for having a stiff rail that’s not up to the standards of a luxury SUV. Braking and treating are also worse than its competitors, CR says. The standard V-8 engine is rated for fifteen MPG in city driving, twenty two on the highway. Escalade list prices range from $72,970 to $94,950.
Instead, look at the Audi Q7, which is both much better-rated and less expensive. Redesigned as a two thousand seventeen model, the Q7 is praised for effortless acceleration and slick, quiet, comfy rail. Its turbocharged V-6 engine is rated for nineteen MPG city, twenty five highway. List prices range from $54,800 to $64,300.
Minivan: Chrysler Town & Country
The Town & Country is being substituted by a redesigned minivan called the Pacifica. So you’ll likely see tempting deals out there on the remaining Town & Country models. But Consumer Reports criticizes the Town & Country for its slow-shifting transmission and poor gas mileage.
The V-6 engine is rated for seventeen MPG city, twenty five highway — lower than the best of its competitors. The Town & Country list price ranges from $29,995 to $40,645.
Look instead at the Honda Odyssey, which ranked the highest in the CR road test and possessor satisfaction. The Odyssey has unusually nimble treating for a minivan, and it can seat up to eight. The standard V-6 engine is rated for nineteen MPG city, twenty eight highway. Odyssey list prices range from $20,275 to $44,750.
9 fresh cars to avoid (and nine better alternatives) – CBS News
9 fresh cars to avoid (and nine better alternatives)
If you’re shopping for a fresh car, knowing which models to avoid can be almost as significant as finding the best choices.
That’s especially true if you’re a budget shopper seeking out the best deals, perhaps this summer as dealers begin to clear out the two thousand sixteen models. To help you avoid falling for the wrong rock-bottom price, Consumer Reports has put out a list of its lowest-rated vehicles in various categories.
These ratings combine road-test scores, projected reliability, proprietor satisfaction and safety — factoring in crash-test results from both the federal government and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Of the lowest-rated vehicles, Fiat Chrysler (FCAU) had four entries, General Motors (GM) one and Ford Motor (F) one. In cautioning against being lured solely by big rebates and low prices, Consumer Reports said in a statement: “Falling for a sleek sales pitch and a erect cash-back suggest could lead you to suffering years of buyer’s regret.”
Here’s a closer look here at nine of these vehicles to avoid, along with suggested better alternatives with top-rated models in the same categories.
Subcompact car: Mitsubishi Mirage
With a price embarking at $12,995 for the base model (going up to $15,395) and gas mileage rated at thirty seven MPG in the city and forty four on the highway, the two thousand seventeen Mirage could look tempting. But Consumer Reports warns against the noisy three-cylinder engine that produces sluggish acceleration. Auto reviewers surveyed by U.S. News also complained about its “drab interior and shoddy treating.”
A better choice would be the Honda Fit, which starts at a pricier $15,790 (up to $21,065) and is long praised for its interior roominess and versatility with rear seats that turn into a nimble cargo hold. And for passengers, the rear seats provide slew of gam room. It ranked No. One with U.S. News reviewers among subcompact vehicles. The Fit is rated for thirty three MPG in the city and forty one on the highway with a continuously variable transmission.
Compact car: Fiat 500L
Like all Fiats, the 500L compact wagon has perky good looks. However, reviewers say its turbocharged four-cylinder engine produces decent acceleration in the city but feels underpowered on the highway. With an automatic transmission, it’s rated for twenty two MPG in city driving and thirty on the highway — a bit below some of its competitors.
In fact, test drivers at U.S. News rank it ninth out of nine wagons reviewed. The 500L also scored poorly on one difficult front-end crash test by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. List prices for the 500L range from $Nineteen,345 to $24,695.
Take a look instead at the Volkswagen Golf SE, which ranked best among compact vehicles both in the Consumer Report road test and for holder satisfaction in a CR survey. The Golf’s 1.8-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine is rated for twenty five MPG in city driving, thirty six on the highway. List prices for the Golf range from $Legitimate,495 well up to $38,995 for a high-performance, all-wheel-drive version.
Midsize car: Chrysler 200
Fiat Chrysler has already announced that the two hundred is being discontinued, telling the company’s American operation will concentrate more on Jeeps and other SUVs rather than sedans. That should mean some big price cuts by dealers attempting to clear out the last of the 200s. But Consumer Reports faults the sedan for mediocre rail and treating and a transmission that is bumpy combined either with the standard four-cylinder engine (rated for twenty three MPG city, thirty six highway) or the optional V-6 (Nineteen MPG city, thirty two highway). CR notes that the two hundred has shown much below average reliability. List price for the two hundred goes from $21,995 to $31,785.
Instead check out the Toyota Camry, the best-selling sedan in the U.S. The Camry is praised by CR as a refined and quiet midsize sedan. The four-cylinder base engine is rated for twenty five MPG in city driving and thirty five highway while the optional V-6 is rated twenty one city, thirty one highway. Test drivers like the roomy and stylish interior. The Camry comes standard with a rearview camera–an significant safety feature. List price for the Camry ranges from $23,070 to $31,370.
Luxury compact car: Mercedes-Benz CLA250
The CLA250 is the least expensive Mercedes-Benz, commencing at $32,050 (up to $49,500). But Consumer Reports says the driving practice, especially the harsh rail, “falls far brief of a typical Mercedes.” CR describes the interior as being noisy and cramped.
Reviews compiled by U.S. News rank it thirteen out of fifteen puny luxury cars. The four-cylinder, turbocharged engine is rated twenty four MPG in city driving and thirty three on the highway. List prices for the CLA run from $32,050 to $49,500.
A better alternative is the BMW three Series. The 328i reviewed by CR boasted quick acceleration but is still rated for twenty three MPG city, thirty five highway. Reviewers surveyed by U.S. News praise the three Series for powerful engines and athletic treating. List prices for the three Series go from $33,150 to $63,200 for high-performance versions.
Luxury midsize car: Lincoln MKS
Ford’s luxury Lincoln brand has had a rough time selling against its German and Japanese competition. The MKS is described by Consumer Reports as cramped for its size and lacking a true luxury rail. At U.S. News, it ranks last among eleven larger luxury cars.
And its standard V-6 engine is rated for just seventeen MPG city, twenty six highway — low even for the luxury class. List prices for the MKS go from $39,850 to $45,840.
Attempt instead the Audi A6, ranking very first out of eighteen luxury midsize cars among U.S. News reviewers. CR describes it as having outstanding rail and treating and strong spectacle. Its turbocharged four-cylinder engine is rated for twenty four MPG in city driving and thirty five on the highway. List prices for the A6 run from $46,200 to $70,900.
Or if you’re ready for a fascinating electrified car kicking off at $70,000, the Tesla Model S got the top road test score of any car tested by Consumer Reports. And it was also best in its class for possessor satisfaction.
Family SUV: Dodge Journey
Lackluster acceleration combined with humdrum gas mileage make the Journey a standout at the bottom of the ratings. The base four-cylinder engine is rated for nineteen MPG in the city, twenty six on the highway. And the optional V-6 engine has ratings of seventeen MPG city, twenty five highway.
Consumer Reports also criticizes the Journey for poor treating and well-below-average reliability. And it got a poor rating in the Insurance Institute’s so-called petite overlap front-end crash test. List prices for the Journey range from $20,995 to $33,695.
Take a look instead at the Kia Sorento, which leads the CR ratings in reliability and possessor satisfaction. The CR test drivers praise the Sorento for its elegant interior and the slick acceleration of its optional V-6 engine (rated eighteen MPG city, twenty six highway.) The base four-cylinder engine has EPA ratings of twenty one MPG city, twenty nine highway.
The Sorento also has strong safety ratings and a 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Sorento list prices go from $24,900 to $43,100.
Luxury compact SUV: Land Rover Discovery Sport
The Discovery Sport’s combination of a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and nine-speed automatic transmission results in spiky, uneven acceleration, according to Consumer Reports. So-called “turbo lag,” which delays power kicking in, and reluctance of the transmission to downshift can make it difficult to merge onto a highway. The engine is rated for twenty MPG in city driving, twenty six highway.
The Discovery sport also has poor predicted reliability. The base price is $37,455, but typically tooled models run into the high $40,000 range.
If you can afford to spend more, the top-rated entry in the CR road test and proprietor satisfaction is the Porsche Macan. Test drivers describe the Macan of having sports-car feel and spectacle along with the practical uses of a petite SUV. The base turbocharged V-6 engine is rated at seventeen MPG city, twenty three highway. The base price is $54,400, but typically tooled S models run into the low $60,000 range.
Luxury large SUV: Cadillac Escalade
Consumer Reports criticizes the Escalade for having a stiff rail that’s not up to the standards of a luxury SUV. Braking and treating are also worse than its competitors, CR says. The standard V-8 engine is rated for fifteen MPG in city driving, twenty two on the highway. Escalade list prices range from $72,970 to $94,950.
Instead, look at the Audi Q7, which is both much better-rated and less expensive. Redesigned as a two thousand seventeen model, the Q7 is praised for effortless acceleration and sleek, quiet, comfy rail. Its turbocharged V-6 engine is rated for nineteen MPG city, twenty five highway. List prices range from $54,800 to $64,300.
Minivan: Chrysler Town & Country
The Town & Country is being substituted by a redesigned minivan called the Pacifica. So you’ll likely see tempting deals out there on the remaining Town & Country models. But Consumer Reports criticizes the Town & Country for its slow-shifting transmission and poor gas mileage.
The V-6 engine is rated for seventeen MPG city, twenty five highway — lower than the best of its competitors. The Town & Country list price ranges from $29,995 to $40,645.
Look instead at the Honda Odyssey, which ranked the highest in the CR road test and proprietor satisfaction. The Odyssey has unusually nimble treating for a minivan, and it can seat up to eight. The standard V-6 engine is rated for nineteen MPG city, twenty eight highway. Odyssey list prices range from $20,275 to $44,750.
9 fresh cars to avoid (and nine better alternatives) – CBS News
9 fresh cars to avoid (and nine better alternatives)
If you’re shopping for a fresh car, knowing which models to avoid can be almost as significant as finding the best choices.
That’s especially true if you’re a budget shopper seeking out the best deals, perhaps this summer as dealers begin to clear out the two thousand sixteen models. To help you avoid falling for the wrong rock-bottom price, Consumer Reports has put out a list of its lowest-rated vehicles in various categories.
These ratings combine road-test scores, projected reliability, holder satisfaction and safety — factoring in crash-test results from both the federal government and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Of the lowest-rated vehicles, Fiat Chrysler (FCAU) had four entries, General Motors (GM) one and Ford Motor (F) one. In cautioning against being lured solely by big rebates and low prices, Consumer Reports said in a statement: “Falling for a sleek sales pitch and a erect cash-back suggest could lead you to suffering years of buyer’s regret.”
Here’s a closer look here at nine of these vehicles to avoid, along with suggested better alternatives with top-rated models in the same categories.
Subcompact car: Mitsubishi Mirage
With a price beginning at $12,995 for the base model (going up to $15,395) and gas mileage rated at thirty seven MPG in the city and forty four on the highway, the two thousand seventeen Mirage could look tempting. But Consumer Reports warns against the noisy three-cylinder engine that produces sluggish acceleration. Auto reviewers surveyed by U.S. News also complained about its “drab interior and shoddy treating.”
A better choice would be the Honda Fit, which starts at a pricier $15,790 (up to $21,065) and is long praised for its interior roominess and versatility with rear seats that turn into a limber cargo hold. And for passengers, the rear seats provide slew of gam room. It ranked No. One with U.S. News reviewers among subcompact vehicles. The Fit is rated for thirty three MPG in the city and forty one on the highway with a continuously variable transmission.
Compact car: Fiat 500L
Like all Fiats, the 500L compact wagon has perky good looks. However, reviewers say its turbocharged four-cylinder engine produces decent acceleration in the city but feels underpowered on the highway. With an automatic transmission, it’s rated for twenty two MPG in city driving and thirty on the highway — a bit below some of its competitors.
In fact, test drivers at U.S. News rank it ninth out of nine wagons reviewed. The 500L also scored poorly on one difficult front-end crash test by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. List prices for the 500L range from $Nineteen,345 to $24,695.
Take a look instead at the Volkswagen Golf SE, which ranked best among compact vehicles both in the Consumer Report road test and for holder satisfaction in a CR survey. The Golf’s 1.8-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine is rated for twenty five MPG in city driving, thirty six on the highway. List prices for the Golf range from $Legal,495 well up to $38,995 for a high-performance, all-wheel-drive version.
Midsize car: Chrysler 200
Fiat Chrysler has already announced that the two hundred is being discontinued, telling the company’s American operation will concentrate more on Jeeps and other SUVs rather than sedans. That should mean some big price cuts by dealers attempting to clear out the last of the 200s. But Consumer Reports faults the sedan for mediocre rail and treating and a transmission that is bumpy combined either with the standard four-cylinder engine (rated for twenty three MPG city, thirty six highway) or the optional V-6 (Nineteen MPG city, thirty two highway). CR notes that the two hundred has shown much below average reliability. List price for the two hundred goes from $21,995 to $31,785.
Instead check out the Toyota Camry, the best-selling sedan in the U.S. The Camry is praised by CR as a refined and quiet midsize sedan. The four-cylinder base engine is rated for twenty five MPG in city driving and thirty five highway while the optional V-6 is rated twenty one city, thirty one highway. Test drivers like the roomy and stylish interior. The Camry comes standard with a rearview camera–an significant safety feature. List price for the Camry ranges from $23,070 to $31,370.
Luxury compact car: Mercedes-Benz CLA250
The CLA250 is the least expensive Mercedes-Benz, embarking at $32,050 (up to $49,500). But Consumer Reports says the driving practice, especially the harsh rail, “falls far brief of a typical Mercedes.” CR describes the interior as being noisy and cramped.
Reviews compiled by U.S. News rank it thirteen out of fifteen petite luxury cars. The four-cylinder, turbocharged engine is rated twenty four MPG in city driving and thirty three on the highway. List prices for the CLA run from $32,050 to $49,500.
A better alternative is the BMW three Series. The 328i reviewed by CR boasted quick acceleration but is still rated for twenty three MPG city, thirty five highway. Reviewers surveyed by U.S. News praise the three Series for powerful engines and athletic treating. List prices for the three Series go from $33,150 to $63,200 for high-performance versions.
Luxury midsize car: Lincoln MKS
Ford’s luxury Lincoln brand has had a harsh time selling against its German and Japanese competition. The MKS is described by Consumer Reports as cramped for its size and lacking a true luxury rail. At U.S. News, it ranks last among eleven larger luxury cars.
And its standard V-6 engine is rated for just seventeen MPG city, twenty six highway — low even for the luxury class. List prices for the MKS go from $39,850 to $45,840.
Attempt instead the Audi A6, ranking very first out of eighteen luxury midsize cars among U.S. News reviewers. CR describes it as having outstanding rail and treating and strong spectacle. Its turbocharged four-cylinder engine is rated for twenty four MPG in city driving and thirty five on the highway. List prices for the A6 run from $46,200 to $70,900.
Or if you’re ready for a charming electrified car beginning at $70,000, the Tesla Model S got the top road test score of any car tested by Consumer Reports. And it was also best in its class for holder satisfaction.
Family SUV: Dodge Journey
Lackluster acceleration combined with humdrum gas mileage make the Journey a standout at the bottom of the ratings. The base four-cylinder engine is rated for nineteen MPG in the city, twenty six on the highway. And the optional V-6 engine has ratings of seventeen MPG city, twenty five highway.
Consumer Reports also criticizes the Journey for poor treating and well-below-average reliability. And it got a poor rating in the Insurance Institute’s so-called petite overlap front-end crash test. List prices for the Journey range from $20,995 to $33,695.
Take a look instead at the Kia Sorento, which leads the CR ratings in reliability and holder satisfaction. The CR test drivers praise the Sorento for its elegant interior and the slick acceleration of its optional V-6 engine (rated eighteen MPG city, twenty six highway.) The base four-cylinder engine has EPA ratings of twenty one MPG city, twenty nine highway.
The Sorento also has strong safety ratings and a 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Sorento list prices go from $24,900 to $43,100.
Luxury compact SUV: Land Rover Discovery Sport
The Discovery Sport’s combination of a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and nine-speed automatic transmission results in spiky, uneven acceleration, according to Consumer Reports. So-called “turbo lag,” which delays power kicking in, and reluctance of the transmission to downshift can make it difficult to merge onto a highway. The engine is rated for twenty MPG in city driving, twenty six highway.
The Discovery sport also has poor predicted reliability. The base price is $37,455, but typically tooled models run into the high $40,000 range.
If you can afford to spend more, the top-rated entry in the CR road test and possessor satisfaction is the Porsche Macan. Test drivers describe the Macan of having sports-car feel and spectacle along with the practical uses of a petite SUV. The base turbocharged V-6 engine is rated at seventeen MPG city, twenty three highway. The base price is $54,400, but typically tooled S models run into the low $60,000 range.
Luxury large SUV: Cadillac Escalade
Consumer Reports criticizes the Escalade for having a stiff rail that’s not up to the standards of a luxury SUV. Braking and treating are also worse than its competitors, CR says. The standard V-8 engine is rated for fifteen MPG in city driving, twenty two on the highway. Escalade list prices range from $72,970 to $94,950.
Instead, look at the Audi Q7, which is both much better-rated and less expensive. Redesigned as a two thousand seventeen model, the Q7 is praised for effortless acceleration and slick, quiet, convenient rail. Its turbocharged V-6 engine is rated for nineteen MPG city, twenty five highway. List prices range from $54,800 to $64,300.
Minivan: Chrysler Town & Country
The Town & Country is being substituted by a redesigned minivan called the Pacifica. So you’ll likely see tempting deals out there on the remaining Town & Country models. But Consumer Reports criticizes the Town & Country for its slow-shifting transmission and poor gas mileage.
The V-6 engine is rated for seventeen MPG city, twenty five highway — lower than the best of its competitors. The Town & Country list price ranges from $29,995 to $40,645.
Look instead at the Honda Odyssey, which ranked the highest in the CR road test and possessor satisfaction. The Odyssey has unusually nimble treating for a minivan, and it can seat up to eight. The standard V-6 engine is rated for nineteen MPG city, twenty eight highway. Odyssey list prices range from $20,275 to $44,750.