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One of the highest-scoring luxury vehicles CR has ever tested Tesla Model Y Long range and access to the Supercharger network Small Pickup Ford Maverick

To earn a spot on this list, a vehicle must excel in road-test performance, owner satisfaction, and—most importantly—predicted reliability based on member surveys. Top Pick (2026) Why it Won Honda Civic Hybrid 44 mpg overall; 50 hp more than gas-only model Midsized Car Toyota Camry Now exclusively hybrid; achieves a superb 48–51 mpg Subcompact SUV Subaru Crosstrek Practical ride height and standard all-wheel drive Compact SUV Subaru Forester consumer reports best buy cars

Excellent visibility and a redesigned, more refined interior Toyota Grand Highlander Rare ability to fit adults in all three rows comfortably Luxury SUV BMW X5 One of the highest-scoring luxury vehicles CR has

Great utility for its size; hybrid option is highly efficient hybrid option is highly efficient