FIVE Consumers Digest "Best Buy" awards for the 2010 model year autos

[Omaha Steve]

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Dear Valued Customer,

No one has more Consumers Digest "Best Buy" (1)
awards for the 2010 model year than Chevy. In fact,
five Chevy models have received a Consumers Digest
"Best Buy" award for two years running, including
Malibu, Corvette, Traverse, Tahoe and Silverado
Half-Ton. The all new 2010 Camaro (limited availability)
and Equinox have each been named a Consumers
Digest "Best Buy" in their first year - an impressive
feat.

Learn more about what great buys Chevy has to offer you: http://www.chevrolet.com/?evar1=en

1 The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license.

[FightingIrish]

1. I love my new Equinox

I was lucky enough to find one and Barack Obama helped me buy it.

[vadawg]

2. lol no dude the taxpayer helped you buy it :)

i wonder how these reports effect brand loyalty, personally i like toyota and land rover, the only things ill buy.

[Omaha Steve]

3. Marta got a 2009 Equinox in May (pre clunker)

She loves hers too.



I got a clunker deal on my 2009 Cobalt in August.

[FightingIrish]

4. I don't normally enjoy driving

We just drove from southern Oregon the bay area, a trip we've made a lot in the last five years. My wife and I normally split the driving. I never gave her a turn at the wheel on this trip. I think it's the comfortable, quiet ride and the great sound system that made the trip seem like it was half as long. We'll fight over who gets to drive home.

[divideandconquer]

5. Malibu is one of the highest domestic content cars and built by the UAW

:patriot:Liberals should reward this excellent car especially in light of Toyota's accelerator scandal and Honda's airbag shrapnel problems.

[NNN0LHI]

16. And it drives like a dream

Anyone looking for a new car should drive one.

Don

[Omaha Steve]

8. Seems like everybody is buying a rating?? ...... ya right

I too prefer Consumer Reports. My subscription is with them.



Snip: Best Buys awarded to U.S. automakers increased by seven for the 2010 model year compared with 2009 models--to 31 from 24 a year ago.


DEERFIELD, IL - November 2, 2009: Thirty-six vehicles and 12 companion models received Best Buy ratings from Consumers Digest out of some-240 total 2010 models. The ratings, published in CD's December issue (on sale November 1), span 10 categories: Small Cars, Family Cars, Luxury Cars, Sporty Cars, Pickups, Minivans, Compact SUVs, Midsize SUVs, Full-size/Luxury SUVs and Hybrids. The Best Buys--based on behind-the-wheel assessment, safety ratings, ownership costs, warranty, price, comfort, ergonomics, styling and amenities--reflect CD's view of which 2010 vehicles offer the most value for the money.

Five "Small Cars" received Best Buys: Honda Fit, Kia Soul, Mazda3, Nissan Versa and Toyota Corolla.

Seven "Family Car" Best Buys are: Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion, Ford Taurus, Honda Accord, Lincoln MKZ, Mercury Milan and Toyota Camry.

Four "Luxury Cars" received Best Buys: Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac CTS, Hyundai Genesis sedan and Lincoln MKS.

Five "Sporty Cars" Best Buys are: Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Mustang, MINI Cooper/Cooper Clubman and Nissan 370Z.

Four "Pickups" and five "Minivans" earned Best Buys: Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Dodge Ram 1500, Ford F-150 and GMC Sierra 1500 are the top pickups, and Chrysler's Town & Country, Dodge's Grand Caravan, Honda's Odyssey, Kia's Sedona and Volkswagen's Routan are the best minivan values.

Six "Compact SUV" Best Buys include: Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, GMC Terrain, Mazda Tribute, Mercury Mariner and Nissan Rogue. Five "Midsize SUV" Best Buys include: Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Flex, GMC Acadia and Mazda CX-7. "Full-size/Luxury SUV" Best Buys include: Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Volvo XC60.

Three "Hybrid" Best Buys include: Ford Fusion Hybrid, Mercury Milan Hybrid and Toyota Prius.

"We really feel for the people across the country who are suffering through some tough times financially," says Randy Weber, CD's publisher. "We also know that some of them will have to purchase a new vehicle soon, and we hope that they take advantage of the work we have done on their behalf so that they get the most value possible out of their purchase."

Weber says Consumers Digest's editors consider automotive "value" to be based on purchase price and ownership costs relative to quality, performance and subjective factors like comfort and design.

Performance characteristics evaluated include starting and acceleration, shifting, steering, handling, braking, ride quality and fuel economy.

Best Buys awarded to U.S. automakers increased by seven for the 2010 model year compared with 2009 models--to 31 from 24 a year ago. Best Buys for vehicles from Asian automakers decreased by eight, to 14 Best Buy models from 22. Seven brands--all U.S.--saw their totals increase. Chevrolet and Ford led the way: Chevy has seven Best Buys for the 2010 model year (up from five for the 2009 model year), and Ford has seven (up from four). Buick, Cadillac, Lincoln and Mercury have an additional Best Buy versus the 2009 model year awards. Mercury has three Best Buys, the others two each.

CD's Auto Best Buys section includes photos, invoice pricing, standard features and performance traits that support the models' Best Buy selection in the collective opinion of CD's veteran automotive editors: Jim Gorzelany has served Consumers Digest readers for 22 years, including reporting on automotive categories, such as hybrids; Kevin Kelly is senior editor of Automotive Design & Production magazine; Jim Mateja writes a weekly Chicago Tribune auto column and has received numerous awards for his auto coverage; Dan Jedlicka has written about autos for 41 years and is a member of the North American Car and Truck of the Year jury.

"Few purchases are more important, or require more research, than buying a new vehicle," Weber says. "Our analyses underscore our commitment to ensure that consumers are as satisfied with their auto purchase years after making it as they were on the day they drove off the lot."

[DavidDvorkin]

6. Consumer's Digest gives those awards out in return for payment

from the manufacturer. That's not Consumer Reports, the honest and reliable publication.

[WolverineDG]

7. Well, I've driven a few Chevy Impalas when I've had to rent a car

Great ride, great seat. I mentioned getting one to a friend of mine (his dad owned a Pontiac/Honda dealership ages ago) to get his opinion & he said his brother had a Chevy & that it was a great car.

dg

[DainBramaged]

10. Prove it or retract your statement...........

I think your statement that GM PAID for the endorsements is not only inflammatory, but a complete fabrication.


Again prove it or retract it.

[DavidDvorkin]

14. Google it

It's well known.

[DainBramaged]

15. NO you made the accusation you prove or retract your statement

you think hearsay and bullshit flies when you make an accusation like that?

[DavidDvorkin]

17. Careful. You'll give yourself an aneurysm.

[DainBramaged]

18. Not over your libelous and defamatory remarks

Some people who think they are smart are just asses.

Quark this. We're done conversing.

[DavidDvorkin]

19. But some of them are smart.

[LeftyMom]

11. You are correct.

That Consumer's Digest is shady should be readily apparent, given the number of unreliable, unsafe, underfeatured, overpriced or generally crap vehicles on their list.

[DainBramaged]

12. I see he did not return to answer, pity.........

[DainBramaged]

9. I noticed how the lovers of god ToyHonSubNis let this thread dive to the basement of GD

God forbid America can make a World-class car and DU would give them credit for it. Keep driving your unintended accelerating, sludged up, frame rusting Toyotas. Who knows, maybe you WILL get Green credit in heaven for driving a Prius while the rest of the Toyota lineup is less efficient than Honda or Chevy. And speaking of excitement, when was the last time Toyota made ANYTHING exciting? NOTHING to compete with the Camaro or Corvette, or even the Cobalt or HHR SS variants. Or what a relief it is to empty your pockets in a Toyota showroom.


:rofl: :patriot:

[CBR]

13. I just purchased my second Saturn. I am really happy.

Purchased a new Ion in 2003 -- no problems with it.
Just bought a pre-owned Aura -- love it.


Too bad they are getting rid of Saturn :(