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CR annually awards Top Picks to vehicles that deliver high marks in CR's Road Tests, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction and safety. Our top 10 for 2024 includes more hybrids and plug-in hybrids than ever, marking a shift toward electrification across the car market.
I own a 2023 Mazda 3 Carbon Edition AWD. I absolutely love it! ❤️
What was the mileage on the Ford Maverick?
If only a RAV4 could fit inside my garage (that’s a must for our house). Will consider a Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid or Kona instead.
Your garage must be tiny.
@@bruceleeroy8302 It must be super tiny. Even apartment garages fit most midsize CUVs.
It’s beyond stupidity why the Ford Maverick doesn’t come as a plugin hybrid.
Hell, the Ford Escape hybrid came out 20 years ago, why did it take Ford so long to be the first in class to produce a hybrid pickup? Why has Toyota been worse?
Bruh plug in hybrids only work well for a small group of people
Doesn’t surprise me at all: the Mav was designed to hit the low-end of the market that has been ignored for too long. And this was a very good move for Ford, delivering a basic work truck that many people want. Would a PHEV Mav be nice? Sure. Would Ford’s marketing department go for it? Probably not.
There will be a change in the next 3 to 5 years on the way new lithium batteries are produced some manufacturers are waiting until then to come out with full lineup. Batteries will be smaller lighter.
They copy Toyota a lot with hybrids but they did well with the Escape and the Fusion hybrid in the past.
Yes, I thought Toyota would have the first hybrid pick up truck that got phenomenal, gas mileage I was wrong it’s the Ford maverick hybrid! I have this vehicle and I absolutely love it! Highly recommend it to anyone looking to save a ton of money in their fuel cost! I used to be a loyal Toyota customer not anymore. Toyota has completely missed their mark in producing a fuel efficient pick up truck and no the new Toyota Tacoma is not a pick up truck that gets excellent Excellent fuel mileage, they went after the torque and power. Very sad that Toyota missed their mark on this vehicle completely #HappyFordCustomer.
It was predictably a Toyota/subaru party this year
Honda>Subaru
Nice picks, but no Lexus?
Almost all toyota 👍
Add likely LONGterm reliability and some of these should disappear from the list.
Ain’t no way I would trust BMW long term reliability.
I don’t trust a manufacturer with plastic water pump.
With that grammar, you likely can’t afford it.
To be fair, BMW benched the 2jz to make the B/S58 engines. So I trust bmw’s engine (6cyl) but I’m not sure about the other internals. But I believe most bmw drivers should be good out to end of warranty at least.
Ain’t no way I would trust Tesla short-term reliability, and that’s on the list too.
How come you guys forget about the Mazda CX-5 ??? I have a 2020 Grand Touring naturally aspirated. It has one of the best safety ratings in it’s class and is super reliable !!!
as the title said 2024 Top Picks not the 2020😂
Great vehicle to drive, but I think it’s way too small inside when compared to the RAV4 and Forester which are both recommended.
Surprised the Prius was on this list after it was named as a least favorite vehicle on your worst cars of 2023 podcast.
It was named one of the most disappointing cars by one of the reviewers
Ya that doesn’t make much sense, also who two of the three top picks were Hondas on that podcast and not one of those Hondas were on here, doesn’t make too much sense.
Toyota: Buy once, cry once!
The Prius might be a fine vehicle but I can’t un-see that it looks like a Dodge Neon.
Love my Tesla
Toyota…no thanks. Those cars are as exciting as…mmmmmmm…nothing!!
Would you rather have reliability or excitement?
Nobody in their right mind would recommend a Tesla.
Does long term reliability not mean anything anymore?
I’m sorry, but outside of Subaru and Toyota, the historical brand reliability (and value) for some of your picks are garbage.
I want sliding doors. Don’t leave me hanging here, CR!!