Consumer Reports has a longstanding reputation as a source of impartial information.  You could say "They report, you decide." .  They have just released its annual April auto issue, surveying more than 280 test vehicles.  Strength, safety, reliability and desirablility drives Consumer Reports to make this list of the Top Vehicles.

--Sports car under $40K: Mazda MX-5BRZ
--Sports car over $40K:

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--Compact car: Subaru Impreza
--Sub-Compact car: Honda Fit
--Mid-size car: Toyota Camry
--Luxury mid-sized car: Mercedes-Benz E250
--Large car: Chevrolet Impala
--Minivan: Toyota Sienna
--Subcompact SUV: Subaru Crosstrek
--Small SUV: Subaru Forester
--Mid-sized SUV: Kia Sorento
--Large SUV: Dodge Durango Limited
--Luxury SUV: Lexus RX
--Pickup Truck: Ford F-150

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