Consumer Reports is sharing its annual 10 Top Picks Cars List. It spotlights the highest-rated cars, SUVs and trucks for 2024 based on CR's comprehensive ratings. The Top 10 vehicles also come standard with key safety features, and receive high marks for reliability and satisfaction from owners in CR’s member surveys.
Like last year, electrified vehicles make up the majority of this year's list. Consumer Reports says EVs are becoming increasingly more desirable than their gas-only counterparts. The seven electrified models on this year's list are the:
- Toyota Camry Hybrid
- Toyota Prius/Prius Prime
- Ford Maverick Hybrid
- Toyota Highlander Hybrid
- Toyota RAV4 Prime
- Tesla Model Y
- BMW X5 PHEV (plug-in hybrid)
Consumer Reports says that hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and EVs have never been more popular, accounting for 16.3% of all light-duty vehicle sales in the U.S. last year, citing Ward’s Intelligence.
“Consumer Reports’ new Top Picks list demonstrates that models with fully or partially electrified powertrains can surpass the overall performance of their conventional counterparts: Among the standouts this year are one EV, three PHEVs, and three hybrids,” said Alex Knizek, manager of automotive testing and insights for Consumer Reports. “We’ve created new tools and resources on CR.org to help consumers compare these vehicles side-by-side and decide what makes the most sense for them.”
Here's a look at the entire list - only three of this year’s Top Picks are repeat winners from the prior year:
Repeat from 2023:
- Subaru Forester
- Toyota Camry Hybrid
- Ford Maverick/Maverick Hybrid
New to List:
- Tesla Model Y
- Subaru Crosstrek
- Mazda3
- Toyota Prius/Prius Prime
- Toyota Highlander Hybrid
- Toyota RAV4 Prime
- BMW X5/X5 PHEV
In some cases CR says it focuses on the model level, but this year is also highlights specific powertrains for their exceptional balance of performance and efficiency.
To see the complete CR report, click here →
Photo: Consumer Reports press release.