2004 Car Book Best Bets

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Subcompact

Hyundai Accent
Mini Cooper
BMW Z4
Kia Spectra

Compact

Audi A4
Honda Civic
Hyundai Elantra
BMW 3 Series
Chrysler PT Cruiser
Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix
Saturn Ion
Subaru Outback
Volkswagen Golf/Jetta

Intermediate

Acura TL
Chrysler Sebring/Dodge Stratus
Hyundai Sonata
Infiniti I35
Saab 9-5
Totota Avalon
Toyota Camry
Volvo 60 Series

Large

Chrysler 300M/Concorde/Intrepid
Ford Crown Victoria/Mercury Grand Marquis/Marauder
Lincoln Town Car
Cadillac DeVille
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Volvo 80 Series

Minivan

Chrysler Town and Country/Dodge Grand Caravan
Dodge Caravan/Chrysler Town and Country SWB

Compact Pickup

Dodge Dakota

Small SUV

Honda CR-V
Hyundai Santa Fe

Mid-size SUV

Acura MDX
Jeep Liberty
Lexus RX330
Saturn VUE
Toyota Highlander

Large SUV

Chrysler Pacifica