2008 Car Book “Best Bets”

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Subcompact
Hyundai Accent
Kia Rio

Compact
Honda Civic
Honda Civic Coupe
Hyundai Elantra
Kia Spectra
Nissan Sentra

Intermediate
Acura TL
Acura TSX
Chrysler Sebring
Hyundai Sonata
Kia Optima
Nissan Altima

Large
Acura RL
Buick Lucerne
Cadillac GTS
Ford Crown Victoria/Mercury Grand Marquis
Lincoln Town Car

Minivan
Chrysler Town and Country
Dodge Grand Caravan
Honda Odyssey
Hyundai Entourage
Kia Rondo
Kia Sedona

Small SUV
Honda CR-V
Hyundai Tuscon
Jeep Liberty

Mid-Size SUV
Acura MDX
Honda Pilot
Infiniti FX
Kia Sorento
Lexus RX
Volvo XC90

Large SUV
Cadillac Escalade/Escalade EXT
Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon
Chrysler Pacifica
GMC Yukon XL/Cadillac Escalade ESV
Jeep Grand Cherokee

Compact Pickup
Dodge Dakota

Standard Pickup
Honda Ridgeline