2009 Car Book “Best Bets”

The Center for Auto Safety is the nation’s premier independent, member driven, non-profit consumer advocacy organization dedicated to improving vehicle safety, quality, and fuel economy on behalf of all drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.

Subcompact

Honda Fit
Hyundai Accent
Audi A4

Compact

Honda Civic/Civic Coupe
Kia Spectra
Pontiac Vibe
Toyota Matrix
Volvo S40

Intermediate

Acura TSX
Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan
Hyundai Genesis
Kia Optima
Lincoln MKZ
Mitsubishi Galant
Nissan Altima
Nissan Maxima

Large

Acura RL
Mercury Grand Marquis

Minivan

Chrysler Town & Country/Dodge Grand Caravan
Honda Odyssey
Kia Rondo
Hyundai Entourage

Small SUV

Acura RDX
Honda CR-V
Honda Element
Hyundai Tuscon
Jeep Liberty

Mid-Size SUV

Acura MDX
BMW X5
Dodge Journey
Dodge Nitro
Kia Borrego
Volvo XC90

Large SUV

Chevy Traverse
GMC Yukon XL
Jeep Grand Cherokee

Compact Pickup

Dodge Dakota
Toyota Tacoma

Standard Pickup

Cadillac Escalade EXT
Honda Ridgeline