Continued from Edition 10
Full-size car: Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet
Impala, which wins this award for the fourth year in a row, has a roomier trunk than its competitors and is loaded with the latest tech like Apple CarPlay, GPS navigation and in-car Wi-Fi.
The Impala comes with a choice of engines – a four-cylinder rated at 22 MPG city, 30 highway and a V-6 rated at 19 city, 28 highway.
Impala pricing ranges from just under $27,900 to about $34,600.
Small SUV: Honda CR-V
Honda
Kelley analysts praise the CR-V for its affordability, dependability and safety. If you choose trim levels of EX and above, you get advanced safety features such as forward collision avoidance, automatic braking and lane-keeping assist.
The base 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine is rated for 28 MPG in city driving, 34 on the highway. The more powerful 2.4-liter four is estimated at 25 city, 31 highway.
CR-V prices range from $24,150 to $34,050.
Full-size SUV: Ford Expedition
Ford
The Expedition is completely redesigned for 2018, and Kelley analysts praise its strong towing and hauling capacity combined with fuel economy normally found in a smaller vehicle. Its 3.5-liter, twin-turbo V-6 engine is rated for 17 MPG in city driving and 24 on the highway.
Inside, it has capacious room for people and cargo. But you’ll pay for these virtues. List prices for the Expedition run from $51,695 to $78,545.
Luxury SUV: Audi Q5
Audi
Audi’s best-selling vehicle has a total redesign for 2018 that the Kelley test drivers describe as larger, more luxurious and more powerful. “It improves on what Audi is known for: a refined driving experience, tech-friendly cabin and elegant design,” the award citation said.
The Q5 has a 2-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine that’s rated for 23 MPG in city driving and 27 on the highway. List prices range from $41,500 to $50,800.
Pickup truck: Ford-150
Ford
Reviewers praise the F-150 for its towing and hauling capacity, and a good array of tech features. The 2018 continues the aluminium body introduced three model years ago for lighter weight and better fuel economy.
Ford also was the first company to introduce the V-6 engine in a segment that had been dominated by V-8s. Now about 75 percent of F-150 buyers choose the V-6, which is rated for 20 MPG city, 26 highway.
As with all pickups, the enormous choice of body styles and features leads to a wide range in list prices — from $27,580 to $63,945
