Monday, March 1, 2010

Consumer Guides Best Buy Awards go to 5 Toyota/Lexus Models


Consumer Guide has been one of the top of the list consumer publications for car consumers. Their staff of veteran automotive editors analyze more than 200 new cars every year, giving in-depth appraisals to help consumers shop with confidence. This year in their 2010"Best Buy and Recommended Awards," they have recognized Toyota and Lexus with 5 "Best Buy" tributes in their respective class, while 9 additional models received "Recommended" awards.
These awards reflect the overall value for the price, in comparison to the competition. Each winner is determined by vehicle performance, economy, reliability, comfort, ease-of-use, and price. Listed are the "Best Buy" winners and "Recommended" winners in the Toyota, Lexus and Scion Brand.

2010 Best Buy Winners
Toyota PriusMid size Car
Toyota Avalon – Large Car
Toyota Tacoma – Compact Pickup
Lexus LS – Premium Large Car
Lexus RX – Premium Mid size SUV

2010 Recommended Winners

Toyota Camry – Mid size Car
Toyota RAV4 – Compact SUV
Toyota Highlander – Mid size SUV (my personal favorite in Blizzard Pearl)
Toyota Sequoia – Large SUV
Toyota Tundra – Large Pickup
Toyota Sienna – Minivan
Lexus ES – Premium Mid size Car
Scion xB – Compact Car
Scion tC – Sporty/Performance Car