Annual buyer's guide, "Deals on New Wheels"
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance is rolling out its annual buyer’s guide, "Deals on New Wheels," selecting the best cars across 12 categories based on performance, value, safety and driving impressions.
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Top Picks for 2013:
Cars Under $20,000
· Best New Car: Hyundai Elantra GT.
· Best In Class: Ford Focus
Cars $20,000-$25,000
· Best New Car: Ford Fusion.
· Best In Class: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
Cars $25,000-$30,000
· Best New Car: Nissan Altima.
· Best In Class: Toyota Camry Hybrid
Cars $30,000-$40,000
· Best New Car: Honda Accord.
· Best In Class: Lexus ES 350
Cars $40,000-$50,000
· Best New Car: Lexus GS 350.
· Best In Class: Audi A6
Cars $50,000 and Over
· Best New Car: Cadillac XTS.
· Best In Class: Mercedes-Benz E350 BlueTec
Sports Cars
· Best New Car: BMW M5.
· Best In Class: Chevrolet Camaro
Small Crossovers
· Best New Car: Ford Escape.
· Best In Class: Honda CR-V
Midsize/Large Crossovers
· Best New Car: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.
· Best In Class: Lexus RX 450h
Wagons
· Best New Wagon: Ford C-Max.
· Best In Class: Subaru Outback
Best In Class Minivan: Toyota Sienna
Best In Class Truck-based SUV: Toyota Sequoia
The issue hits newsstands February 5 and is available online at www.kiplinger.com/links/cars
