| Best Cars In 2008 |
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The recent financial meltdown in the US resulting from the credit crisis and the gas price fluctuations has had a significant impact on American preferences in car purchases. People now value their money more than they did earlier. They have stopped splurging money on gas guzzling powerful cars as was their wont previously.
Let us review the best cars in the US in 2008 in the different segments in the light of the above perspective. The different segments include small cars, midsize cars and large cars. Small Cars - In this segment, the best rated car is the Honda Fit. It has just edged out the Honda Civic. The Honda Fit costs approximately $13,950 and gives a mileage of 28 in the city and 34 on highways. With the above perspective in mind it is the best option for those customers for whom value-for money is the significant criteria. It has an overall rating of 9.2 on the 10 point scale. Its only weak point is its subpar seat comfort and its support features. If you can however afford the higher cost, the Honda Civic is for you. It is safer and more comfortable than the Honda Fit. It has an overall rating of 9.4. The Kia Rio follows in third position. Midsize Cars - If reliability of the car is your penchant then you should go in for the Chevrolet Mailbu or you can go for the equally good Honda Accord. Both score a high 9.2 as the overall rating. However, seen from the above perspective, the best car that fits the present situation in the midsize category is the Nissan Altima (non-hybrid version). It is easy on gas and gives you a mileage of 23 in the city and 32 on the road. It costs only about $18,230 and has an interior you will find stylish. Its back seat is however cramped. From this perspective, the Mazda6 is a close second with Hyundai Sonata in third position. Large Cars - But for its high cost the Toyota Avalon would have led at the front in this segment. Its overall rating is 9.2. It provides you a mileage of 19 in the city and 28 on the highway. It can cost you between $27,325 and $34,665. Next best are the 300 series Chrysler 2008 car models. From the above perspective however, the best car in the large car segment is the Audi A4 standard version. With options, it gets pricey but with a mileage of 20 city/31 highway and a price tag of $28,900, no other car except the Lexus Es comes close to it. Among American luxury sedans, the Cadillac STS rules the roost. The best American family sedan is no other but the Ford Taurus. Related Articles
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