Cars.com Announces Best Bets for 2012 Models

As we've done for a long time, we're rolling out our Best Bets for the 2012 model year. We know that many consumers are looking for guidance when it comes time to choose a new car, and Best Bets were designed to help with that process. Unlike our awards, which call out the absolute top models, Best Bets include any vehicle you can be confident in buying. We have four criteria in determining which cars to recommend: The car must get average or better fuel economy for its segment The car must have average or better reliability The car must get average or better scores in crash tests (although we do have some exceptions for low-volume models that are not crash-tested) And Cars.com's editors must endorse the car as well. In years past, we've rolled these out mostly in one shot, but this year we're trying something new. As more 2012 models are tested and rated, we'll keep adding to the list when new information warrants it, so check back on KickingTires to see which models have gained our recommendations. Compact SUVs and Crossovers Honda CR-V Hyundai Tucson Kia Sportage Mini Cooper Countryman Mini Cooper Countryman S Nissan Juke Nissan Rogue Subaru Forester Subaru Outback Toyota RAV4 Volkswagen Tiguan Midsize SUVs and Crossovers Chevrolet Equinox GMC Terrain Honda Pilot Toyota Highlander Toyota Venza Full-Size SUVs and Crossovers Chevrolet Traverse Dodge Durango Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 GMC Yukon 1500 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Luxury SUVs and Crossovers Acura MDX BMW X3 xdrive28i Infiniti EX35 Infiniti QX56 Lexus RX 350 Lincoln Navigator Mercedes-Benz GLK Class Volvo XC60 Hybrid and Diesel SUVs and Crossovers BMW X5 35d Lexus RX 450h Toyota Highlander Hybrid Compact Sedans Honda Civic Hyundai Elantra Kia Forte Mazda Mazda3 Subaru Impreza Compact Hatchbacks Honda Fit Kia Soul Mazda Mazda3 Scion xD Subaru Impreza Toyota Yaris Midsize Sedans Ford Fusion Honda Accord Hyundai Sonata Kia Optima Mazda Mazda6 Nissan Altima Subaru Legacy Toyota Camry Midsize Coupes Honda Accord Nissan Altima Full-Size Sedans Toyota Avalon Luxury Cars Acura TL Acura TSX Audi A3 Audi A4 BMW 740 BMW 750 BMW 760 Hyundai Genesis Infiniti G25 Infiniti G37 Infiniti M37 Lexus ES350 Lexus IS 250 Lexus IS 350 Lexus LS 460 Lincoln MKZ Mercedes-Benz C-Class Volvo C30 Volvo S60 Volvo S80 Luxury Coupes Infiniti G25 Infiniti G37 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Luxury Hatchbacks and Wagons Acura TSX Audi A3 Audi A4 Volvo C30 Sports Cars Audi R8 Audi TT Audi TT RS BMW Z4 Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Corvette Dodge Challenger Ford Mustang Hyundai Genesis Coupe Mazda MX-5 Miata Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Mercedes-Bens SLS AMG Mitsubishi Eclipse Nissan GT-R Porsche 911 Porsche Boxster Porsche Cayman Convertibles Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Corvette Ford Mustang Mazda MX-5 Miata Porsche 911 Volvo C70 Compact/Midsize Pickup Trucks Nissan Frontier Toyota Tacoma Full-Size Pickup Trucks Ford F-150 Honda Ridgeline Toyota Tundra from KickingTires http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/

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