Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks: Family Hauler - Toyota Sienna

Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks
Family Hauler - Toyota Sienna

Price: $24,560 - $40,070
EPA mileage: 19 City / 24 Hwy

The redesigned 2011 Sienna minivan isn't as good as the model it replaces, Consumer Reports says, but it still gets high marks for its comfort, versatility and performance. The Honda Odyssey, also redesigned for 2011, actually outscored the Sienna in performance tests, but the magazine has yet to collect sufficient dependability data on the Honda and can't recommend it.

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Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks: Family SUV - Kia Sorento

Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks
Family SUV - Kia Sorento

Price: $20,995 - $33,895
EPA mileage: 20 City / 27 Hwy

Redesigned for the 2011 model year, the Kia Sorento has emerged as a top contender in its class. An optional third row allows the Sorento to carry up to seven people, while Consumer Reports credits its smooth V6 engine with providing good performance and fuel economy.

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Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks: Small SUV - Toyota Rav4

Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks
Small SUV - Toyota Rav4

Price: $22,025 - $28,335
EPA mileage: 22 City / 28 Hwy

The Rav4 has won in this category four times in the past five years. Consumer Reports credits the small crossover SUV's agilie handling, good fuel economy and roomy interior.

Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks: Family Sedan - Nissan Altima

Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks
Family Sedan - Nissan Altima

Price: $19,910 - $30,120
EPA mileage: 23 City / 32 Hwy

The Altima's strong balance of comfort, performance and fuel economy helped it to outscore perennial market leaders like the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord in Consumer Reports' rankings.

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Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks: Budget car - Honda Fit

Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks
Budget car - Honda Fit

Price: $15,100 - $16,860
EPA mileage: 27 City / 33 Hwy

The Fit is tiny and cheap but it gets big points from Consumer Reports for its surprisingly roomy and flexible interior as well its fun and engaging driving dynamics.

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Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks: Small car - Hyundai Elantra

Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks
Small car - Hyundai Elantra

Price: $14,830 - $19,980
EPA mileage: 29 City / 40 Hwy

Redesigned for the 2011 model year, the new Elantra is better looking and more fun to drive than ever before, Consumer Reports says.Consumer Reports is widely regarded as the single most influential publication among American car buyers, so these picks are closely watched both by consumers and the auto industry.

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Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks: Sporty car - Ford Mustang

Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks
These 10 cars, trucks and SUVs scored the best in their classes, the magazine says.
Sporty car - Ford Mustang

Price: $22,145 - $37,845
EPA mileage: 19 City / 29 Hwy (V6)

The Mustang GT's throaty V8 provides plenty of punch, Consumer Reports says, while delivering surprisingly good fuel economy. A new V6 engine in non-GT models also delivers good performance and even better fuel economy, especially when combined with a manual transmission.