Consumer's Choice Award: Best Cars and Trucks

Everyone is an expert on their own cars, and consumers are the best judges to pick the best cars of the year.

This list of consumers' best car choices is based on the reviews submitted by the consumers. Because car owners continue to drive and submit reviews, this list will evolve as the year goes on.

In order to be on this list, each car requires a minimum number of reviews. The order for the best car is determined primarily by the "Overall" ranking of the car.

Enjoy this Consumer's Choice Award list, and keep writing reviews!

Consumer's Choice Award: Best Cars and Trucks - 2012

Select Year - 2012 - 2011 - 2010 - 2009 - 2008 - 2007 - 2006 - 2005

2012 Ford Focus

Vehicle Overview:
MSRP: $16,500 - $39,200
Invoice: $15,635 - $36,127
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 26-27/36-37 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.0L I4 160HP
MOTOR 143HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.0
Exterior: 4.3
Interior: 4.0
Overall: 4.3

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2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Vehicle Overview:
MSRP: $18,995 - $27,995
Invoice: $18,235 - $26,875
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 22-29/29-40 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.5L I5 170HP
2.0L I4 200HP
2.0L I4 140HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.0
Exterior: 5.0
Interior: 5.0
Overall: 4.0

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2012 Hyundai Veloster

Vehicle Overview:
MSRP: $17,300 - $17,300
Invoice: $16,699 - $16,699
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 28-29/38-40 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
1.6L I4 138HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 3.0
Exterior: 4.5
Interior: 5.0
Overall: 3.7

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2012 Honda Civic

Vehicle Overview:
MSRP: $15,805 - $23,455
Invoice: NA - NA
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 28/36-39 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
1.8L I4 140HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.0
Exterior: 4.3
Interior: 4.0
Overall: 3.6

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2012 Volkswagen Passat

Vehicle Overview:
MSRP: $19,995 - $32,950
Invoice: $19,175 - $31,600
Vehicle Type: Midsize Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 20-31/28-43 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.5L I5 170HP
3.6L V6 280HP
2.0L I4 140HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.0
Exterior: 4.0
Interior: 4.6
Overall: 3.6

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