Consumer's Choice: 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 and ratings.
Enjoy this Consumer's Choice list, and keep writing reviews!
Consumer's Choice: Best Cars and Trucks - 2006
2006 Lexus IS-Series
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 20-24/28-32 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.5L V6 204HP
3.5L V6 306HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2006 Porsche Boxster
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sporty Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 18-20/26-28 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.7L H6 240HP
3.2L H6 280HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2006 Audi A8
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 10
MPG: 12-18/20-24 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
4.2L V8 335HP
6.0L W12 450HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2006 Ford GT
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sporty Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 13-21 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
5.4L V8 550HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2006 BMW 7-Series
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 10
MPG: 12-19/23-27 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
4.8L V8 360HP
6.0L V12 438HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2006 Audi A6
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 15-19/19-26 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.2L V6 255HP
4.2L V8 335HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2006 Honda S2000
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sporty Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 20-25 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.2L I4 237HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2006 Lexus LS 430
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 8
MPG: 18/25 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
4.3L V8 278HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2006 Ford Mustang
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sporty Car
ABS Brakes: Optional
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 17-19/23-28 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
4.0L V6 210HP
4.6L V8 300HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2006 BMW 5-Series
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 14-19/19-28 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.0L I6 215HP
3.0L I6 255HP
4.8L V8 360HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2006 Nissan Titan
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Pickup
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 14/18-19 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
5.6L V8 305HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2006 Saab 9-5
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 19-20/28-30 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.3L I4 260HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 8
MPG: 14-16/20-22 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
5.0L V8 302HP
5.5L V8 469HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2006 Infiniti Q45
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 17/23 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
4.5L V8 340HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2006 Toyota 4Runner
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 16-18/19-22 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
4.0L V6 236HP
4.7L V8 260H
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2006 Kia Sportage
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 8
MPG: 19-22/23-27 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.0L I4 140HP
2.7L V6 173HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2006 Porsche Cayenne
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 8
MPG: 13-15/18-20 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.2L V6 247HP
4.5L V8 340HP
4.5L V8 450HP
4.5L V8 520HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Fullsize Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 18/25 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
4.6L V8 224HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2006 Lexus GS-Series
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 8
MPG: 18-22/25-30 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.0L V6 245HP
4.3L V8 300HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2006 Audi A4
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 14-24/20-32 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.0L I4 200HP
3.2L V6 255HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
