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 - 2008
2008 Acura MDX
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 10
MPG: 15/20 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.7L V6 300HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2008 Ford Taurus
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Fullsize Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 17-18/24-28 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.5L V6 260HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2008 Infiniti G35
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 8
MPG: 17/24-25 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.5L V6 306HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2008 Saturn Sky
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sporty Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 19/25-28 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.4L I4 177HP
2.0L I4 260HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2008 Hyundai Elantra
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 24/33 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.0L I4 138HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 8
MPG: 17-18/25-26 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.0L V6 228HP
3.5L V6 268HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2008 Volvo C30
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 19/28 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.5L I5 227HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2008 Ford Escape Hybrid
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 32-36/29-31 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.3L I4 133HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Midsize Car
ABS Brakes: Optional
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 16-18/25-28 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.8L V6 200HP
5.3L V8 303HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 15-16/18-20 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
4.0L V6 239HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2008 Volkswagen Jetta
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Midsize Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 21-22/29 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.5L I5 170HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2008 Cadillac CTS
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 16-18/25-26 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.6L V6 298HP
3.6L V6 255HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2008 Mazda Miata
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sporty Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 21-22/27-28 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.0L I4 166HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2008 BMW 1-Series
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 17-18/25-28 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.0L I6 230HP
3.0L I6 300HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2008 Saturn AURA
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Midsize Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 17-22/26-30 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.5L V6 224HP
3.6L V6 252HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2008 Scion xB
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 22/28 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.4L I4 158HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2008 Ford Shelby GT 500
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sporty Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 15/21 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
5.4L V8 500HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2008 Hyundai Sonata
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Midsize Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 19-21/28-31 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.4L I4 162HP
3.3L V6 234HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2008 MINI Cooper
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 21-28/29-37 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
1.6L I4 118HP
1.6L I4 172HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
2008 Toyota Tacoma
Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Pickup
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 15-20/18-25 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.7L I4 159HP
4.0L V6 236HP
Consumer Ratings:
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Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
