Today, Consumer Reports came out with their list of the 10 best cars on the road.  Since I am finally a car owner again after years of living in the city and relying on the subway, taxis or my own two feet to get around, I found this list to be very informative.  There are definitely some surprises as to which cars are on list and which ones aren’t.

According to the magazine’s report, the 2008 10 Best Cars include:

1. Hyudai Elantra:  a well rounded small car with good fuel economy, a comfy ride and a quiet, roomy interior.
2. Hyundai Santa Fe:  Said to perform better than the Honda Pilot, this model has a quiet and roomy interior, excellent fit and finish, a refined powertrain, a relatively good ride and an optional third-row seat.
3. Cheverolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab: the perfect mix between work and truck capabilities and day to day usage according to the magazine
4. Lexus LS460L: A smooth ride and quiet, quick acceleration and good fuel economy. It is chock full of high-tech electronics but easy to use.
5. Honda Accord: Considered the ‘best family pick’, the Accord is a well-rounded roomy sedan with a comfortable ride, agile handling and smooth, refined powertrains.
6. Infiniti G35: Perfect blend of sportiness and luxury.  A great interior and handles the road well.
7. Mazda MX-5:  Performed equally as well as the Porsche Boxter at half the price. 
8. Toyota RAV4: According to the report, the V6-powered version accelerates to 60 miles per hour almost as quickly as the Mazda MX-5 sports car. The 4-cylinder version, is the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid SUV on the market.
9. Toyota Sienna: Consumer Reports calls the Sienna’s interior “on par with some luxury sedans” and the V6-engine is powerful and fuel-efficient.
10. Toyota Prius: The only hybrid on the list, this car averages 44 mile-per-gallon