Best new 2008 models
Top picks as recommended by the editors of the "Guide annuel Autos 2008" :
Small cars
Honda Civic
Honda Fit
Mazda3
Toyota Yaris
Compact and midsize cars
Honda Accord
Nissan Altima
Luxury cars
Acura TL
BMW 3-Series
Lexus ES 350
Sporty cars
Honda Civic Si
Mazda MX-5
Subaru Impreza WRX
Minivans
Honda Odyssey
Mazda5
Toyota Sienna
SUVs
Acura MDX
Honda CR-V
Subaru Forester
Toyota RAV4
Used cars to avoid according to the editors of the "Guide annuel Autos 2008" :
These "lemons" should be avoided, according to the staff of Protégez-Vous and the Automobile Protection Association, due to poor reliability, complex systems and/or expensive replacement parts:
photo:Philippe Champoux
Top picks as recommended by the editors of the "Guide annuel Autos 2008" :
Small cars
Honda Civic
Honda Fit
Mazda3
Toyota Yaris
Compact and midsize cars
Honda Accord
Nissan Altima
Luxury cars
Acura TL
BMW 3-Series
Lexus ES 350
Sporty cars
Honda Civic Si
Mazda MX-5
Subaru Impreza WRX
Minivans
Honda Odyssey
Mazda5
Toyota Sienna
SUVs
Acura MDX
Honda CR-V
Subaru Forester
Toyota RAV4
Used cars to avoid according to the editors of the "Guide annuel Autos 2008" :
These "lemons" should be avoided, according to the staff of Protégez-Vous and the Automobile Protection Association, due to poor reliability, complex systems and/or expensive replacement parts:
- Chevrolet Aveo and Suzuki Swift+ (2004)
- Chevrolet Venture, Oldsmobile Silhouette and Pontiac Montana (2001-2003)
- Chrysler models, 2.7L V6 (2001-2002)
- Kia Sephia (2001)
- Kia Sportage (2001- 2002)
- Mazda MPV (2001)
- Nissan Altima, 4 cyl. (2002-2003)
- Nissan Sentra SE-R and SE-R Spec V (2002-2003)
- Saturn Vue (with CVT)
- Volkswagen Golf, GTI, Jetta and New Beetle (2001- 2002)
- Volkswagen Passat W8
- Chevrolet Epica and Suzuki Verona (all model years)
- Isuzu Rodeo and Trooper (all model years)
photo:Philippe Champoux