2010 did not bring any excitement with respect to new cars or any new features. Most of the new 2010 cars have same issues as their predecessors: not enough power, poor fuel economy and questionable reliability.
After going through several websites and compiling their recommendations, following is the list of cars you can buy and you can avoid:
2010s You Should Buy
Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Pros:
1. provides real rear-wheel-drive sports performance for a fraction of the price.
2. Shoppers can choose between a 210-horsepower turbo I4 engine and a 306-horsepower V6.
3. Features a sleek exterior design, an accommodating four-passenger cabin and good scores in federal government crash tests.
MSRP: $22,000 – $31,000
Ford Transit Connect
Pros:
1. This workman’s van provides a whopping 135 cubic feet of cargo space.
2. Impressive city/highway fuel economy of 22/25 mpg, and loads of business-friendly features.
3. In-car computer system that uses 2G and 3G networks to access records and track fleet activity.
4. Was recently voted North American Truck of the Year.
MSRP: $20,780 – $22,350
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Pros:
1. It provides sportier handling dynamics, an elegant exterior design, a lavish cabin and an old-world feel that few luxury large cars can match.
2. Features revolutionary safety systems like Attention Assist, which utilizes behavioral detection technology to alarm drowsy drivers — and comes standard.
3. The new E-Class is cheaper than last year’s model.
MSRP: $48,600 – $58,800
GMC Terrain
Pros:
1. Provides a bolder exterior design and loads of snazzy yet practical interior features.
2. Standard rearview camera
3. iPod interface and a sliding rear seat.
4. Excellent fuel economy and even leads its class with a highway fuel economy rating of 32 mpg.
MSRP: $24,250 – $31,000
Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon
Pros:
1. Available with either rear-wheel or all-wheel drivetrains.
2. It also features a five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, which is the longest in its class.
MSRP: $39,830 – $53,620
2010s You Should Think Twice Before Buying
Honda Accord Crosstour
Cons:
1. Commands an expensive price tag.
2. Only 25.7 to 51.3 cubic feet of cargo space, it doesn’t provide much utility.
3. Odd exterior styling.
MSRP: $29,670 – $36,220
Dodge Caliber
Cons:
1. Subpar interior materials
2. Underpowered engine options and sloppy handling.
3. No longer offers a lifetime powertrain warranty.
MSRP: $17,090 – $20,925
Lexus HS Hybrid
Cons:
1. While its combined 35 mpg fuel economy is great for an entry-level luxury car, it’s nowhere near as impressive as the 50-mpg Prius.
2. HS has also been included in a global safety recall, along with the Prius, due to a defect with the cars’ braking systems.
MSRP: $34,200 – $36,970
Chrysler Sebring
Cons:
1. Lower trim engine options are underpowered.
2. Its strongest engine features dismal fuel economy.
3. Low-quality materials and not much cargo room.
4. No longer offering a lifetime powertrain warranty.
MSRP: $22,115 – $34,705
Land Rover LR4
Cons:
1. Lackluster city/highway fuel economy (12/17 mpg),
2. Poor reputation for reliability and high sticker price significantly detract from its overall value.
MSRP: $47,250 – $47,250
