Consumer Reports Hails 6 Chevy Models in Annual “Best American Cars, Suvs, and Trucks” Awards

When you are on the hunt for the absolute best vehicle for your business or family, Consumer Reports has long been a benchmark for everyone in the industry to measure themselves by. The various ratings can be sorted and filtered many different ways to figure out which car is best for you in a price range or category, and all of us here at Chuck Hutton heartily admire those wanting to “Buy American” for 2019. To score the ribbon for the win as a Best American winner, the overall score factors in road tests, reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety. We were proud as ever that six Chevy vehicles made the list, providing a star-studded showing in this all-important test of reliability.

The Chevy Sonic hatchback and sedan took honors for the best subcompact car, as it offers a relatively comfortable ride, as well as a very quiet cabin. Extra features such as keyless entry and push-button start, as well as heated seats and steering wheel, are other first-rate selling points. A 7-inch touch screen as standard as well as compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are other reasons that this car is accessible, practical, and alluring.

The Chevy Cruze snagged the winning spot for the compact car category, and one of the main reasons why was the way in which it offers up big-car qualities. A very quiet interior and comfortable ride, as well as the stop/start feature that reduces fuel use during idling, are all reasons why the Cruze won over the Consumer Reports staff. The safety features available on the top Premier trim are where the Cruze really packs a punch, and offer the best in show for your protection on the road.

The Chevy Bolt took home the honors on behalf of Consumer Reports for the best compact Electric Car, and it is known as the first relatively affordable EV to have a robust driving range. The battery offers 250 miles of power, and where it resides underneath the car's floor adds to its planted feel, even though it has a relatively tall stature. A full charge takes ten hours while putting to use a 240-volt connector, and just about every single person who has test driven it wildly favors its aggressive acceleration qualities.

The Large Car sector is quite an interesting one: even though many wants and needs have shifted towards SUVs and trucks as of late, if a consumer really wants the benefits of a large car, they are going to strive to find exactly the right one for them. The Chevy Impala was no doubt the best choice for this category winner, as it is quiet, comfortable and always fun to drive. The Consumer Reports team billed the handling as “secure and responsive,” and it is truly amazing to see how the Impala expertly blends everyday functionality with high-end luxury accents.

The Chevy Corvette Stingray is robustly and loudly something special: it derives its power from a 6.2-liter V8 that generates 455 hp, and purists have fallen in love with the 7-speed manual transmission. It easily swooped up the winning slot for best sports car, and hardcore track hounds love the ability to step up to 650 hp by means of the Z06. All-aluminum construction plays an integral role in optimizing strength and weight savings, and handling of the Stingray has been rated as top-notch by many. Truly the continuation of nothing short of a legend, the Corvette trumps other sports cars playfully, and with a sense of foreboding and superior seniority.

The Large SUV category could quite well be billed as the most important to dominate in for any vehicle as of late. While easily offering up space for seven passengers and their gear, the towing capacity of the Suburban is ranked in a category that others simply can't touch. The touch-screen infotainment system is very easy to use, and one of the best features of the Premier trim is dynamic ride suspension, which greatly improves handling response, and overall comfort of the ride. Incorporate the higher-powered 6.2-liter V8 for more muscle, and get a taste of how you can really inject the roar of primo power into your daily driving regimen!

Consumer Reports Weigh in Heavy At Chuck Hutton: Cruze and Malibu Score Big

To truly be considered one of the best cars of 2017, being safe, reliable and satisfying are shoes that the auto has to fill well, with a solid sense of longevity. The Chevy Cruze and Malibu have been getting customers excited in Memphis for good reason: everyone wants a reliable car that raises the bar in many different ways. Having ample room for trips, power to get you off the line quickly, and owners who are overtly loyal are always going to have buyers lotting their next addition to the home fleet. To be a top pick as far as Consumer Reports are concerned, a car model has to have a way above par score in several different categories. Road-test performance, predicted reliability, satisfied owners, and overall safety are the key areas that users want to see the car rank high in.

One of the most awesome traits of the Chevy Cruze is that it ranks so highly when put through the most extreme of tests, and beats the competition when put through a strict regimen of hardcore proving grounds. The Road Test was one element for the Cruze and Malibu that many deemed very important: this is where everyone who is planning on purchasing the car can see how it stands up relating to road performance, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety rankings. When it comes to reliability, the staff can predict how cars can take strides to avoid problems as reported by subscribers. As we take a good hard look at all of the data that was gleaned from over 300,000 vehicles, the customers that were likely to purchase a car again always struck a very valuable note, and we valued their expertise.

When dealing with the issue of safety for your next car purchase, this is where almost every consumer needs to feel as if they have all of their bases covered. To be included within Consumer Reports, the process begins with performing satisfactorily in accident avoidance: withstanding an injury for you or anyone else in your car is going to definitely be the highest priority you have. When you have your mind set on a car, you don't want to have an addition to your fleet that won't perform when you really need it to: high-tech braking systems are one of the futuristic additives to any car that has the prowess and pride to rank high on a consumer reports list such as this.

The Malibu has made an incredibly strong case for itself to win many over: our sales and service staff here were immediately impressed with its spacious interior, high number of tech and safety features, and the 2.0-liter turbo that is the primed power source. You get 184 lb-ft of torque paired to a six-speed automatic, and EPA fuel economy ratings are 27/36 mpg city/highway for the 1.5-liter, and rank out at 22/33 mpg for the 2.0 liter. As far as the Cruze, the addition of a hatchback has been received very well this year, as well as the second USB charging port for rear-seat passengers. Driving truly like a larger car should, the Cruze is going to offer you its characteristic stiff structure as well as top-of-the-line suspension. Come check out just how these great vehicles can fit into your plans for 2017, and see how we can educate you on some of the most feature-filled autos ever built!