Mainstream Cars
Mainstream cars from volume brands are the heart of the market. Browse our reviewed mainstream models.
Buick Envista
Buick · $26,495–$31,295The 2026 Buick Envista combines a low coupe-like body, 38.7 inches of rear legroom, and calm road manners…
Chevrolet Blazer
Chevrolet · $36,900The 2026 Chevrolet Blazer is a roomy two-row midsize SUV with a 228-hp turbo engine or an available 308-hp…
Chevrolet Blazer EV
Chevrolet · $44,700The 2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV offers up to 312 miles of EPA-estimated range, front- or all-wheel drive, and a…
Chevrolet Colorado
Chevrolet · $32,400–$52,000The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado uses one 310 hp TurboMax engine across WT, LT, Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2. That…
Chevrolet Equinox
Chevrolet · $28,600–$35,000The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox is a simple compact SUV with one 175 hp engine, a roomy two-row cabin, and a…
Chevrolet Equinox EV
Chevrolet · $34,995The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV starts below many long-range electric crossovers and offers 319 miles with FWD…
Chevrolet Malibu
Chevrolet · $25,800–$31,500The Chevrolet Malibu ended production after the 2025 model year, so the smart question is whether a…
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Chevrolet · $38,000–$73,000The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a full-size truck for buyers who need real towing, payload, bed space, or…
Chevrolet Traverse
Chevrolet · $40,800The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse combines an adult-usable third row, up to 98 cubic feet of cargo room, and a…
Chrysler Pacifica
Chrysler · $44,445–$56,095The gas 2026 Chrysler Pacifica combines available all-wheel drive with fold-into-the-floor Stow 'n Go…
Ford Bronco
Ford · $40,795–$80,990The 2026 Ford Bronco combines removable panels, standard four-wheel drive, two body lengths, and three turbo…
Ford Bronco Sport
Ford · $31,845–$37,265The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport is a compact five-seat SUV with standard four-wheel drive, a 180-hp Big Bend, and…
Ford Edge
Ford · $38,465–$47,205The Ford Edge ended U.S. production after 2024, but it remains a roomy two-row used SUV with standard…
Ford Escape
Ford · $29,515–$38,400The 2026 Ford Escape gives compact-SUV shoppers four powertrain answers in one body. The 192 hp AWD hybrid is…
Ford Explorer
Ford · $40,050–$56,800The 2026 Ford Explorer is a rear-drive-based three-row SUV with a 300 hp standard engine, an available 400 hp…
Ford F-150
Ford · $38,000–$80,000The Ford F-150 is America's best-selling vehicle for good reason: a wide engine lineup, class-leading towing…
Ford Maverick
Ford · $27,145–$41,140The 2026 Ford Maverick combines a five-seat crew cab, 54.4-inch bed, up to 1,500 pounds of payload, and…
Ford Mustang
Ford · $33,490–$106,585The 2026 Ford Mustang ranges from a 315-hp automatic EcoBoost to manual V8 GT and track-focused Dark Horse…
Ford Ranger
Ford · $35,000–$57,270The 2026 Ford Ranger makes the most sense as a 2.3L or 2.7L work and recreation truck. The Raptor is faster…
Ford Transit
Ford · $47,400The 2025 Ford Transit offers regular, long, and extended bodies, three roof heights, two gas V6 engines, and…
Honda Accord
Honda · $29,000–$40,000The Honda Accord is the midsize sedan for buyers who still care how a practical car drives. The gas LX and SE…
Honda Accord Hybrid
Honda · $33,795–$39,495The 2026 Honda Accord Hybrid pairs a 204-hp two-motor system with 44 to 48 mpg combined and a full…
Honda CR-V
Honda · $30,920–$42,550The Honda CR-V is the compact SUV to check first when cargo room and comfort matter more than rugged…
Honda CR-V Hybrid
Honda · $35,630–$42,550The 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid costs more than the gas CR-V but adds 204 hp, quicker low-speed response, and up…
Honda Civic
Honda · $24,695–$32,395The Honda Civic works because it does not feel like a penalty box. It is affordable, roomy for a compact…
Honda Civic Hatchback
Honda · $27,895–$33,595The 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback combines a 24.5-cubic-foot cargo area with a 150-hp gas engine or a 200-hp…
Honda HR-V
Honda · $26,500–$30,350The 2026 Honda HR-V is a roomy small SUV with 24.4 cubic feet behind the rear seat, simple controls…
Honda Odyssey
Honda · $42,795–$51,695The 2026 Honda Odyssey remains one of the easiest vehicles for moving children and adults because sliding…
Honda Passport
Honda · $44,950–$52,650The redesigned 2026 Honda Passport uses a 285-hp V6, 10-speed automatic, standard torque-vectoring AWD, and a…
Honda Pilot
Honda · $42,395–$55,195The 2026 Honda Pilot is a roomy three-row SUV with a 285 hp V6, seating for seven or eight, and up to 113.7…
Honda Prologue
Honda · $39,900–$50,400The 2026 Honda Prologue uses an 85-kWh battery, offers 220-hp FWD or 300-hp AWD, and reaches 308 EPA-rated…
Honda Ridgeline
Honda · $40,795–$47,395The 2026 Honda Ridgeline is a 280-hp AWD crew-cab pickup with independent suspension, a dual-action tailgate…
Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai · $35,050–$50,000The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe packages three rows into a shorter, boxier SUV than many family rivals. Its third…
Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai · $27,450–$38,250The Hyundai Sonata is the midsize sedan for buyers who want space, warranty value, and standout styling…
Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai · $29,450–$40,000The 2026 Hyundai Tucson is a roomy compact SUV with a 187 hp gas engine, an easy cabin, and a long original…
Kia K5
Kia · $27,190–$34,490The Kia K5 is the midsize sedan for shoppers who want sharper styling and stronger value than the default…
Kia Sorento
Kia · $32,390–$52,000The 2026 Kia Sorento squeezes an occasional third row into a midsize footprint and offers four distinct…
Kia Sportage
Kia · $28,790–$49,000The 2026 Kia Sportage offers gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid drivetrains in one roomy compact SUV. The gas…
Mazda CX-5
Mazda · $30,000–$40,000The Mazda CX-5 is the compact SUV for shoppers who still care how a practical car feels from the driver's…
Mazda CX-50
Mazda · $29,990–$45,000The 2026 Mazda CX-50 combines standard AWD with three distinct engines. The 187 hp base engine is affordable…
Mazda3
Mazda · $24,650–$38,090The Mazda3 is the compact car to buy when steering feel, a polished cabin, and a conventional 6-speed…
Nissan Altima
Nissan · $27,580–$30,980The Nissan Altima is a value-minded midsize sedan with available all-wheel drive and a simpler 2026…
Nissan Rogue
Nissan · $29,490–$38,990The 2026.5 Nissan Rogue pairs a roomy five-seat cabin with a 201 hp variable-compression turbo engine and up…
Ram 1500
Ram · $42,000–$90,000The Ram 1500 is the full-size pickup for buyers who care about ride comfort as much as towing and bed…
Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru · $26,995–$35,000The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek now gives every gas trim a 180 hp 2.5L engine, adds a 36 mpg hybrid, and keeps…
Subaru Forester
Subaru · $29,995–$41,545The 2026 Subaru Forester combines standard AWD, excellent visibility, up to 74.4 cubic feet of cargo space…
Subaru Impreza
Subaru · $26,595–$29,495The 2026 Subaru Impreza is now a hatchback-only compact with standard all-wheel drive and just two…
Subaru Outback
Subaru · $30,000–$43,000The Subaru Outback is the rugged wagon that outdoorsy families love: standard all-wheel drive, 8.7 inches of…
Toyota 4Runner
Toyota · $41,570–$68,000The 2026 Toyota 4Runner is a body-on-frame SUV with a 278 hp turbo engine, a 326 hp hybrid option, and up to…
Toyota C-HR
Toyota · $37,000–$39,000The 2026 Toyota C-HR returns as a 338-hp dual-motor electric SUV with standard AWD, a 74.7-kWh battery, and…
Toyota Camry
Toyota · $29,600–$36,000The Toyota Camry is no longer just the safe gas sedan. The current U.S. Camry is hybrid-only, with up to 51…
Toyota Corolla Cross
Toyota · $24,635–$36,000The refreshed 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross offers a low-priced 169 hp gas model and a quicker 196 hp hybrid with…
Toyota GR Corolla
Toyota · $39,920–$47,965The 2026 Toyota GR Corolla combines 300 hp, standard front and rear Torsen differentials, and manual or…
Toyota GR86
Toyota · $31,400–$36,365The 2026 Toyota GR86 is a 228-hp rear-drive coupe with a 2.4L boxer engine and a choice of six-speed manual…
Toyota Highlander
Toyota · $45,270–$55,000The 2026 Toyota Highlander is a calm three-row SUV with standard AWD, seven- or eight-seat layouts, and gas…
Toyota Prius
Toyota · $28,550–$37,000The 2026 Toyota Prius pairs up to 57 mpg with 194 hp, so it no longer asks buyers to accept slow acceleration…
Toyota Prius Prime
Toyota · $32,675–$39,370The 2024 Toyota Prius Prime gives the efficient SE grade 44 EPA-estimated electric miles, then operates as a…
Toyota RAV4
Toyota · $31,900–$43,300The Toyota RAV4 is now a hybrid-first compact SUV, not the old gas-versus-hybrid choice. The 2026 lineup…
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Toyota · $32,000–$42,000The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is the efficiency champion of the compact SUV class. The 2026 RAV4 moves into a…
Toyota Sienna
Toyota · $39,000–$53,000The Toyota Sienna is the efficiency king of minivans: hybrid-only, 36 mpg combined, and available all-wheel…
Toyota Tacoma
Toyota · $32,145–$65,000The 2026 Toyota Tacoma offers two cabs, gas and hybrid power, a manual option, and off-road trims that solve…
Toyota Tundra
Toyota · $41,260–$82,000The 2026 Toyota Tundra replaces old V8 simplicity with twin-turbo V6 power and an available 437 hp hybrid…
Toyota bZ4X
Toyota · $37,070–$44,120The 2025 Toyota bZ4X became more affordable and reaches 252 EPA-estimated miles in XLE FWD form, but its…
Volkswagen ID.4
Volkswagen · $39,995–$59,000The 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 works as a quiet family EV with a roomy cabin, a comfortable ride, and up to 291…
Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen · $23,995–$33,745The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta is one of the least expensive new compact sedans, yet its 158 hp turbo engine…
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