Rating content:
- Subaru forester
- Toyota Prius hybrid
- Bmw x5
- Toyota Avalon hybrid
- Hyundai kona
- Audi A4
Often, many car owners and experts argue which brand and model is better and which is worse. Rating is one of the options when a combination of different factors makes it clear which is better. In this case, the basis for creating the rating was the reviews of car owners, all kinds of data and statistics of service centers, unofficial and official tests and other indicators collected in the United States.
1. Subaru Forester
According to experts and according to the rating information, the Subaru Forester turned out to be the best compact crossover in the United States as of the end of February 2019. The differences between the new model and the penultimate one are not very big, one might say, in individual elements. On the other hand, the interior of the crossover has become modern and attractive.
In the United States, the manufacturer offers to choose one of 5 trim levels: Touring, Sport, Limited, Premium and Base. There is not much to choose an engine with, according to the standard, a gasoline boxer unit with a volume of 2.5 liters is installed on all configurations. The power of the unit is 182 hp, and the maximum torque is 4400 rpm. In tandem to the engine, a ventilator is installed, while the drive is full, starting from the basic configuration. As for the price, according to the rating information, the start starts at $ 24,295, the top version will cost from $ 34,295.
2. Hybrid Toyota Prius
The second place in the rating of the best cars in the United States was taken by a hybrid Toyota Prius of a new generation. The "green" car received an update last fall and immediately won many fans. The main advantage of the new Toyota was all-wheel drive, and an electric motor was added to the rear axle, which helps to accelerate from 0 to 9 km / h, thereby reducing the load on the main engine.
In US dealerships, the buyer is offered to choose one of 6 complete sets. Among themselves, hydrides differ minimally, in terms of safety and comfort systems, interior trim, as well as individual elements of appearance. Regardless of the Toyota Prius configuration, a hybrid gasoline engine with a volume of 1.8 liters is installed under the hood. The power of all units, according to the manufacturer, is 121 hp, although 92 horses can be produced by gasoline and 71 electric motors. According to the rating, the basic configuration of the hybrid Toyota Prius will cost from $ 23,770, the top-end configuration from $ 28,820.
3. New BMW X5
The best among the premium crossovers in America was the new BMW X5, taking third place in this ranking. The basis for the novelty was the CLAR platform, which previously proved itself not bad on other novelties of this brand. The crossover drive is full, with a multi-plate clutch on the front axle of the wheels. The safety and comfort systems have had a good upgrade, the list includes new dynamic cruise control, reverse assist, as well as lane departure and start assist. Two basic configurations, xDrive40i and xDrive50i, are offered for the buyer's choice. Both versions are equipped with gasoline engines. The 40i trim level received a 3.0-liter unit with a capacity of 335 hp. The configuration of the 50i crossover is more powerful, the 4.4-liter unit can produce 456 horses. Regardless of the engine, the drive of both options is full, in tandem with an 8-speed automatic transmission StepTronic. According to the rating, the forty will cost from $ 60,700, and the 50th configuration from $ 75,750.
4. Hybrid Toyota Avalon
The new Toyota Avalon was recognized as the best hybrid sedan in America, honoring it at the 4th position in the rating. The model changed its image in January 2018, that is, a year ago, but has already won a good rating regarding the most popular cars. Modern stylish design, high-quality premium interior and good technical characteristics, these are the moments that conquered many Americans.
Under the hood of the new hybrid, engineers hid a 2.5-liter gasoline engine, as for the 3.5-liter unit, it is no longer available. The total power of the hybrid plant is 215 horses, although both the gasoline and electric motors received a good supply. The maximum power of the gasoline unit is 176 horses, and the electric motor is 118 hp. The buyer is offered a choice of three different configurations: XLE, XSE and Limited. According to the rating, the starting price of the new hybrid Toyota Avalon starts at $ 36,550, the middle version will cost from $ 39,050, and the top version from $ 42,850.
5. Hyundai Kona 2018
The fifth position of the rating was taken by the South Korean subcompact crossover Hyundai Kona. In all likelihood, after showing the new Kona at the 2019 Geneva Auto Show, it will immediately go on sale in the United States. The buyer can choose from 4 configurations and two engines. A 2.0-liter gasoline engine can produce 147 horsepower, a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline unit can produce 175 horsepower.
Regardless of the engine chosen, the new Hyundai Kona comes standard with front-wheel drive and can only offer four-wheel drive as an option. Rumor has it that the manufacturer also offers a weak turbocharged engine with a volume of 1.0 liters and 120 horsepower. The first hundred with such a unit Kona can overcome in 12 seconds, while with a two-liter in 8.5 seconds, and with a turbocharged 1.6 liters in 7.9 seconds. The starting price of such a subcutaneous crossover, according to the rating, in America starts at $ 19,240, the top version from $ 26,250.
6. Sedan Audi A4
The best compact car in the premium class, according to the rating, was recognized by American motorists as the Audi A4. Many appreciated the comfort, sustained style, a good set of comfort and safety functions, as well as the stable operation of the engine. Many people remember that in the past 2018, the Audi A4 underwent a planned restyling, the main changes were in the bumper and air intakes. A buyer in America can be offered three basic configurations of the compact sedan Audi A4.
Unlike the European version, in the US, only two-liter turbocharged gasoline engines, the TFSI family, are offered. The power of such a unit is 188 horses, the maximum torque is 4200 rpm. The main difference is in the drive, the new Audi sedan can be both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. To transmit torque in pair to the engine, a 7-speed S Tronic automatic transmission is installed. According to the rating, the price of a new sedan in the base will cost from $ 37,400, top-end equipment from $ 46,200.
It makes no sense to talk about the first or last car brand in the rating, since they are completely different in class and characteristics. Such a list would rather streamline for better comparison. Still, on the other hand, you can understand which cars are most often in demand in the United States, as well as which cars in the future will be in demand in dealerships.
