Autotrader Names Best New Cars for 2019
Autotrader has released a list of 12 2019-MY vehicles that offer the latest in design, technology, and features and are available to U.S. buyers for $75,000 or less.
Autotrader’s latest Best New Cars list includes the Subaru Ascent, a mid-size CUV that made its debut in the 2019-MY.
Photo courtesy Subaru of America Inc.
ATLANTA — Autotrader has released its list of the Best New Cars for 2019. The group of 12 was culled from more a list of more than 300 cars, light trucks, and utilities sold for $75,000 or less in the U.S. Autotrader’s list follows extensive testing, and honorees were chosen based on such criteria as interior comfort and materials, build quality, available features and ride quality, said Executive Editor Brian Moody.
“Not only are consumers often overwhelmed by the sheer number of vehicles on the market, but they also get lost in the frenzy of constantly changing technology, features and vehicle capabilities,” Moody said. “Our team selected a diverse group of vehicles that will benefit car shoppers with a variety of needs and lifestyles. These vehicles are good looking and handle well, plus they have features everyone will love.”
Weighted equally and listed in alphabetical order, Autotrader’s Best New Cars for 2019 are:
2019 Acura RDX
2019 Ford Ranger
2019 Genesis G70
2019 GMC Sierra 1500
2019 Honda Passport
2019 Jaguar I-Pace
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
2019 Nissan Altima
2019 Ram 1500
2019 Subaru Ascent
2019 Toyota RAV4
2019 Volvo XC40
For the full report, including commentary on each vehicle from Autotrader editors, click here.
Originally posted on Auto Dealer Today
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