In case you’re in the market for a fine, new car, US News and World Report is out with its top picks for new cars, online at http://usnews.com/cars-money. The magazine says the list helps average Joes and Janes find the right car for the money. Here’s the list.
2012 BEST CARS FOR THE MONEY AWARDS
| CATEGORY | WINNER |
| Affordable Compact SUVs – 2 row | 2012 Chevrolet Equinox |
| Affordable Compact SUVs – 3 row | 2012 Toyota RAV4 |
| Affordable Large Cars | 2012 Ford Taurus |
| Affordable Large SUVs | 2012 Chevrolet Suburban |
| Affordable Midsize Cars | 2012 Ford Fusion |
| Affordable Midsize SUVs – 2 row | 2012 Ford Edge |
| Affordable Midsize SUVs – 3 row | 2012 Mazda CX-9 |
| Affordable Small Cars – Compact | 2012 Chevrolet Cruze |
| Affordable Small Cars – Subcompact | 2012 Ford Fiesta |
| Affordable Sports Cars | 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata |
| Compact Pickup Trucks | 2012 Toyota Tacoma |
| Full Size Pickup Trucks | 2012 Ram 1500 |
| Hatchbacks | 2012 Ford Fiesta |
| Hybrid Cars | 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid |
| Hybrid SUVs | 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid |
| Luxury Compact SUVs | 2012 Audi Q5 |
| Luxury Large SUVs | 2012 Cadillac Escalade |
| Luxury Midsize SUVs | 2012 Lexus RX 350 |
| Minivans | 2012 Mazda Mazda5 |
| Off-Road SUVs | 2012 Jeep Wrangler |
| Upscale Midsize Cars | 2012 Buick Regal |
| Upscale Small Cars | 2012 Volkswagen GTI |
| Wagons | 2012 Subaru Outback |
For more info, go to http://www.usnews.com/cars
