2010 Fisker Karma: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

What was the 2010 Fisker Karma will likely be launched during calendar 2010 as a 2011 model. The Karma is a new gas/electric hybrid luxury car. It's a 4-door, rear-wheel-drive sedan built in Finland and distributed by U.S.-based Fisker Automotive, Inc. Please see Consumer Guide's 2011 Fisker Karma report for more information and our full review.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium-Large Cars are top-of-the-line sedans in size and luxury. Many are manufacturer flagships and/or showcases for the newest automotive technology. Some have six-figure price tags.

Our Best Buys are the Hyundai Genesis, Lexus LS, and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Our Recommended picks are the Audi A8 and Cadillac DTS.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Fisker Karma, Jaguar XJ Series, Lexus LS, and Porsche Panamera. The BMW 7-Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class gain gas/electric hybrid models for 2010.