2009 Car Buying Guides
| The Consumer Guide to 2009 Cars | |
Subcompact cars have enjoyed a popularity surge over the past two years, thanks in part to steep fuel prices and heightening environmental concerns. These vehicles are some of the most fuel-efficient and affordable cars on the market. | |
Compact cars make sense for many people because they offer so much for so little. Our buying guide will help you navigate through this crowded class. | |
The premium compact car segment is one of the hottest, most competitive classes. Use our buying guide to research your options. | |
For a blend of passenger and cargo space, affordability, fuel economy, and variety, no other single vehicle comes close to matching the midsize car. | |
These upscale machines come replete with posh, leather-appointed interiors, heated seats, superb stereo systems, and lots of technological gadgetry. | |
As a class, this seemingly traditional gathering of sedans appears misleadingly dull. With available all-wheel drive and V8 engines with over 400 horsepower, this segment is as compelling as ever. | |
If you're lucky enough to afford one of these cars, you'll be treated to a powerful, luxurious, and comfortable vehicle. Here's an overview of the 2009 premium large car lineup. | |
Consumer Guide's sporty/performance car class probably contains the most diverse variety of vehicles: performance hatchbacks, drop tops, and muscular coupes. | |
The cars that Consumer Guide classifies as premium sporty/performance are at the top of the mountain when it comes to acceleration, handling response, and of course, price. |
| The Consumer Guide to 2009 Alternative Fuel Vehicles | |
 We take a look at the traffic-ready electric vehicles you can buy right now or in the near future. The vehicles covered here aren't exotically priced and go faster than 25 mph. | |
In the market for better fuel economy? The Consumer Guide to 2009 Hybrid Vehicles breaks down all of your gas-electric hybrid vehicle choices on sale this year. | |
New-car buyers can select from among 33 models that can run on E85, a blend of up to 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. Choices include cars, minivans, SUVs, and pickup trucks. | |
 Dirty diesel is a thing of the past. Check out which automakers offer clean diesel models for 2009. |
