Consumer Guide Automotive's singular focus is to make car shopping easier. We do that by offering comprehensive reviews of over 1000 new and used vehicles, detailed pricing, safety information, and expert buying advice. Still, scanning through hundreds of reviews, sorting out option packages, and haggling for the best price is a daunting task for even the most diligent buyer.

That's why our "Consumer Guide To" articles will give you a concentrated dose of car shopping advice specific to whatever vehicle class you're shopping for.

Each guide tackles a different vehicle class, explains the pros and cons of owning a vehicle in this particular class, points out features to look for, and suggests things to avoid. The "Consumer Guide To" guides make it easy for the shopper who knows what type of car they want and needs help selecting two or three they want to test drive.

In addition, the "Consumer Guide To" series helps a buyer focus on the type of vehicle that's right for their needs. Many consumers cross-shop between classes, and our class buying guides help consumers remain focused on the right vehicles.

The Consumer Guide to Cars
Compact Cars There are 30 compact cars to choose from. Which is the right one for you?	Premium Compact Cars Premium compact cars are so popular that they now account for nearly half of all premium vehicles sold.
Midsize Cars This year, sales of midsize cars will exceed 2.5 million.	Premium Midsize Cars Premium Midsize cars are some of the finest automobiles on the market, both in terms of quality and value.
Large Cars Big cars are packed with features, V8 fast, and affordable family transport.	Premium Large Cars Power. Space. Comfort. Prestige. These are traits that well-heeled luxury car buyers demand from their vehicles.
Sporty/Performance Cars Sporty/Performance Cars are built to be fast and fun.	Premium Sporty/Performance Cars Premium sporty/performance cars offer driving experiences quite unlike anything else on the road.

The Consumer Guide to SUVs
Compact SUVs Once rugged and crude, the ideal compact SUV has been transformed into a refined, useful, and livable vehicle.
Midsize SUVs Midsize SUVs are a good choice for families on-the-go or active singles. But, is a midsize SUV right for you?	Premium Midsize SUVs Premium midsize SUVs are a hot ticket these days, and it seems like every manufacturer wants to get into the game.
Large SUVs For people who need maximum passenger space and towing capacity-the only choice isa large SUV.	Premium Large SUVs Consumer Guide classifies 11 different vehicles as premium large SUVs. Which is right for you?

The Consumer Guide to Vans
Minivans The minivan became a part of the American automotive landscape in the mid-1980s with the introduction of the Dodge Caravan.	Full-size Vans Full-size Vans coming soon.