bagwell

http://autos.yahoo.com/news/consumer...222313172.html

With the release of our Tesla Model S road test, there have been many questions regarding what other models stand out. Here, we present the current class valedictorians, those cars that have faced our more than 50 tests and managed to earn an A.

Sure, the Tesla Model S may be our newly named prom queen, but there are a dozen other current cars that have scored 90 points or above on a 100-point scale. The most significant takeaway here is the diversity, where we're seeing family sedans, sports coupes, and luxury sedans stand out with impressive overall scores. It is clear, that it isn't necessary to spend $90,000, like we did on our Tesla, to get a great car. It just takes a few minutes of research and your own test drives.

You can create your own lists based on the factors you find most interesting by using our interactive New Car Selector tool (available to online subscribers), or visit our "Best and worst new cars" page for other lists.

bagwell

yessss!!!! Z06

LexFather

Solid list to me.

bagwell

but the Camry over the new Accords?? I thought they loved the new Accord.

mmarshall

I usually have a lot of respect for CR and the conclusions/ratings it comes to, but, in the last couple of years, I think they (may) have been slipping a little. There are a number of examples, but several of them are right here on this list. For instance, a Camry XLE outscoring an Audi A8? And a BMW 135, Infiniti G37/M37, and a Camry Hybrid all outscoring a Lexus LS460L....one of the finest luxury cars on the planet? I don't want to sound arrogant by saying this, but, no, guys......I don't think so.

Hoovey689

iTrader: (16)

Amazing how well the Infiniti G37 and M37 score but sales do not reflect what good cars they are. A6 score beat out competitors E, 5, GS. Genesis shows it's a solid chioce. What happened to the LS460? When it debuted in 2007 for CR it had a road test score of 99

84Cressida

There really isn't a big difference between the Accord EX-L and Camry XLE in terms of content, luxury items, interior quality etc. It's the Camry LE that completely blows compared to the lesser Accord.

T0ked

iTrader: (2)

I believe they score in respect to their class... I don't think they are necessarily being scored against each other. Obviously no way any of the cars you mentioned are "better" than the LS.

Hoovey689

iTrader: (16)

Correct they are ranked best by their respective classes then compiled the highest winners into this list

UberNoob

i think it is based on the segment and price ranges they are in
without looking into their judging criteria, it would be unfair to draw your own conclusion against CR