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2010 Edmunds Consumer Top Rated

Consumers' Top Rated
Consumers' Top Rated for 2010

Edmunds.com's 2010 Consumers' Top Rated vehicles are those that received the highest average rating from our visitors as of April 28, 2010. All 2010 vehicle models that received the required minimum number of consumer ratings were eligible. We use the lowest available base MSRP (i.e., the price of the least expensive trim level, without any options) for each vehicle as of April 28, 2010 to determine each vehicle's price category.

Coupe Under $25,000: Dodge Challenger
Dodge Challenger

A stroll through the consumer reviews of Dodge's retro-styled muscle car reveals that buyers are just as enamored with the big bad Challenger as we are. While only the base V6 engine squeaks under the $25,000 price cap for this category, nearly all of the cherished features from higher trim levels remain. First and foremost to garner praise is the styling. Owners absolutely love the Challenger's sinister look and bad boy attitude. Once they managed to catch their breath, consumer reviewers raved about the Challenger's smooth ride, spacious interior and all-around comfort. Negative comments were few and generally included the desire for more power out of the V6 to make it competitive against the Mustang and Camaro. Also noted more than a few times were the rather large blind spots and low fuel mileage.


Consumers' Top Rated
Consumers' Top Rated for 2010

Edmunds.com's 2010 Consumers' Top Rated vehicles are those that received the highest average rating from our visitors as of April 28, 2010. All 2010 vehicle models that received the required minimum number of consumer ratings were eligible. We use the lowest available base MSRP (i.e., the price of the least expensive trim level, without any options) for each vehicle as of April 28, 2010 to determine each vehicle's price category.

Minivan/Van: Chrysler Town and Country
Chrysler Town and Country

Garnering praise both from first-time minivan buyers and minivan veterans alike, the 2010 Chrysler Town & Country takes the top spot in the Minivan/Van category of Consumers' Top Rated this year. Owner/reviewers love this people-mover's many useful features, including its quiet ride, Stow-n-Go second-row seats and optional entertainment system. Front seat comfort and a smooth ride also rate high. In his review, a new Town & Country owner calls the minivan "comfort at its best." Value is also at the top of owners' lists. After comparison-shopping SUVs and other minivans against the T&C, one buyer said the Chrysler van's high level of feature content for a "very acceptable price" was his deciding factor. Like a lot of these consumers, our editors have held the Chrysler minivans in high regard - in the past. But after spending a year with the Town & Country's corporate twin, the Dodge Grand Caravan, through our long-term road test program, we found its materials and build quality to be seriously lacking. Only time will tell if owners will eventually join us in this assessment.

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