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Hottest Rides of 2007

Posted Aug 4, 07 4:29 PM CDT in Arts & Living,  Business 

(Newser) – Whether you want something small and hip or capacious and safe, you can find it in CNNMoney's guide to the best cars of 2007 as determined by Consumer Reports.

  1. Budget car, subcompact:  Honda Fit
  2. Sedan, less then $20,000:  Honda Civic
  3. Sedan, $20,000 to $30,000: Honda Accord
  4. Sedan, $30,000 to $40,000: Infiniti G35
  5. Luxury Sedan: Infiniti M35

  1. SUV, less than $30,000: Toyota Rav3
  2. SUV, more than $30,000: Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  3. Minivan: Toyota Sienna
  4. Green car: Toyota Prius
  5. Fun to drive: Mazda MX-5 Miata

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