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There's few things more depressing than buying a car and watching its value plummet by 20% in the first year. The good news? Not all cars depreciate at the same rate. Here's 18 cars predicted by Edmunds to retain their value better than the competition.
1. 2018 Honda Civic
Source: Car and Driver
Pros:
Cabin looks and feels premium
Plentiful cargo space
Spacious seats
Great fuel economy
Comfortable ride and agile handling
Cons:
infotainment system is not very user friendly
Adaptive cruise control setting is slow to respond
Collision Warning system is too sensitive
2. 2018 Audi A3
Source: The World News
Pros:
Great acceleration from Turbocharged engine
Refined and stylish cabin
Dynamic handling and smooth ride
High-tech infotainment system and available virtual cockpit
Spacious front seats
Cons:
Small back seat
Limited cargo space in all-wheel-drive, hybrid, and convertible models
New For 2018:
Heated front seats and two USB ports now standard
Safety technology added to Premium Plus trim
New RS 3 high-performance model introduced
3. 2018 Honda Accord
Source: Edmunds
Pros:
fantastic gas mileage
new turbo charged 4 cylinder engine
Spacious cabin and comfortable seats
Lots of standard driver assistance features
Engaging handling
Cons:
Narrow trunk opening
Low seating makes entry and exit harder
New For 2018:
Fully redesigned interior and exterior
4. 2018 Lexus ES 350
Source: Lexus
Pros:
Very smooth ride (even on terrible roads)
Strong v6 engine and smooth transmission
Upscale interior
advanced electronic safety features come standard
Above-average predicted reliability score
Cons:
Mediocre handling
dashboard infotainment system is not very user friendly
5. 2018 Dodge Charger
Source: Car and Driver
Pros:
Powerful V8 engine
Strong engine upgrade options ( 707 HP Hellcat)
Dynamic handling
Spacious seats
Extremely user-friendly infotainment system
Cons:
lackluster gas mileage
poor rear visibility
low predicted reliability rating
interior is comparably less premium than rival cars in the same class
New For 2018:
New Gt trim
New standard features
6. 2018 Porsche Panamera
Source: Motor 1
Pros:
Powerful engines and good fuel economy
Agile handling and smooth ride
Stylish interior
Spacious seats
Cons:
minimal cargo space
Only two seats in back ( an additional middle third comes as an option)
New For 2018:
New Sport Turismo body style
New Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
7. 2018 Subaru WRX
Source: Subaru
Pros:
Among best in class acceleration ( both in STI and standard version)
Athletic handling
Standard all-wheel drive
Roomy seats
premium safety equipment options
Cons:
Lackluster fuel economy
Outdated infotainment system
Mediocre interior quality
Below-average predicted reliability rating
New For 2018:
Updated suspension and steering
Updated front seat design
More driver assistance features
8. 2018 Porsche 911
Source: Car and Driver
Pros:
Terrific handling
Extremely powerful engine
Stylish interior
lots of customization options
Best in class transmission
Cons:
cramped rear seats
infotainment system is mediocre
Road noise is quite loud
9. 2018 Honda- CRV
Source: Honda
Pros:
Spacious interior & cargo area
Premium cabin
Smooth ride
Turbocharged engine option
Good crash test scores
Cons:
Few standard features
Navigation system is somewhat unreliable
10. 2018 Porsche Macan
Source: Car and Driver
Pros:
Agressive acceleration
Agile handling
Quiet and smooth ride
Elegant interior
User-friendly infotainment system
Cons:
mediocre fuel economy
Undersized cargo hold
More expensive than rival cars in class
11. 2018 Toyota 4Runner
Source: Car and Driver
Pros:
Off-Road capability is among best in class
versatile and ample cargo area
many options for buyers of multiple price points
Cons:
poor fuel economy
choppy ride
lacks many safety features that now come standard in modern cars
12. 2018 Lexus GX 460
Source: Chicago Auto Show
Pros:
Fantastic off-road capability
Great towing capacity
User friendly interior controls
High view out
Cons:
Poor fuel economy
choppy ride on bad roads
weak acceleration
13. 2018 Toyota Sequoia
Source: Hubert Vester Toyota
Pros:
Powerful Engine
Roomy interior
Smooth ride
Good off-road capability
Flexible Seating ( can fit 8 passengers)
Cargo area among largest in class
Excellent predicted reliability rating
Cons:
Poor fuel economy
outdated infotainment system
mediocre interior quality
14. 2018 Cadillac Escalade
Source: Cadillac
Pros:
Premium cabin
Quiet Interior regardless of road conditions
Strong V8 engine
Excellent towing capacity
Long-wheelbase ESV models have spacious third rows and cargo areas
Cons:
infotainment system is not very user friendly
mediocre handling
Cramped third-row and cargo space in standard-wheelbase model
Poor predicted reliability
Uneven Cargo floor makes loading objects somewhat difficult
New for 2018:
10-speed automatic transmission replaces eight-speed
15. 2018 Toyota Tacoma
Source: Best of Auto
Pros:
Fantastic off-road capability
User-friendly infotainment system
Higher payload than most competitors
Truck bed has movable tie-down cleats and a power outlet
Cons:
Subpar fuel economy
towing capacity less than other trucks in same class
Driving position not ideal for taller drivers
New for 2018:
Driver safety aids are now standard
16. 2018 Toyota Tundra
Source: Motor Trend
Pros:
Spacious rear seats
Powerful V8 engine
User-friendly infotainment system
More standard safety features than rivals
Outstanding predicted reliability rating
Cons:
Lower towing and hauling capacities than rival trucks
Lacks smartphone integration features
Higher base price than rival trucks
New for 2018:
Driver safety aids are now standard
17. 2018 Toyota Sienna
Source: Car and Driver
Pros:
User-friendly infotainment system
Best in class acceleration
Spacious cabin with premium materials
Roomy cargo area
Only minivan to offer all-wheel drive
comfortable ride
Cons:
more expensive than rival cars
below average predicted reliability rating
second row seats are heavy and awkward to move
New for 2018:
Driver safety aids are now standard in all trims
Smartphone integration, navigation, and five USB ports now standard
18. 2018 Nissan NV Cargo
Source: The Torque Report
Pros:
Powerful V6 and V8 engine options
Comfortable seats are ideal for long journeys
Great hauling capability
Good handling given large vehicle size
Low step-in height simplifies loading
Cons:
Lackluster interior
No fuel efficient diesel engine available
New for 2018:
Rear view camera, 5 inch color display, bluetooth and usb ports are now standard.
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