Best cars of 2009

Not all cars are created equal, and we have the data to prove it. Of course, numbers can tell a variety of tales and we understand every consumer has different priorities. To that end, we have compiled a series of best and worst lists to highlight performance in a wide variety of categories. These lists can be an excellent tool for filtering down your purchase considerations or for stocking up on vehicular trivia.

Lexus LS 460L

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Overall test scores are based on more than 50 individual Consumer Reports tests and evaluations, and are presented on a 100-point scale. Here are the results:

Tops in our tests

 

Make & model                                               Overall test score

 

 Lexus LS 460L                                                                   99

BMW 135i (manual)                                                            97
 

Porsche 911 Carrera S (manual)                                          96

Mazda5 Grand Touring                                                        95

Infiniti G37 Journey                                                              95

Infiniti M37                                                                          93
 

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR (V6)                                                   93

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (manual)                                          92
 

Hyundai Genesis 3.8                                                             92

Nissan Altima 2.5 S (4-cyl.)                                                  91

BMW 135i (manual)