The Edmunds Testing Team evaluates some 200 cars each year. Each vehicle is driven on a standardized road test loop and visits our test track for instrumented testing in controlled conditions. Our time behind the wheel is used to develop ratings that describe how a car stacks up against its direct rivals in a particular size and price class.
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All tested vehicles are given a score and a grade in the following categories:
| Performance: The score is broken down by the following sub-categories: acceleration, braking, steering, handling, and drivability. | Comfort: The score is broken down by the following sub-categories: seating comfort, ride comfort, and quietness. | Interior: The score is broken down by the following sub-categories: ergonomics, ingress/egress, space/room, visibility and cargo/storage. | Value: The score is broken down by the following sub-categories: build quality, features, cost, MPG, warranty and ownership. | Fun to Drive: The score is broken down by the following sub-categories: driving experience, and personality. |
In addition to the ratings categories, the resource returns the following information: