Here at AutoGuide, we do our best to publish informative car reviews to aid in the new car decision making process. In 2013, we published over 170 new car reviews, and now we have gathered together the 10 most popular articles from the year.
In the number 10 position, we have the 2014 Subaru Forester Review. The 2014 Forester can be had with an economical CVT, or a turbocharged engine depending on your needs. The compact SUV was also redesigned for 2014, helping it also capture a win in the AutoGuide.com compact crossover shootout.
SEE ALSO: 2014 Subaru Forester Review
2014 Forester models start at $22,995 with an automatic transmission, with turbocharged XT models from $27,995.
Absent from the market for years, Ram has reintroduced a diesel engine into the half-ton truck segment, which helped to make our Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Review the ninth most popular this year.
The new 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel engine makes a gas-engine like 240 hp, but packs a massive 430 lb-ft of torque, making this motor more than competitive with its V8 rivals. The beauty of the diesel however is the fuel economy, which beats out every other truck on the market by around 2 to 3 mpg. All these factors helped the 1500 EcoDiesel take home the distinction of AutoGuide.com Truck of the Year.
SEE ALSO: 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Review
Ram EcoDiesel models start at $29,795 including a $1,085 destination fee.
For 2014, Mazda shoehorned a new 2.5-liter engine into the CX-5 to give the crossover more power, and this more potent version of the CX-5 makes the list in the eighth spot.
The new 2.5-liter engine makes 184 hp and 185 lb-ft of torque, an increase of 29 extra ponies and 35 more lb-ft. Fuel economy is rated at 25/32 mpg city/highway for front-drive models and 24/30 mpg for the automatic.
SEE ALSO: 2014 Mazda CX-5 Review
Pricing starts at $26,660 in Touring trim.
The second Subaru on the list, the 2013 Outback review slots into the seventh position on our list.
Much like the Forester, the Outback received some slight modifications to its looks for 2013 along with a big tech upgrade. New for 2013 is Subaru’s EyeSight driver assistance system with adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and an auto-brake feature.
SEE ALSO: 2013 Subaru Outback Review
Starting at $23,495 for the base 2.5i, 3.6R models range from $28,295 to $32,095.
A sturdy off-roader, the 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Review takes the sixth spot on the list this year.
A 3.6-liter V6 powers the Wrangler, making 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. It is mated to a 5-speed automatic which helps the vehicle achieve 17 mpg city and 20 mpg highway.
SEE ALSO: 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Review
Prices start at $25,695.
In the fifth position we have the 2013 Nissan Sentra.
This small car from Nissan was redesigned in 2013 to stand out from the crowd, though its engine is still a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder that makes 130 hp and 128 lb-ft of torque.
Combined with a CVT and 150 lbs of weight reduction, the 2013 Sentra achieves 30/39 mpg (city/highway) for a combined 34 mpg.
SEE ALSO: 2013 Nissan Sentra Review
Pricing ranges from $15,990 to $19,760.
The fourth position is filled by the Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel.
This is the first spot on the list for the Grand Cherokee, but the second for its engine. The 3.0-liter diesel found under the hood of this SUV can also be found under the hood of the new Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. Almost the same as in the truck, the motor makes 240 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque in the Grand Cherokee.
SEE ALSO: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Review
Priced at $28,795 to start, EcoDiesel models start at $40,295 plus $995 delivery.
Ford’s latest entry into the compact crossover flock, the 2013 Escape, takes position in the third spot on the list.
Three engines are on offer: a 168 hp 2.5-liter, a 178 hp 1.6-liter EcoBoost and a 240 hp 2.0-liter EcoBoost. Design-wise, the new Escape looks almost nothing like its predecessor, with its new angular style.
SEE ALSO: 2013 Ford Escape Review
The 2013 Escape starts at $23,295 and tops out at $31,195 (including $825 for delivery).
Establishing the dominance of compact crossovers, the third one to make the list is Toyota’s Rav4.
Gone is the optional 3.5-liter V6, leaving only one engine option, a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder making 176 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque. The Rav4 also got a makeover, leaving it looking modern and edgy.
SEE ALSO: 2013 Toyota RAV4 Review
Pricing starts at $23,300 for the LE, $24,290 for the XLE and $27,010 for the Limited with AWD an extra $1,400 for each.
Finally, the most popular review on AutoGuide for the entire year of the 2013 was the 2014 Mazda6 Review.
An-all new design that combines great looks with fuel efficient engines helped the Mazda6 top AutoGuide’s list this year. At launch only a 2.5L gasoline 4-cylinder is available making 184 hp and 185 lb-ft of torque, but a diesel engine is set to arrive soon in the Mazda6.
SEE ALSO: 2014 Mazda6 Review
Priced at $20,880 to start, automatic transmission models add $1,615 more but also include a 5.8-inch color touch screen, Bluetooth, voice commands and more.