Nissan Altima and Infiniti G37 Sedan Named Top of The Class by Consumer Reports

Yesterday, Consumer Reports released highlights of its upcoming Annual Auto Issue. The magazine, which hits newsstands on March 8, reveals its Top 10 Picks of the Year along with other automotive ratings. CR's Top Picks again include the Nissan Altima, named top Family Sedan, and the Infiniti G37, named top Sport Sedan.

The magazine recognizes the 2011 Altima the second year in a row for providing "an impressive balance of comfort and performance while delivering the best fuel economy in its class. Its comfortable ride, secure handling and spirited acceleration make the Altima enjoyable to drive." Nissan's manufacturing teams in Canton, Miss., and Smyrna, Tenn., build the award-winning Altima, while Nissan's Decherd, Tenn., plant produces the vehicle's engine.

Winning its category of Sports Sedan for the fifth year in a row, the Infiniti G37 receives praise for its "inviting combination of agile handling, blistering acceleration, and luxurious interior makes it one of our highest-scoring sedans. It's fun to drive on a twisty road but is still a fairly comfortable cruiser on the highway."

Recommended Vehicles

Consumer Reports also lists its recommended vehicles in the upcoming Auto Issue, awarding the designation to those that perform well in testing, have better than average reliability, and provide good overall safety. This year, Consumer Reports recommends the Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, Sentra and Versa, and the Infiniti EX, FX, G and M.

Automaker Report Cards

In addition to Top Picks for vehicles, the Annual Auto Issue also features Automaker Report Cards. Nissan ranked eighth among automakers - scoring 65 (Honda and Subaru received the highest score of 74 and 73). The issue notes that "Nissan builds some of the highest-rated cars. Interior quality has improved. Some older models push the overall score down."

Additional highlights from the issue are available at www.consumerreports.org