| The ever-surging cost of gasoline has driven | | | | buy and own, we liked its styling too." |
| consumers to more affordable and fuel-efficient cars. | | | | Top New SUV -- 2007 Jeep Compass (24/27) MSRP: |
| And with summer's busy driving season fast | | | | $20,175 |
| approaching, there's no doubt that this will be more | | | | Considered a 'car-type' SUV, the 2007 Jeep Compass |
| significant. That is why the editors at -- a leading | | | | made the grade for its excellent fuel economy rating |
| vehicle pricing and information website - recently | | | | (24 City/27 Highway), considered one of the best in |
| announced their Top Vehicles of Summer 2007. | | | | the SUV category today, as well as its affordable |
| According to NADAguides.com, the vehicles they | | | | price tag at $20,175 for the base model. "Any way |
| chose for this list make the grade when it comes to | | | | you slice it, the Jeep Compass is one heck of a ride," |
| fuel efficiency, affordable purchase price and overall | | | | said Christy. |
| 'summer-driving-and-travel' appeal -- whether you're | | | | "From its affordability to its styling to its long list of |
| traveling, towing, hauling or just plain enjoying the | | | | standard equipment and safety features, we were |
| ride. | | | | impressed." The Compass features a 172 horsepower |
| If you're out for a new car this summer it may be | | | | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, ABS brakes and traction |
| good to check out the list: | | | | antiskid control. |
| (Source: NADAguides.com} | | | | Top Minivan -- 2007 Honda Odyssey (17/24) MSRP: |
| Top New Hybrid -- 2007 Toyota Prius (60/51) MSRP: | | | | $25,645 |
| $22,175 | | | | "Not only does the Odyssey feature one of the best |
| The 2007 Toyota Prius is a four-door five-passenger | | | | EPA ratings in the minivan category, it was our |
| gas/electric hybrid car powered by a 1.5-liter | | | | Editors' favorite minivan in terms of styling and ride," |
| 4-cylinder 110 horsepower gasoline engine coupled | | | | said Christy. |
| with a battery-powered electric motor. According to | | | | The 2007 Honda Odyssey features (along with top |
| EPA estimates, the Prius achieves 60 MPG City and | | | | of the line parts including Honda brake rotor), a 244 |
| 51 MPG Highway. | | | | horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine and plenty of comfort |
| "In addition to excellent fuel economy, the Prius | | | | and convenience features, including cruise control, |
| offers larger passenger and cargo space than most | | | | keyless entry and a variety of power controls, as |
| of its competitors," said Don Christy Jr., president and | | | | well as front, side-body and side-head airbags, ABS |
| CEO, "We also appreciated the Prius' long list of | | | | brakes and traction control. |
| safety features and its MSRP of $22,175, a deal | | | | For more information regarding these and other |
| compared to equally-equipped four-door sedans." | | | | vehicles on the market today, log onto The website |
| Top New Convertible -- 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata (25 | | | | also offers a 2007 new car buying guide, car prices, |
| 30) MSRP: $20,585 | | | | car buying reviews, car quotes, used car prices and |
| "Not only does the Mazda MX-5 offer stylish, | | | | classic car prices, including a wealth of additional |
| fun-in-the-sun driving, we liked its affordable price tag | | | | pricing and specification information for motorcycles, |
| and its great fuel economy," said Christy. "We were | | | | boats, RVs, classic cars, vans and van conversions. |
| especially fond of its fast-revving engine and its | | | | About N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides (NADAguides.com) is |
| incredible handling." | | | | the world's largest publisher of vehicle pricing and |
| The MX-5 comes available with a retractable hardtop | | | | specification information for new and used cars, |
| and features 166 horsepower with the automatic | | | | trucks, vans, and SUVs, as well as van conversions, |
| transmission, 170 with the manual. Other features | | | | limousines, classic and collectible cars, boats, RVs, |
| include side airbags and ABS brakes. | | | | motorcycles, snowmobiles, personal watercraft and |
| Top New Truck -- 2007 Ford Ranger (24/29) MSRP: | | | | manufactured housing. The company's consumer |
| $13,970 | | | | website, NADAguides.com, offers a variety of new |
| With EPA estimates of 24 MPG City and 29 MPG | | | | and used vehicle services in addition to valuation |
| Highway, and with an MSRP of $13,970 for the base | | | | information. Throughout its 74-year history, N.A.D.A. |
| 2WD model, the 2007 Ford Ranger easily made the | | | | Appraisal Guides has earned the reputation as the |
| Top Summer Vehicles of 2007 list. | | | | recognized authority for vehicle valuations. Its |
| "It's extremely hard to find a brand new vehicle that | | | | website, NADAguides.com, is the most |
| offers the utility of a pick-up truck with the | | | | comprehensive vehicle information resource on the |
| efficiency and affordability of a compact car," said | | | | Internet today. |
| Christy. "Not only is the Ranger an excellent value to | | | | |