Auto Buying Guide 2017 -

Reliability surveys from 2017 consistently ranked Asian brands at the top, with and Lexus taking the lead.

While backup cameras were becoming mandatory, 2017 saw a rise in 360-degree "surround view" cameras , moving from luxury vehicles into mainstream brands like Nissan and Chrysler. Top-Rated Models & Reliability auto buying guide 2017

This was a pivotal year for the rollout of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto , which became standard in many new infotainment systems to bridge the gap between smartphones and vehicles. Confirm which specific safety features were included, as

Confirm which specific safety features were included, as some models (like the Toyota Highlander ) had them standard while others offered them only in higher trims. News & World Report identified several consistent winners

Technologies like automatic emergency braking and forward-collision warning began appearing as standard features on more affordable models, notably in Toyota's enhanced safety packages.

Major publications like Consumer Reports and U.S. News & World Report identified several consistent winners for 2017: Top Pick(s) Key Feature Toyota Yaris iA Agile handling and standard emergency braking. Compact Car Chevrolet Cruze

Check the functionality of early versions of infotainment systems , as software updates may be needed for smooth smartphone integration.