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    Most Reliable New Sedans You Can Buy

    These vehicles performed well in CR's tests and won't leave you stranded

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    2025 Subaru Impreza.
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    Most sedans offer an excellent combination of passenger space, cargo room, and fuel economy at attractive prices. Add in the fact that some compact sedans and many midsized ones are also available with all-wheel drive for rough weather, and you can make a strong argument that they are now an even more compelling alternative to an SUV.

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    But some sedans aren’t very reliable at all. Other cars may be fine, but their reliability rating doesn’t stand out. To keep you from wasting your time and money on repairs down the road, Consumer Reports compiled this list of the most reliable new sedans to help you make a smart, informed purchase decision.

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    All these sedans have scored well in our road tests, which comprise more than 50 objective and subjective evaluations. On top of that, they have above- or well-above-average reliability. They also come standard with key active safety equipment: automatic emergency braking (AEB), AEB that works at highway speeds, blind spot warning (BSW), and rear cross traffic warning (RCTW), unless otherwise noted. In addition, they performed well in government and insurance industry crash tests if they were tested.

    Each one is recommended by CR and listed in order of their reliability score.

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    We investigate, research, and test so you can choose with confidence.