The 8 best cars of 2015

At the 327-acre Consumer Reports test track, we subject every vehicle we buy to a battery of more than 50 rigorous instrumented tests and other evaluations.Our expert assessment then continues for thousands of miles on the open road, where staff members will drive for months to ensure that our experiences match those of the consumer.By the time weve finished living with our cars, we have an excellent sense of which will stand up to years of screeched tires, scorched brakes, and spilled juice boxes.Among this past years new releases, below are the vehicles that earned our praisethe best cars of 2015.Click on the model names below to read the complete road tests.SEE ALSO:10 of the best used cars under $10,000Volkswagen GolfFrom the moment the Golfs doors close with that reassuring thunk, this German hatchback exudes a quality feel that you dont find in your typical econobox. The new 1.8-liter turbo engine delivers effortless power and 28 mpg.Despite its compact size, the Golf provides the ride, handling, and quietness of a more expensive car. Topping the well-trimmed interior is an intuitive infotainment system. The North American Car of the Year juryof which Consumer Reports is a membernamed the Golf its 2015 winner.Read the complete Volkswagen Golfroad test.Volkswagen GTIWith its 2.0-liter, 210-hp turbo engine, the GTI is deliriously fun to drive. Using the Golfs basic bones, the GTI adds 40 more snarling horsepower, 18-inch wheels, and a suspension that carves corners without pummeling you like competitors such as the Subaru WRX. The interior is very well finished, with above-class materials and comfortable, supportive seats. Starting at $24,785, this hot hatch is something of a bargain. Like the Golf, we eagerly await the GTIs reliability data from our annual survey.Read the complete Volkswagen GTI road test.Related: Tesla Model S P85D Breaks the Consumer Reports Ratings SystemFord F-150Even though Fords new full-sized pickup finished third to Chevrolet and Ram in our Ratings, this trucks redesign is a major evolution. The F-150 shed 700 pounds of body weight by using aluminum instead of steel, and the stunning new 2.7-liter, V6 turbo engine yields 17 mpg overall while still delivering 325 hp and 375 pound-feet of torque. This is an encouraging sign of where trucks can go.Read the complete Ford F-150 road test.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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