Several Chevy models score spots among Consumer Reports top 10 picks

The newest Camaro V-6, SS and ZL1 coupes also made the grade.
The newest Camaro V-6, SS and ZL1 coupes also made the grade. | File photo

Consumer Reports recently announced that its 10 Top Picks of 2018 include many Chevy models.

That includes the 2018 Chevrolet Impala, named best large car of the year, and the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt, ranked as the best compact green car of the year. Additionally, the newest Camaro V-6, SS and ZL1 coupes also made the grade, alongside the Corvette Grand Sport, Equinox and Traverse — each model sporting its own unique stamp in design and driving pleasure.

“These lists thoroughly vet and assess the new 2018 models from across the market, and rank only the best of the best,” Mount Pleasant, Michigan-based Chevrolet dealer Hank Graff said. “Chevrolet has always prided itself on engineering excellence and for providing amazing vehicles for the American driver.”

Consumer Reports called the Impala “a gem among large cars,” praising its intuitive controls, smooth ride and quality infotainment. As for the Bolt, the firm lauded its acceleration, handling and 250-mile electric range.

Car and Driver praised the 2018 Camaro model's versatility and ability to “demolish your preconceptions” once behind the wheel, while dubbing the Corvette Grand Sport “a mega-performance bargain.”

“Chevrolet is proud to have multiple different 2018 models … named to various ‘Best of 2018’ lists, including the Good Housekeeping Institute's Best New Cars of 2018 list,” the dealership said. “[We] strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun.”