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Black Friday Truck Sales: Full-Size Pickups with 0% APR Financing and Cheap Leases
Black Friday deals are here, and they’re available on a wide variety of vehicles. We’ve rounded up the best Black Friday deals available on full-size pickup trucks going into the holiday season. We looked at cash rebates, financing, and lease offers for each full-size model, as well as the overall best offer among electric pickups. Here are the truck offers worth the test drive right now.
The Overall Best Black Friday Truck Deal: 2025 Ford F-150
The best Black Friday deal applies to the most popular full-size truck. Ford is offering 0% APR financing for 60 months on in-stock F-150 models, with no down payment (excluding taxes, title, and license fees). Ford also offers the option to defer the first payment by up to 90 days. Buyers must take delivery by January 5, 2026. See offer details.
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Chevy is offering 0% APR financing for 36 months to well qualified buyers who take delivery December 1. Costco members can also get a $1,000 or $1,250 cash incentive (depending on the membership level) that can be applied to a purchase or lease.
With few changes for 2025, the Silverado remains focused on the fundamentals. Its diverse powertrain lineup includes turbo-four, V8, and diesel options, and trim levels range from the fleet-oriented WT to the luxurious High Country. See Chevy offer details.
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2025 Ford F-150
In addition to its 0% APR financing offer we covered above, Ford is rolling out leasing offers ahead of Black Friday. At the time of publication, Ford’s best deal is $477 a month for 36 months. That’s with just $477 due at signing, but applies only to STX Crew Cab models with the 2.7-liter turbocharged V6 engine.
Following a major update for the 2024 model year, the F-150 added more driver-assistance features and a luxe Platinum Plus Package for 2025. A wide choice of powertrain options and trim levels remain F-150 strengths, along with user-friendly features. See Ford offer details.
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2025 GMC Sierra 1500
GMC has a few compelling deals for buyers willing to stick with the four-cylinder Turbo Max engine. Up to $8,000 in cash incentives are available for Turbo Max models. That includes a $2,750 “purchase allowance,” $1,750 in “bonus cash,” and $3,500 for returning GMC customers. Incentives rise to $12,031 on Elevation models with the Crew Cab and Turbo Max, with 0% APR financing. Returning lessees can also lease that same truck at $299 a month for 24 months, with $4,009 due at signing.
A twin of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the Sierra offers the same features and powertrains. The main differences are down to design and a lineup aimed more at retail customers than commercial buyers. See GMC offer details.
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2025 Ram 1500
Current Ram lessees can get into a 2025 Ram 1500 for $399 a month for 42 months, with $3,399 due at signing. This lease offer applies only to the Big Horn Crew Cab with four-wheel drive and the V6 engine. Ram is also offering 0% financing for 72 months, cash incentives equivalent to 10% off the MSRP of certain trucks, plus an extra $2,000 cash incentive for returning customers. These offers expire on December 1, see offer details.
The big news for the 2025 model year was the adoption of Stellantis’ Hurricane turbocharged inline-six as the replacement for the Hemi V8. That decision has already been reversed for the 2026 model year. Available four-corner air suspension makes the Ram 1500 among the best-riding trucks, while the cab can be equipped with a bevy of screens.
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2025 Toyota Tundra
Toyota’s best Tundra lease offer going into Black Friday is $469 a month for 39 months, with $3,999 due at signing. That offer applies to the SR5 Crew Max with four-wheel drive. Toyota is also offering a $3,000 cash incentive for most 2025 Tundra trim levels. See Toyota offer details.
As the only Japanese full-size pickup to consistently compete with the dominant Americans, the Tundra received a new Rally Package and added feature content for 2025. Twin-turbo V6 and hybrid powertrains distinguish this Texas-built truck. Other highlights include a TRD Pro off-road model and an available 14-inch touchscreen.
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Best Electric Truck Deal This Black Friday
Shoppers also have several all-electric options to choose from, although deals are harder to find going into Black Friday. The best comes from Ford, which is offering 0% financing for 72 months on the F-150 Lightning through January 5. Ford is also waiving the down payment and letting customers defer the first financing payment up to 90 days. What’s more, $1,000 in bonus cash is being put on the hood. Additional rebates may also be available in certain regions, and a $329 lease offer (for 36 months) also beats other electric pickups. Heavy incentives aren’t surprising, as The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Ford is considering ending production of the Lightning.
5 All-New Models Arriving in 2026: Honda, Subaru, BMW, and More
The 2026 model year is underway, and that means plenty of new cars. In addition to the many vehicles undergoing redesigns and refreshes, several automakers are expanding their lineups with something completely new. These five all-new cars are all expected to arrive within the 2026 model year. While some models might get to dealerships later in 2026, at least one should be available for a test drive as soon as next month.
2026 Acura RSX
Acura discontinued its first EV—the ZDX crossover SUV—after just two years on the market. However, Acura says that was always part of the plan. The ZDX (along with its Honda Prologue cousin) was based on General Motors’ Ultium architecture and manufactured by the automaker as a stopgap while Acura and parent Honda engineered homegrown EVs. The first of those purely Acura EVs will revive the Acura RSX name, originally used on a small coupe in the early 2000s. Now, the RSX name will be inherited by a new model with the more popular crossover body style.
A platform designed to keep the center of gravity as low as possible and a dual-motor powertrain should provide a sporty experience. The new RSX will feature a new operating system dubbed Asimo (after Honda’s humanoid robot). The arrival of the Asimo OS will leave plenty of room for software-based features, which are yet to be announced. As a nod to EV competitors, Acura will offer bidirectional charging that will let the RSX serve as a mobile power source.
Expected arrival: Second half of 2026
Where will it be made? Ohio, USA
Why it’s worth waiting for: Acura may be late to the game, but the RSX promises to be a fresh take on what an electric SUV can be.
2026 BMW iX3
BMW is launching its next-generation EV family, the Neue Klasse (German for “new class”) with the iX3, a small SUV with a similar form factor to the gasoline X3. While BMW has plenty of experience with EVs, the iX3 represents a clean break from the past. Nearly everything has been reimagined, from the battery cells and pack design, to the panoramic dashboard display, to a high-power charging system that will allow the iX3 to recover 230 miles of range in just 10 minutes. The 2026 BMW iX3 will also feature a NACS (Tesla) charge port which will give owners access to more than 20,000 Tesla Supercharger stations across the United States.
Total range is expected to be around 400 miles, thanks to efficiency improvements throughout. A standard dual-motor powertrain generates 463 horsepower, getting the iX3 from zero to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. A streamlined electrical architecture, with four main “superbrain” computers, is designed to integrate powertrain, chassis, and driver-assistance systems for a more natural responsive feel, preserving BMW’s hallmark driving dynamics.
Expected arrival: Mid-2026
Where will it be made? Debrecen, Hungary
Why it’s worth waiting for: Faster charging, greater efficiency, and smarter tech should make the iX3 the true Ultimate Driving Machine of the EV era.
Honda Prelude
Last seen in 2001, the Honda Prelude returns as a sporty hybrid coupe borrowing some of the best bits from the Civic. It uses the powertrain from the current Civic Hybrid sedan and hatchback, rated at the same 200 hp, but it also borrows the dual-axis front suspension from the Civic Type R to help quell understeer.
To further improve the driving experience, Honda has devised a new powertrain control system called S+ Shift that makes the Prelude respond more like a conventional, non-hybrid car. All of this is packaged in two-door coupe bodywork that’s become quite rare, and pricing will reportedly start around $40,000. That should make the sixth-generation Prelude a great option for buyers who want a fun car, but don’t want to splurge.
Expected arrival: Late 2025
Where will it be made? Saitama, Japan
Why it’s worth waiting for: Combining fun and fuel efficiency in what should be a relatively affordable package, the reborn Prelude fills a blank space in the market.
Rivian R2
The Rivian R2 electric SUV is set to be one of the most compelling new vehicles of the coming year. The Rivian R1S and R1T offer unique designs, true utility, and impressive range and performance, but at luxury-car prices. The R2 is expected to offer those same attributes at a starting price below $50,000, providing a more rugged alternative to popular EVs like the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Tesla Model Y.
Like other Rivians, the R2 should be greater off-road, while single-, dual-, and tri-motor powertrain options will provide brisk acceleration on pavement. The R2 will also feature a built-in NACS charge port and drivers will have access to Tesla Supercharger stations. In typical Rivian fashion, a highly functional interior aimed at outdoor lifestyles will also be part of the package.
Expected arrival: Early 2026
Where will it be made? Illinois and Georgia, USA
Why it’s worth waiting for: An adventure-ready Rivian at a lower price, without compromises on utility, charging, or range.
Subaru Uncharted
Affordable EVs are experiencing a resurgence with the redesigned 2026 Nissan Leaf and updated 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV. And for Subaru fans, there’s the new Uncharted. It’s a smaller electric crossover slotting below the Solterra sharing DNA with the new Toyota C-HR.
Unlike Toyota, Subaru plans to offer a lower-priced front-wheel drive version with an estimated 300 miles of range, albeit in limited numbers. The more common dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain will offer up to 338 hp and a zero to 60 mph time of less than five seconds, plus a respectable 290 miles of range. Like the updated 2026 Solterra, the Uncharted has a NACS port, granting owners access to Tesla Supercharger stations.
And with the Solterra already starting at just under $40,000, the smaller Uncharted should be among the cheapest new EVs when it arrives at dealerships in early 2026.
Expected arrival: Early 2026
Where will it be made? Toyota, Japan
Why it’s worth waiting for: As EV shoppers become more price-conscious in the wake of tariffs and canceled incentives, the arrival of this more-affordable electric Subaru couldn’t be better timed.
Toyota vs. Honda: Who Will Have Better Year-End Sales in 2025?
With the model year changeover underway and financial results to report, automakers are offering year-end deals to help clear out leftover inventory and boost sales numbers. And two of the most popular brands are also among the most aggressive when it comes to discounts in the final weeks of the calendar year. You’ve probably heard about Happy Honda Days or Toyotathon, but which will have the best year-end sales in 2025: Honda or Toyota?
While Honda already released some year-end deals, we’re still waiting to see what Toyota has in store. For now, we can look at a few signs hinting at which one might offer better deals. If cars are selling well, there’s less need to discount them, but if they sit on dealer lots for too long, discounts are more likely to follow. So sales data and other metrics can at least tell us which automaker is more likely to roll out the big sales.
Industry metrics show Toyota in a stronger position
Going into November, several key metrics for vehicle sales show Toyota in a much stronger position than Honda. According to CarEdge data, the current overall industry average for new-car inventory is 90 days of market supply. This means that at the current rate of sales, dealers have enough new vehicles on their lots to last 90 days before that supply needs to be replenished. Lower numbers indicate more demand, and while Honda is beating the industry average at 69 days, Toyota is even further ahead at 39 days-worth of inventory.
With its cars staying on dealer lots comparatively longer than Toyota’s, Honda has more incentive to offer deeper discounts in order to get inventory moving. Cars that remain unsold at dealerships aren’t making money, and with costly floorplanning costs, there comes a point where it’s worthwhile to lower the price in order to finally sell some cars.
Making room for the coming year’s models is also an incentive. Although, because many 2026 Honda and Toyota have already been on sale for some time, that may not be as much of a factor here.
Toyota had much stronger October sales
While November sales will set the stage for year-end sales, unless they’re drastically different from October’s numbers, Toyota will be the leader. Honda’s sales rose 0.5% in October compared to the previous month, but Toyota’s sales spiked by 12%, according to Automotive News.
Some of that difference can be attributed to temporary circumstances. Light-truck sales surged overall, a trend that favors Toyota, whose Tacoma and Tundra appeal more to mainstream truck buyers than Honda’s unorthodox Ridgeline. The Tacoma saw a major sales increase, while Ridgeline sales were down 6.5% over the previous month. Whether truck demand remains elevated through the end of the year remains to be seen, however.
But as Automotive News notes, the Toyota Corolla and 4Runner also saw big sales increases similar to the Tacoma. And while the Honda Passport had a record month, with sales up 85.1% year-over-year, the Toyota Grand Highlander has a similar sales jump. That’s impressive considering that the Passport is newer, with that big year-over-year sales boost fueled by the ramp-up of production for the redesigned 2026 model.
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Honda cars are already selling for less
Besides sales numbers and supply levels, another important metric is average transaction prices (ATP). Automakers and dealers want to maximize the profit on each vehicle sold, but that can vary depending on how much a given vehicle costs to make and how much dealers are paying to add them to their inventory. The higher the ATP, the more room for profit.
Our data show that the average selling price for a new car in the United States is around $50,000. At the time of publication, both Honda and Toyota come in beneath that, averaging $38,527 and $42,856, respectively. That’s not unexpected, as both brands are on the mainstream side, with several value-focused models in their respective lineups.
The transaction price is what the car actually sells for, compared to the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) listed on the window sticker and in ads, which is, the name says, just a suggestion. Higher ATP can also reflect a greater mix of high-trim-level or well-optioned vehicles being sold, compared to base models. Either way, the higher the ATP, the more money automakers and dealers are likely to be making.
Lower transaction prices thus leave less room for discounts while maintaining profits. So even with slower sales, Honda may not have as much maneuvering room when it comes to year-end sales, although it is already offering 0% APR financing on two slow-selling models—the Ridgeline and the Prologue electric SUV. And Toyota may only offer deeper discounts if higher prices start turning away more shoppers—which wasn’t the case in October.
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An important new Toyota model is about to hit dealerships
As 2025 draws to a close, Toyota may also have one more potential advantage. The 2026 Toyota RAV4—a redesigned version of the popular compact crossover SUV—is due to start reaching dealerships in December. The RAV4 was already a top seller despite being one of the older models in its segment, and this sixth-generation version brings chassis and tech updates, a standard hybrid powertrain (plug-in hybrids models will follow), and more design choices.
Honda’s competitor—the CR-V—has similar name recognition (both are among the original small crossovers) and an equally solid reputation. But for 2026, Honda only gave the CR-V a minor refresh, and 2026 CR-V models have already been on sale for some time. With its redesigned RAV4 only just arriving at showrooms, Toyota has little incentive to discount it. Honda, in contrast, might have to offer some deals in order to regain shoppers’ attention.
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7 Reliable Hybrid SUVs For 2026
SUVs have replaced sedans as the default choice for most new car buyers, and it’s easy to see why. Today’s SUVs require far fewer compromises than they used to. For example, while gas guzzling was once the norm, many SUVs now offer fuel-efficient hybrid powertrains. Saving fuel helps keep ownership costs low, but that can be negated by poor reliability.
That’s why we’ve identified the most reliable hybrid SUVs for the 2026 model year. Predicting long-term reliability for brand new vehicles is always challenging, but by analyzing past model years and real-world data, we can pinpoint which models are most likely to keep running smoothly for years to come.
Honda CR-V Hybrid
Honda has one of the best reputations for reliability in the business, and while it does have several SUVs in its lineup, only the CR-V is offered with a hybrid powertrain. That’s okay, though, because the CR-V is Honda’s bestselling model in North America—SUV or otherwise.
Honda’s two-motor hybrid system eliminates a conventional transmission for maximum efficiency, giving the CR-V up to 40 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 37 mpg combined with all-wheel drive (it’s the only Honda hybrid available with all-wheel drive).
The CR-V Hybrid is a few years into its current generation, which should mean fewer potential issues. For 2026, it gains larger touchscreens, standard wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, and a new TrailSport trim level.
Kia Sorento Hybrid
The Sorento Hybrid was the top-ranked three-row SUV in Consumer Reports’ most recent reliability survey, making it one of a handful of models to outperform their non-hybrid counterparts. The current generation arrived for the 2021 model year but received a facelift for 2025 that makes it look a lot more current inside and out.
Unlike Honda, Kia prefers to use a conventional six-speed automatic transmission with an integrated electric motor, a setup that returns up to 37 mpg combined in front-wheel drive models and 34 mpg combined in all-wheel drive models. For 2026, a Terrain Mode is now standard with all-wheel drive, and a new X-Line package adds blacked out trim.
Lexus NX Hybrid
Lexus is a fixture in pretty much every reliability survey and study, and the NX compact SUV doesn’t let the side down. It was among the most reliable models in the most recent Consumer Reports rankings, after all.
Last redesigned for the 2022 model year, the NX uses Lexus parent Toyota’s ubiquitous hybrid system and adds a lower-priced front-wheel drive option in addition to the previously available all-wheel drive model, which uses a dedicated electric motor to drive the rear wheels in place of a driveshaft. The NX Hybrid is EPA-rated at 40 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 39 mpg combined with all-wheel drive.
Lexus RX Hybrid
If you’re looking for a bigger SUV, the Lexus RX is available with the same hybrid system as the NX, and also has a good reputation for reliability. It was the second-ranked midsize premium SUV in the 2025 J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, behind the Lexus GX (which isn’t sold as a hybrid).
Lexus actually has two RX hybrid models: the RX 350h and the RX 500h F Sport Performance, both with standard all-wheel drive. The RX 350h is EPA-rated at 36 mpg combined, but the RX 500h drops to 27 mpg combined, a tradeoff for this model’s 366 horsepower—120 hp more than the RX 350h.
Subaru Forester Hybrid
The Forester was just redesigned for the 2025 model year, adding a hybrid powertrain option for the first time. While redesigns can sometimes compromise reliability as new components and production processes are introduced, the Forester maintained a well-above-average reliability score in the latest Consumer Reports survey.
The hybrid model also combines tried-and-true components, including Toyota’s hybrid system and a Subaru boxer engine and mechanical all-wheel drive system. Its 35 mpg combined EPA rating is slightly less than some competitors, but Subaru viewed it as a reasonable compromise to maintain greater off-road capability.
Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
The Toyota Corolla Hybrid is a reliable and frugal compact sedan, but for those who want more cargo space, or who just like the look of an SUV, Toyota also offers the Corolla Cross. This cute ute shares the Corolla’s TNGA-C platform and powertrain, albeit with a larger 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that bumps up horsepower to account for the Cross’ added weight, and standard all-wheel drive.
The Corolla Cross Hybrid was introduced for the 2023 model year and gets a mild facelift and larger available touchscreen for 2026, while maintaining its impressive 42 mpg combined EPA rating.
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
One of the first hybrid SUVs, the Highlander Hybrid has become a staple of taxi and ride-share fleets because of its dependability, fuel efficiency, and three-row seating. It was the second-ranked three-row SUV in the most recent Consumer Reports reliability survey (just behind the Kia Sorento Hybrid discussed above), which bodes well for the 2026 model, as it carries over basically unchanged.
Using similar powertrain tech to other Toyota and Lexus hybrids, the Highlander Hybrid is estimated to get up to 35 mpg (all-wheel drive was made standard for the 2025 model year) while offering seating for up to eight and a 3,500-pound towing capacity.
10 Reliable Cars For 2026: Top Picks From Consumer Reports, J.D. Power, and CarEdge
With new car prices on the rise, predicted reliability is as important a factor in a potential purchase as it’s ever been. The less likely a car is to have mechanical issues, the lower the cost of ownership and the longer you’ll be able to keep it. While the future reliability of any specific new car is always uncertain (it’s still possible to get stuck with a lemon, after all), we’ve selected these 2026 model year vehicles based on their reliability and maintenance-cost track records from previous model years, as well as the general reputation for reliability of their respective brands.
Honda HR-V
Average selling price: $30,495
Honda was among the top five brands for reliability in the most recent Consumer Reports rankings, as well as CarEdge’s rankings for brands with the lowest 10-year maintenance costs. Consumer Reports also predicts above average reliability for the HR-V, a subcompact crossover SUV that channels Honda’s considerable experience with small cars, going back to models like the original Civic and the CR-X. Fully independent rear suspension benefits ride and handling, while also accommodating flat-folding rear seats. Today’s HR-V debuted for the 2023 model year as the nameplate’s second generation, and finally gains standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for 2026.
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Average selling price: $25,819
The Elantra Hybrid was among the top-ranked sedans in the latest Consumer Reports reliability survey, while Hyundai itself has a solid reputation for reliability, backed by warranty coverage that beats other brands. The hybrid model’s EPA-rated fuel economy of up to 54 mpg combined helps save money at the pump as well. It was introduced as part of the Elantra’s last redesign, for the 2021 model year. The intervening years should have given Hyundai time to work out any bugs, which bodes well for the future reliability of 2026 models, which are essentially unchanged from the 2025 model year.
Kia Sorento Hybrid
Average selling price: $40,183
Based on its most recent survey data, Consumer Reports named the Kia Sorento Hybrid the most reliable three-row SUV. And while it’s just one model year off a major update, the powertrain and many other components have been essentially unchanged since the 2021 model year, with few indications of potential problems during that period. One of the few three-row midsize SUVs with a hybrid powertrain option, the Sorento Hybrid returns up to 37 mpg combined with front-wheel drive (34 mpg with all-wheel drive) in EPA testing, and its interior is a cut above the segment norm.
Lexus NX
Average selling price: $50,896
Lexus was the highest-ranked brand in the 2025 J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, and the NX compact crossover SUV was among the highest-ranked models in the most recent Consumer Reports reliability survey. These results are not an aberration—Lexus has topped the J.D. Power rankings for three years running—so Toyota’s luxury brand is generally a good bet when it comes to reliability. The NX offers a variety of powertrain options, including turbo-four, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains, some of which get cheaper for the 2026 model year. Major changes to the NX, which was last redesigned for the 2022 model year, are minimal, so that above average reliability should remain in place.
Lexus RX
Average selling price: $59,257
Shoppers looking for a bit more space should also check out the Lexus RX. The brand’s first crossover SUV has grown into a proper midsize model, although thankfully Lexus no longer bothers with the cramped third-row option (the TX now fulfills that role). Like the NX, the RX is generally considered to have good reliability even by the already-high Lexus standard, and offers conventional gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrain options. Currently in its fifth generation, the RX was last redesigned for the 2023 model year and carries over to 2026 essentially unchanged.
Subaru Forester
Average selling price: $39,527
Both the Forester and the Subaru brand as a whole regularly score above average in Consumer Reports reliability surveys. That includes the current, sixth-generation Forester, which was introduced for the 2025 model year. Rugged and simple, with standard all-wheel drive and EyeSight driver-assist tech, the Forester makes it easy to see why Subaru inspires such strong brand loyalty. With its latest redesign, the Forester accrued tech updates, chassis refinements, and a first-ever hybrid model. For 2026, a redesigned version of the Forester Wilderness off-road model joins the lineup.
Subaru Impreza
Average selling price: $27,003
Looking for Subaru reliability, standard all-wheel drive, and plenty of cargo space in a more compact package? The Subaru Impreza remains a great option, even if it’s been overshadowed somewhat by its rough-and-ready spinoff, the Crosstrek. It scored impressively in the most recent Consumer Reports survey and is one of the few non-SUV options for all-wheel drive from a mainstream brand. Available only as a five-door hatchback, this sixth-generation Impreza was introduced for the 2024 model year and carries over essentially unchanged for 2026.
Toyota Camry
Average selling price: $34,952
You only have to look at the taxi fleet of any major city to know that the Toyota Camry is a tough and dependable vehicle. The Camry was also the highest-ranked midsize car in J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, showing that private owners are still finding their cars to be trouble-free. That’s after the Camry saw a major overhaul for the 2025 model year that included dropping the V6 engine for standard hybrid power, while retaining optional all-wheel drive. Toyota considers this a distinct, ninth generation of the Camry, but it’s based on the same body shell and platform as the previous generation. The only significant change for 2026 is a Nightshade Edition trim package.
Toyota Corolla
Average selling price: $25,560
The Corolla remains the bestselling nameplate in automotive history because it’s consistently provided reliable transportation across many generations and forms. That remains the case with the current-generation Corolla, which was the highest-ranked compact car in the 2025 J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study and is available in both sedan and hatchback body styles, with hybrid and non-hybrid powertrains. There’s also a raucous GR Corolla hot hatch and the related Corolla Cross crossover. It’s been a while since the Corolla was last redesigned, and changes remain minimal for 2026, but that means fewer potential surprises for buyers looking for something simple and reliable.
Toyota Prius
Average selling price: $35,718
Both the standard Prius and the plug-in hybrid version are among the least expensive vehicles to maintain in CarEdge’s 10-year maintenance-cost rankings, and like its Corolla and Camry stablemates, the Prius comes with the peace of mind of the Toyota badge. The car that took hybrids mainstream, the Prius boasts up to 57 mpg combined in front-wheel drive form (all-wheel drive is also available), while the plug-in hybrid model can drive up to 45 miles on electric power alone. There are no significant changes for the 2026 model year—the 25th for the Prius in the U.S.—but the sleek shape that debuted for 2023 still looks great.
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