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Top 10 cars, vans and SUVs of 2013

By Jason McCormick

February 26, 2013 / 2:01 PM EST / CBS News

In Consumer Reports' annual list of the best models in 10 categories, the magazine ranks Honda's Accord as the top 2013 midsized sedan. The car, with a price range from $23,270 to $30,860, gets 30 city miles per gallon. No U.S. brand made Consumer Reports' top 10 list in 2013.

Top sports car - 2013 Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ

A pair of nearly identical models, the 2013 Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ, rank as the top sports car of the year, according to Consumer Reports. Toyota, the parent company of Scion, and Subaru developed these models to offer exceptional handling, breaking and acceleration -- and impressive gas mileage -- for prices under $30,000.

Top budget car - 2013 Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai's 2013 Elantra is the top budget car of the year, according to Consumer Reports' annual list of the best cars in 10 categories. The Elantra sells for $18,445.

Top green car - 2013 Toyota Prius

The Toyota Prius once again ranks as Consumer Reports' top green car of its class. The 2013 hatchback model gets 44 miles per gallon and seats as many as five passengers.

Top compact car - 2013 Subaru Impreza

2013 Subaru Impreza WRX STI — Michael Gil/Flickr, CBS

Subaru's Impreza impressed Consumer Reports enough to crown it the top 2013 compact car in the magazine's annual list of top models in 10 categories. The Impreza sedan goes for $21,345, $1,000 less than the hatchback.

Top luxury car - 2013 Audi A6

German automaker Audi redesigned its A6, an eight-speed luxury sedan, last year. The 2013 model ranks as the best of its class and costs $56,295, according to Consumer Reports.

Top small SUV - 2013 Honda CR-V

Consumer Reports in its annual list of top cars in 10 categories ranks the 2013 Honda CR-V, a small sport-utility vehicle, as the best of its class. The vehicle sells for roughly $26,455.

Top midsized SUV - 2013 Toyota Highlander

Another Japanese-made vehicle, the 2013 Toyota Highlander, makes Consumer Reports' list of the best models in 10 categories. The Highlander ranks as the best midsize sport-utility vehicle of its 2013 class. The SUV goes for more than $38,578 and, overall, gets less than 20 miles per gallon.

Top sports sedan - 2013 BMW 328i

BMW's 328i, a sports sedan, makes Consumer Reports' list of the best 2013 models in 10 categories. The car is priced at $43,195, according to Consumer Reports.

Top minivan - 2013 Honda Odyssey

This minivan is the best of its 2013 class, according to Consumer Reports' annual list of the best models in 10 categories. The van has a V6 engine and backup camera, and delivers a competitive 19 miles per gallon for a sticker price of $36,830, the magazine announced.

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