Consumer Reports names first-timers Ford Mustang, Kia Sorento among 6 New Top Picks for 2011

    --  PICKUP TRUCK: Chevrolet Avalanche. The Avalanche ($47,435) is a
        versatile crew-cab model with a unified bed and cab that helps give it a
        steady, comfortable, quiet ride. And the innovative partition between
        the cab and the bed can be folded to extend the cargo area into the back
        of the cab. That allows the truck to carry longer cargo. A three-piece
        bed cover provides a weather-tight and lockable cargo area. CR
        recommends getting the optional backup camera to reduce the truck's
        large blind zone.

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