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Tesla Modes S Is Consumer Reports’ Top Auto Pick

The Tesla Model S all-electric sedan was named Consumer Reports’ Best Overall Pick for 2014 in a top that analyzes vehicle performance, reliability and safety. CR praised the car’s innovative features and driving range, but criticized its pricey sticker.
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“The Tesla is brimming with innovation. Its massive, easy-to-use 17-inch touch screen controls most functions. And with its totally keyless operation, full Internet access, and ultra-quiet, zero-emission driving experience, the Tesla is a glimpse into a future where cars and computers coexist in seamless harmony. Its 225-mile driving range and 5-hour charges, using Tesla’s special connector, also make it the easiest, most practical, albeit pricey, electric car to live with,” Consumer Reports had to say about the sedan.

CR tested a Model S priced at $89,650. The electric sedan can be ordered from $62,400 with a 60 kWh battery and from $72,400 with the 85 kWh. The P85 performance model starts at $85,900.

This is not the first award given to the Palo Alto-developed EV. Last year, the Tesla Model S topped the organization’s Owner Satisfaction ratings, receiving 99 out of 100 points - CR’s highest score.

Consumer Reports also revealed its 2014 Top Picks in nine other vehicle categories:

Subaru Forester - small SUV
Honda Accord - midsize sedan
Subaru Impreza - compact car
Hyundai Santa Fe - midsize SUV
Toyota Prius - green car
Ram 1500 - pickup truck
Audi A6 - luxury
BMW 328i - sports sedan
Honda Odyssey - minivan
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Ask Ciprian about cars and he'll reveal an obsession with classics and an annoyance with modern design cues. Read his articles and you'll understand why his ideal SUV is the 1969 Chevrolet K5 Blazer.
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