Previews of the 2003 models.(Brief Article)

This rundown of all the major 2003 models can start you on your search for a new car. You'll find a capsule summary of each model, as well as the CONSUMER REPORTS prediction of how reliable the vehicle will be, and how much it's likely to depreciate in value. Model descriptions in this book are based on recent road tests that pertain to this year's models.

Models with a * are recommended by CONSUMER REPORTS. These are models that performed well in CONSUMER REPORTS testing, have average or better reliability according to our annual survey, and have not performed poorly in a crash test.

Entries include, where available, the date of the last road test for that …