Keep it ROLLING

As the year almost comes to end, you shouldn’t be concerned about how to pick the best right Car of the Year when there are so many good ones in the market but which ones have reported the fewest problems within the first 90 days of ownership.

- NIVEDITA GIRI

1. Nissan Sentra

One of the largest small cars on this list, the Nissan Sentra is all-new for the 2020 model year and the compact sedan has improved its game. Sharp new bodywork, which imitates the brand’s larger Altima and Maxima models, gives the Sentra the look of something more expensive than it is. A redesigned interior features higher-quality materials and finer details. There’s more cabin space as well, along with more standard technology and a longer list of driver-assistance features. A new platform and suspension have improved ride quality and handling and its new engine, a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder, is more powerful, and delivers better fuel economy, 29 mpg city and 39 mpg highway. With 149 horsepower and a standard CVT automatic, this front driver is still one of the slower cars in its class, reaching 60 mph in 9.2 seconds, but its price is just right.

2. Chevrolet Spark