The cars and trucks with the lowest insurance costs

(WXYZ) - When you buy a new vehicle, do you consider how much it's going to cost to insure it?

The aumotive experts at edmunds.com have put together a list of the three vehicles in many categories that are the cheapest to insure.

Read their full report below:

Edmunds.com Announces Cars and Trucks with Lowest Insurance Costs
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — November 18, 2010 — Car insurance can make up 25 percent of a household’s automotive expenses, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. Accordingly, it makes sense to take the cost of insurance into account when shopping for a new vehicle.
Warren Clarke, Edmunds.com’s Automotive Content Editor, advises “Certain models are less expensive to insure than others. Make informed choices to ensure that your car insurance costs fit your budget.”
With that in mind, Edmunds.com offers the following list of the three vehicles in each vehicle segment with the lowest insurance costs:
Top 3 Trucks
1. Chevrolet Colorado
2. GMC Canyon
3. Ford Ranger

Top 3 Coupes
1. Kia Forte
2. Honda Civic
3. Chevrolet Cobalt

Top 3 Sedans
1. Volkswagen Jetta
2. Chevrolet Aveo
3. Suzuki SX4

Top 3 Hatchbacks/Wagons
1. Smart Fortwo
2. Chevrolet HHR
3. Nissan Cube

Top 3 SUVs/Crossovers
1. Hyundai Tucson
2. Jeep Patriot
3. Kia Sportage

Rankings are based on five-year projections for all models in each class generated by the Edmunds.com data team as a part of their development of Edmunds.com’s True Cost to Own® values. Each model's costs were determined based on the trim level that is the least expensive to insure.
A good time to shop your current auto insurance policy against others is when you are considering a new car. For tips on purchasing auto insurance see “10 Steps to Buying Auto Insurance” at http://www.edmunds.com/advice/insurance/articles/89618/article.html.
For more insights on car ownership expenses, including Edmunds.com’s True Cost to Own® for new and used cars, see http://www.edmunds.com/apps/cto/intro.do.

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