With more than 200 different models on the American market, there is certain to be one that's right for you. Here's a look at a dozen models from the new-car class of 2010.

The American auto market continues to fragment, meaning that more models target niches rather than mainstream buyers. We once had to settle for sedans, coupes, and wagons, but now we have SUVs, crossovers, SAVs (sport activity vehicles), coupe-like sedans, and an even stranger collection of designs that might best be called boxes on wheels, like the new Kia Soul and Nissan Cube. 

What's right for you? Obviously, you have to consider your needs: 

  • How much time do you spend on the road, and in what driving conditions?
  • Do you need something showy or would you prefer simplicity or space?
  • Do you spend your day chauffeuring clients or hauling for-sale signs?
  • How much are you willing to spend?  

With more than 200 different models on the American market, there is certain to be one that's right for you. Here's a look at a dozen models from the new-car class of 2010. 

Here's an overview of cars according to budget: 

http://www.realtor.org/rmotechnology/buyersguide/guides/0911_buyersguide_2010autos_budget