Reviewed by Paul Duchene
280-hp 3.5-liter V6 smooth and powerful. Good steering response and feel, super-comfortable leather seating, expansive trunk, very good visibility augmented with rearview camera. Nav system is simp ...
Reviewed by Paul Duchene
Functional utility wagon, with good visibility and room for 4 adults and 2 kids. Simple dash, intuitive controls (3 big knobs), excellent Rockford-Fosgate stereo. Handles well, drop-down bumper/tai ...
Reviewed by Paul Duchene
Crisp exterior styling, excellent finish and panel fit, interior is superior quality, controls are obvious. Kia’s first V8 yields 337 hp, which is plenty, 6-speed auto very smooth. Nav system, sa ...
Reviewed by Paul Duchene
Moderately nippy compact that looks a lot like the insane Evo pocket-rocket. New 2.4-liter, twin-cam four boasts 168 hp, 16 more than the wheezy 2-liter it replaces. Dash is simple, though info scr ...
Reviewed by Paul Duchene
Big enough to be useful, decent legroom, longest wheelbase in class and decent ride. 180-hp 4-cylinder is adequate and gets 25 mpg in mixed driving. Reasonably quiet on the highway. Nav system simp ...
Reviewed by Jim Pickering
Sporty 2.3-liter turbocharged and direct-injected 244-hp four is quick, Active Torque Split AWD system works well both on wet pavement and in deep snow. Comfortable leather interior for four (but a ...
Reviewed by Paul Duchene
Sharp redesign of stodgy predecessor with Land Rover LR3 overtones. 3.2-liter, 230 hp, VTEC V6 is sufficient. Multiple airbags, ABS, traction control, Intuitive dash. Conveniently small overall, bu ...
Reviewed by Paul Duchene
Genuine effort by Hyundai to move upmarket, shows attention to detail, elegant interior and dash, 290 hp V6, 6 speed auto, Lexicon (think R-R) stereo, XM, iPod and USB jacks, heated leather seats, ...
Reviewed by Paul Duchene
Subdued Lexus-style SUV, 260 hp V6 with 6-speed automatic is sufficient. Driver sits high for good visibility. Intuitive, simple dash controls, 3rd seat has actual foot room. Multiple safety factor ...
Reviewed by Jim Pickering
Smooth yet deceptively powerful V8 builds gives everything it’s got at 8,400 rpm limit; suspension, steering and brakes give both excellent control and superb feel; tunable M button ramps up thro ...
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