Some competitors offer a smoother ride and sharper on-road handling, but no comparably priced truck-type SUV beats the 4Runner for powertrain polish, off-road ability, and overall refinement. Few [...]
While payload and towing capacities are better than the Japanese norm, they don't quite measure up to the domestics. When comparison shopping, Toyota may have an advantage in the fact they have [...]
Not as refined as it could be, the Corolla nevertheless offers fine value for the money. Toyota's reputation for reliability qualifies this sedan for Recommended status. Honda Civic, Ford Focus, [...]
While delivering a generally solid driving feel, the S40/V40 do not have the same quality of interior materials or detailed workmanship as Swedish-built Volvos. Fully equipped models get a bit [...]
Roomy and contemporary, solid and versatile, Volvo's latest wagons are the best ones yet. The XC furnishes appealing all-weather security and delivers some SUV-style attributes. We'd skip the [...]
Arguably the most stylish Volvo ever, the S60 is the best-handling Volvo sedan yet. Even so, compromises in rear-seat room, ride quality, and powertrain smoothness are hard to overlook in the [...]
They may be a little too pricey and not quite sporty enough to snare the young driving enthusiasts Volvo targets. But the S40 sedan and V50 wagon are solid, capable, and--without the optional [...]
This midsize wagon is best appreciated as the value-seeker's luxury car. Well equipped for its new-car price, the V70 approximates the performance of similarly-sized wagons from rival European [...]
While the 240 ranks low in both performance and accommodations when compared with others in the competitive and fast-growing near-luxury class, its durability may be a factor if you're [...]
