1999-01 Isuzu VehiCross

Not a hot prospect for most people's want-to-buy list, the curious-looking VehiCross might be viewed as an answer to a question no one had asked. Priced against roomier, more traditional [...]

2002-04 Isuzu Axiom

Underwhelming is the word for Isuzu's Axiom. Beneath its edgy styling, the Axiom is troublingly trucky and trails any number of car-based "crossovers" for value, refinement, performance--and even [...]

2003-08 Isuzu Ascender

Though Ascenders match most rivals for pace and space, Isuzu's longer warranty doesn't fully compensate for a spotty dealer network. Additionally, Isuzu's financial woes put the company's future [...]

1993-97 Infiniti J30

A fine car overall, blending luxury extras and a somewhat sporty personality, the J30 simply fails to stand out among luxury 4-doors. All told, it lacks the polish and refinement of such rivals [...]

1997-00 Infiniti QX4

Considered in terms of value, the QX4 does not look particularly competitive against such rivals as the Mercedes-Benz ML320, which is roomier and rides more smoothly; or the very carlike Lexus RX [...]

1999-02 Infiniti G20

More a dressed-up compact than a true near-luxury car, Infiniti's well-equipped four-cylinder sedan is not a great value when compared with a similarly equipped midsize Accord or Camry. Because [...]