2003-14 Volvo XC90

Volvo fans got an SUV to call their own, but most any buyer would approve of the XC90's carlike road manners, rock-solid feel, solid workmanship, and numerous safety features. Relatively weak [...]

2006-13 Volvo C70

Although it ranks a step below most like-priced convertibles for all-around performance, the C70 is a pleasant, stylish, well-built blend of top-down fun and fixed-roof security. A comfortable [...]

2006-12 Toyota RAV4

Available with the most powerful engine is the compact-SUV class and seating for seven, augmented by impressive cargo room, refinement, ergonomics, and road manners, RAV4 is simply a standout. [...]

2009-13 Toyota Corolla

Toyota's take-no-chances approach has served legions of Corolla buyers who want a quiet, soft ride, and value good fuel economy over lively performance. The current model doesn't stray from that [...]

2009-13 Toyota Matrix

Available all-wheel drive and sporty S and XRS models give Matrix a dimension absent from rivals such as the Mazda 3 and Nissan Versa. Young buyers who are Matrix's target audience might consider [...]

2007-13 Suzuki SX4

Declared the lowest-priced AWD car in the U.S. market, in hatchback form, Suzuki's SX4 does not impress for acceleration or fuel economy. Instead, count among this subcompact's virtues a solid [...]

2010-13 Suzuki Kizashi

Suzuki has positioned its Kizashi as a penny pincher's premium sport sedan. The car is aimed at shoppers who aspire to upscale sporty sedans such as the Acura TSX or Audi A4 but may not have the [...]