2006-13 Suzuki Grand Vitara

A big improvement over the prior model, Grand Vitara now challenges the best in this class. In fact, it's among the strongest values in the compact SUV group. The V6 could be smoother and [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Subaru's largest SUV delivers fine handling, versatile interior accommodations, and a generous list of standard equipment. On the down side, acceleration is lackluster. Tribeca pricing when new [...]

Subaru fans may lament the loss of Forester's quirkiness in this generation. Truckier styling and larger dimensions make it easier for Forester to compete with the likes of Honda CR-V and Toyota [...]

This latest Legacy may be the most mainstream Subaru ever. These midsize cars are pleasant to drive, and all versions have a lot of equipment at reasonable new-car prices. The sporty 2.5GT models [...]

Subaru's Outback is a well-rounded combination of midsize car, station wagon, and sport-utility attributes. Engine noise and refinement are concerns, particularly with the CVT automatic, but 2.5i [...]

The Smart ForTwo is a radical design statement that favors minuscule exterior dimensions, tight-quarters maneuverability, and fuel efficiency over pleasant road manners and passenger/cargo space. [...]

Scion's iconic "box" grew from subcompact to compact dimensions, gaining cargo room, power, and weight along the way. In addition to producing a more curvaceous shape, this expansion also [...]

Scion's entry-level subcompact offers a host of safety features and standard amenities. The xD shares the practical, utilitarian nature of its xA predecessor and xB sibling, but with [...]