2003-06 Subaru Baja

Baja lacks the utility of conventional compact pickups, but its versatility, features and carlike manners have appeal. So does the all-wheel drive, which provides SUV-like traction without excess [...]

Legacy's all-wheel drive one-ups the mostly front-wheel-drive competition, performance is good with the turbo 4-cyl engine, and all the required safety features are on hand. Otherwise, there's [...]

Turbocharged Impreza models offer quick acceleration and solid handling, abetted by their standard all-wheel drive. The WRX STi is faster still, but its raucous nature makes it appealing only to [...]

In some ways, the tC seems a bit calculated for its intended audience, and there's a hint of cost-cutting here and there. But even over-40s can appreciate this Scion's blend of sporty [...]

It may be badged a Scion, but the xA is pure Toyota. That implies solid workmanship and long-lived reliability, plus strong resale values, though it's too early to tell how Scions fare on that [...]

The xB melds hip-hop style with box-on-wheels practicality in a solid, pleasant little wagon with the bonus of Toyota's reputation for reliability, durability and quality workmanship. As such, [...]

This impressive midsize sedan is a Recommended pick. Aura shines for its sporty road manners, comfortably controlled ride, and mechanical polish. It's also roomy and comfortable, feels solid, and [...]

Impressive overall, Saturn's Outlook is a Best Buy based on its spacious cargo and passenger accommodations (close to large-SUV class); refined, responsive drivetrain; and car-like driving [...]

Like its Solstice sibling, Sky offers affordable sports-car fun, but feels almost unfinished. The base model rivals Mazda's MX-5 for performance, handling, and style, but not for practicality and [...]

Astra's array of standard features and safety equipment, affordable base new-car price, and fresh exterior styling, made it a must-see for compact car shoppers. More stylish and refined than a [...]