2005-09 Kia Spectra

Though it's not a small-car star, Spectra is class-competitive. Used-car prices tend to be lower than for many rivals, meaning this might be among the least-expensive small cars available [...]

Sportage is a fine light-duty people-mover with an impressive list of standard equipment and modest off-road capabilities. We prefer the available V6; it provides class-competitive power and is [...]

Like the related Hyundai Sonata, Kia's Optima delivers a high level of features per dollar. On the whole, though, it falls short in overall refinement and materials quality, versus such class [...]

Seriously consider how you would use the vehicle, and if the compromises in on-road ride, handling, and fuel economy are worth it in the end. Also look at an Isuzu Amigo, which lacks the Jeep's [...]

True Wrangler fans don't fret about its flaws. For other potential owners, the great strides made in safety, ride quality, and refinement in this generation bring Wrangler closer than before to [...]

Convenient 4-wheel-drive systems, commendable off-road capability, and civilized on road manners--for less than a Grand Cherokee or an Explorer--make the Cherokee an above average value. Despite [...]

An even better dollar value than the old Grand Cherokee, this version offers good performance and overall design. Long-term mechanical reliability is still a question mark...

Solid and capable, the Liberty was competitively priced when new. It's been the off-road leader among compact SUVs, which prompts our Best Buy rating. For better or worse, Jeep avoided making it [...]

Rear-seat room and comfort disappoint, but Grand Cherokee is solid, rides comfortably, has fine ergonomics, handles well, and is tenacious off-road. It's also competitively priced. The V6 is too [...]

Commander strikes a decent balance between comfort and utility. With its square-rigged styling and seating for seven, this SUV gives Jeep buyers an alternative to the sportier Grand [...]