2008-13 Volvo C30

Volvo's sporty, fun-to-drive entry-level hatchback offers head-turning styling with a modicum of hatchback practicality. Easy to live with, the C30 feels "Euro-premium" overall. The version [...]

2008-14 Volvo XC70

Volvo's XC70 has its charms, among them a roomy cabin, refined drivetrain, and impressive build quality. The T6 adds stronger performance, though not enough to justify its higher price. With [...]

2011-14 Volvo S60

One of the sportiest Volvos ever, the redesigned S60 brings a new level of styling verve and fun-to-drive personality to the brand. In 2011, a limited model lineup of just one trim level and one [...]

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. [...]

2007-14 Toyota FJ Cruiser

Solidly built, Toyota's FJ Cruiser looks like no other SUV on the market. Unfortunately, the FJ pays a price for its exaggerated styling and off-road-biased engineering. Specifically, on-road [...]

2008-13 Toyota Highlander

Highlander is a refined, family-focused SUV that offers great practicality, cargo and passenger versatility, and evident quality. Versions with the conventional V6 engine best represent [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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