2011-14 Nissan Leaf
Were it a conventional or gas/electric hybrid compact car, Leaf would be a decent value. It drives well and is reasonably practical. As a pure-electric car, however, it works exceptionally well. [...]
2011-14 Nissan Quest
Model-year 2011 might be considered the year of the minivan. Redesigned products from the major players in this class meant competition has been stiff for Nissan's new Quest. A strong engine, [...]
2010-13 Mazda 3
No wonder the Mazda 3 is the brand's best-selling car. This model boasts a stable ride, solid cabin appointments, a versatile hatchback body style, and a fun-to-drive character unmatched by most [...]
2010-13 Kia Soul
Like the Scion xB and Nissan Cube, Kia's funky urban truckster combines quirky, hip styling with efficient passenger and cargo space. Soul is more stable and relaxed than most subcompacts in [...]
2011-14 Kia Optima
The redesigned Kia Optima aimed to deliver upscale accouterments and a sporty, driver-oriented demeanor at bargain prices, and it mostly succeeds. Optima isn’t quite as dynamically polished as [...]
2007-14 Jeep Compass
Jeep entered uncharted territory with the Compass, its first modern SUV to lack all pretense of off-road prowess-a longtime tradition for Jeep fans. Compared with others in its league, Compass [...]
2007-14 Jeep Patriot
Compared to the mechanically similar Jeep Compass, Patriot feels more like an authentic Jeep. Both models lack the on-road polish and cabin refinement of other vehicles in this class, but Patriot [...]
2007-14 Jeep Wrangler
The 2007 redesign was the first in a decade for this SUV icon. While it improved Wrangler in many important ways, this Jeep remains a limited-purpose machine that's definitely not for everyone. [...]
2011-14 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The latest Jeep Grand Cherokee does a fine job balancing confident on-road dynamics with off-road tenacity. Attractive, comfortable interiors, tidy exterior dimensions, and a wide range of [...]
2009-14 Hyundai Genesis
Though the Hyundai name has little of the cachet of rival brands in this class, Genesis holds its own in terms of powertrain performance, and has offered impressive amenities at relative bargain [...]
