2012-14 Nissan Versa
Versa is priced like a subcompact, but its blend of room, comfort, and overall refinement are an easy match for any number of more-expensive compact cars. Modest acceleration and some obvious [...]
2014 Mazda 3
The 2014 Mazda 3 brings a more-sophisticated platform, nicer interior materials, better fuel economy, and new technology features while maintaining the sporty, fun-to-drive personality that made [...]
2014 Kia Forte
When I was growing up, no self-respecting car guy would ever be caught dead driving a 4-door. That general attitude has changed now, and so has mine; Forte’s 4-door hatchback version would now be [...]
2013-14 Dodge Dart
Dart's uplevel Limited has some options that you don't often find in this class, such as rear cross-traffic alert and a heated steering wheel. Further, these extras don't add a tremendous amount [...]
2015 Toyota Avalon
2016 Scion iM
Subcompact Crossover/SUVs
1992-97 Toyota Paseo
Paseos aren't the best or the cheapest small sport coupes. Because convertibles were available for such a short time, they're sure to be rarities on the used-car market...
1995-98 Toyota Tercel
Far from exciting in concept or reality, Tercel's mission has been to be the least-expensive Toyota, and it shows against the plusher, more substantial Corolla and other subcompact leaders. On [...]
2000-05 Toyota Echo
Pleasant and efficient, the Echo blends tempting prices with Toyota's strong reputation for quality and reliability. Sales have been tepid for such an affordable car, suggesting that the targeted [...]
