2009-14 Nissan Maxima
Maxima fills a space between the more sedate Altima and the sportier, premium-level G37 from Nissan's Infiniti division. Although Maxima fails to strike an ideal ride and handling balance, it [...]
2009-13 Mazda 6
Mazda 6 qualifies as a Best Buy for its newfound style, added passenger space, and fun-to-drive character. We prefer the four-cylinder over the V6, due to those models' better ride and handling [...]
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 [...]
2011-14 Hyundai Sonata
Redesigning for 2011 put Hyundai’s Sonata at the forefront of the crowded midsize-sedan segment. All Sonatas, base models included, offered an outstanding features-per-dollar ratio, which is [...]
2008-10 Dodge Avenger
The 2008-10 Dodge Avenger disappoints with crude drivetrain behavior, unsophisticated road feel, and budget-grade cabin appointments. These demerits have been offset somewhat by aggressive [...]
2011-14 Chrysler 200
While the 200 might borrow some of its design from the often-panned Sebring, Chrysler made enough changes to this midsize duo, so they might as well be all-new cars. At least with the available [...]
2011-14 Buick Regal
The revived Regal sports a much more Euro-centric flavor than any previous Buick. While its unexpected new persona might be unsettling to some shoppers, Regal earns our praise for its [...]
2013-14 Nissan Altima
The Nissan Altima does exactly what most shoppers expect from a midsize sedan. It has a nicely appointed cabin, rides well, and, at least in 4-cylinder form, delivers excellent fuel economy. It's [...]
2012-14 Hyundai Azera
The Azera is something of a "step-up" vehicle in Hyundai's lineup. It's bigger, fancier, and more powerful than its Sonata sibling--not unlike the relationship of the Toyota Avalon to the Toyota [...]
