2007-10 Kia Optima
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 [...]
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 [...]
Best suited for undemanding, low-speed running, the smallest Kias include plenty of features for their low-budget price. In addition, Rio a surprisingly well-built car that, with Kia's strong [...]
Kia has called Rondo a crossover vehicle, but its car-like design and lack of available all-wheel drive land it squarely in the wagon camp. Judged in that mode, its roomy interior, flexible cargo [...]
Borrego compares favorably to established truck-type SUV competitors such as Ford Explorer and Dodge Durango. Even so, in an age of higher fuel prices, vehicles of this type are an anachronism. [...]
Cherokees offer a lot of temptations, serving as an excellent alternative for those who cannot afford a Grand Cherokee or Explorer. Next to something like the latest Chevrolet Blazer, though, [...]
We rate the Grand a step behind the Ford Explorer, but both lead the field in refinement, ability, and overall quality. An Explorer is more trucklike, a trait that some buyers like and others do [...]
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...