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 [...]
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 [...]
Sorento's transformation to a crossover SUV from a traditional truck-type design works to its benefit. In this form, Sorento rides and handles well, aided by tidy-for-the-class exterior [...]
Some visibility was sacrificed to the racy styling, and interior materials and fuel economy fall a bit below par for the class. Otherwise, Sportage delivers a host of standard features, plus an [...]
Sedona and Entourage, which share basic design, don't rank with Best Buy minivans in terms of ride quality, powertrain response, or squeak-free construction. Even so, they earn Recommended [...]
Kia's latest compact-car contender boasts ample-for-the-class passenger and cargo space along with a generous list of standard comfort, convenience, and safety features. Forte's performance, road [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
An enticing blend of grown-up performance and sporty luxury earns the XK Recommended (2007-12) status. The XKR adds even more performance and sharper handling. Rivals such as the Mercedes-Benz SL [...]