2004-09 Toyota Prius
The Prius proves there's more to "economy" than purchase price and miles per gallon. With the heated global-warming debate and record gas prices unlikely to ease, this hybrid should be as much in [...]
2004-08 Toyota Solara
Solaras are less spacious and practical than their Camry sedan parents, and are no more fun to drive. That may be why sales have been consistently low, making these Toyotas relatively rare on [...]
2004-10 Toyota Sienna
Sienna blends many good minivan ideas with first-rate refinement, carlike road manners, and solid workmanship. Toyota's reputation for reliability is a special plus for secondhand shoppers, but [...]
2021 BMW i3
1990-92 Volkswagen Golf/Jetta
Neither the Golf nor the Jetta is likely to win any beauty contests. However, they are very roomy, economical cars that deliver European performance at a reasonable price...
1994-98 Volkswagen Golf/Jetta
Our only reservation with these delightful subcompacts is Volkswagen reliability and high prices. Otherwise, they are an excellent choice that is a little out of the norm...
1998-05 Volkswagen New Beetle
As sport coupes go, this one is actually quite practical. The New Beetle's driving and emotional appeal are strong enough too, to overcome its skimpy rear seat and visibility blind spots. New [...]
1990-94 Volkswagen Corrado
Corrado is fun to drive on winding roads, but so are the stylish Mazda MX-6 and Ford Probe. Rather expensive when new, Corrado was well equipped and relatively practical for a sport coupe--but [...]
1999-05 Volkswagen Golf/Jetta
Though priced at the top of the small-car class when new, even base models had plenty of features as well as solid build quality. No competitor offers a V6, and few provide as much driving [...]
2006-09 Volkswagen GTI/Rabbit
Rabbit and GTI offer many laudable standard safety features, and some uncommonly upscale conveniences, but options could lift their new-car sticker prices to the top of the class. High resale [...]
