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Though cute and cheap, Samurai is simply too small, underpowered, and unrefined to serve as real transportation....

Though better than the tiny old Samurai, this is still not a good choice for everyday driving, even in 4-door form....

For the most part, Swifts have reminded us of Japanese subcompacts from the mid-1980s: noisy, cramped, basic--but stingy with fuel. As economical runabouts, they'll do--but just barely....

There's a lot of the Lexus ES 300 in the Camry, which we believe set the standard for refinement among midsize and compact family cars. It's smoother, quieter, and built with higher levels of [...]

With its roomy, versatile nature and Toyota's reputation for reliability and durability, the Previa qualifies as a good family vehicle...

While payload and towing capacities are better than the Japanese norm, they don't quite measure up to the domestics. When comparison shopping, Toyota may have an advantage in the fact they have [...]

Unfortunately for the Tercel, Toyota dictated that it be the low-price leader in the automaker's very full model lineup, and it shows. The car is simply outclassed by the plusher, more [...]

High prices remain one of the 4Runner's biggest problems. We prefer domestic rivals such as the Ford Explorer, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chevrolet Blazer, and GMC Jimmy, which have more room, a [...]

Like most Toyotas, Celicas are well-built. They're also reliable, and serve as models of ergonomic intelligence...

This version of the well-built subcompact offers a more refined feel, smoother ride, and stronger performance than its 1980s predecessor, plus frugal gas mileage. We've ranked it among the [...]