Overall, the Trans Sport is a capable and stylish minivan. It provides good interior room, the safety of an airbag and a power sliding door on newer models, plus less boxy styling. While the [...]
A base Torrent makes some sense as a space-efficient people mover with attractive pricing. Overall refinement trails class leaders, however. Vague steering and sloppy handling take all the fun [...]
"Expressive" styling and a sporty nature draw a lot of customers to Grand Ams, but the compact isn't as far ahead in basic engineering and construction. Though less refined than some rivals, it's [...]
Firebirds are styled more aggressively than Ford's Mustang, and exhibit more muscle-car character, though a Mustang is easier to live with for everyday driving...
Any G8 is on the sporty end of the full-size-car class, with potent engines, balanced handling, and a roomy interior. The V8 is the better value, with appreciably stronger performance offsetting [...]
Volume leader is the SE, which is a fine value. Supercharged power in the SSEi is satisfying, but at a far higher price--though Bonnevilles have not held their value especially well. Besides, a [...]
Well-equipped when new, Sunfires make good choices in the subcompact league. Except for sportier styling touches from Pontiac, however, differences between Sunfires and Cavaliers are modest...
Like the Chevrolet Aveo upon which it is based, G3 is not a quiet car. While we've not measured a G3's fuel economy, our experience with the similar Aveo indicates that this Pontiac's mileage [...]
Aztek is as comfortable as any SUV, and packed with features designed for active folks, but cannot venture far off road. Assembly quality and budget-grade cabin materials won't please the [...]
Even though we still consider Chrysler's minivans the best around, we've been impressed by the Trans Sport as well as its Chevrolet and Oldsmobile cousins.
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