Priced like a subcompact when new, Versa offers a blend of room, comfort, and refinement that makes an easy match for any number of more-expensive compact cars. Acceleration is modest, true, but [...]
To its credit, the Pathfinder provides precise steering and ample cargo room. It's also rugged and as durable as a Swiss Army knife. Unfortunately, the compact sport-utility market has stampeded [...]
Though less pleasant for everyday driving than the CR-V and RAV4, an Xterra offers truck toughness and off-road ability, along with V6 power. A V6 Xterra costs less than one of those less roomy [...]
Compared with other minivans, the Quest has less interior room. It also lacks many of the standard features found on its rivals. Nevertheless, it's a good choice if you need more than a midsize [...]
Smaller outside and inside than most rivals, Nissan's Quest and the equivalent Mercury Villager are more maneuverable. Both trail the competition in refinement and acceleration. Quests have held [...]
Nissan finally got a genuine Camry/Accord alternative in the moderately priced midsize class. Strong on features for the money, the Altima gained a spunky personality, especially in sporty 3.5 SE [...]
If you're searching for a midsize sedan that reaches above the run-of-the-mill offerings, a Maxima of any 1995-99 vintage is definitely worth a trial run...
An antiquated 4WD system weighs against the Pathfinder, unless it's the top-of-the-line LE with the QX4's system. Neither of these SUVs has what it takes to be a compelling value. Available [...]
Solid and refined, Sentra looks like a good value in the small-car hunt. We'd even place it on a par with the Toyota Corolla--today's standard of comparison in the subcompact league...
