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Still the "jumbo shrimp" of the subcompact class, the Nissan Versa hatchback is roomy, comfortable and practical, though not particularly exciting, says Editor-in-chief, Greg Wilson. The safety of electronic stability control has been added for 2010. 
All-new for 2010, the Buick LaCrosse is "comfortable, quiet as a cloister, handles beautifully, and is poised to take over a younger audience than the brand normally engages," says Assistant Editor, Jil McIntosh. But watch for visibility issues, she warns. 
For 2010, the spare tire on the RAV4's tailgate can be deleted on some V6 models equipped with run-flat tires, reports Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. But the run-flats offer a harder ride and are more expensive to replace, he notes. 
Suzuki's funky little five-door SX4 Hatchback offers all-wheel drive at a relative bargain basement price, but its limited cargo capacity, less-than-stellar drive-train and price put it at a disadvantage when viewing the competition, says reviewer Peter Bleakney. 
James wouldn't lie to you: he much prefers a sporty car to an CUV any day, but this is one crossover he does like, and for many reasons. 
Now that our test Jetta TDI has over 5,000 kilometres on the clock, its fuel economy has improved, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase, who's been getting "in the mid 5.0 L/100 km (56 mpg) on the highway." 
Though it's equipped with all the luxury niceties and a gas-saving hybrid powertrain, interior reviewer Michael Clark wonders whether the entry level Lexus HS250h luxury hybrid is really worth its $40 to $50K price-tag. 
Though it's one of two minivans recommended by Consumer Reports, the second-generation Toyota Sienna does have its faults: notably, in 2007-through-2009 models, a leaky oil hose in the 3.5-litre V6 engine; and power sliding door failures. 
Richard A Schmidt, a noted authority on unintended acceleration, contends that the recent cases of sudden, unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles is likely the drivers' fault, not the cars'. 
Four-wheel drive may sound simple, but there are many types of systems, and it's important to know the difference, says Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh, who drives several Jeep and Dodge vehicles through snow and ice to discover how they work. 
Smaller than a Mini, the tiny Subaru 360 proved too small and underpowered for American customers but soldiered on stoically for a few years until Consumer Reports labelled it, "The Most Unsafe Car in America." Then, sales "died completely." 
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