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For 2011, the compact Forester SUV receives an all-new 2.5-litre engine with better fuel economy, reports Paul Williams. "The Forester has a distinctive feeling of connectedness to the road," and "punches above its weight when travelling off-road," he says. 
Now with unibody construction, the all-new 2011 Ford Explorer "is a clean-sheet re-think that…modernizes the concept as it relates to an SUV target-market that wants better fuel economy, less truck-like hardware and ride," says Paul Williams. 
Starting at $36,390, the new Infiniti G25 is "certainly not a stripped down G37" says editor, Greg Wilson. Its 2.5-litre V6 is "lively and free-revving" and it is very well equipped. "Canadian consumers will appreciate the available all-wheel drive," he says. 
Volvo calls the all-new 2011 S60 sedan "naughty," but it really belongs on the "nice" list, says Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh. "This is a lovely car, if a little too overbearing when it comes to protecting me from myself." 
James has discovered that the CR-V's auto-lock feature is the most annoying thing ever invented, and the exterior tailgate handle is a close second. More satisfying is the drivetrain, with and engine and transmission that are smooth and move the CR-V effortlessly. 
Mazda's popular six-passenger mini minivan has been revised and updated with distinctive exterior and interior styling and a more powerful and more fuel-efficient 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, reports Grant Yoxon. The 2012 Mazda5 goes on sale in January, 2011. 
"Ultimately, I wouldn't recommend the Wave," says Chris Chase. "It may be cheap to buy, but its poor reliability and higher-than-expected fuel consumption are big reasons to look elsewhere for a similarly-priced car." 
A device that allows owners of light trucks to extend the carrying capacity of their vehicle's cargo beds, the Big-Bed keeps loads "amazingly stable" and "weight is never an issue," reports product reviewer, Russell Purcell. 
Introduced in mid-1981, GM's compact J-Cars, the Chevy Cavalier, Pontiac J-2000 (Sunfire), Oldsmobile Firenza, Buick Skyhawk and Cadillac Cimarron were designed to fight off the imports, which they did with limited success, says Bill Vance. 
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