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- Toyota RAV4
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- 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray: $51,995 And Up
| Posted: 26 Apr 2013 03:45 PM PDT  Now offered in two rather different models--the conventional four-door sedan and a new Note five-door hatchback--the Nissan Versa subcompact is one of the roomiest cars in its segment. Its back seat actually accommodates two full-size adults, and virtually all of its dimensions are more generous than competitors. It rides comfortably, yet remains...      |
| Posted: 26 Apr 2013 03:30 PM PDT  Up until its launch as a 2010 model, the subcompact Honda Insight hybrid was considered its maker's big hope for competing with the legendary Toyota Prius. It was less expensive, carried the Honda reputation for solid, fun small cars, and even shared a shape--including the raked windshield and a high, truncated tail--with the larger Prius. But the...   |
| Posted: 26 Apr 2013 03:15 PM PDT  The subcompact Kia Rio that was unveiled for the 2012 model year took the Korean brand's smallest, least expensive car to a new level of design, features, and refinement. Always the bottom end of Kia's range, the third-generation Rio is a far cry from some of the Spartan earlier models for Kia shoppers on a budget. Available as a hatchback or a...   |
| Posted: 26 Apr 2013 02:45 PM PDT  There are very few compact hatchbacks sold by luxury brands, but the earliest to the market was the Audi A3. On sale since 2006, it has since been joined by the Volvo C30 (a three-door only) and the Lexus CT 200h, like the Audi a five-door hatchback. One of relatively few Audis that shares its running gear with a Volkswagen model--in this case the...   |
| Posted: 26 Apr 2013 02:30 PM PDT  The Volvo XC90 was a revolutionary vehicle when it launched in 2003: the Swedish carmaker's very first utility vehicle after decades of solid, sturdy wagons. The large family-size SUV can be seen among German crossovers as the Audi Q7, BMW X5, and Mercedes-Benz M Class, with perhaps a Land Rover or Range Rover nearby, in the country's more...   |
| Posted: 26 Apr 2013 10:21 AM PDT  The GMC Terrain is a mid-sized, carlike crossover utility vehicle. Sharing much of its makeup with the Chevy Equinox, the Terrain is the brand's replacement for the larger Envoy SUV. Introduced in 2010, the Terrain differentiates itself with unique looks and affordable base pricing. Pricing that starts under $30k makes the Terrain a competitor for...   |
| Posted: 26 Apr 2013 10:18 AM PDT  The Buick Enclave is a large crossover utility vehicle aimed at families. Seating up to eight passengers, and offering a greater touch of luxury than the related Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia, the Enclave is the practical, if somewhat inefficient choice, in Buick's crossover range. Buick introduced the Enclave at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show as...   |
| Posted: 26 Apr 2013 10:14 AM PDT  The GMC Sierra 1500 full-sized pickup truck shares many of its important parts with the Chevy Silverado, but manages to stake out its own territory with looks, features, and pricing. Other GM trucks and SUVs share the platform, including the GMC Yukon, Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, and the Cadillac Escalade. The Sierra shares almost everything...   |
| Posted: 26 Apr 2013 10:10 AM PDT  The Honda Crosstour is a crossover, but built in a unique, more wagon-like form. Though its platform mate, the Honda Accord, is all-new for the 2013 model year, the Crossover moves forward largely unchanged. Launched in 2010, the segment-bending Crosstour is the only Accord derivative with available all-wheel drive. Despite the extra utility of...   |
| Posted: 26 Apr 2013 10:06 AM PDT  The Audi A4 is the best-selling car in the U.S. for the German automaker, and a competitor for the likes of the BMW 3-Series, Mercedes C-Class, and Cadillac ATS, not to mention the new Infiniti Q50. The A4 family consists of the A4 sedan and its hotter S4 edition; the Allroad wagon is a version of the same running gear, and the A5 and S5 coupes...   |
| Posted: 26 Apr 2013 10:04 AM PDT  The Buick LaCrosse is a four-door sedan that straddles the mainstream and luxury price and feature range. The LaCrosse, though the largest sedan in Buick's current lineup, also straddles the mid- and full-size segments. Available with front- or all-wheel drive, a four-cylinder mild hybrid powertrain or V-6 engine, and in a range of trim levels...   |
| Posted: 26 Apr 2013 10:04 AM PDT  The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is one of the gateway cars that leads many first-time buyers into the big leagues--just as the BMW 3-Series, Infiniti Q50, Audi A4, and Cadillac ATS do. For now it's the Mercedes brand's entry-level sedan, but that changes later this year with the arrival of the new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Either a luxury two-door coupe or...   |
| Posted: 26 Apr 2013 09:58 AM PDT  The Toyota RAV4 is a compact crossover that has become one of the best-selling vehicles in the segment. Also one of the first vehicles in the segment, the RAV4 was all-new for its fourth generation 2013 model, launched at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. The previous model ran for seven years from 2006 to 2012. The new 2013 Toyota RAV is roughly...   |
| Posted: 26 Apr 2013 09:38 AM PDT  The Toyota Avalon is a companion to the best-selling Camry sedan, and it's Toyota's flagship. Sharing some Camry running gear but with its own handsome new body, the Avalon is in fact more closely related to the Lexus ES--both are mid-size sedans right on the edge of an official "large" designation, both powered by a V-6. Slimmer and sleeker now...   |
| 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray: $51,995 And Up Posted: 26 Apr 2013 09:30 AM PDT  Owning a high-performance sports car can be a true joy, even if you're not the type to take it to a race track. With the debut of the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, priced from $51,995, it doesn't even have to break the bank. The new base price is an increase of about $2,000 over the sixth-generation Corvette. With that price rise comes a...   |
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