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One could argue that Buick should have changed the name of this car, considering how completely different it is from its predecessor. In fact, in Canada, the 2010 Buick LaCrosse is known as the Allure, because “LaCrosse” has a negative connotation ...
Almost two decades ago, the Ford Taurus was the best-selling car in America. Since that time, rivals from Honda and Toyota have usurped Ford’s dominance on the family sedan sales charts, but for 2010 the Taurus is redesigned to provide more style, ...
In 2005, Ford introduced the 2006 Fusion mid-size sedan to Americans. Replacing the Taurus as the Dearborn, Mich., automaker’s bread-and-butter family car, the Fusion was the first model to showcase the company’s new triple-bar chrome grille desig...
Remember the station wagon? Moms and Dads bought ‘em in droves to haul the brood around suburbia, and they became instantly passé with the introduction of the minivan in the 1980s. A decade after that, American parents fell in love with the SUV. ...
Last year, Subaru introduced a redesigned Forester, the third-generation iteration of a model that first arrived in showrooms back in 1998. That original Forester, like the current model, shared underpinnings with the Impreza compact, and during t...
Nissan made a definitive mark on the midsize crossover SUV category when the first Murano arrived for the 2003 model year. The Murano’s polarizing design delighted or disgusted consumers, but most owners and critics agreed that the Murano was enter...
Ford took a calculated risk with the introduction of the 2009 Flex. Jim Farley, Ford group vice president, Marketing and Communications, said upon the crossover SUV’s debut: “Flex is provocative, no doubt about it. The Flex is like nothing else on ...
Honda introduced the Pilot for the 2003 model year, slotting it a notch above the soon-to-be-discontinued, Isuzu-sourced Passport. Unlike the Passport, a true off-roading SUV capable of carrying five, the new Pilot was a big, three-row crossover wit...
Perhaps it’s time to put the minivan on the endangered species list. Ford and General Motors have already ceased production of the family haulers, Chrysler – the inventor of the modern minivan formula – is in bankruptcy court, Hyundai has announced ...
Chevrolet knows first-hand that many people simply won’t drive a minivan. For almost 20 years, Chevy dealers peddled minivans that generated unimpressive sales numbers: the Lumina APV, the Venture, and the Uplander never quite caught on with familie...
The compact, crossover SUV first arrived in the U.S. in 1996. Now, 13 years later, Volkswagen introduces its first small SUV – the 2009 Tiguan. Like other Volkswagens, the Tiguan attempts to differentiate itself from competitors by aiming a bit upm...
Not many vehicles lay claim to providing three-row seating in the same footprint occupied by the Honda Civic, but Kia can. The 2009 Kia Rondo sits on an identical wheelbase as the Civic, and is just a smidge longer overall. Yet, it offers optional ...
Mazda has been selling a family car for decades, starting with the 1979 model year when the original 626 arrived in the U.S. and continuing in 2003 when the name changed to Mazda 6. Always pitched as a sporty alternative to the typical boring sedan,...
Volkswagen says the 2009 Routan is “the only minivan in America with German engineering.” This is accurate insomuch as Volkswagen has made specific changes to the exterior styling, suspension, steering, interior materials, seats, and other minor bits...
Consumers sometimes confuse the stylistically similar 2009 Mazda CX-7 and Mazda CX-9, assuming they are the same vehicle sold in different sizes. This is not the case, as they are constructed upon different vehicle platforms and use different powertr...
The Mazda CX-9 is a mid-size crossover utility vehicle with three rows of seats and seven-passenger capacity. It is not, as many people assume, a longer version of the compact Mazda CX-7 CUV. Though the two models share styling themes, the larger CX-...
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a midsize crossover SUV equipped with a gasoline-burning V-6 engine and an electric assist battery pack that helps conserve fuel under certain conditions. The Highlander is a “full” hybrid, meaning that it can operate ...
The Buick Enclave is a full-size crossover SUV that debuted in 2008, replacing the Buick Rendezvous and the Buick Terraza. Under its skin, the Enclave shares GM’s full-size crossover SUV architecture with the Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia and Saturn...
For the 2009 model year, we are unable to separate the Saturn Vue Hybrid from other Vues. In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2009 Saturn Vue, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

“Very...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Mercury Sable, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

“Positive handling control. Feels solid and holds the road well. Pleasant and quiet ride.”

“...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Ford Escape, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

"I love the look and the feel of this vehicle. [It is] fun to drive and very comfortable.&...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz, the people that actually own and drive one told us:


“Provides the widest range of luxury options at the most economical cost.”

“I love the h...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Ford Fusion, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

"This is my second Fusion in two years and I love everything about the car. I purchased th...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

“The navigation system is easy to use and very helpful.”

“Nice interior touches including...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Dodge Durango, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

"We really like the My Gig system with the hard drive. It's great to never have to chang...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Toyota Sienna, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

“The interior quietness and the smooth suspension on rough terrain make [it] a joy to drive. ...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

"I love the styling. It looks and feels like a foreign car."

"The interior...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Nissan Quest, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

“The vehicle interior is comfortable and relaxing and the space is much needed and enjoyable.”...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Nissan Armada, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

"The interior space is excellent. It's like driving in your living room! [The Armada has...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Hyundai Azera, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

"It's just easy to drive and is very comfortable."

"I like the car's smoothne...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Volkswagen Passat sedan, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

"The 4-cylinder engine with turbo is awesome!! [It is] quiet, but when you nee...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Mazda 5, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

“Interesting concept and mini-minivan, roomy, 6 passenger, fuel efficient.”

“For a vehicle of this...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Kia Sedona, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

"I love the ability to turn sharp corners easily!"

"The seat warmers are the bes...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 GMC Yukon, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

"The Yukon is very comfortable to drive and ride in. [The seats are] comfortable, supportive...
The first Honda Odyssey was a bit of an oddity. It debuted for the 1995 model year with conventional rear doors instead of the sliding side doors common to minivans. It also had what Honda called a Magic Seat, a third-row bench seat that could be fol...
The Honda CR-V is one of the original crossover SUVs. It debuted for 1997, just one year behind the Subaru Outback and Toyota RAV-4, which created the modern crossover class in 1996. Since that time, the Honda CR-V has been completely redesigned twic...
The GMC Acadia arrived in 2007, a crossover utility vehicle that is larger than a typical mid-size CUV but not quite as big as a traditional full-size SUV. It can seat up to eight passengers, can tow up to 5,200 pounds, and can hold as much as 117 cu...
The Chevrolet Tahoe is a full-size SUV designed to comfortably carry five adults and to tow heavy loads. When the first Tahoe debuted for the 1995 model year, it was a shortened version of the Chevrolet Suburban, itself based upon Chevy’s full-size C...
When it debuted as a small hatchback economy car in 1976, few could have guessed that the Honda Accord would become one of the best-selling mid-size models on the market. Now, after 32 years on the market, the Accord is once again completely redesign...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Nissan Rogue, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

“Handling, power, CVT [are] superb. Driving dynamics are excellent, car handles well around tu...
The Nissan Altima is a mid-size sedan that has been on the market since its debut for 1993. Starting in 2008, the Altima nameplate is also applied to a sporty coupe that is slightly smaller than its sedan counterpart, and to a hybrid version of the s...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

“The buttons for entertainment, cruise control, etc. are very conveniently loca...
The Toyota Avalon is a full-size sedan that has served as the flagship of the company’s car lineup since 1995. Last redesigned for 2005, the Avalon is based on the previous-generation Camry platform, stretched to create this full-size sedan. Toyota s...
The Mazda CX-9 is a mid-size, crossover SUV that Mazda says is “engineered (with) the soul of a sports car...deftly blending sporty driving spirit with seven-passenger SUV practicality.” Aimed at young couples and families who look for a higher level...
The Toyota Sequoia is a full size, truck-based SUV that can seat up to eight passengers. It is equipped with a choice between two V-8 engines that drive the rear or all four wheels, and is designed for towing and carrying significant amounts of weigh...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

“[I am] disappointed with the premium sound system. CDs sound good, but everything else...
The Dodge Charger is a full-size sedan that debuted in 2006, resurrecting the name of a formerly popular model that competed in the muscle car class in the 1960s, in the personal luxury car class in the 1970s, and in the small sports coupe class in t...
The Toyota Highlander is a mid-size crossover SUV that can seat up to seven passengers. It is equipped with a V-6 engine that drives the front or all four wheels. It first debuted for the 2001 model year, and was sold for seven years without signific...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Ford Taurus, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

“The transmission shifts too often when cruise control is on.”

“The instrument panel was never...
The Ford Edge is a mid-size crossover SUV that is brand-new for the 2007 model year. Designed to compete against segment-defining crossover SUVs from Nissan and Toyota, the Edge is available with front- or all-wheel drive, can carry up to 5 passenger...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Ford Taurus X, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

“The speedometer has visible [gradations] at 10 [mph] range but no markings at 5 [mph] range ...
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