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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 ...
Ford has sold the Mustang continuously since April 17, 1964, when the original car debuted at the New York State Fair. In recent years, Mustang design has reprised elements of mid-1960s styling, from a chrome-corralled galloping pony emblem and in...
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, ...
The Mercury Milan is essentially the same as a Ford Fusion, dressed up with satin nickel accents inside and out for what Mercury hopes is a more contemporary, sophisticated appearance. The Milan is supposed to be a little more upscale than its Ford...
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...
The original Dodge Challenger, for all its storied history, lasted but five years, debuting for 1970 and falling victim to the energy crisis and rising insurance premiums by the middle of the disco decade. In fact, the most coveted Challengers were ...
In 2005, the redesigned Chrysler 300 signaled everything that was right about Chrysler and its marriage to Daimler-Benz. It was hailed as a beautiful sedan, hearkening back to the heritage of historical 300 models while at the same time evoking the ...
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...
Toyota may not have been the first automaker to market a midsized family sedan with a hybrid powertrain, but it was the first to get the formula right. Unlike the 2005-07 Honda Accord Hybrid, which matched an already powerful V-6 engine with partia...
Before the term “crossover” became a common term in the American automotive lexicon, the Toyota RAV4 had arrived on the market for the 1996 model year combining the look of an SUV, the ride and handling of a car, and impressive fuel efficiency blend...
As consumers have migrated to crossovers – vehicles that look like SUVs but drive like cars – rugged off-roaders like the 2009 Toyota 4Runner are becoming a rare breed. In fact, a couple of years from now, the 4Runner’s only competition might be the...
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...
Most people want a car that doesn’t cost much, will be reliable over the long haul, is roomy enough for a family, gets good gas mileage, and can give its passengers a fighting chance for survival in a collision. Some people want a car with brand cach...
When Acura launched this second-generation TSX in the summer of 2008, fuel prices averaged four bucks a gallon and the economy was tanking. Talk about perfect timing: Acura was well-positioned with a luxury sport sedan wearing a starting price unde...
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 ...
Chevrolet used to build something called an El Camino, essentially created by replacing the back seat and trunk of a Malibu with a pickup bed. Presto! Chevy dealers had a car that could work like a truck, or a truck that drove like a car – take your ...
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...
Ford’s F-Series pickup truck lineup is split into the F-150 and the F-Series Super Duty models. The F-150 is the light-duty truck, while the Super Duty version is the heavy-duty truck. Though it looks similar to the F-150 sold from 2004 to 2008 – e...
Chevrolet sells the Silverado in multiple configurations. Buyers can select light-duty trucks in 1500 series and heavy-duty trucks in More »
When the alluring Pontiac Solstice Concept drove onto the stage at the 2002 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, piloted by cigar-chomping, straight-talking product guru Bob Lutz, General Motors ignited a media frenzy that fueled enthus...
Forget the smoke billowing from 18-wheelers and the stench of a passing city bus because diesel technology – as applied to passenger vehicles like the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI – has cleaned up its act. VW has been selling its turbodiesel models und...
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...
Does anyone really believe that a four-door sedan with a sloping rear roofline is a “coupe”? We didn’t think so, and because you’re more intelligent than that, we shall henceforth refer to the 2009 Volkswagen CC as a sedan. To VW’s credit, it says t...
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 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 ...
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...
“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.”
“...
“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.&...
"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...
“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 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...
“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 Toyota FJ Cruiser, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
"The 4WD is incredible; so much torque. I don't think I [can] ever get stuck in snow...
"The 4WD is incredible; so much torque. I don't think I [can] ever get stuck in snow...
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...
"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 Prius, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
“The gas mileage is exceptional. I know it was never 60, as advertised, but it is right at 48-...
“The gas mileage is exceptional. I know it was never 60, as advertised, but it is right at 48-...
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. ...
“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...
"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.”...
“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 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...
"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...
"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 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...
"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 Audi S4, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
“[The] rear seat [is] too small. Dealer touted great trunk space, [but Audi should] move seat back ...
“[The] rear seat [is] too small. Dealer touted great trunk space, [but Audi should] move seat back ...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Toyota Tacoma, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
"The overall size of the vehicle is larger than most small trucks."
"The heat...
"The overall size of the vehicle is larger than most small trucks."
"The heat...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Honda Ridgeline, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
"This year’s Wisconsin winter was the worst. The Ridgeline went through ice, snow, slu...
"This year’s Wisconsin winter was the worst. The Ridgeline went through ice, snow, slu...
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 Nissan Altima Hybrid debuted for 2007, just in time for the 2008 rise (and subsequent fall) in gas prices. It is Nissan’s only hybrid model, a mid-size sedan, and it is the only hybrid on the market designed to appeal equally to people who enjoy ...
The Honda Civic Hybrid debuted for 2003, well before the 2008 rise (and subsequent fall) in gas prices. It was Honda’s second hybrid model, following the two-seat Insight which was the first hybrid model to be offered to American consumers. The Civic...
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 Altima Coupe, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
“On rough roads and potholes, suspension is too stiff for small and light vehicle.”
“V...
“On rough roads and potholes, suspension is too stiff for small and light vehicle.”
“V...
The Ford Mustang created the “pony car” class at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York. In fact, the term “pony car” refers to the galloping horse in the Mustang’s grille, and includes other American rear-drive sport coupes similar in size and purpose to...
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac is part SUV, part pickup truck. Essentially a Ford Explorer with an open cargo bed installed over the rear wheels instead of a closed cargo and passenger space, the Explorer Sport Trac originally debuted for 2001 and was ...
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 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...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
“Supposed to get 28 mpg [highway and] 34 mpg [city with] better miles in town. It’s ...
“Supposed to get 28 mpg [highway and] 34 mpg [city with] better miles in town. It’s ...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
“Would have liked more luxury options. New model, not many avaliable at dealer at time...
“Would have liked more luxury options. New model, not many avaliable at dealer at time...
The Volkswagen Jetta GLI is a compact sport sedan based on the German automaker’s best-selling model in the United States. The Volkswagen Jetta GLI originally debuted in 1984 and has served as the performance-tuned Jetta variant since. Equipped with ...
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...
“[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...
The Dodge Dakota is a pickup truck that is larger than the traditional compact truck but smaller than the traditional full-size truck. If a mid-size pickup category exists, the Dakota created it when it first debuted way back in 1987 and today most f...
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 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...
The Mazda CX-7 is a compact crossover SUV that first debuted for the 2007 model year. Like other Mazda models, the CX-7 is designed to be a fun-to-drive alternative to other choices in the category in which it competes, and to that end it features t...
The Volkswagen Eos is a small convertible with seating for four adults. It is equipped with a power retractable hardtop that folds into the trunk, it has a glass roof panel that operates like a sunroof, and it is priced and equipped to straddle the l...
The Mazda MX-5 Miata is a small sports car that was most recently redesigned for the 2006 model year. It originally debuted for the 1990 model year, sparking a revival of purpose-built, two-seat roadsters that continues to this day. The MX-5 Miata is...
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 ...
“The speedometer has visible [gradations] at 10 [mph] range but no markings at 5 [mph] range ...
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