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| 1. | 2003 Mazda 6 New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $18530 As Tested (MSRP) $23910 The 2003 Mazda 6 is an all-new four-door mid-size sedan. It's sportier than the other cars in its class, both in appearance and in its handling and driving dynamics. It's more agile and holds the road better than other mid-size sedans, such as the Honda | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 30990 | Author: Jim McCraw Similar pages |
| 2. | 2004 Mazda 6 New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $18750 As Tested (MSRP) $24235 The Mazda 6 is sportier than the other cars in the mid-size class, both in its appearance and in its handling and driving dynamics. It's more agile and holds the road better than the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, or Nissan Altima. The Mazda 6 is lighter on its | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 10053 | Author: Jim McCraw Similar pages |
| 3. | 2005 Ford Focus New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $13005 As Tested (MSRP) $20615 If you aren't aware there's a new Ford Focus on the road, you haven't been paying attention. Ford is making a big deal of the revamping of its small car, the 2005 Focus. The automaker claims it is conducting an advertising blitz like it did on the F-150 | |||
| Updated: Jul 7, 2004 | Rating: 9223 | Author: Michelle Krebs Similar pages |
| 4. | 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart | ||
| 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart Related Links Get Pricing Get E-mail Updates Consumer Ratings Vehicle Reviews Send a Letter Talk About It 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart. Ralliart is the name of Mitsubishi's racing division and the models so badged will be "rolling showcases for | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 6982 | Author: Dan Lyons Similar pages |
| 5. | 2004 Mazda 3 New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $13680 As Tested (MSRP) $19695 The all-new 2004 Mazda 3, or Mazda3, as Mazda calls its new line of compacts, replaces the tried-and-true Protege. The Mazda3, available as a four-door sedan or five-door hatchback, is bigger, more powerful, more fuel efficient, safer and better-looking than | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 6660 | Author: Sam Moses Similar pages |
| 6. | 2002 Ford Focus ZX3 | ||
| 2002 Ford ZX3 Edgy, bold and easy-to-use Writer's Notes New for 2002 Ford has added to the Focus family with a high-performance Focus SVT and a ZX5 sedan. Existing models get upgrades in convenience items and safety equipment, including an optional power moonroof, 6-Disc in-dash CD | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 6353 | Author: Brian Chee Similar pages |
| 7. | 2003 Subaru Forester New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $22895 As Tested (MSRP) $24420 Extensively revised for 2003, the second-generation Subaru Forester adds sports appeal and improved handling. The new Forester is roomier than before and comes with new features that move its image slightly upscale. Yet it still combines fuel efficiency | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 5457 | Author: Sue Mead Similar pages |
| 8. | 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS | ||
| 2002 Chevy Camaro Z28 SS 35th Anniversary Edition Limited Time Offer Writer's Notes Test Vehicle 2002 Chevy Camaro SS 35th Anniversary Edition Showroom appeal: Modern interpretation of classic American muscle car Asphalt Rating: Big, fast, surprisingly light on its feet Cool Factor | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 5136 | Author: Dan Lyons Similar pages |
| 9. | 2002 Honda Accord New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $15500 As Tested (MSRP) $25740 You'd think by now this car would be an also-ran.The Honda Accord is entering the fifth year of its current model cycle. An all-new one is just over the horizon. Meanwhile, Toyota has just launched an all-new Camry for 2002, while Nissan has introduced an | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 4683 | Author: Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief Similar pages |
| 10. | 2005 Ford Escape New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $19265 As Tested (MSRP) $27240 Ford Escape is the best-selling of all the small, affordable sport-utilities, and it's a solid choice among these so-called cute utes. The Escape offers agile handling, a smooth ride, and comfortable seating for four average Americans. It also offers brisk | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 4475 | Author: Jim McCraw Similar pages |
| 11. | 2003 Pontiac Vibe | ||
| 2003 Pontiac Vibe Young Americans Writer's Notes Test Car: Pontiac Vibe AWD Curb Appeal: The Gen Y'ers Pontiac is targeting seem to be favoring the Vibe's sibling, the Toyota Matrix, which offers different exterior styling. Asphalt Rating: Pontiac estimates 0-60 mph times in the low eight-second range | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 4174 | Author: Tara Baukus Mello Similar pages |
| 12. | 2002 Suzuki XL-7 New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $19599 As Tested (MSRP) $25414 Based on the Suzuki Grand Vitara, the XL-7 seats up to seven passengers, with a tiny third-row bench as standard equipment. It's built on a longer wheelbase and features a more powerful V6 engine.For 2002, the Suzuki XL-7 gets a significant power boost, a | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 3458 | Author: Mike Quincy Similar pages |
| 13. | 2003 Honda Pilot New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $26900 As Tested (MSRP) $32480 Honda took its own sweet time getting its first family-size SUV on the market, but a couple of minutes behind the wheel of the 2003 Honda Pilot makes it clear that every moment was well spent.The all-new Pilot brings Honda virtues to a new class of vehicle | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 3251 | Author: Mark Phelan Similar pages |
| 14. | 2002 Ford Focus SVT | ||
| 2002 Ford SVT Focus Sharp Focus Writer's Notes Test Vehicle 2002 Ford SVT Focus MSRP: $17,480, $19,760 as tested Showroom appeal: Hotrod hatchback with factory warranty Plus: A small price to pay for a lot of SVT hardware Minus: Back seat room The Competition: Honda Civic Si | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 3187 | Author: Dan Lyons Similar pages |
| 15. | 2004 BMW 7 Series New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $68500 As Tested (MSRP) $74780 Few mainstream automobiles in the past 20 years have captured the world's attention or stirred controversy to the extent that BMW's ambitious 7 Series has. Yes, the 7 Series still sparks debate two years after it was introduced, but we can assure you this | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 2889 | Author: Mitch McCullough Similar pages |
| 16. | 2004 Infiniti FX New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $34350 As Tested (MSRP) $37795 The Infiniti FX surprised us. Like any self-respecting, SUV-hating group of automotive journalists, we were all set to hate both the Infiniti FX35 and the more powerful FX45. Then we drove them.The first thing we discovered is that these are exciting | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 2788 | Author: Phil Berg and Mitch McCullough Similar pages |
| 17. | 2004 Saturn VUE Red Line | ||
| 2004 Saturn VUE Related Links Get Pricing Get E-mail Updates Consumer Ratings Vehicle Reviews Send a Letter Talk About It 2004 Saturn VUE. Both FWD and AWD systems are offered, each responding to the fully-independent suspension. 2004 Saturn VUE. A VUE with the V6 gets a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 2773 | Author: Sue Mead Similar pages |
| 18. | 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid | ||
| 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid Related Links Get Pricing Get E-mail Updates Consumer Ratings Vehicle Reviews Send a Letter Talk About It 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid. Hybrids use two motors to give the car it's power. 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid. The hybrid version of the Escape doesn't look radically different from the | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 2683 | Author: Tara Baukus Mello Similar pages |
| 19. | 2004 Lexus RX 330 New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $35025 As Tested (MSRP) $41478 With the RX 300, Lexus has had the best-selling luxury SUV in not only America but the world. But the RX 300 was introduced in 1998 and, with a growing number of challengers, Lexus can't afford to stand still. (No one can.) Therefore, the RX 300 has been | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 2545 | Author: John Matras Similar pages |
| 20. | 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 3.5XS | ||
| I certainly don't envy the auto marketers at this particular point in time. And what a time it is, what with the books just closed on the second year in a row of record vehicle sales. That's right, we bought 17.4 million new cars and trucks in 2000, almost half a million more than in the record year before | |||
| Updated: Jul 7, 2004 | Rating: 2386 | Author: Marc Stengel Similar pages |
| 21. | 2004.5 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty Cummins 600 Turbo Diesel | ||
| 2004 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty Related Links Get Pricing Get E-mail Updates Consumer Ratings Vehicle Reviews Send a Letter Talk About It 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 Hemi. Dodge has fitted Rams with 13.9-in. front and rear disc brake rotors and standard ABS. 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 4X4 Quad. The Quad Cab uses a 60/40 | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 2299 | Author: Sue Mead Similar pages |
| 22. | 2001 VW Jetta GLS 1.8T | ||
| 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Not too long ago, driving a small car in America meant sacrificing something: performance, luxury, features, quality, or the prestige that comes from a bigger nameplate. But over the years, European brands have hammered the point home to U.S. buyers — bigger isn’t always better | |||
| Updated: Jul 7, 2004 | Rating: 2243 | Author: Bengt Halvorson Similar pages |
| 23. | 2003 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD | ||
| 2003 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD Higher Ground Writer's Notes Test Vehicle: 2003 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD MSRP: $39,975 As tested: $45,555 Showroom appeal: Volvo values in a hybrid, ute suit Plus: Well-built, with smooth lines, a comfortable cabin and serious safety gear Minus: Thirsty engine | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 2230 | Author: Dan Lyons Similar pages |
| 24. | 2004 Lexus GX 470 New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $45075 As Tested (MSRP) $53255 The Lexus GX 470 bucks the trend. Most luxury SUVs nowadays are based on cars. They are essentially high-riding, all-wheel-drive alternatives to luxury station wagons and are usually built on front-wheel-drive unit-body sedan platforms. The GX 470, on the | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 2205 | Author: Jim McCraw Similar pages |
| 25. | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI | ||
| 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI Related Links Get Pricing Get E-mail Updates Consumer Ratings Vehicle Reviews Send a Letter Talk About It 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI. Leather, burled walnut and brushed aluminum trim add some flavor to a generally conservative palette. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI | |||
| Updated: Jul 7, 2004 | Rating: 2182 | Author: Dan Lyons Similar pages |
| 26. | 2004 Subaru Forester New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $20895 As Tested (MSRP) $25520 There used to be a poster of Ted Turner wearing cowboy boots and a charming cocky grin, saying, "I was country before country was cool." The Subaru Forester could borrow that expression and say, "I was crossover before crossover was cool."The Forester may | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 2149 | Author: Sam Moses Similar pages |
| 27. | 2004 Chevrolet Aveo New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $9455 As Tested (MSRP) $12585 The Chevrolet Aveo is an all-new subcompact available as a four-door sedan or five-door hatchback. It's based on a globally popular model called the Kalos built by Korean carmaker Daewoo. New to Chevrolet's 2004 lineup, the Aveo will complement the upcoming | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 2130 | Author: Sam Moses Similar pages |
| 28. | 2001 Honda Civic EX Coupe | ||
| Now they've done it. Honda's gone off and messed with their monster-selling Civic subcompact, and now the J-(ennifer) Lo(pez) Generation is all chapped about it. "God, it's ugly," admitted a J-Lo hot-rodder recently to a reporter for Automotive News, adding, "it's not as performance-oriented as it used to | |||
| Updated: Jul 7, 2004 | Rating: 2124 | Author: Marc Stengel Similar pages |
| 29. | 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $17199 As Tested (MSRP) $20689 The Hyundai Santa Fe drives well on and off paved roads. It's an inexpensive, compact sport-utility with a tall seating position and generous cargo capacity. Its curvaceous body looks friendly, yet ready for the outdoors. All of this belies the Santa Fe's | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 2007 | Author: Tom Lankard Similar pages |
| 30. | 2002 Kia Spectra New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $10995 As Tested (MSRP) $15664 Last year, the Kia Spectra was a hatchback version of the Kia Sephia, a 4-door compact sedan significant for being Kia's first model sold in the U.S. under its own nameplate, dating back to 1993. This year the Sephia name is gone, absorbed into a lineup | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 2000 | Author: John Matras Similar pages |
| 31. | 2004 Hyundai Elantra New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $13299 As Tested (MSRP) $16127 The Hyundai Elantra is handsome, comfortable, versatile, and fun to drive. It would be a decent car if it cost thousands more. For under $14,000, it's a genuine bargain. Elantra comes with one of the most powerful standard engines in the subcompact class | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1985 | Author: J.P. Vettraino Similar pages |
| 32. | 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $33605 As Tested (MSRP) $46286 The 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is packed with new features and engineering improvements. America's best-selling full-size SUV, the Tahoe is just the right size for many folks. Big enough to haul busloads of people and boatloads of cargo, the Tahoe is more | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1956 | Author: Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief Similar pages |
| 33. | 2004 Toyota Highlander New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $24080 As Tested (MSRP) $32570 The 2004 Toyota Highlander comes with more powerful engines, new safety features, and optional seating for up to seven passengers. Styling has been revised slightly for 2004, but the real changes are under the skin.The four-cylinder engine that comes | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1955 | Author: Mitch McCullough Similar pages |
| 34. | 2004 Toyota 4Runner New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $27170 As Tested (MSRP) $31745 The 2004 Toyota 4Runner shares almost nothing with the mid-size SUVs Toyota sold just two years ago. The 4Runner was redesigned from the ground up for 2003, but its priorities haven't changed a bit. Everything from the basic design to the standard | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1928 | Author: Mitch McCullough Similar pages |
| 35. | 2002 Lexus RX 300 New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $33955 As Tested (MSRP) $38825 When it was introduced in mid-1998, the RX 300 represented the vanguard of a new class of vehicles. More a tall car than a truck-like SUV, the RX 300 nonetheless delivered the SUV attributes most urban/suburban buyers wanted: a high seating position | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1918 | Author: Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief Similar pages |
| 36. | 2002 Chevrolet Camaro New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $18080 As Tested (MSRP) $33790 After years of hints and rumors, the show is finally over. 2002 will be the last model year for the Chevrolet Camaro, at least for the seeable future.The Camaro is a big-engine, heavy-metal throwback to another time. That, of course, is the source of its | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1874 | Author: Dan Lyons Similar pages |
| 37. | 2004 Porsche Cayenne New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $ As Tested (MSRP) $ Barely 10 years ago, the idea would have been dismissed as absurd. A Porsche sport-utility vehicle? What've you been smoking?Not that Porsche lacks experience with off-road vehicles. Its engineering wing has developed several all-wheel-drive military vehicles, and | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1803 | Author: J.P. Vettraino Similar pages |
| 38. | 2004 Saturn Vue New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $16775 As Tested (MSRP) $25275 The Saturn Vue has been greatly improved for the 2004 model year. More power, more refinement, and a dozen other improvements make this a far more compelling product. And there's a new performance-oriented Red Line model.Headlining the changes is a new | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1799 | Author: Mitch McCullough Similar pages |
| 39. | 2004 Kia Spectra | ||
| 2004 Kia New Spectra Related Links Get Pricing Get E-mail Updates Consumer Ratings Vehicle Reviews Send a Letter Talk About It If Kia executives are indeed after building their cars into a solid reputation for safety and value, the Spectra may well help them to reach that goal and more besides. The inline | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1754 | Author: Brian Chee Similar pages |
| 40. | 2004 Toyota Camry / Camry Solara New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $19045 As Tested (MSRP) $21040 The Toyota Camry continues to be the best-selling passenger car in America, with more than 413,000 sold in 2003. Toyota's reputation for quality, durability and reliability are a big part of the reason. The Camry is the perfect transportation appliance | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1749 | Author: Mitch McCullough and John Rettie Similar pages |
| 41. | 2002 Mazda Protege 5 and MP3 | ||
| One minute, the terrain resembles a lava-strewn moonscape, a mile later, a tropical oasis. So it goes on the “Big Island” of Hawaii, where Mazda has gathered a small clutch of auto writers for a preview of its new Protege5 and MP3 models. The setting is, in a sense, appropriate. The unusual island | |||
| Updated: Jul 7, 2004 | Rating: 1731 | Author: Paul A. Eisenstein Similar pages |
| 42. | 2004 Honda Accord | ||
| Buried deep within the psychology of why people buy the cars they do, deeper than color and look, price or features, is a kernel of a reason that motivates, prioritizes and, eventually, decides. That one. The blue sedan. I want that one. Don't know why for sure, it just feels right. Despite billions of | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1687 | Author: Brian Chee Similar pages |
| 43. | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $52895 As Tested (MSRP) $56036 Toyota now sells five different sport-utility vehicles, but Land Cruiser remains at the top of the heap when it comes to luxury and off-road capability, and not necessarily in that order. This is one of only a few truly elite off-road vehicles.Few vehicles | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1663 | Author: Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief Similar pages |
| 44. | 2003 Toyota 4Runner Limited | ||
| 2003 Toyota 4Runner A true SUV for true SUV fans Writer's Notes 2003 Toyota 4Runner Base price: N/A Fuel economy: V6 18/21 (2WD), 17/20 (4WD) city/highway; V8 - 17/19 (2WD), 16/19 (4WD) city/highway Safety equipment: ABS, 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes, headrests and 3-point | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1662 | Author: Sue Mead Similar pages |
| 45. | 2004 Volvo S60 New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $26960 As Tested (MSRP) $35810 The Volvo S60 offers more than a Swedish-modern alternative to BMW's 3 Series sedans. It offers a style all its own. The S60 combines excellent performance and a great shape with Volvo's outstanding safety features. It feels like a tight European sedan, with | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1653 | Author: Sam Moses Similar pages |
| 46. | 2002 SEMA Show in Las Vegas | ||
| Untitled SEMA Event Photo Gallery | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1623 | Author: Brian Chee Similar pages |
| 47. | 2004 Hyundai Tiburon New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $16999 As Tested (MSRP) $22137 The Hyundai Tiburon delivers style and performance at affordable prices. Tiburon means shark in Spanish and the Hyundai Tiburon looks like the automotive equivalent of a shark, with a flowing profile and gill-like front fender vents.The 2004 Hyundai Tiburon | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1578 | Author: John Rettie Similar pages |
| 48. | 2004 Nissan Murano New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $28200 As Tested (MSRP) $36640 The Nissan Murano drives almost as well as a luxury sports sedan, but carries cargo like a Honda Pilot sport-utility. The Murano is a crossover vehicle, designed to haul cargo like a sport-utility, but ride and drive like a car. The Murano is different from | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1568 | Author: Phil Berg Similar pages |
| 49. | 2004 Ford Harley-Davidson F-250 Super Duty | ||
| 2004 Ford Harley-Davidson F-series Super Duty Writer's Notes 2004 Ford Harley-Davidson F-series Super Duty specifications Base price: $40,690 (including destination/delivery charges) Engine: 6.8-liter V10 (310-hp @4,250-rpm, 425-lb.-ft. @3,250-rpm) or 6-liter diesel V8 (325-hp | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1550 | Author: Sue Mead Similar pages |
| 50. | 2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1 | ||
| 2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Related Links Get Pricing Get E-mail Updates Consumer Ratings Vehicle Reviews Send a Letter Talk About It 2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1. With Mach 1, Ford polishes the platform one last time to get a modern, muscle car feel, and wraps it in a shout-out to Mustang's past. 2004 Ford | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1530 | Author: Dan Lyons Similar pages |
| 51. | 2002 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS | ||
| 2002 Subaru Impreza RS 2.5 So fun, it might be illegal Writer's Notes MSRP: 2.5 RS MT5 (2.5L) AWD $19,495 2.5 RS 4EAT (2.5L) AWD $20,295 2002 Impreza model lineup: RS Sedan WRX Sedan WRX Wagon RS Wagon TS Wagon. Standard equipment includes: 60/40 split fold down rear seatback (wagons) | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1526 | Author: Brian Chee Similar pages |
| 52. | 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid | ||
| 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid A breath of fresh air Writer's Notes 2003 Civic Hybrid MSRP: $19,550 Frequently Asked Questions: Q: How long does the battery last? A: The battery should last 10 years, and is covered by an 8-year/80,000-mile warranty. Q: What kind of gal mileage does the hybrid | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1525 | Author: Brian Chee Similar pages |
| 53. | 2003 Audi A4 New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $24950 As Tested (MSRP) $40725 Audi aims for its A4 to be the benchmark for sports sedans. The A4 might well be THE benchmark if it wasn't for the existence of the BMW 3 Series. In spite of the big shadow cast by rear-wheel-drive BMW, the Audi A4 is a fantastic sports sedan and certainly | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1524 | Author: Jeffrey P. Vettraino Similar pages |
| 54. | 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $46950 As Tested (MSRP) $62545 The Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars have been re-engineered from the axles up for the 2003 model year. Mercedes has redefined its traditional best seller with loads of new technology, a sensuously athletic new look and more youthful, vigorous driving dynamics | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1517 | Author: J.P. Vettraino Similar pages |
| 55. | 2002 Isuzu Axiom | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $25,985 As Tested (MSRP) $31,330 Isuzu carves its SUV specialist niche a little wider with the roll-out of a new model, the Axiom. Axiom is math-speak for a self-evident truth, and the process by which Isuzu found this name is noteworthy in itself. Rather than evolving from marketing mavens | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1516 | Author: Dan Lyons Similar pages |
| 56. | 2003 SEMA Show Photo Gallery Page | ||
| Back to SEMA Show Coverage 2004 SEMA Show Photo Gallery Page Photos from this year's Specialty Equipment Manufacturer Show in Las Vegas | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1511 | Author: Brian Chee Similar pages |
| 57. | 2004 Subaru Impreza / WRX New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $17895 As Tested (MSRP) $31545 The Subaru Impreza line-up ranges from sporty to outrageous to practical. The practical and innovative Outback Sport remains, but the cheap, value-oriented models are long gone. The Impreza 2.5 RS is at the sporty end of the spectrum. The 2.5 RS is an | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1491 | Author: John Matras Similar pages |
| 58. | 2003 Ford SVT Mustang Cobra | ||
| 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra convertible Venom Added Writer's Notes Test Vehicle: 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible MSRP: $37,370 As tested: $38,995 Showroom appeal: Sharper fangs for Cobra this time 'round Plus: Fine, strong engine, lots of performance for the buck Minus | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1447 | Author: Dan Lyons Similar pages |
| 59. | 2004 Scion xB | ||
| 2004 Scion xB 2004 Scion xB In Need Of Attention? 2004 Scion xB 2004 Scion xB 2004 Scion xB 2004 Scion xB 2004 Scion xB 2004 Scion xB 2004 Scion xB 2004 Scion xB 2004 Scion xB 2004 Scion xB What do you do to get attention? Depending on your age (and some might say your maturity level) there are a number of | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1441 | Author: Tara Baukus Mello Similar pages |
| 60. | 2002 Nissan Maxima New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $24699 As Tested (MSRP) $29486 With its free-revving V6 engine, the Nissan Maxima has always been the mid-size sedan of choice for those who place driving enjoyment high on their priority list. In fact, the Maxima outsells the V6 versions of the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.The 2002 | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1439 | Author: Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief Similar pages |
| 61. | 2002 Honda Civic Si | ||
| 2002 Civic Si Return of the Hot Rod Hatchback Writer's Notes Test Vehicle 2002 Honda Civic Si MSRP (estimated): $19,000 Showroom appeal: Sporty hatchback, nicely equipped Asphalt Rating: Crisp handling, smooth shifting, sure stopping Cool Factor: Knowing looks from small car | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1437 | Author: Dan Lyons Similar pages |
| 62. | 2004 BMW X3 | ||
| 2004 BMW X3 Target Practice Writer's Notes Test Vehicles: 2004 BMW X3 3.0i Automatic 2004 BMW X3 3.0i Sport Manual Engine Size and Type: 3.0-liter I6 Engine Horsepower: 225 at 5,900 rpm Engine Torque:214 at 3,500 rpm EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): Automatic - 16/23 Manual | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1411 | Author: Christian Wardlaw Similar pages |
| 63. | 2002 Volkswagen Jetta | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $16,850 As Tested (MSRP) $23,750 The Volkswagen Jetta is the best-selling European import on the U.S. market, and with good reason. It's like the Schmoo, the critter in the old Lil' Abner comic strip that was anything you wanted it to be. The Jetta is available in any guise, from low-cost | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1370 | Author: John Matras Similar pages |
| 64. | 2003 Kia Sorento New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $ As Tested (MSRP) $ The Kia Sorento is an all-new mid-size sport-utility that has the potential to become a runaway bestseller. Named after a city in Italy, the Sorento packs a big V6 engine. It seats five with lots of elbow room. It will go anywhere its rivals will off road, yet it | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1365 | Author: John Matras Similar pages |
| 65. | 2004 Saturn VUE FAQ's | ||
| 2004 Saturn VUE FAQ's Related Links Get Pricing Get E-mail Updates Consumer Ratings Vehicle Reviews Send a Letter Talk About It 2004 Saturn VUE. Both FWD and AWD systems are offered, each responding to the fully-independent suspension. 2004 Saturn VUE. A VUE with the V6 gets a leather-wrapped steering | |||
| Updated: Jul 7, 2004 | Rating: 1338 | Author: Sue Mead Similar pages |
| 66. | 2002 Kia Sportage New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $14645 As Tested (MSRP) $20154 If the Kia Sportage looks like a tough little truck, it's because that's exactly what it is. Kia's Sportage is built like a truck, on a separate ladder frame; and it uses a truck-like four-wheel-drive transfer case that locks the front and rear axles | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1335 | Author: Dean Stevens Similar pages |
| 67. | 2003 Saab 9-3 New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $ As Tested (MSRP) $ The Saab 9-3 is completely redesigned and reengineered for 2003. Instead of a quirky-looking hatchback, it's now a sports sedan.Saab has always dared to be different. Influenced by its aeronautical background, Saab cars have traditionally featured wraparound vertical | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1333 | Author: John Rettie Similar pages |
| 68. | 2002 Jeep Liberty Sport | ||
| 2002 Jeep Liberty Sport A genuine Jeep for the compact SUV buyer. Writer's Notes Styling: Familiar Jeep grille, body taller than most. Engines: Get the 3.7-liter V6 for the extra power. Off-road: There's eight inches of ground clearance in front. Tailgate: One pull, and both panels open | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1306 | Author: Phil Ruth Similar pages |
| 69. | 2002 Ford Ranger New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $12270 As Tested (MSRP) $23600 Ford Ranger is the overwhelming first choice among compact pickups. Prices for basic work trucks start at less than $13,000, while the availability of a powerful V6 engine with a five-speed automatic, along with a slick four-wheel-drive system and a variety | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1300 | Author: Bob Plunkett Similar pages |
| 70. | 2002 Hyundai Sonata New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $15499 As Tested (MSRP) $18080 The Hyundai Sonata has become a popular family sedan with more than 62,000 sold in the U.S. last year. And Hyundai has become a major player, selling more cars in the U.S. last year than Mitsubishi, Mazda, Mercury, Saturn, BMW, Mercedes, Cadillac, Lincoln | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1293 | Author: John Matras Similar pages |
| 71. | 2003 Nissan Murano New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $28199 As Tested (MSRP) $36843 The all-new 2003 Nissan Murano drives like a sport sedan, but carries cargo like a Honda Pilot. Murano is a crossover SUV, designed to carry people and cargo like a sport-utility vehicle, but drive and ride smoothly like a car. The Murano is different from | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1292 | Author: Phil Berg Similar pages |
| 72. | 2001 VW Passat 1.8T | ||
| "Badge engineering" is the derisive term for the practice of selling the same basic car as multiple models, under different brand names, with only the badge on the fender and maybe some minor trim differences separating one model from the other. Examples include the Chevy Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire, the | |||
| Updated: Jul 7, 2004 | Rating: 1289 | Author: Eric Peters Similar pages |
| 73. | 2002 Ford Explorer New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $23880 As Tested (MSRP) $29050 Ford Explorer Sport Track offers the comfort of an Explorer sport-utility with the hauling capability of a short-bed pickup truck.The Sport Trac is basically an SUV with a pickup truck bed grafted to its tail. The Ford Explorer has been the best selling of | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1259 | Author: Sam Moses Similar pages |
| 74. | 2004 Chevy Impala SS | ||
| 2004 Chevy Impala SS Name-calling Writer's Notes Test Vehicle: 2004 Chevy Impala SS MSRP: $27,335 As Tested: $30,540 Showroom appeal: Family sedan with sport added Plus: Power boost and suspension tweaks Minus: Subdued styling, tight trunk access This time | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1241 | Author: Dan Lyons Similar pages |
| 75. | 2002 BMW 325 Ci | ||
| 2002 BMW 325Ci Basic, Balanced BMW Click on photos for an up-close, zoomable look at the 2002 BMW 325i. Writer's Notes Test Vehicle 2002 BMW 325Ci MSRP: $29,100, $35,365 as tested Writer's Notes Showroom appeal: Classic German sport coupe Asphalt Rating: Thoroughly balanced | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1239 | Author: Dan Lyons Similar pages |
| 76. | 2002 Subaru Outback New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $25995 As Tested (MSRP) $32390 Having released a six-cylinder Outback last year, Subaru has further expanded the line for 2002 with two additional six-cylinder models. Four-cylinder Outbacks continue nearly unchanged.With either engine, Outback offers an attractive alternative to a | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1211 | Author: Dan Lyons Similar pages |
| 77. | 2000 Ford Focus (ZTS 4 Door Sedan) | ||
| The interior of the all-new 2000 Ford Focus is a real tactile treat. There are plenty of wonderful $40,000-plus luxury cars that surround your senses with expensive leather, glossy hardwoods, and thick wool carpetingthat's expected. In typical subcompact sedans, Tupperware practicality is more common | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1204 | Author: Denise Caldwell Similar pages |
| 78. | 2002 Toyota RAV4 Sport Utility | ||
| 2002 Toyota RAV4 RAV returns Writer's Notes Test Vehicle 2002 Toyota RAV4 Base List Price : $ 17,925 Price as Tested : $ 21,700 EPA city/highway mpg - 22/27 As Tested - 24 mpg Fuel Tank Capacity - 14.7 gallons Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles - bumper to bumper | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1188 | Author: Dan Lyons Similar pages |
| 79. | 2003 Kia Sorento | ||
| 2003 Kia Sorento Chock Full of Surprises Writer's Notes Test Car: 2003 Kia Sorento Curb Appeal: Styling is basically non-descript, so it's hard to feel anything but neutral about it. Asphalt Rating: The standard engine is a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 192 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 217 lb.-ft. of | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1176 | Author: Tara Baukus Mello Similar pages |
| 80. | 2004 Volvo XC90 New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $34790 As Tested (MSRP) $46075 Can an automobile have scruples? We're not sure, but Volvo calls its XC90 "the first SUV with a conscience." That's because the company's first sport-utility addresses the three conscience-testing SUV issues. 1. It gets better gas mileage than most big | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1176 | Author: Sam Moses Similar pages |
| 81. | 2004 Infiniti QX56 | ||
| 2004 Infiniti QX56 Related Links Get Pricing Get E-mail Updates Consumer Ratings Vehicle Reviews Send a Letter Talk About It 2004 Infiniti QX56. The QX56 rolls on a boxed, ladder frame, sprung with a fully independent suspension. 2004 Infiniti QX56. Putting the power down is a 5.6 liter V-8, linked to a | |||
| Updated: Jul 7, 2004 | Rating: 1173 | Author: Dan Lyons Similar pages |
| 82. | 2001 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ | ||
| The Galant used to be regarded as a sort of rough-around-the-edges competitor to the Camry and Accord, ranking a generation of refinement behind those other Japanese models and lagging in quality. But over time, Mitsubishi has caught up on the refinement game, to the point of becoming a real player. Two | |||
| Updated: Jul 7, 2004 | Rating: 1153 | Author: Bengt Halvorson Similar pages |
| 83. | 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $ As Tested (MSRP) $ The 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander is an all-new sport-utility similar in size and character to the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. And it measures up well against those two. Built on a car platform, it's smooth and quiet, and feels rock steady at highway speeds. It has four | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1145 | Author: Larry Edsall Similar pages |
| 84. | 2002 Chrysler 300M Special | ||
| 2002 Chrysler 300M Special The capable and luxurious 300M gets a Special update. Writer's Notes Interior: Spacious and luxurious, with retro touches. Exterior: An aggressive update of Chrysler's "cab-forward" style. Brakes: Short stopping distances, good pedal feel. Trunk: Huge, made | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1144 | Author: Phil Ruth Similar pages |
| 85. | 2001 Dodge Stratus | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $17,810 As Tested (MSRP) $21,955 A totally new vehicle for 2001, the Dodge Stratus coupe features sleek styling with an aggressive personality. This mid-size two-door coupe replaces the Dodge Avenger, which is no longer available. However, the Stratus benefits from a stiff new platform | |||
| Updated: Jul 7, 2004 | Rating: 1142 | Author: Bob Plunkett Similar pages |
| 86. | 2004 Scion xA | ||
| 2004 Scion xA Standing Out In A Sea of Blasé Writer's Notes MSRP Range: $12,480 - $13,280 MPG: 31/37 Curb Appeal: Unique without being "out there;" Overall a winner with the crowd I spoke to Asphalt Rating: 108 hp @ 6,000 rpm and 105 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4,500 rpm is a bit wimpy, especially for the | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1141 | Author: Tara Baukus Mello Similar pages |
| 87. | 2002 Mazda MPV | ||
| 2002 Mazda MPV Can the MPV deliver on its "sports car" promise? Writer's Notes 2002 Mazda MPV Base price: $ 22,250 (LX); $27, 192 (ES) Engine: 3.0-liter V6 Transmission: Five-speed automatic Drive: Front-wheel Maximum horsepower: 200 hp @ 6,200 rpm Maximum torque: 300 lb.-ft. @ | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1139 | Author: Sue Mead Similar pages |
| 88. | 2002 Toyota Celica | ||
| 2002 Toyota Celica GT-S Soul Survivor Writer's Notes 2002 Toyota Celica GT-S Base List Price : $ 21,555 Price as Tested : $ 24,326 Drive train Engine: 1.8 liter I-4, electronic fuel injection Horsepower: 180 hp @ 7,600 rpm Torque: 130 lb. ft. @ 6,800 rpm Transmission | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1134 | Author: Dan Lyons Similar pages |
| 89. | 2001 Ford Focus SE wagon; Street Edition | ||
| Ford’s Focus wagon pleasantly surprised me in a lot of ways. A highlight of my week with the little wonder wagon was when I found out that the full-size futon that I purchased fit neatly inside with the rear seats folded flat, with the front seat in a reasonable position for this six-foot-six driver (a | |||
| Updated: Jul 7, 2004 | Rating: 1116 | Author: Bengt Halvorson Similar pages |
| 90. | 2004 Toyota Matrix New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $14670 As Tested (MSRP) $20200 The Toyota Matrix is part car, part wagon, part minivan, part SUV. Toyota even calls it a CUV for compact utility vehicle. We're not sure whether the acronym will catch on, but the Matrix appears to have caught on. Matrix was introduced in 2002 as a 2003 | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1113 | Author: John Rettie Similar pages |
| 91. | 2004 Toyota Corolla New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $13570 As Tested (MSRP) $16532 Toyota Corolla is among the best of the compact sedans. It's reliable and thrifty, but it's also refined and comfortable. Some have described it as a baby Camry or a baby Lexus, the latter particularly true with a Corolla LE equipped with the optional | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1101 | Author: John Rettie Similar pages |
| 92. | 2005 Scion tC Sport Coupe | ||
| 2005 Scion tC Related Links Get Pricing Get E-mail Updates Consumer Ratings Vehicle Reviews Send a Letter Talk About It What's the best thing about the Scion tC? The value. For a price just north of $16,000 buyers get a fun car that will probably last a good long time, and look good doing it | |||
| Updated: Jul 7, 2004 | Rating: 1098 | Author: Brian Chee Similar pages |
| 93. | 2005 Audi A8 New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $68500 As Tested (MSRP) $ For the past decade, Audi has invested heavily in technology intended to establish itself once-and-for-all on equal terms with German heavyweights BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The company's flagship sedan, the 2005 Audi A8, suggests Audi has not only matched its | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1087 | Author: Mitch McCullough and J.P. Vettraino Similar pages |
| 94. | 2002 BMW X5 4.6is | ||
| BMW X5 4.6is Safari-ready Speedster Writer's Notes 2002 BMW X5 4.6is Base price: $66,845 Engine: 4.6-liter V8 Transmission: 5-speed automatic STEPTRONIC Drive: full-time all wheel drive Wheelbase: 111.0 Length: 183.7 in. Width: 73.7 in. Height: 67.2 in. Curb weight: 4824 | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1081 | Author: Sue Mead Similar pages |
| 95. | 2004 Ford Super Duty New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $21750 As Tested (MSRP) $35005 The 2004 Ford Super Duty pickups look like serious big rigs, and they are. The F-250 and F-350 are willing and able to pull their weight. When you need haul more than 3000 pounds, or tow more than 9900 pounds, then even the best-equipped F-150 isn't quite up | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1078 | Author: Mitch McCullough Similar pages |
| 96. | 2003 Toyota Corolla | ||
| 2003 Toyota Corolla Appearances Can Be Deceiving Writer's Notes Test Car: Toyota Corolla LE Price: Under $15,000 Curb Appeal: New styling kicks it up a notch. Asphalt Rating: A five horsepower increase from the previous generation yet still a gas sipper. Real World: A lot of bang for small bucks | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1070 | Author: Tara Baukus Mello Similar pages |
| 97. | 2001 Ford Focus ZTS | ||
| As a former film student, I have always marveled at the magic of the movies. Specifically, I mean the sheer physical magic by which a series of discreet, still photographs springs alive into motion before our very eyes. By means of the neuro-ocular quirk identified as "persistence of vision," our minds simply | |||
| Updated: Jul 7, 2004 | Rating: 1070 | Author: Marc Stengel Similar pages |
| 98. | 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder | ||
| A fun little drop-top. Base Price (MSRP) $23,595 As Tested (MSRP) $24,050 The two-seat MR2 Spyder is a back-to-basics sports car. It has a mid-engine design like some Ferraris (whereby the engine is mounted in front of the rear wheels), rear-wheel drive, and very few creature comforts. Perhaps the best | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1061 | Author: Dan Carney Similar pages |
| 99. | 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor | ||
| 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor Getting Serious 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor The goal to build a car-based, mid-sized sport utility may not sound particularly impressive or even unusual in today's marketplace. After all, nearly every automaker in business offers a | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1032 | Author: Tara Baukus Mello Similar pages |
| 100. | 2003 Hummer H2 New Car Test Drive | ||
| Base Price (MSRP) $48065 As Tested (MSRP) $50670 It all started as a military vehicle in the late 1970s. Since then, AM General has built more than 175,000 HMWWV, Humvee, or Hummer H1 vehicles. Now comes the Hummer H2. It's built at a brand-new factory in Indiana that's a duplicate of other General Motors | |||
| Updated: Jun 10, 2004 | Rating: 1027 | Author: Jim McCraw Similar pages |
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