Test Drives and Car Reviews of the Latest New Vehicles
Car reviews and test drives of new vehicles by the editors of AutoGuide.com. Each new car review article by our in-house team of experts includes information on: standard features, trim levels, performance statistics, price (MSRP), fuel mileage (mpg), driving impressions and how it compares with the competition. Complete with industry leading video car reviews, also look for our definitive verdict on if you should buy this car.
Volvo has finally built a genuine competitor to its German rivals and has even managed to keep the brand’s distinct identity intact. The only issue will be attracting buyers to this more engaging Volvo considering the automaker’s decades-old reputation for building solid and safe, and therefore dull, automobiles.
In the crowded midsize crossover/SUV category, the Subaru Tribeca provides a surprisingly sporty driving experience but comes up short on both passenger and cargo space.
With Toyota offering both luxury and sport versions of Swagger Wagon Sienna minivan and GMC announcing a high-end Acadia Denali crossover, Ford wades in with a unique interpretation of its Flex for those with a need to be unique and the cash to spare.
Improved inside, outside and under the hood, the Chrysler 200 Convertible is a massive step forward from the Sebring, but that doesn’t change the fact that there’s still little reason to buy one.
With big power, razor sharp handling, great brakes and aggressive styling, the 2011 Lexus IS-F is everything a sports sedan should be.
All new for 2011, the Jetta is more functional but less inspiring. The TDI trim is, however, a small sign that Volkswagen hasn’t forgotten about its past or a core group of loyal buyers.
Forget the initial impressions of a ‘first drive’, the only true way to tell a minivan’s worth is to live with it, and we do just that taking the Honda Odyssey for a family trip, making use of every last feature it has to offer.
With the 2011 E350 BlueTec, Mercedes-Benz carries on a long tradition of being the only luxury automaker in North America to offer a fuel-efficient diesel in this segment.
It has a great new look, a powerful and efficient engine, not to mention surprising high-tech features, but with all the impressive new vehicles on offer in the compact segment, does the 2012 Focus have what it takes to be considered a game changer?
It may look like a toned-down refresh, but the 2011 300 is all new and feels it, designed to appeal to a wider customer base with added luxury, technology and a front grille that won’t scare away more bashful buyers.
After 27 years, Fiat is back in America with an iconic car might just be the perfect halfway point between the MINI Cooper and an all-out econobox.
It may be winning in the sales race, but the Camaro Coupe can’t compete with the Mustang when it comes to true driving performance. Drop the top, however, and the best features of the Camaro are revealed.
It may look nearly identical to the 2010 model, but significant changes to the chassis and suspension make a big difference. An updated HEMI V8 is also new for 2011, but the biggest change might be the impressive new V6.
Toyota won’t win any street-cred with enthusiasts for building cars like the Avalon, but it’s perfectly targeted to appeal to a wide range in its target demographic.
Finally a mid-size Dodge worth considering, but is a good car enough to bring in customers after a legacy of less-than-mediocre machines?
Loyal Mercedes wagon owners will no doubt celebrate this latest ‘estate’ model from the three-pointed star. But their loyalty has been rewarded with more than just a new car. While not always true in the past, the latest wagon is based off a sedan that’s at the front of its class.
The 2011 Jetta is the first model from Volkswagen designed specifically for the U.S. market. Larger and cheaper than in the past it would seem to have solved the car’s two biggest issues. There are, however, more than just a few down sides.
The Sorento SX delivers a long list of features at a price above what you might expect to find in a Kia showroom. So is it worth it?
The Evo’s incredible performance is matched only by a long list of attributes that make it hard to live with on a daily basis.
Thanks to an updated design, revamped interior, upgraded suspension and powerful new V6 engine, Dodge’s minivan is more than just an attractively priced alternative to better products.
Perhaps best be described by the phrase, “baller on a budget’, the Mercedes GLK offers world-class luxury, driving refinement and style for a reasonable price.
With a powerful V8, impressive towing capacity and enough room to seat a high school football squad, the 2011 Toyota Sequoia does it all – and in a big way.
After the success of the Z51 option package for the base Corvette last year, Chevy has decided to make the much of the Z06’s corner carving characteristics standard in a new Grand Sport model. We’re glad they did.
A new base engine and equipment upgrades are in the cards for 2011, but are they enough to keep the current Forester competitive in the cut throat small CUV segment?