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.
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2009 Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
Often overlooked, the turbocharged five-cylinder R-Design Volvo S40 delivers most of what you’d expect from a European sports sedan and while there is no rear-drive option, an excellent AWD setup makes it both surefooted and fun.
2009 MINI Cooper Convertible Review
The Cooper Convertible is complex machine. It’s a drop-top with a solid chassis. It’s built for fun but surprisingly functional. And has the look of a poseur’s car with driving dynamics for an enthusiast.
2009 Infiniti G37S Coupe
With a jerky off-the-line clutch and some other serious annoyances, the rest of the G37 is just so good you can’t help but love it.
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Solid, capable and well-appointed Grand Cherokee offers more model and engine choices including a new-for-’09 HEMI V8 with Variable Valve Timing, Cylinder Deactivation and, therefore, better fuel economy.
2009 Maserati GranTurismo S
The high-performance “S” model keeps most of the GranTurismo’s luxurious cruising qualities and injects a strong dose of performance into one of the best looking vehicles the world has ever seen.
2009 Honda Accord Coupe
As its traditional rivals disappear and inexpensive new rear-drive options emerge, does the Accord Coupe still offer enough in front-drive trim to be competitive?
2009 Volkswagen Eos
Volkswagen’s hard-top Eos convertible delivers fun and quality German engineering, putting it on par with cars like the BMW 128i Convertible.
2009 Saab 9-3 XWD Review
With numerous refinements and an excellent all-wheel drive system, surprisingly, the 9-3 XWD offers plenty to keep up with German rivals. Unfortunately it also has a very European price.
2010 Ford Taurus SHO: First Drive
As a luxurious full-sized sedan with the sure-footedness of AWD, the SHO is a genuine sleeper with 365hp thanks to a twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6.
2010 Lexus IS250 C: First Drive
The Lexus IS C is ready to take on the BMW 3 Series Convertible and it’s likely to have a lot of success. The reason? It’s got luxury and style at a more attractive price.
2009 MINI Cooper JCW
JCW is back, adding more power and better handling to the second-generation of the new MINI.
2010 Toyota Prius: First Drive
With improved fuel-economy the 2010 Prius is sure to keep attracting environmentalists, but thanks to numerous added features and options the third-gen eco car now has a lot of appeal to mainstream consumers.
2010 Ford Mustang GT Review
With a modern update to the retro bodywork and an incredible new interior, the 2010 Mustang GT offers less power than the competition, but at a lower curb weight with a more attractive price.
2010 Ford Taurus: First Drive
With the last Taurus/500 model from Ford hardly a success, the American automaker has finally brought out an all-new Taurus for 2010 that combines plenty of modern technology with good-old-fashioned value.
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review
It’s no exotic sportscar but the MX-5 Miata delivers an outstanding driving experience with excellent fuel-economy at a great price.
2009 Infiniti G37x Coupe
In the all-wheel drive sport coupe category Infiniti doesn’t have many competitors, but when the main rival is a BMW that’s already one too many. Is the G37x Coupe a genuine German-fighter or just faking it? And can you go wrong at this price?
2009 BMW X3 xDrive 3.0i
BMW’s X3 is now long-in-the-tooth and it shows, with competitor vehicles offering more performance, luxury, innovation and value for the price.
2009 Lincoln MKX
From the exterior, to the interior, to the drive, the Lincoln MKX has all the attributes of a luxury crossover… even the price.
2009 Honda Civic Hybrid
Honda’s IMA hybrid system might not be as refined or as efficient as Toyota’s, but in the Civic Hybrid it gives an added fuel-economy bonus to an already great car.
2010 Kia Forte: First Drive
With a powerful four-cylinder engine, a great looking design, and a typically-Korean price-point, Kia’s new Forte is certain to be a hit with the compact car buying youth market.
2009 Buick Lucerne
With subtle looks and a comfortable luxury ride, the Lucerne is perfectly suited to the wants and needs of its core demographic.
2010 Nissan Cube Review
Unlike a lot of cars that sacrifice every day functionality for a cool design, the Cube works with its niche market look to deliver utility for everyone.
2009 Honda Civic Si
It’s been around for almost five years, so can Honda’s trademark sport compact performer, the Civic Si, still compete? Oh hell yes!
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
Is Volkswagen’s entry-level crossover too late and too expensive to compete with the competition from Toyota and Honda, or will the SUV’s build-quality help it carve out a spot in this ultra-competitive segment?