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 Cadillac CTS-V
When Cadillac set out to build the second generation CTS-V they used the BMW M5 as a benchmark. After our street and track test we’re convinced this V has set a new standard.
2009 Hyundai Accent GLS 4-Door
Last year the Accent took home the top spot for JD Power’s Vehicle Dependability Study, but with all the new sub-compact cars on the market does the little Hyundai still have what it takes to be top consumer pick?
2009 Dodge Ram
With GM and Ford building real work horses, Dodge has decided to continue refining the Ram for personal use. But is that the best policy in an economic climate where the only folks buying trucks are those who really need them?
2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring
Based on a European platform, the Elantra Touring boasts other European traits, including an incredible cargo capacity and a fun-to-drive factor.
2009 Nissan Altima
Maybe it’s just us, but when’s the last time anyone bothered to shop beyond the best-selling Honda Accord and Toyota Camry models? If they did, they just may find this compelling Nissan.
2009 Dodge Viper ACR
With huge downforce, some weight reduction, and a carefully tweaked suspension, the boys at SRT have transformed the standard Viper Coupe into a street-legal race car that’ll club the competition.
Audi A3 2.0T
With a significant range in models and prices, the front-wheel-drive A3 2.0T may be the cheapest Audi on the market but it comes with everything you might expect in a German car.
2009 Honda CR-V
The Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 have always been fierce competitors. But recently, Honda has stuck to only 4-cylinder CR-V models, while Toyota now offers a V6 for the RAV4. Can the Honda keep up?
2009 Kia Optima / Magentis
Completely redesigned for 2009 with a bold new look and a more powerful engine, does the Kia Optima have the quality, design and driving dynamics of its competitors, or is this optioned-out four-cylinder less than the sum of its parts?
2009 Scion tC
The xB has undergone a complete makeover for the 2008 model year and the xA has been replaced by the much more stylish 2008 xD, but the tC has remained largely unchanged since its debut. Is this a case of “don’t mess with a good thing,” or is it time for Scion to freshen its…
2009 Toyota Corolla
With a complete redesign for 2009, Toyota shows why the Corolla has been around for 40 years. It’s basic transportation done right.
2009 Honda Civic Sedan
Honda’s perennial best-selling Civic isn’t exactly a rarity on the road, but its combination of nippy performance, good mileage, great reliability, and a useful interior mean there’s a valid reason for its popularity.
2009 BMW 335d
BMW is on a mission to change this perception and educate the ignorant on the many benefits of this gasoline alternative – starting with the 335d.
2009 Ford Fusion
Cutthroat is perhaps the most descriptive way to describe the family sedan market. In the US it is still the largest segment for passenger cars in terms of overall sales – yes, even in a recession. Produce a winner and the buyers will vote with their wallets, time and again. Roll out a turkey and…
2009 Ford Focus
After the launch of the 2008 Focus Coupe, 2009 brings a redesigned Sedan into the mix. But are the updates enough to make up for this car’s shortcomings.
2009 Pontiac Vibe AWD
It has become abundantly clear that we are a society that doesn’t accept compromise. Love TV, but hate commercials? Tivo your favorite shows and watch them whenever you want. Can’t decide between three side dishes at Denny’s? Get em’ all!
2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid
While practically every irritable commuter complains about the price of fuel, most are not willing to pay an up-front premium for the fuel-efficiency and peace-of-mind that come standard with Hybrid ownership. That is slowly changing as the technology is constantly improving and the initial price of ownership is decreasing.
2009 Pontiac G8 Sedan
Built on GMs latest version of its global rear-wheel drive architecture, the 2009 Pontiac G8 lineup includes three sedans with V6 or V8 power, manual or automatic transmissions, and a healthy dose of Aussie attitude.
2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe
Thoroughly redesigned inside and out to be stronger, lighter and faster, the all-new 2009 Nissan 370Z remains true to its classic Z car predecessors while being totally modern and utterly captivating. And, what a bargain it is?
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series
Weighing 210 lbs less than a standard Mercedes SL65, with a four-inch wider track and 57 more horsepower, not only does this powerhouse live up to what the world has come to expect from AMG’s Black Series line, but, quite frankly, it rivals the archetypal Mercedes supercar, the SLR.
2009 Porsche Boxster S
Long the entry point into the Porsche range, the Boxster has been praised by owners for just about everything — and panned by critics as being ‘girly’ and ‘cheap’. The 2009 model seeks to answer to those charges, but Porsche may have gone too far.
2008 Lotus Elise SC
Anyone who’s familiar with Lotus and its founder Colin Chapman will no doubt also recognize its famous “to add speed, add lightness” mantra. And adding lightness is something Lotus has done extremely well with the 2,006 lbs Elise SC, but does adding a supercharger change the driving the experience in a meaningful way?
2008 Jaguar XF Supercharged
When it comes to high-powered luxury sedans, you don’t have to choose German. Jaguar’s XF Supercharged model makes 420 horsepower from a supercharged V-8 engine. And with a subtle and sophisticated look, finally the British have a powerful alternative.
LA Auto Show
There are two things you can count on finding at the LA Auto Show: hybrids and convertibles. For 2008 there were plenty of both, as well as just a few sportscars, exotics and a sprinkling of SUVs.