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Read the latest compact car reviews from the AutoGuide.com experts and watch our compact car video reviews to find out what small car is the best, the most affordable and the most fuel efficient. Each road test contains photos and detailed info on pricing, specs and fuel economy.

2017 Hyundai Elantra: AutoGuide.com Car of the Year Contender

By AutoGuide.com Staff Dec 07 2016

2017 Subaru WRX STI Review

Jodi Lai 2

I finally understand what Subaru fanboys are always going on about.

2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Review: Curbed with Craig Cole

Craig Cole 4

Against the odds, this VW is one of the best cars Craig Cole has driven in recent memory.

2016 Toyota Corolla S Plus Review

Craig Cole 4

It’s spacious, efficient, affordably priced and sure to be reliable… so why does Craig hate it so much?

2017 Honda Civic Sport Hatchback Review

Dan Ilika 5

Civic-palooza continues as planned with the introduction of the 2017 Honda Civic Sport Hatchback, a sweet spot in the compact’s lineup.

2016 Buick Cascada Review

Craig Cole

I hate sunroofs.

2017 Ford Focus RS Review

Dan Ilika 2

After years of waiting, Ford has finally answered the call, delivering the Focus RS to North American shores for the first time.

2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Review

Michael Accardi 1

In the perpetual renaissance city of Detroit, Chevrolet has introduced a car it hopes will spark a five-door renaissance in North America: the 2017 Cruze Hatchback.

2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Review

Dan Ilika 63

After an absence that stretched almost 17 years, the Honda Civic hatchback has returned to North America — and this time it’s turbocharged.

2016 Chevrolet Volt Premier Review: Curbed with Craig Cole

Craig Cole 4

The range-extended plug-in hybrid has a lot going for it.

2017 Mazda3 2.5L Review

Dan Ilika 9

Despite a mild makeover, the 2017 Mazda3’s refresh is about more than updated aesthetics.

2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo Review

Dan Ilika 3

Those hoping the 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo is the successor to the SE-R Spec V model of more than a decade ago be forewarned; it’s not.

2017 Toyota Prius Prime Review

Dan Ilika 1

Until gasoline is supplanted by an alternative fuel source as the most convenient, there’s a sweet spot with cars like the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime.

2017 Smart Fortwo Cabrio Review

Craig Cole

When car companies introduce new products, they go to stupefying lengths and spend inordinate amounts of money to present them in the best light possible.