The Audi TT 3.2 convertible is a perfect car. So if you were hoping for a review full of criticism, this isn't it. With the introduction of the 3.2 liter engine and the Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG) 6-speed transmission "“ all of which we'll explain momentarily "“ the TT 3.2 is the sports car Audi always promised us. Read More »
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2004 Mitsubishi Outlander Compact Sport Utility Vehicle
Constructed on the same platform that supports Mitsubishi's sporty Lancer sedan, the compact-class Outlander SUV has a rigid unibody structure and independent suspension components that deliver a car-like ride quality. Read More »
2004 Mercury Monterey Minivan
The newest nameplate in the Mercury fleet applies to a luxurious minivan that brings a stretched wheelbase for extra space in the cabin and family-friendly features. Read More »
2004 Mazda Tribute Compact Sport Utility Vehicle
The SUV from a company steeped in the production of fun-to-drive cars is a so-called crossover wagon for the compact class. Mazda promotes it as a sport-ute reared by a family of sports cars. Read More »
2004 Mazda MPV Minivan
Mazda makes a minivan feel exuberant and expressive to operate. It's charged with a keen edge for all movements, much like other vehicles in Mazda's fleet. It's also enthused with power, thanks to a 3.0-liter V6 rated at 200 hp. Read More »
2004 Mazda B Series Compact Pickup Truck
Three cab configurations work on the compact-class trucks from Mazda in 2004 editions with two-door Regular Cab for all B2300 and several B3000 issues, two-door extended CabPlus for B3000, and CabPlus4 for some B3000 and all B4000 models with twin rear-hinged back doors. Read More »
2004 Lexus GX 470 Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
A mid-size Lexus sport-utility wagon seems like a variation of the LX 470 only in reduced scale. Read More »
2004 Lincoln Navigator Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
When it was launched as a 1998 product, Lincoln's Navigator originated the class of luxury full-size SUVs. A new design came in 2003 that retained the bold styling of the original as well as its 5.4-liter V8 powertrain, although the revamped version brought more power and torque. Read More »
2004 Kia Rio and Rio Cinco Sub-Compact Sedan and Wagon
Best-selling sub-compacts from Kia are promoted as bottom-dollar cars with feisty power and cool styling inside and out. Rio is a four-door sedan, while the hatchback version is called Cinco -- a word in Spanish that translates into English as the number five, which happens to be the count for all doors. Read More »
2004 Kia Sedona Minivan
The minivan from Kia looks good in terms of its package size, the functionality of cabin space and seat arrangements, plus on-board safety systems and lots of preferred features as standard. Read More »
