Like a scaled-down minivan, the Kia Rondo has a roomy, family friendly cabin with three rows of seats. Kia prefers to call it a "crossover," but its more like a tall station wagon. The quality of construction in the Kia Rondo shows how much this car maker has improved in the past few years. Materials feel like they'll last through years of abuse by wild pumas. Read More »

After a fun drive through East Texas, the Mini Cooper takes a break in the quaint downtown square of Cooper, Texas. It was a quirky trip that perfectly matched this quirky car. A huge speedometer dominates the Mini Cooper's dash. Aircraft-style switches and a highly stylized cabin fit nicely with the Mini's adorable body. Read More »

The new Toyota Yaris is available in two versions: the two-door hatchback, shown here, and a four-door sedan. A center-mounted gauge pod is the focal point of the Yaris' cabin. Its location makes it easy to see your speed without taking your eyes very far off the road. Read More »

The body on Kia's new Rio economy car looks OK except for the big, ugly strips of black plastic that adorn the sides and bumpers. It's like a magazine cover model dressed in Hefty trash bags. Materials and construction seem below par in the Rio's cabin, but what can you expect with a $10,500 base price? You get what you pay for. Read More »

A sensuous, curvy front end makes the Navigator fit in with the rest of Lincoln's high-class lineup. Power deployable running boards are a flashy option, as they disappear under the body after the doors are closed for a clean, uncluttered look. This is the best interior you can get from the factory in a full-size SUV. The quality of materials and construction is outstanding, especially compared with the lackluster plastics in its Cadillac and Infiniti rivals. Read More »

The most powerful Land Rover Range Rover Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) ever, is also the most luxurious. At an MSRP of $74,950, it had better be. Read More »

A new body on the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata has big, exaggerated fender bulges that protrude from its classic shape. The new model is bigger in every direction and comes with more standard equipment, but it only weighs 22 pounds more than the 2005 Miata. Quality of materials has taken a big step up in the third-generation Mazda Miata. Trim panels fit snugly without any rattles, and the piano-black finish on the dash contrasts nicely with the center console. Read More »

Porsche once again impresses with its ability to combine original style, innovative safety features, and good old-fashioned fun in its 2005 Cayenne, Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo models. First introduced in North American in 2003, the new Cayenne boasts upgraded safety features and makes previously-optional goodies standard. Read More »

Porsche's Cayenne SUV has controversial styling to match its controversial beginnings. Like it or not, it looks like the front end of a 911 was glued onto a porky SUV body, but its performance is unquestionably impressive. Nice leather and wood trim are exactly what you'd expect to find in a pricey luxury SUV, and construction feels second to none. The Cayenne's only weakness is how expensive the options list can get. Read More »

Outside, the Acura MDX looks like many other SUVs, with a clean, aggressive body wrapped around a big, boxy cargo area. Its refinement and quality beneath the surface are what really set it apart, though. After updating the MDX's body style in 2004, Acura turned its attention to the interior this year, where several new features are offered as standard equipment. Read More »