Pontiac G8 GT – exterior. 2008 Pontiac G8 GT Mid-Size Sedan – enlarge What was tested? 2008 Pontiac G8 GT ($29,310). Options: Premium package ($1,250). Price as tested: $30,560. There was a time when Pontiac’s lineup was mainly comprised of rebadged Chevys with a bit of extra plastic glued around the chin. Aside from occasional thrillers like the GTO and ... Read More »
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2009 Hyundai Sonata Midsize Sedan
What was tested? 2009 Hyundai Sonata SE V6. Options: Carpeted floor mats ($90). Price as tested (including $675 destination charge): $23,935. When the new Hyundai Sonata debuted in 2006, it was hard to believe how good it was. Judging from the way it looked and drove, the Sonata was just as impressive as a Honda Accord or Toyota Camry, yet ... Read More »
2008 Volvo C30 Compact Near-Luxury 2-Seat Sport Hatchback
C30 exterior. 2008 Volvo C30 – exterior – enlarge What was tested? 2008 Volvo C30 2.0 ($25,700). Options: None. Price as tested (including $745 destination charge): $26,445. It’s not uncommon for carmakers to try to move their lineups upmarket. “Halo cars” are often built not to sell more vehicles but to create an upscale image for an entire brand, as ... Read More »
2008 Lincoln MKZ Midsize Near-Luxury Crossover Wagon
alt=”Lincoln MKZ exterior”class=”zoomphotos” /> Lincoln MKZ exterior 2008 Lincoln MKZ – enlarge What was tested? 2008 Lincoln MKZ AWD ($32,425). Options: Navigation system ($1,895), power moonroof ($1,200), high-intensity headlamps ($495), interior package ($195), stereo upgrade ($995). Price as tested (including $740 destination charge): $37,945. At some point in the 1990s, entry-level luxury cars didn’t just have to be luxurious. They ... Read More »
2008 Cadillac CTS Mid-Size Luxury Performance Sedan
After pushing the luxury brand in a new direction with the release of the Cadillac CTS in 2003, the CTS has been reissued this year, in its second generation, with big - and better - improvements. Although the first generation CTS renewed consumer interest in Cadillac as a luxury brand worthy of consideration, it is with this second generation version that this model is able to realistically compete with other luxury brands such as Lexus, Audi, and Infiniti. The 2008 Cadillac CTS showcases much better exterior styling; we've never cared for Cadillac's aggressive, militaristic, Hummer-inspired styling as it was too harsh for a luxury product. So we're glad to see that it's been toned down this time. Read More »
The 2008 Nissan Altima Compact Sports Coupe
The Altima coupe has its own, hip-styling which is part of it being a good value for its price. 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe – exterior – enlarge 2008 Nissan Altima Overview We got our first glimpse of this hip sports coupe when it debuted at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show and came out in the summer of 2007. While ... Read More »
2008 Infiniti EX35 Luxury Compact Crossover SUV
Styling is also a plus on this car. It looks seductive and slinky, with a sexy nose and sloping coupe-like rear. 2008 Infiniti EX35 – exterior – enlarge What was tested? 2008 Infiniti EX35 RWD Journey ($34,850). Options: Premium package ($2,150), luxe style package ($1,250), navigation package ($2,150). Price as tested (including $815 delivery charge): $41,215. This vehicle is a ... Read More »
2008 Honda Civic GX Compact Sedan
The 2008 Civic GX comes only as a four door that looks identical to gasoline Civics. 2008 Honda Civic GX exterior – enlarge As gasoline prices soar, drivers are driving less, downsizing vehicles and looking at alternatives like hybrids. One option overlooked is natural gas (NG) that is very environmentally-friendly, is domestically produced or comes from friendly countries and is ... Read More »
BMW 2002 Compact Sport Coupe And Sedan
BMW's new 1-Series in the U.S. has been called the successor to the legendary BMW 2002, the car that turned BMW from a niche brand to a major player in the U.S. Read More »
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport New Car Overview Footnotes and References
Footnotes: ttp://www.answers.com/topic/range-rover-sport http://www.answers.com/topic/range-rover-sport References: http://www.edmunds.com/landrover/rangeroversport/2008/index.html http://www.edmunds.com/landrover/rangeroversport/2008/review.html http://www.edmunds.com/new/2008/landrover/rangeroversport/ 100946364/standard.html http://www.edmunds.com/new/2008/landrover/rangeroversport/ 100946365/standard.html http://www.landroverusa.com/us/en/Vehicles/RangeRover_Sport/ Overview.htm http://www.kbb.com/kbb/NewCars/PricingReport/2008_Land%20Rover_ Range%20Rover%20Sport_223981.aspx http://www.kbb.com/kbb/NewCars/PricingReport/2008_Land%20Rover_ Range%20Rover%20Sport_223941.aspx http://www.cars.com/go/crp/research.jsp?section=similar &crpPage=similar.jsp&year=2008&makeid=26&modelid=7991&myid =&acode=&crpPage=crp&mode=&aff=national http://www.answers.com/topic/range-rover-sport Read More »
