Clean, fresh styling on the Mercury Milan is similar to the Ford Fusion but not totally identical. It's a classy looking car, with Mercury's signature grille drawing attention to its distinctive front end. Aluminum-look trim and a two-tone cabin make the Milan feel like a low-priced Jaguar on the inside. It's a quiet, comfortable cabin that's great for long commutes. Read More »
2006 Ford Fusion Mid-Size Sedan
Distinctive styling sets the Ford Fusion apart from its dull competitors. This all-new family car is finally a legitimate competitor to the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, unlike the aging Taurus it's replacing. The Fusion's cabin doesn't look like it belongs in a Ford, and that's a good thing. It's an example of how Ford paid close attention to details to create a car that can -- at long last --- compete with the Japanese. Read More »
2006 Isuzu I-350 Full-Size Pickup Truck
Is this the best Isuzu can do? The company's lineup now consists entirely of General Motors ripoffs, including this I-350 pickup that's nothing but a Chevy Colorado. The only difference is the name on the hood. Hard, cheap-feeling plastics cover much of the dash and door panels in the I-350, marring an otherwise great cabin. It's roomy and quiet, but the quality looks like it was built a decade ago. Read More »
2006 Mitsubishi Raider Compact Pickup Truck
Although Mitsubishi claims the Raider "storms the North American import truck market," in reality it's built in Detroit on the same assembly line as its Dodge-branded sibling. It's no more imported than the apple pie in your mom's oven. Read More »
2005 Chrysler Pacifica Full-Size Minivan
The Chrysler Pacifica starts at $24,315 for 2005, more than $5,000 cheaper than last year's base model. With a rear suspension from the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and some other parts from the Mercedes bin, it drives a lot like a luxury car. Even with a lower price this year, the base Pacifica is still a great place to spend a long road trip. It has comfortable seats and a quiet, roomy interior. Read More »
2006 Audi A6 Mid-Size Luxury Sedan
Audi's previous A6 was a real looker, but the all-new 2006 model is even better. A huge grille gives it a style like no other car on the road, and the overall look is both sophisticated and athletic -- exactly like the car itself. Every piece in the A6's cabin feels like it was fitted by an expert jeweler. High-quality materials and outstanding construction prove that Audi is still making some of the best car interiors in the world. Read More »
2005 Chrysler Town & Country Luxury Minivan
Chrysler's all-new 2005 Town & Country looks fairly classy for a minivan. The company spent $40 million to rid the cabin of noise and vibrations, and it shows in the van's quiet, smooth highway ride. All 2005 Chrysler and Dodge minivans now feature a "Stow 'n Go" seating system that lets the seats fold into the floor to create a huge, totally flat cargo area. With the seats folded out of the way, the Town & Country offers even more cargo volume than a Chevy Suburban. Read More »
2005 Lexus ES 330 Mid-Size Luxury Sedan
While the styling is only a slight evolution from the 2004 model, the 2005 ES 330 continues the Lexus tradition of bodies that look subtly luxurious. Several leather color choices and two types of real wood trim make the Lexus 2005 ES 330 cabin even more luxurious than before. It also adds steering wheel controls, optional voice navigation, and satellite radio compatibility. Read More »
2005 Suzuki Reno Compact Economy Hatchback Sedan
A stylish hatchback body gives the new Suzuki Reno a clean, simple, European-inspired look that stands out from other cars in its price range. The Reno's surprising style and refinement extend to the car's interior, where quality materials and tight construction make it feel more expensive than it is. Read More »
2005 Jaguar S-Type Mid-Size Luxury Sedan
Jaguar's designers made plenty of small changes to the S-Type's curvy body for 2005, but the overall look is only subtly different from the previous model. A new VDP Edition makes the S-Type's interior more luxurious than ever, with rich burl walnut trim, soft leather, and contrast piping on the seats. Read More »