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 »
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2005 Toyota Tacoma Mid-Size Pickup Truck
For a truck that's six inches longer and four inches wider than the outgoing model, Toyota's all-new Tacoma doesn't look as big in pictures as it does in person. As you'd expect in a Toyota, the quality in the Tacoma's cabin is excellent. It's quiet, comfortable, and well engineered. Read More »
2005 Nissan Titan Crew Cab Full-Size Pickup Truck
The Nissan Titan is in the second year of its assault on the domestic truck market, and it seems to be an effective one. Ample power, good looks and strong towing performance all make it a good contender -- if you don't want to pick from several engines. The Titan Crew Cab features a spacious cabin that offers more room than other trucks in its class. Its cabin looks more modern and stylish than its Dodge and Chevy competitors, although the Ford F-150 probably gets the edge in quality of materials. Read More »
2005 Mercury Mariner Compact Sport Utility Vehicle
No, we didn't place the wrong picture here. This is the Mercury Mariner, a slightly revamped version of the popular Ford Escape SUV, which looks and drives almost exactly like its cheaper cousin. The one area where the Mariner is a serious improvement over the Escape is in the interior, where better materials and a more pleasing color palette make it feel slightly more upscale. Read More »
2005 Jeep Liberty Compact Sport Utility Vehicle
The Renegade -- a heavy-duty, off-road version of the popular Jeep Liberty -- is even more rugged for 2005. Along with new skid plates, rock rails, and an off-road suspension, it has a new look to further differentiate it from its cuter Jeep siblings. Despite its very rugged roots, the Renegade has a comfortable, well-built interior that rivals many sedans. All Liberty models get new, more comfortable seats this year. Read More »
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Compact Sport Utility Vehicle
It's a great bargain if you're looking for upscale amenities in an off-road vehicle. You get lots of gadgets for the money, including an optional keyless start device that's usually only available in much more expensive SUVs. It also drives very well on pavement considering it's designed to be a true off-road performer. Read More »
2005 Jaguar XJ8 Full-Size Luxury Sedan
Jaguar's XJ8 has everything a great luxury sedan should -- performance, comfort and style. After debuting as an all-new model in 2003, Jaguar now offers the XJ in a long-wheelbase version, shown here, for $2,000 more. Rear-seat legroom is limo-like in the new long-wheelbase XJ8. With fold-down meal trays and an optional DVD player with video screens in the headrests, it's like flying first class on the highway. Read More »
2005 Mazda3 Compact Economy Sedan
A sleek, sporty body doesn't provide any clues about how roomy and practical the Mazda3 is. It's the biggest car in its class and one of the most fun to drive. A telescoping/tilt steering wheel with audio controls comes standard on the Mazda3. It's one of many high-end features surprising to find on a car with a low-end price. Read More »
2005 Ford Escape Compact Sport Utility Vehicle
With a slightly new look for 2005, the Ford Escape is more refined and comfortable than ever. It has a quieter cabin with better materials than last year's model, and its ride is still smooth and car-like. Inside, while it still won't be mistaken for a luxury car, the 2005 Escape has a new look and feel to match its intense competition from both domestic and foreign companies. Read More »
2005 Ford Five Hundred Mid-Size Sedan
Is this Taurus' big brother? Ford made the original Five Hundred concept look like a modern American muscle car, but it ended up looking like this: a fairly bland reinterpretation of the boring Ford sedan theme. Thankfully, Ford gave the Five Hundred's interior proper styling. It comes with a long list of standard equipment at a low price, offering what Ford calls "guilt-free luxury." Read More »
