Like a cross between a pickup truck and a classic street rod, the new Dodge Magnum station wagon has tough-guy looks and family-car practicality. A quiet, roomy interior makes the Magnum feel as comfortable as a traditional family car, despite its outlandish styling. It has the look and practicality of an SUV without any of the drawbacks. Read More »
2005 Chevrolet SSR Mid-Size Pickup Truck
If your goal in life is to turn heads, you can't find a better vehicle than this Chevrolet SSR. With a retro look, Corvette power and convertible top, it's sure to make you the talk of the neighborhood. The retro style extends into the SSR's two-seater cabin, where chrome gauges and body-color trim makes it feel like a classic hot rod. Read More »
2004 Nissan Titan Mid-Size Pickup Truck
Nissan's massive Titan, the first Japanese-brand truck to go head-to-head with the American stalwarts, looks as tough as it feels. It may be the best truck for sale today, but intense brand loyalty stands ominously in its path toward domination. Despite its rugged feel and best-in-class capability, the Titan's cabin is surprisingly quiet and refined. Only the new Ford F-150 comes close to matching its quality trim and comfortable ride. Read More »
2004 Nissan Armada Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
Nissan's Armada has bold exterior styling that draws second glances everywhere it goes. Thanks to its huge size and powerful engine, the Armada is Japan's first serious attempt at unseating Detroit as King of SUV Land. With loads of seating and storage space, the Nissan Armada is a roomy, comfortable SUV that comes packed with nice features. Its only downside is a choppy, bouncy ride. Read More »
2004 Suzuki XL-7 Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
Suzuki's XL-7 doesn't just look like a tough, off-road SUV. It's the real thing. Unlike its car-based competitors, it rides on a truck-style frame that makes it durable enough for extreme off-road driving. The XL-7 has the roomiest interior in its class, both in terms of passenger space and cargo volume. Plus, thanks to improved materials on its] redesigned dash and several fancy features, it doesn't feel cheap. Read More »
2004 Audi A4 Compact Luxury Sedan
At a time when sedan styling exists only at extremes -- either far too bland or far too weird -- this Audi has a clean, elegant look that gets attention without being gaudy. Audi's interiors are the envy of the automotive world, and the A4 shows why. Even as Audi's most affordable model, it comes with a cabin that would look at home in cars at twice its price. Read More »
2004 Audi S4 Cabriolet Compact Luxury Sports Sedan
Like Audi's stylish A4 convertible, the high-performance S4 looks fantastic thanks to a carefully styled body and tasteful chrome trim. This is the kind of interior that's far too perfect to clutter. It's a masterpiece of design and construction, as it feels remarkably solid and looks like it was built by a master jeweler. Read More »
2004 Infiniti G35 AWD Compact Sports Sedan
The addition of all-wheel drive for 2004 gives the Infiniti G35 sports sedan better traction in bad weather. It also matches the expensive European luxury cars that are making AWD the latest must-have option on sedans. A comfortable, roomy, high-quality interior makes the G35 a pleasant place to spend time on the road, whether blasting through corners or cruising on the freeway. Read More »
2004 Land Rover Discovery Mid-Size Near-Luxury SportUtility Vehicle
With the boxy look of a traditional Land Rover, the Discovery combines immense off-road capability with a surprising level of comfort. It can drive almost anywhere, yet it still feels smooth, quiet, and refined around town. Other than poor gas mileage, the Discovery's only weaknesses are its interior ergonomics and back seat room. Despite those drawbacks, it's a well-appointed vehicle with a combination of style, performance and luxury that's rarely found in off-road SUVs. Read More »
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Compact Sport Utility Vehicle
You can't argue with America's No. 1 warranty. With the economy's unpredictable behavior as of late, a 7-year, 100,000-mile guarantee is highly appealing to middle-class America. Read More »