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 »
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2006 Lincoln Mark LT Full-Size Luxury Pickup Truck
Lincoln's 2006 Mark LT pickup is based on the Ford F-150, which means it has true truck capability along with its plush cabin. A waterfall grille and lots of chrome set the Lincoln version apart, but its Ford roots are still obvious from many angles. Inside, the Mark LT has much softer leather and better quality than you'd expect to find in a truck. A gorgeous color scheme, nice materials, real ebony wood trim and excellent fit and finish combine to make the cabin look and feel like a high-end luxury car. Read More »
2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid-Fuel Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
Toyota's all-new, 2006 Highlander Hybrid looks almost exactly like the regular Highlander, but it gets much better gas mileage. It also feels almost identical from behind the wheel with the exception of a gas engine that automatically shuts off to save fuel every time you roll to a stop. The Highlander Hybrid is the world's first seven-passenger hybrid SUV. It has a third-row seat that can fold flat for extra cargo space, and the cabin is as roomy and comfortable as you'd expect in any mid-size SUV. Read More »
2006 Lexus GS Mid-Size Luxury Sports Sedan
Styling on the all-new 2006 Lexus GS is sporty without being flamboyant. The front end is a slightly elongated version of Lexus' family theme, while the back end looks almost like a hatchback with its raked roofline. Despite all the technology in this car, the GS has a very simple dash layout that's easy to learn. A large navigation screen dominates the center of the dash, while covers keep seldom-used controls hidden away to keep the layout simple and clean. Read More »
2005 Volkswagen Beetle Compact Coupe and Convertible
Volkswagen's precious New Beetle is available as a convertible starting at $18,770. The big news for 2005, though, is the addition of a new turbodiesel engine that makes 100 horsepower and gets 46 miles per gallon on the highway. Volkswagen's interiors are the best in the industry, and the Beetle is no exception. Quality materials and rock-solid construction make it feel more expensive than it is. Read More »
2006 Infiniti M45 Mid-Size Luxury Sedan
Unlike the odd-looking car it replaces, the all-new Infiniti M45 shares a family resemblance with the cheaper G35 and more expensive Q45. It's a wonderful, full-size sport-luxury car that combines the fun of the G with the sublime luxury of the Q. When outfitted with high-tech options, the M45's cabin is a showcase of the latest automotive gadgets, including a Bluetooth hands-free phone system, navigation system, DVD player and air-conditioned seats. Read More »
2006 Audi A3 Compact Sports Wagon
A big, bold grille on Audi's new A3 seems to exude the kind of confidence that comes when a car company knows it's created something great. The four-door hatchback is a true bargain at $25,000 considering its refinement and cutting-edge engineering are hard to find in some vehicles that cost twice as much. Many of the bits and pieces in the A3's cabin are the same ones found in much more expensive Audi models like the TT and A8. Materials and build quality are second to none at this price. Read More »
2005 Toyota Celica Compact Economy Sedan
Toyota is saying buh-bye this summer to the Celica, one of the most influential cars of the past 40 years. Its combination of affordability, style and fun brought an end to the musclecar era, but slow sales and Toyota's introduction of the new Scion brand will bring its demise this July. The Celica's cozy cabin is designed like an airplane cockpit, with all gauges and controls centered on the driver and easily within reach. Read More »
2005 Porsche Cayenne Mid-Size Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle
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 »
2005 Toyota Avalon Full-Size Sedan
Completely redesigned for 2005, Toyota's big Avalon shows how a Japanese company can make a car that feels all American. It's designed, engineered and built here in the U.S.A., but it comes with Toyota's reputation for making long-lasting vehicles. Wide, comfortable seats make the Avalon's spacious interior feel almost like a living room. Read More »
