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2006 Suzuki Forenza Compact Station Wagon

Station wagons are slowly coming back into style, perhaps because people don't want to give up the cargo space of their SUV but still want to save money at the gas pump. The Suzuki Forenza, shown here, has SUV-like versatility with the price of a compact car. A tightly constructed interior in the Suzuki Forenza Wagon is much nicer than its $14,000 base price would suggest. This car has lots of features for the money, but it drives like cars did a decade ago. Read More »

2006 Suzuki Aerio Compact Economy Sedan and Wagon

A body that looks like a shrunken minivan on the Suzuki Aerio SX, shown here, draws more compliments than most cars in its price range. It starts around $14,500 and comes with lots of standard equipment, but it lacks overall refinement. While the Suzuki Aerio has a surprisingly big, comfortable cabin, many of the surfaces inside are covered in a cheap-feeling plastic that feels tacky compared to some of its competitors, even those cheap rides from Korea. Read More »

2006 Mercury Mountaineer Full Size Sport Utility

New styling on the Mountaineer makes it look more closely related to the rest of the Mercury family, including the Milan sedan. Its square, utilitarian shape is still awfully similar to the Ford Explorer. The Mountaineer has a cool new door release handle that's shaped to match the natural contour of a person's hand. While it makes opening the door easier, it also forces the door pull to be mounted several inches lower than normal so it's harder to pull shut. Read More »

2006 Mercury Milan Mid-Size Sedan

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 »