Value priced.

The Chevrolet Cavalier offers value. Ride and handling are surprisingly good, improved over pre-2003 models. Watch for incentives as dealers sell down the 2004 models in preparation for the launch of an all-new compact for the 2005 model year.

GT styling and performance at affordable prices.

Driving a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon GT V6 elicits smiles all around. It's a great car or its price. Take the cash you save and spend it on accessories, and you could build a super-cool ride for less money than a stock version of one of the Tiburon's ...

Minor revisions add to its appeal.

The Saturn Ion is a stylish compact with innovative features. It drives nicely and its performance is adequate. It doesn't match European models such as the Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf in terms of dynamic driving nor is the fit and finish up to the ...

Efficient transportation for less than $10,000.

The Chevrolet Aveo offers a lot for not much money. The frame structure has been designed with safety in mind. The engine offers zippy acceleration and delivers an estimated 27/39 miles per gallon, according to Chevrolet, with the manual transmission. ...

All-new model is stylish and safe.

South Korea's car makes have come a long way since the days of the infamous Hyundai Excel. And the new 2004 Kia Spectra is a good representation of just how far they've come in design, quality and technology.Fit and finish is on a par with the best in ...

WRX STi headlines sporty lineup of sedans and wagons.

Subaru is selling its WRX models as quickly as it can make them. Subaru only plans to make about 300 STi models a month, however. The good news is that it's still a tremendous performance car bargain, and it will make the standard WRX easier to get ...

New turbos bring affordable power.

The Chrysler PT Cruiser appeals to people of all ages and lifestyles with its whimsical, retro design. Its affordability increases the appeal. Its practicality often closes the deal with a roomy, versatile interior that makes it easy to justify.The GT ...

All-new compact is fun, versatile, and affordable.

Mazda is rightly boastful about its new entry level car, because it offers far more than anyone might expect in this price class. It's solidly executed, with no flaws, at least not at first blush: strong engine, transmission, handling, brakes, comfort ...

Smooth and refined, a great compact sedan.

Toyota Corolla is the car to consider if you're looking for a sophisticated and utterly reliable sub-compact sedan that blends in so well it's almost non-existent. It's not too much of a stretch to say the Corolla is a baby Lexus, it certainly has the ...