Style, sporty performance and practicality.

The Pontiac Vibe features an innovative cargo system and boasts household current to run laptops and other appliances. Vibe also boasts Toyota build quality. Vibe offers an extensive list of standard equipment in all three models, though power windows ...

Boxy but good.

Looks matter, in cars more than in most material things. Thus, perhaps the most remarkable impression from driving the xB was the lack of turning heads drawn by the stand-out body style. Even so, there may be something to be said for being the first ...

Good car, exceptional value.

The Hyundai Elantra is a fine subcompact. The Elantra is more comfortable and more enjoyable to drive than many of the name-brand cars in its class. There's little about it that seems cheap and interior improvements for 2004 have only refined it. In ...

Convertible blows lid off great sports sedan.

The 2004 Saab 9-3 convertible is the car to buy for anyone wanting a four-passenger, near-luxury drop top. Closed or open, it's a delightful driver, with creature comfort features galore and intuitive fixtures. With the top down, it wraps its ...

Still racy after all these years.

In a class of cars that places a premium on fresh styling, the appearance of the current Integra--though still distinctive--has become a bit familiar.On the other hand, the essential strengths of this line have made it a favorite with a new breed of ...

New styling adds sports appeal, refinements add value.

With fresh styling, Hyundai Tiburon offers a sporty alternative to the relatively bland sport compacts that compete with it. The Tiburon may not have quite have the biggest teeth in this class, but it can swim heads up with other compacts. It's well ...

Redesigned, but still affordable and friendly.

Value and a pleasant ownership continue to be Saturn's hallmarks. With attractive interiors and nimble handling, these are pleasant cars to drive. They still may not offer the refinement of some of the best compact sedans from Europe and Japan, but ...

This is one great sedan.

Audi's A4 is a high-quality sedan with posh furnishings, comprehensive features. It comes loaded with character and refinement. With its seamless operation, it is a joy to drive and ride in. And it's a lot of fun to drive fast. Audi A4 comes with so ...

Sporty handling, touring car looks.

Infiniti's G20 will be appreciated most by driving enthusiasts, but anyone would benefit from its precise steering, stable braking and sure-footed handling. This is a sports sedan with performance that lives up to the Infiniti name.

2.5 RS makes you feel like a world-class rally driver.

In sum, the Impreza RS's drivetrain/suspension combination makes a reasonably sophisticated package. A few subcompacts are smoother, and more refined in the details. Yet the RS comes with more entertainment value, and more character, than a Ford ...