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2009 Acura RDX Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:14:19 PST

If you're looking for small, high-performance luxury SUV that also has an outstanding reputation for service, reliability and resale, the RDX make the perfect choice.

2009 Audi A5 Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:14:19 PST

Coupe fans shopping for a well-rounded package with high-profile looks, impressive performance and plenty of practicality are going to find a lot to like in the 2009 Audi A5.

2009 Audi TT Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:14:19 PST

If you're looking for a two-seat roadster or a 2+2 coupe, you're probably looking for some combination of style, comfort and fun. In the TT you'll find equally lofty levels of the three.

2009 Honda Civic Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:14:19 PST

Whether your interest in hybrids is driven by political, environmental or financial considerations, the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid allows you to address those issues in a vehicle that's just about as comfortable and stylish as a compact sedan can be with little sacrifice in drivability.

2009 Honda Civic Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:14:19 PST

If you appreciate world-class refinement (along with impressive mileage), and you're looking to spend anywhere from $16,000 to $24,000 for a new car, your test-drive schedule might not continue past the Honda dealer.

2009 Honda Civic Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:14:19 PST

If you're looking to spend around $23,000 on a new car and your top priority is performance, you're in the right place at the right time.

2009 Nissan Altima Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:14:19 PST

The Altima's breadth of powertrain and packaging choices opens the door for lots of comparatively affordable variations on the theme that can meet and exceed the needs of all manner of mid-size sedan buyers – whether they're seeking basic transportation or want something with a more sporting character.

2009 Nissan Altima Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:14:18 PST

The 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid delivers an appealing combination of midsize sedan interior roominess with hybrid fuel efficiency, plus the athletic responses and braking performance that distinguish the Altima among its contemporaries.

2009 Nissan Versa Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:14:18 PST

The 2009 Nissan Versa leads the small-car pack in spaciousness, which is worth considering if you carry passengers in the back seat. Standing tall in both dimensions and refinement, it may also tempt those who appreciate the smoothness of a CVT, which promises 33 miles per gallon on the highway (according to EPA fuel-economy estimates).

2009 Nissan Xterra Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:14:18 PST

The 2009 Nissan Xterra is ideally suited for the active adventurer highlighted in so many Xterra commercials. An affordable price tag allows just about anyone to own this tough Nissan SUV, and a civilized ride makes it easy to live with in day-to-day driving.

2009 HUMMER H2 Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:44:07 PST

If you love a bold vehicle that turns heads and makes a big statement, you'll love the 2009 HUMMER H2. Short front and rear overhangs come in handy when off-roading.

2009 HUMMER H2 Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:44:07 PST

If you like the look of the H2 SUV, but need more room for items like dirt bikes, camping gear and other tall cargo that won't fit inside an enclosed SUV, the 2009 H2 SUT is the HUMMER for you.

2009 HUMMER H3 Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:44:07 PST

Without losing appreciable off-road capability, the 2009 HUMMER H3 produces a far more civilized experience than bigger Hummers, especially when compared to the original H1. If you seldom venture off-road (which is true of almost all SUV owners), the gentler ride and tamer responses are sure to satisfy rather than annoy the H3's occupants.

2009 Nissan Altima Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:44:07 PST

With two doors and a much sportier feel than the sedan, the 2009 Altima Coupe is a boldly-styled vehicle for those who want to get noticed. The reasonable price certainly doesn't hurt, either.

2009 Volvo C30 Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:44:07 PST

If you're willing to trade off a bit of conventional station wagon utility for a look that will definitely turn heads, the new 2009 Volvo C30's approach to style, comfort and performance could make it a very appealing choice.

2009 Volvo C70 Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:44:07 PST

Like to stand out from the luxury car crowd while demonstrating your canny practicality at the same time? The 2009 Volvo C70 coupe-convertible fills that bill very nicely.

2009 Volvo S40 Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:44:06 PST

f you like to get the most bang for your buck, the 2009 Volvo S40 will impress you with its style, content and price. Long known for its emphasis on safety, Volvo carries on the tradition with side-impact and side-curtain airbags, the Whiplash Protection System and other safety features.

2009 Volvo S60 Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:44:06 PST

If you're looking for a premium sedan with some style, the 2009 Volvo S60's sculpted hood, trunk and aggressive wheel and tire packages give it a much bolder look than its understated German and Japanese rivals. The S60 is also a bit wider than some competitors, which translates into generous shoulder room.

2008 Lotus Exige S Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:04:46 PST

Few street-legal cars can compete with the unfiltered communication between man and machine that occurs when piloting the Exige. If you believe that as little as possible should stand between you and the experience of driving, we think you'll like the Exige.

2009 Honda Accord Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:24:10 PST

The 2009 Honda Accord Coupe straddles the sporty-or-sensible divide as well as any car in its segment. It's quick and responsive enough to satisfy all but the hard-core enthusiasts, and its rear seat and trunk are large enough that it makes a great daily driver.

2009 Honda Accord Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:24:10 PST

With styling and performance that splits the difference between the sportier Nissan Altima and softer Toyota Camry, the Honda Accord embodies the very balance that attracts so many buyers to the midsize sedan segment in the first place. In terms of all-around quality and refinement, the Accord registers off the chart.

2009 Honda CR-V Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:24:10 PST

Few vehicles do as many things as well as the 2009 Honda CR-V. As practical as a backpack, this benchmark crossover is an easy, stylish one-size-fits-most car choice.

2009 Honda S2000 Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:24:10 PST

If you love the feeling of riding a motorcycle without a helmet, but your balance just isn't what it used to be, check out the 2009 Honda S2000. Those looking for startlingly-quick performance and remarkable nimbleness, but with a Honda price tag and build quality, won't be disappointed.

2009 Honda Ridgeline Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:22:25 PST

If you're looking for a medium-sized pickup with outstanding resale and build quality, the 2009 Honda Ridgeline may be just the ticket. A locking weather-resistant trunk positioned in the cargo bed floor is easily accessed via the dual-action tailgate, which flips down in the normal way or swings open like a door.

2009 Nissan Titan Crew Cab Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:32:11 PST

If you're looking for a big, powerful truck that's out of the mainstream in both style and features, has a really nice interior, a stump-pulling V8 engine and a host of innovations designed around real pickup-truck functions, take a look at the 2009 Nissan Titan.

2009 Nissan Titan King Cab Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:32:11 PST

2009 Nissan Pathfinder Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:11:16 PST

Even if you seldom go off-road, you might still appreciate the Pathfinder's ability to give the most accomplished nameplates a mud-run for their money. And if you're looking for a people-mover that comes across as more mountain man and less soccer mom, the Pathfinder should more than suffice.

2007 Audi Q7 Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:39:16 PST

You'll like this car if parking a large SUV is your recurrent nightmare. Instead, it's a dream when the Q7's rearview camera guides you onscreen inch by inch. Hauling people? Try the 28 different seat configurations. Cargo? Maximum trunk space is a mammoth 72 cubic feet

2008 Ford Focus Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:39:16 PST

A new look, more refined handling and additional features make the Focus an even more appealing choice for drivers seeking a value-oriented American compact. However, it's the new SYNC system that really sets it apart from all of its competitors, particularly for those who use their cars as mobile offices or entertainment centers.

2009 Volkswagen Routan Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:39:15 PST

Buyers who love the formidable benefits a minivan offers when it comes to true utility and ease of operation but want something with a more sophisticated look and driving character will find plenty to admire in the new 2009 Volkswagen Routan.

2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:03:18 PST

If you want to be able to go just about anywhere, you require some truck-type cargo capacity but not necessarily a lot, you tow a trailer but not necessarily a great big one and you want the advantages of a separate body-on-frame construction and an available V8 engine, the 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac deserves your attention.

2009 Ford Explorer Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:56:58 PST

Whether you're drawn to the 2009 Ford Explorer for its truck-like towing and cargo-hauling capabilities or its minivan-like versatility, you'll find more of what you're looking for in the latest incarnation of this quintessential SUV.

2009 Ford Focus Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:56:58 PST

A progressive look, more refined handling and additional features make the 2009 Ford Focus an even more appealing choice for drivers seeking a value-oriented American compact. However, it's the SYNC system that really sets it apart from all of its competitors, particularly for those who use their cars as mobile offices or entertainment centers.

2009 Ford Mustang Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:56:58 PST

You'll like the 2009 Ford Mustang Convertible if you're looking for a sporty, four-passenger ragtop that's a thoroughly modern take on a classic model. In the GT trim, the Mustang offers more bang-for-the-buck than pricier models from BMW, Nissan and Audi, all wrapped in a package that smacks of the red, white and blue.

2009 Saab 9-5 Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:56:58 PST

If you think the best things about a European sedan are the powerful yet fuel-efficient turbo engines and the relative exclusivity, you can get both for an affordable price in a 2009 Saab 9-5.

2009 Saab 9-7X Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:56:58 PST

If you're in the market for a practical SUV, but would rather be shopping for a European sport sedan, you may find the 2009 Saab 9-7X and 9-7X Aero delivers the utility you need, the badge you want and an attractive window sticker as well.

2008 Acura RL Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:28:53 PST

If you're a technology junkie, the 2008 Acura RL showcases the latest automotive high-tech gadgetry in an attractive package that is both user-friendly and semi-intuitive. Drivers who prefer razor-sharp handling to straight-line performance will love the RL's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD).

2007 Acura MDX Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:28:53 PST

The perfectly practical MDX is also the most powerful, most tech-savvy V6 SUV on the road, giving it assured access to the top tier of any premium midsize SUV shopping list.

2009 Ford Mustang Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:48:18 PST

If you're a fan of the affordable, powerful, rear-wheel-drive vehicles that have defined the American muscle car, you'll find the 2009 Ford Mustang a properly refined version and thoroughly satisfying.

2009 Buick Enclave Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:44:58 PST

If you appreciate the refinement of a luxury car but also need the flexibility of a crossover SUV, we think you'll like the 2009 Buick Enclave. It offers the image of owning a luxury vehicle, yet at a more affordable price than many of its competitors.

2009 Volkswagen Jetta Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:39:19 PST

If you're looking for a car with a sporty nature that also delivers good fuel economy and enough cargo room for the kids and family dog, you'll find much to like in the 2009 Jetta SportWagen.

2009 Pontiac Solstice Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:53:21 PST

If you covet fine four-wheeled automotive art and your idea of driving is a small, responsive and affordable two-seat sports car on a challenging two-lane road, the 2009 Pontiac Solstice is your dream come true.

2009 Pontiac Solstice Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:53:21 PST

If you're searching for serious sports-car handling capabilities and frisky performance at an affordable price, the 2009 Solstice GXP just might fill the order for fewer dollars than the similar Saturn SKY Red Line – though the Pontiac is less fully equipped. Ready to plant itself firmly through tight curves, this two-seater delivers confident control and composure, though, in the upper gears, engine response is tamer than might be expected.

2009 Pontiac Torrent Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:53:21 PST

When it comes to solid construction, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent reaches above the domestic SUV norm while delivering ample passenger space in front and rear. Buyers who wish to customize their Torrents can obtain a fair number of accessories in addition to factory-installed options.

2009 Chevrolet Traverse Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:40:56 PST

If you're looking for a big family vehicle with excellent safety ratings, the ability to tow 5,200 pounds and reasonably good fuel economy for its size, the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse may be the best game in town.

2008 Ford Escape Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:37:57 PST

If you're looking for traditional SUV features, such as high ground clearance and a high seating position, but you want it in a smaller, more fuel-efficient package, the 2008 Ford Escape makes a good choice.

2009 Chevrolet Corvette Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:10:09 PST

If you love your cars American and iconic, the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is a sports car purist's dream come true. Drivers experience awesome V8 power, amazing handling and an interior filled with more creature comforts than some luxury cars.

2009 Pontiac G5 Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:10:09 PST

If small cars light your fire and you prefer to "buy domestic," Pontiac has an attractive answer estimated at 37 miles per gallon on the highway. Youthful buyers, in particular, are likely to gravitate toward the 2009 Pontiac G5, lured by its curvy two-door profile and frisky performance, even in base-model form.

2009 Pontiac G6 Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:10:09 PST

If you're in the market for a sporty domestic midsize sedan that gets good gas mileage, the 2009 Pontiac G6 is right in line with the current offerings from Ford and Dodge.

2009 Pontiac G8 Car Review

kelley@kbb.com — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:10:09 PST

Anyone looking for a car that matches the classic charms of a rear-drive full-size four-door with a 21st-century approach to perf

2008 Nissan Rogue Car Review