Advantages Relatively spacious 3rd row seat; capable handling; finely crafted cockpit; high-tech user friendly features. Disadvantages Busy control layout; not that much interior space unlike bigger rivals. Introduction 2012 Acura MDX provides exclusive Super Handling All Wheel Drive System of Acura,...

Advantages Low price for a hybrid; thrifty fuel economy. Disadvantages Air conditioning shuts off with auto-off engine at traffic lights; unsophisticated ride; cramped rear seat. Introduction 2012 Honda Insight is an aerodynamically designed, practical five-passenger, four-door hatchback hybrid, which holds...

Advantages Fuel efficient diesel powerplant; excellent V8 performance; quiet and comfortable seating for seven passengers; high standard of luxury. Disadvantages Antiquated COMAND interface; pricier as compared to rivals; non-adjustable 2nd row seats. Introduction 2012 Mercedes Benz GL-Class is the...

Introduction 2011 Audi Q7 is a large crossover sport utility, which is beautifully designed by the engineers of the company for long distance travel. It has been redesigned for 2011 model year with new supercharged 3.0 liter V6 engines, eight-speed automatic transmission, diesel powered TDI model, optional...

There was a time not so long ago when sport utility vehicles where pretty much synonymous with poor fuel efficiency. Now-a-days, however, the situation has changed; there is no shortage of fuel efficient crossovers and sport utility vehicles on the road, and plenty of cars feature hybrid technology. The ten...

Good Four-wheel drive traction; sensuous handling; premium interior; available V8 model; balanced handling and ride. Bad Multi Media Interface might be a challenge; artificial steering feel. Introduction 2012 Audi S5 is a performance oriented version of A5, a four-seater two-door luxury sports convertible or...

Good Might price out less as compared to rivals; plush ride; power folding third-row seat; classy passenger interior with comfy seating in all three rows. Bad Old-fashioned electronics interface; V8 powertrain feels overworked under hefty loads; many cabin buttons and surfaces feel cheap; unwieldy...

Good High scores in crash tests; muscular V6 powertrain; quiet interior; economical inline four-cylinder engine; fine ride and handling balance. Bad Lacks quite a few competitive features; rear seat is less spacious; incoherent quality of interior materials. Introduction 2011 Chevrolet Malibu is an...