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| 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 10-12-2009 By |
Pros:
Confident handling, great value, edgy style, loads of available high-tech equipment, strong engines in higher trims.
Cons:
Power-sapping CVT, laxxed and loud base engine, cheap interior contructnio, less than impresive fuel economy.
Warranty:
| Basic: 5 yr. / 60,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain: 10 yr. / 100,000 mi. |
| Roadside: 5 yr. / Unlimited mi. |
| Rust: 7 yr. / 100,000 mi. |
Safety:
| Antilock Brakes: Standard |
Four Wheel Antilock Brakes: Standard |
| Depowered Airbag: Standard |
Passenger Airbag: Standard |
| Head Airbag: Standard |
Side Airbag: Standard |
| Child Safety Seats: Not Available |
Traction Control: Standard |
| Stability Control: Standard |
NHTSA Rating:
| Passenger: 4 stars |
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| Driver: 5 stars |
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| Side Impact Front: Not Tested |
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| Side Impact Rear: Not Tested |
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| Rollover Rating: 4 stars |
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| NHTSA: 5 star, 4 star, 3 star, 2 star, 1 star, Not Tested |
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| 2010 Acura RDX 10-12-2009 By |
Pros:
Sporty handling, stylish interior, nicely equipped, excellent crash test scores.
Cons:
Lackluster fuel economy, firm ride.
Warranty:
| Basic: 4 yr. / 50,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain: 6 yr. / 70,000 mi. |
| Roadside: 4 yr. / 50,000 mi. |
| Rust: 5 yr. / Unlimited mi. |
Safety:
| Antilock Brakes: Standard |
Four Wheel Antilock Brakes: Standard |
| Depowered Airbag: Standard |
Passenger Airbag: Standard |
| Head Airbag: Standard |
Side Airbag: Standard |
| Child Safety Seats: Not Available |
Traction Control: Standard |
| Stability Control: Standard |
NHTSA Rating:
| Passenger: 5 stars |
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| Driver: 5 stars |
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| Side Impact Front: 5 stars |
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| Side Impact Rear: 5 stars |
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| Rollover Rating: Not Tested |
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| NHTSA: 5 star, 4 star, 3 star, 2 star, 1 star, Not Tested |
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| 2010 Chevrolet Aveo 10-12-2009 By |
Pros:
Low price, high fuel economy, ample headroom.
Cons:
Weak engine, small luggage capacity for hatchbacks, sluggish highway manners, middling crash test scores.
Warranty:
| Basic: 3 yr. / 36,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain: 5 yr. / 100,000 mi. |
| Roadside: 5 yr. / 100,000 mi. |
| Rust: 6 yr. / 100,000 mi. |
Safety:
| Antilock Brakes: Not Available |
Four Wheel Antilock Brakes: Not Available |
| Depowered Airbag: Standard |
Passenger Airbag: Standard |
| Head Airbag: Not Available |
Side Airbag: Standard |
| Child Safety Seats: Not Available |
Traction Control: Not Available |
| Stability Control: Not Available |
NHTSA Rating:
| Passenger: 4 stars |
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| Driver: 5 stars |
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| Side Impact Front: 4 stars |
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| Side Impact Rear: 3 stars |
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| Rollover Rating: 4 stars |
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| NHTSA: 5 star, 4 star, 3 star, 2 star, 1 star, Not Tested |
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| 2010 Nissan Xterra 10-12-2009 By |
Pros:
Serious off-road prowess, powerful V6, innovative cargo features, most livable truck in its class.
Cons:
Unimpressive interior materials, mushy brake pedal.
Warranty:
| Basic: 3 yr. / 36,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain: 5 yr. / 60,000 mi. |
| Roadside: 3 yr. / 36,000 mi. |
| Rust: 5 yr. / Unlimited mi. |
Safety:
| Antilock Brakes: Standard |
Four Wheel Antilock Brakes: Standard |
| Depowered Airbag: Standard |
Passenger Airbag: Standard |
| Head Airbag: Standard |
Side Airbag: Standard |
| Child Safety Seats: Not Available |
Traction Control: Standard |
| Stability Control: Standard |
NHTSA Rating:
| Passenger: 4 stars |
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| Driver: 4 stars |
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| Side Impact Front: 5 stars |
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| Side Impact Rear: 5 stars |
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| Rollover Rating: 3 stars |
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| NHTSA: 5 star, 4 star, 3 star, 2 star, 1 star, Not Tested |
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| 2010 Chrysler Town & Country 10-12-2009 By |
Pros:
State of the art rear seating options, entertainment DVD/TV options, tons of space, powerful 4.0-liter V6 engine, Spectacular safety scores.
Cons:
Subpar build quality, substandard interior materials, Stow 'n Go seats aren't very comfortable, confusing options packages, slow and inefficient base engines.
Warranty:
| Basic: 3 yr. / 36,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain: 5 yr. / 100,000 mi. |
| Roadside: 3 yr. / 36,000 mi. |
| Rust: 5 yr. / 100,000 mi. |
Safety:
| Antilock Brakes: Standard |
Four Wheel Antilock Brakes: Standard |
| Depowered Airbag: Standard |
Passenger Airbag: Standard |
| Head Airbag: Standard |
Side Airbag: Not Available |
| Child Safety Seats: Not Available |
Traction Control: Standard |
| Stability Control: Standard |
NHTSA Rating:
| Passenger: 5 stars |
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| Driver: 5 stars |
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| Side Impact Front: 5 stars |
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| Side Impact Rear: 5 stars |
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| Rollover Rating: 4 stars |
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| NHTSA: 5 star, 4 star, 3 star, 2 star, 1 star, Not Tested |
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| 2010 Cadillac CTS 10-12-2009 By |
Pros:
Roomier cabin than similarly priced rivals, elegant cabin, nifty gadgets, capable and secure handling, available all-wheel drive.
Cons:
Not as nimble as similarly priced rivals, sport suspensions may be too firm for some, poor rear visibility, awkward driving position.
Warranty:
| Basic: 4 yr. / 50,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain: 5 yr. / 100,000 mi. |
| Roadside: 5 yr. / 100,000 mi. |
| Rust: 6 yr. / 100,000 mi. |
Safety:
| Antilock Brakes: Standard |
Four Wheel Antilock Brakes: Standard |
| Depowered Airbag: Standard |
Passenger Airbag: Standard |
| Head Airbag: Standard |
Side Airbag: Standard |
| Child Safety Seats: Not Available |
Traction Control: Standard |
| Stability Control: Standard |
NHTSA Rating:
| Passenger: 4 stars |
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| Driver: 4 stars |
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| Side Impact Front: 5 stars |
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| Side Impact Rear: 5 stars |
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| Rollover Rating: 4 stars |
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| NHTSA: 5 star, 4 star, 3 star, 2 star, 1 star, Not Tested |
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| 2010 Toyota Matrix 10-12-2009 By |
Pros:
Pleasant ride, intuitive controls, roomy backseat, flat load floor facilitates cargo carrying, good fuel economy with 1.8-liter engine.
Cons:
Unremarkable fuel economy with 2.4-liter engine, 1.8-liter engine unavailable on higher trim levels.
Warranty:
| Basic: 3 yr. / 36,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain: 5 yr. / 60,000 mi. |
| Rust: 5 yr. / Unlimited mi. |
Safety:
| Antilock Brakes: Standard |
Four Wheel Antilock Brakes: Standard |
| Depowered Airbag: Standard |
Passenger Airbag: Standard |
| Head Airbag: Standard |
Side Airbag: Standard |
| Child Safety Seats: Not Available |
Traction Control: Standard |
| Stability Control: Standard |
NHTSA Rating:
| Passenger: 5 stars |
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| Driver: 5 stars |
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| Side Impact Front: 5 stars |
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| Side Impact Rear: 4 stars |
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| Rollover Rating: 4 stars |
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| NHTSA: 5 star, 4 star, 3 star, 2 star, 1 star, Not Tested |
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| 2010 Jeep Compass 10-12-2009 By |
Pros:
Low price, available flip-down tailgate speakers.
Cons:
Low-rent interior, uncomfortable ride, unimpressive acceleration, noisy cabin, lacks typical Jeep off-road abilities.
Warranty:
| Basic: 3 yr. / 36,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain: 5 yr. / 100,000 mi. |
| Roadside: 3 yr. / 36,000 mi. |
| Rust: 5 yr. / 100,000 mi. |
Safety:
| Antilock Brakes: Standard |
Four Wheel Antilock Brakes: Standard |
| Depowered Airbag: Standard |
Passenger Airbag: Standard |
| Head Airbag: Standard |
Side Airbag: Optional |
| Child Safety Seats: Not Available |
Traction Control: Standard |
| Stability Control: Standard |
NHTSA Rating:
| Passenger: 4 stars |
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| Driver: 4 stars |
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| Side Impact Front: 5 stars |
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| Side Impact Rear: 5 stars |
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| Rollover Rating: 4 stars |
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| NHTSA: 5 star, 4 star, 3 star, 2 star, 1 star, Not Tested |
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| 2010 Hyundai Genesis 10-12-2009 By |
Pros:
Smooth and powerful engine, roomy & comfortable ride, plenty of standard features
and many options, top safety scores, good value for the money, good warranty.
Cons:
No all-wheel-drive option & rear seat does not fold down.
Warranty:
| Basic: 5 yr. / 60,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain: 10 yr. / 100,000 mi. |
| Roadside: 5 yr. / Unlimited mi. |
| Rust: 7 yr. / Unlimited mi. |
Safety:
| Antilock Brakes: Standard |
Four Wheel Antilock Brakes: Standard |
| Depowered Airbag: Standard |
Passenger Airbag: Standard |
| Head Airbag: Standard |
Side Airbag: Standard |
| Child Safety Seats: Not Available |
Traction Control: Standard |
| Stability Control: Standard |
NHTSA Rating:
| Passenger: 5 stars |
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| Driver: 5 stars |
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| Side Impact Front: 5 stars |
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| Side Impact Rear: 5 stars |
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| Rollover Rating: 5 stars |
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| NHTSA: 5 star, 4 star, 3 star, 2 star, 1 star, Not Tested |
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| 2010 Volkswagen Golf 10-12-2009 By |
Pros:
Stylish look inside and out, excellent interior materials, available diesel engine, versatile hatchback body style, refined driving dynamics.
Cons:
High price relative to segment rivals, some desirable features unavailable on base model.
Warranty:
| Basic: 3 yr. / 36,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain: 5 yr. / 60,000 mi. |
| Free Maintenance: 3 yr. / 36,000 mi. |
| Roadside: 3 yr. / 36,000 mi. |
| Rust: 12 yr. / Unlimited mi. |
Safety:
| Antilock Brakes: Standard |
Four Wheel Antilock Brakes: Standard |
| Depowered Airbag: Standard |
Passenger Airbag: Standard |
| Head Airbag: Standard |
Side Airbag: Standard |
| Child Safety Seats: Not Available |
Traction Control: Standard |
| Stability Control: Standard |
NHTSA Ratings:
| Passenger: Not Tested |
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| Driver: Not Tested |
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| Side Impact Front: Not Tested |
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| Side Impact Rear: Not Tested |
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| Rollover Rating: Not Tested |
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| NHTSA: 5 star, 4 star, 3 star, 2 star, 1 star, Not Tested |
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| 2010 Ford Fusion 10-12-2009 By |
Pros:
Roomy interior, great handling, comfortable ride, Ford Sync system, excellent four-cylinder fuel economy, all-wheel drive option available.
Cons:
Very loud four-cylinder engine, week electric power steering on non-Sport models.
Warranty:
| Basic: 3 yr. / 36,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain: 5 yr. / 60,000 mi. |
| Roadside: 5 yr. / 60,000 mi. |
| Rust: 5 yr. / Unlimited mi. |
Safety:
| Antilock Brakes: Standard |
Four Wheel Antilock Brakes: Standard |
| Depowered Airbag: Standard |
Passenger Airbag: Standard |
| Head Airbag: Standard |
Side Airbag: Standard |
| Child Safety Seats: Not Available |
Traction Control: Standard |
| Stability Control: Standard |
NHTSA Rating:
| Passenger: 4 stars |
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| Driver: 4 stars |
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| Side Impact Front: 5 stars |
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| Side Impact Rear: 4 stars |
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| Rollover Rating: 4 stars |
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| NHTSA: 5 star, 4 star, 3 star, 2 star, 1 star, Not Tested |
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| 2010 Dodge Journey 10-12-2009 By |
Pros:
Minivan-style interior functionality, perfect crash-test scores, interesting entertainment and communications options, attractive pricing.
Cons:
Lackluster base four-cylinder engine, subpar interior materials, ergonomic miscues, numb and vague steering, soggy handling, poor reputation for reliability.
Warranty:
| Basic: 3 yr. / 36,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain: 5 yr. / 100,000 mi. |
| Roadside: 3 yr. / 36,000 mi. |
| Rust: 5 yr. / 100,000 mi. |
Safety:
| Antilock Brakes: Standard |
Four Wheel Antilock Brakes: Standard |
| Depowered Airbag: Standard |
Passenger Airbag: Standard |
| Head Airbag: Standard |
Side Airbag: Standard |
| Child Safety Seats: Not Available |
Traction Control: Standard |
| Stability Control: Standard |
NHTSA Rating:
| Passenger: 5 stars |
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| Driver: 5 stars |
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| Side Impact Front: 5 stars |
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| Side Impact Rear: 5 stars |
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| Rollover Rating: 4 stars |
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| NHTSA: 5 star, 4 star, 3 star, 2 star, 1 star, Not Tested |
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