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2006 Nissan Tiida

January 1, 2006

Nissan

The Good:
– Refined, economical engines
– Huge flexible interior
– Excellent build quality

The Bad:
– Lumpy highway ride
– Cheap stereo
– Wind noise at highway speeds

2006 Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan

The Good:
– Manageable size
– Powerful enough engine
– Strongest a/c ever

The Bad:
– Cramped third row seat
– Limited on-road handling
– No locking differentials

2006 Volkswagen Touareg V8

Volkswagen

The Good:
– Pleasant cabin
– Great on-road handling
– True off-road capability

The Bad:
– High price with options
– Confused automatic gearbox
– Poor fuel economy

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton V8

Volkswagen

The Good:
– Amazing interior features
– Tons of cabin space
– Comfortable highway cruiser

The Bad:
– High price with options
– Too anonymous for the price
– Poor fuel economy

2006 Toyota Previa

Toyota

The Good:
– Spaceship looks
– Respectable fuel economy
– Huge interior

The Bad:
– Limited front kneeroom
– Slow acceleration
– No respect on the roads

2006 Toyota Corolla

Toyota

The Good:
– Reliable and solidly built
– Low running costs
– Large interior

The Bad:
– Tall styling
– Higher price than before
– Base model low on features

2006 Renault Sport Megane

Renault

The Good:
– Unique exterior styling
– Very powerful engine
– Good comfort-handling balance

The Bad:
– Interior control placements
– Understeers at the limit
– Grabby brakes

2006 Toyota Yaris Sedan

Toyota

The Good:
– Tight build quality
– Low running costs
– Good interior room

The Bad:
– Weak engine
– Susceptible to crosswinds
– Cheap stereo

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