Road Test

2014 Hyundai Elantra 1.8 Coupe

2014 Hyundai Elantra 1.8 Coupe

The Good:
– Fancy exterior styling
– Cabin space front and rear
– Fairly comfortable ride
The Bad:
– Not particularly quick
– More commuter than racer
– Some hard cabin plastics

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2014 Nissan Tiida 1.8 SL

2014 Nissan Tiida 1.8 SL

The Good:
– Great fuel economy
– Cabin space and features
– Decent ride quality
The Bad:
– Bit pricey with options
– Noisy on acceleration
– Some hard cabin plastics

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2014 Jaguar F-Type S V6

2014 Jaguar F-Type S V6

The Good:
– Strong powertrain
– Cabin space and features
– Tight handling and brakes
The Bad:
– More expensive than you think
– Lacking steering feel
– Barely useful boot space

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2013 Ford Escape

2013 Ford Escape

The Good:
– Great fuel economy
– Cabin space and features
– Ride and handling
The Bad:
– Could be quicker
– Fiddly multimedia system
– No all-wheel-drive option

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2013 Mazda CX-9 AWD

2013 Mazda CX-9 AWD

The Good:
– Contemporary styling
– Cabin space and features
– Great ride and handling
The Bad:
– Average fuel economy
– Limited offroad ability
– Some hard cabin plastics

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2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI

2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI

The Good:
– Superb engine performance
– Cabin space and features
– Great handling
The Bad:
– Pricey with options
– Some hard cabin plastics
– Throttle response at idle

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2014 Mazda 6 SkyActiv 2.5

2014 Mazda 6 SkyActiv 2.5

The Good:
– Class-competitive engine
– Class-leading handling
– Class-beating cabin materials
The Bad:
– A bit on the noisy side
– Somewhat shallow boot
– Staid cabin design

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe V6

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe V6

The Good:
– Great exterior styling
– Value-packed features
– Fairly comfortable ride
The Bad:
– Soft handling
– Most safety features optional
– No low-range gearing

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