Road Test

2012 Renault Duster

2012 Renault Duster

The Good:
– As cheap as a small dog
– Decent cabin space
– Fairly comfortable ride
The Bad:
– Cheapness obvious in base trim
– Hard cabin plastics
– Gets noisy at highway speeds

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2012 Nissan Xterra

2012 Nissan Xterra

The Good:
– Excellent offroader
– Cabin space and practicality
– Powerful engine
The Bad:
– Hard-plastic cabin
– Engine noise, all the time
– Unimpressive fuel economy

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2012 Lexus GS 350

2012 Lexus GS 350

The Good:
– Rather good engine
– Cabin space and features
– Very comfortable ride
The Bad:
– Largely conservative styling
– Handling errs on side of caution
– Limited feedback from controls

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2012 Chrysler 300C Hemi

2012 Chrysler 300C Hemi

The Good:
– Stylish exterior
– Cabin space and features
– Very comfortable ride
The Bad:
– Soft handling character
– Very heavy curb weight
– Some kooky electronics

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2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI

2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI

The Good:
– Torquey engine
– Cabin quality and features
– Entertaining handler
The Bad:
– Lacks kick at highway speeds
– Looks a bit too understated
– Brake-pedal feel could be better

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2012 Lexus LX 570

2012 Lexus LX 570

The Good:
– Very luxurious ride
– Cabin space and features
– Decent offroader
The Bad:
– Very expensive
– A bit bulky to handle
– Average power and economy

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2012 Volkswagen Phaeton V8

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton V8

The Good:
– Decent power and economy
– Cabin space and features
– Quiet and comfortable
The Bad:
– Very pricey with options
– Not very sporting
– Understated styling

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