Road Test

2012 Toyota Camry

2012 Toyota Camry

The Good:
– Good economical engine
– Cabin space and features
– Fairly comfortable ride
The Bad:
– High base price
– Some hard cabin plastics
– Some rivals more fun to drive

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2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition

2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition

The Good:
– Fast is an understatement
– Insanely great handler
– Good space for two and luggage
The Bad:
– Harsh noisy ride
– Computers do all the talking
– Big car with cramped rear seat

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2012 Honda Pilot Touring

2012 Honda Pilot Touring

The Good:
– Very spacious interior
– Largely quiet ride
– Solid fuel economy
The Bad:
– Could be quicker
– Cabin hard plastics
– No low-range gearing

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2012 Ford Focus 2.0 Hatchback

2012 Ford Focus 2.0 Hatchback

The Good:
– Stylish inside and out
– Good ride and handling
– Class-leading engine
The Bad:
– Pricey with options
– Average rear legroom
– Noticeable road noise

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2011 Renault Safrane 3.5 V6

2011 Renault Safrane 3.5 V6

The Good:
– Very quiet ride
– Cabin quality and features
– Smooth suspension tuning
The Bad:
– Lacks top-end grunt
– Soft brake pedal feel
– Some odd button placements

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2012 Toyota Yaris

2012 Toyota Yaris

The Good:
– Looks decent enough
– Cabin space and features
– Reasonably comfortable ride
The Bad:
– Weak engine
– Controls feel too light
– Hard cabin plastics

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2011 Volkswagen Golf R

2011 Volkswagen Golf R

The Good:
– Powerful and economical
– Great ride and handling
– Spacious well-appointed cabin
The Bad:
– A tad pricey
– Doesn’t look pricey
– Doesn’t like low speeds

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2011 GMC Acadia Denali AWD

2011 GMC Acadia Denali AWD

The Good:
– Huge cabin space
– Decent handling
– Very comfortable ride
The Bad:
– Average fuel economy
– No low-range gearing
– Some hard cabin plastics

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2011 Kia Sportage 2.4 LX

2011 Kia Sportage 2.4 LX

The Good:
– Exterior styling
– Good legroom in the back
– Fairly comfortable ride
The Bad:
– Interior hard plastics
– Average headroom in the back
– Fairly dull drive

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