From $25,170Excellent safety ratings, huge backseat and trunk, available Sync multimedia integration system, comfortable ride, available all-wheel drive.
No telescoping steering column, mushy brake pedal, coarse V6, uninspiring handling.
The 2009 Ford Taurus receives standard stability control, and the base SE model joins the model lineup.
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From $20,995Powerful acceleration and great V8 soundtrack in GT trim, available Ford Sync system, good performance bang for the buck with the V8.
Weak and outdated V6, unimpressive fuel economy all around.
The 2010 Ford Mustang puts a bounce in its gallop with rejuvenated styling inside and out. It also boasts larger wheels, standard stability control and [...]
From $21,565Smooth and quiet ride, multiple cab and bed configurations, beefy towing and hauling capacities, attractive and functional cabin, responsive handling.
Engine performance still not equal to its most potent rivals, steering wheel doesn’t telescope.
The 2009 Ford F-150 has been fully redesigned, with styling changes inspired by the Super Duty Series trucks and mechanical changes inspired [...]
From $28,130Powerful V8 engines, generous towing and cargo capacities, simple interior controls, hybrid model’s fuel economy and power.
Poor gas mileage of regular models, cramped second-row legroom, rough ride, numb steering, subpar interior quality, hybrid sticker shock.
The big news for the 2009 Dodge Durango is the addition of a hybrid model that combines V8 power with [...]
From $21,520Unmatched ride quality for a truck, well-made interior, nifty storage spaces, powerful Hemi V8, loads of interior space.
Weak base engine with poor fuel economy, five-speed-only transmission, optional touchscreen’s jumbled stereo menus.
The 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 has been fully redesigned. Highlights include a new rear suspension design, updated styling, more power and up-to-date technology.
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From $22,220Nostalgic exterior styling, ripping performance with R/T and SRT8, agile handling for such a big car, SRT8’s strong braking, comfortable ride, generous cargo capacity.
Narcolepsy-inducing interior styling, poor rearward visibility, V6’s frumpy four-speed automatic transmission.
Dodge fills out the Challenger lineup for 2009 with the introduction of a base V6 model and midlevel R/T. Joining the [...]
From $48,565Exotic-car performance for real-world money, daily-driver functionality, surprisingly respectable fuel economy.
Not as nimble and communicative as some competitors, interior lacks pizzazz, Z06 and ZR1 look too much like the standard Corvette.
The big news this year is the late introduction of the Corvette ZR1, which boasts a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 producing 638 horsepower. It’s the [...]
From $58,575Neck-wrenching acceleration, excellent handling, agreeable ride, distinctive looks, reasonably priced.
Too much supercharger whine and not enough V8 rumble, rough-around-the-edges automatic transmission, standard seats lack support.
The Cadillac CTS-V is new for 2009.
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From $47,500Nimble handling, powerful engines, luxurious and comfortable interior, huge list of features, excellent iPod interface.
Ride is on the firm side for some, munchkin-sized third-row seat, hefty price, frustrating iDrive interface.
A new twin-turbo diesel engine debuts on the 2009 BMW X5, which promises robust power and enhanced fuel economy. Optional and standard equipment has been [...]
From $33,600Near-perfect vehicle dynamics, potent and refined engines, high-quality interior, four body styles, convertible’s sleek retractable hardtop.
Not much interior storage space, pricey.
The 2009 BMW 3 Series sedan and wagon variants receive a variety of mild styling updates as well as a slight increase in rear track width. A redesigned iDrive controller debuts for the optional [...]