The Basics: The 2012 Audi A5 is widely acknowledged to be one of the handsomest Audis sold, and many reviewers just give it the superlative without qualification. Certainly its designer, Walter d'Silva, said it was the most beautiful car he'd ever drawn. The A5 Coupe is elegant and striking, especially in Audi's characteristic white color. Then...
The Basics: The 2012 Toyota Matrix is closely related to the Corolla sedan, but the Matrix takes a different tack in terms of style and packaging--appealing to a somewhat younger, more active crowd and those who need more versatility. Last year the Matrix was up for a mid-cycle refresh, but it amounted to some very minor appearance and trim...
The Basics: If reeling in the family budget is one of your top priorities, the Toyota Corolla remains a good fit. It's been a longtime frugality king, appealing to those who want the lowest running costs above all else--of course, with a design that meets requirements for the family and the commute. But while Toyota has made incremental...
The Basics: The Lexus LS 460 and its hybrid version, the LS 600h L, are the flagship models of the Lexus lineup, offering some of the most advanced technology features in any vehicle, along with lavish cabin appointments. Smooth ride quality and a serene, limo-like ultra-luxury interior is the priority, with driving dynamics more muted than those...
The Basics: Nissan's subcompact Versa has always felt a little more substantial and comfortable than most other cars in its class of small, on-a-budget choices. The same rings true for the redesigned, restyled 2012 Versa, even though Nissan has importantly managed to boost gas mileage by several miles per gallon across the lineup. Technically...
