The Car Connection - Car Reviews

2009 Toyota Venza

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:12:40 -0500

2009 TOYOTA VENZA STYLING | [7 out of 10] Automobile Magazine: "Think of it as a shorter, sleeker Highlander" Consumer Guide: "Simple, handy, and logical control system for audio and climate" Car and Driver: "Crossover? Wagon? Whatever it is, it looks good in the metal" To hear Toyota tell it, the 2009 Toyota Venza is the most ...

2009 Scion xD

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:18:25 -0500

2009 SCION XD STYLING | [7 out of 10] ConsumerGuide: "a Special Edition package, which includes unique trim and a lowered suspension" Edmunds: "a unique mix of hatchback and Mack truck" Car and Driver: "Snappy sheetmetal" MyRide.com: "urban America meets Tokyo design" Smaller and less boxy than its big brother xB, the 2009 Scion ...

2009 Scion xB

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:26:26 -0500

2009 SCION XB STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: "unchanged for 2009" Kelley Blue Book: "noticeably rounder and larger" Car and Driver: "just not very cool" After its 2008 redesign, the Scion xB is unchanged for 2009 except for one new color choice. The styling of the Scion-brand vehicles, especially the boxy 2009 Scion xB, is ...

2009 Mazda Mazda5

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:20:38 -0500

2009 MAZDA MAZDA5 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Cars.com: "looks sporty" Edmunds: "the functionality of a minivan but without the minivan stigma" ConsumerGuide: "The 2009 Mazda 5 is largely unchanged" The 2009 Mazda Mazda5 is an evolution of the people-hauler that Mazda introduced to the market in model year 2006. Variously described ...

2009 Scion tC

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:53:22 -0500

2009 SCION TC STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars.com: "looks more aggressive than its Toyota siblings" Motor Trend: "gets only revised interior fabrics" Car and Driver: "styling has become a bit familiar" Kelley Blue Book: "At a certain age, you might think the interior is a little too hip" The youth-oriented 2009 Scion tC is getting ...

2009 Mazda CX-7

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:11:07 -0500

2009 MAZDA CX-7 STYLING | [9 out of 10] Edmunds: "attention-getting design" Cars.com: "one of the best-looking crossovers" ConsumerGuide: "Testers agree the gauges are stylish but are divided on whether they're easy to read" Mazda 2009 CX-7s continue the familiar styling from their 2007 introduction: sporty without compromise. ...

2009 Mazda CX-9

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:59:46 -0500

2009 MAZDA CX-9 STYLING | [9 out of 10] ConsumerGuide: "a stylish, refined entry [in its class]" Car and Driver: "Significantly larger than a Ford Explorer " Cars.com: "manages to avoid the chunkiness of many SUVs , in part because of its angular nose and carlike grille" The 2009 Mazda CX-9 resembles a full-size wagon jacked up ...

2009 Dodge Ram

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:30:40 -0500

2009 DODGE RAM 1500 STYLING | [8 out of 10] ConsumerGuide: "Huge gauges are boldly marked and easy to read at a glance" Edmunds: "Three cab configurations and three bed lengths for the 2009 Ram 1500" Cars.com: "New exterior, which Dodge cleaned up and streamlined" The Dodge Ram 1500 pickup has long been Chrysler's ...

2009 Mazda RX-8

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:24:50 -0500

2009 MAZDA RX-8 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Car and Driver: "Not everybody thinks it's pretty" ConsumerGuide: "Freshened interior and exterior styling and a new R3 sport package" Cars.com: "Cabin that has small, rear-hinged back doors to make it easier to get into the backseat" After going nearly five years since its introduction ...

2009 Cadillac CTS-V

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:53:57 -0500

2009 CADILLAC CTS-V STYLING | [9 out of 10] ConsumerGuide: "CTS puts form over function when it comes to the use of major controls" Motor Trend: "Identified by the satin-finish mesh grille, deeper front and rear fascias" Road & Track: "Thick steering wheel and pedals [are] placed appropriately for precision driving" The Cadillac ...

2008 GMC Canyon

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:37:44 -0400

2008 GMC CANYON STYLING | [6 out of 10] Edmunds: "Distinctively rugged styling" Kelley Blue Book: "Interior layout is highly functional" Car and Driver: "A broad variety of body styles, wheelbase and cargo-bed lengths" A large part of any pickup truck's appeal is its macho exterior styling. With the 2008 GMC Canyon, it seems like ...

2008 Suzuki SX4

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:27:56 -0400

2008 SUZUKI SX4 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "Cabin has a clean design" MyRide.com: "Looks like a cute mini-SUV" Kelley Blue Book: "mildly wedge-shaped bodywork matches form with function" Automotive styling is a very particular business, and sometimes this means that design elements don't transfer well when one vehicle (in this ...

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:20:53 -0400

2008 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA STYLING | [6 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "applies traditional SUV styling cues to a scaled-down package" Motor Trend: "arguably the best looking car in its class" Edmunds: "flowing lines abound" Mother Proof: "rear of the cabin proved to be very basic" According to all the reviews consulted at ...

2008 Suzuki SX4 Sport

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:15:39 -0400

2008 SUZUKI SX4 SPORT STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: "Cabin has a clean design" MyRide.com: "Looks like a cute mini-SUV" Kelley Blue Book: "mildly wedge-shaped bodywork matches form with function" Automotive styling is a very particular business, and sometimes this means that design elements don't transfer well when one vehicle (in ...

2009 Chevrolet Corvette

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:25:28 -0400

2009 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STYLING | [9 out of 10] ConsumerGuide: "Available navigation system includes, but doesn't complicate, audio functions" Edmunds: "Z06 and ZR1 look too much like the standard Corvette" Kelley Blue Book: "Overall look is less boy-racer and more sophisticated sports car" It's hard to find a more iconic American ...