The Acura ILX is handsomely styled, quiet, smooth, and nicely appointed. Powered by a choice of 4-cylinder engines, the ILX offers composed but not too sporty handling. A hybrid is available.

The Audi A3 offers the versatility of a compact hatchback with seating for five. Power comes from a choice of turbocharged 4-cylinder engines. Quattro all-wheel-drive is an option.

The Verano is a good looking car, with sleek stocky lines and a classy interior. Powered by a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder with 182 hp, the Verano offers adequate acceleration and sporty handling.

The Chevrolet Cobalt comes in coupe and sedan bodystyles powered by a choice of 4-cylinder engines, and offers a quiet ride and handsome styling for a competitive price.

The front-wheel-drive Cruze comes powered by a choice of 4-cyl. engines and compares well in its class with regard to features, mileage, ride and handling, interior noise, space and quality.

Chevrolet's first dedicated hybrid, the Volt seats four and offers smooth and quiet operation, excellent acceleration, and competent dynamics.

Powered by a choice of 4-cyl. engines, the Caliber combines design elements of several classes, but trails the competition in build quality. SRT4 offers affordable performance.

Powered by a choice of 4-cylinder engines with optional turbocharging, the Dodge Dart features attractive styling, above average handling, and a roomy cabin that lends it an upscale feel.

Available in coupe and sedan bodystyles, the Ford Focus is one of the most entertaining, if not necessarily most handsome vehicles in its class.

Available in several bodystyles, the Honda Civic comes powered by 4-cyl. engines with optional Hybrid support and provides excellent reliability, practicality, fuel economy, and sporty handling.

The Hyundai Elantra offers best-in-class interior room and extensive safety equipment that includes six airbags. Power comes from a 2.0l 4-cylinder engine with 138hp.

The Kia Forte replaces the Spectra for the 2010 model year. Featuring sporty styling, the Forte offers a choice of 4-cylinder engines and a roomy interior.

Powered by a choice of 4-cylinder engines, the Mazda 3 comes in sedan and hatchback bodystyles with handsome and sporty styling and excellent handling.

The Mitsubishi Lancer comes with aggressive styling, a choice of 4-cylinder engines, a well-designed interior, and good handling. Evo and Ralliart models are excellent driving machines.

The Nissan Sentra is a roomy and handsome 4-door sedan offering a choice of 4-cylinder engines. Top-of-the-line SE-R models offer sporty handling and performance.

Available in sedan and hatchback styles, the Subaru Impreza comes powered by a choice of flat-4 engines. Standard all-wheel-drive provides ample traction in all wheather conditions.

Powered by a 2.0L 4-cyl., the Suzuki SX4 comes in sedan and hatchback bodystyles. The SX4 sedan offers responsive handling, while the hatchback offers cargo versatility and optional AWD.

The sedan only, four-cylinder powered Toyota Corolla offers space for five in a comfortable and unconspicuous package. Toyota trademark reliability included.

The Volkswagen Jetta is a delectable dish of European-bred automotive technology, superior materials, and tangibly good build quality, offering excellent handling and safety.