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The Audi A3 offers the versatility of a compact hatchback with seating for five. Power comes from a turbocharged 4-cylinder or a V6 engine. Quattro all-wheel-drive is an option.
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.
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.
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.
Powered by a choice of 4-cylinder engines, the Mazda Mazda3 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.
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.