Distinctively styled, the Chrysler 300 comes with a choice of six- and eight-cylinder engines and optional all-wheel-drive. Its roomy and stylish interior hosts five passengers in comfort.

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 Hyundai Sonata hosts five passengers in a spacious and comfortable interior, and offers good fuel mileage from its 4- and 6-cylinder engines.

Based on a sporty rear-wheel-drive platform, the Pontiac G8 comes powered by V6 and V8 engines, handles excellently, yet rides comfortably, and offers remarkable built quality.

Available in sedan and hatchback styles, the Subaru Impreza comes powered by a 2.5l flat-4. Standard all-wheel-drive provides ample traction in all wheather conditions.

Available with four- and six-cylinder engines, America's best-selling sedan hosts five passengers in comfort and safety. A Hybrid version improves mileage considerably.

The Toyota Yaris is powered by a 1.5l 4-cylinder, offering solid construction, good handling, and a relatively spacious interior for up to five passengers.

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