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Test Drives and Car Reviews of the Latest New Vehicles

Car reviews and test drives of new vehicles by the editors of AutoGuide.com. Each new car review article by our in-house team of experts includes information on: standard features, trim levels, performance statistics, price (MSRP), fuel mileage (mpg), driving impressions and how it compares with the competition. Complete with industry leading video car reviews, also look for our definitive verdict on if you should buy this car.

2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK350

2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK350
With a V6 powerplant, 7-speed automatic transmission and retractable hardtop, the SLK350 might not be the best performance option in its class but it’s king in the comfort category.

2009 Volkswagen CC

2009 Volkswagen CC
Every now and then the performance guys at VW win out over the sensible family-car guys. This is one of those times.

2009 Acura TSX

2009 Acura TSX
You want power, Acura gives you four cylinders. You want trim choices, Acura gives you two. You want a bargain, the dotted line says $29,160. Is there more to the TSX than price?

2009 Acura RL

2009 Acura RL
If your top-of-the-line luxury sedan isn’t selling, what do you do? Despite being one of the prettiest sedans in history, Acura decided to refresh the RL with blade surfacing, or whatever they call it. Has it worked?

2009 Nissan Murano

2009 Nissan Murano
Is a redesign for 2009 enough to help keep Nissan’s futuristic Murano SUV ahead of the pack or has a lack of other improvements let it slip from its pedestal?

2010 Kia Soul Review

2010 Kia Soul Review
Would you really consider buying a Kia because of its personality? That’s what the Korean car company, long relegated to the bottom of the heap in terms of style, hopes to achieve with the Soul. Can it rival the new-for-2010 Nissan cube — let alone the Toyota Matrix or Suzuki SX4 hatchback?

2009 Chevrolet Aveo5 LT Review

2009 Chevrolet Aveo5 LT Review
Auto manufacturers know that while profit margins for entry-level vehicles are small, building brand loyalty is huge. The Daewoo-derived Aveo5 hopes to get first-time buyers into a Chevrolet.

2009 Aston Martin DBS

2009 Aston Martin DBS
Thanks to engineering that is now on par with design, the most beautiful car on the planet is also a serious performance machine.

2009 Infiniti FX50

2009 Infiniti FX50
With larger wheels and a high-displacement and more powerful engine, is the FX50 proof that bigger isn’t always better?

2009 Honda Pilot

2009 Honda Pilot
If you can get past the Frigidaire looks, pricey options, and massive size, the all-new Honda Pilot represents the best-ever utility vehicle for the Internet generation.

2009 Honda Fit Sport

2009 Honda Fit Sport
The way to the hearts of customers on a shoestring budget isn’t an exact science, but every now and then a vehicle comes along that can be universally loved — even if it is a little cheap.

2009 Infiniti FX35

2009 Infiniti FX35
Infiniti’s FX50 might be getting all the press but we’d argue that the FX35 is all you need and all you want.

2009 Suzuki SX4 Crossover

2009 Suzuki SX4 Crossover
With all the functionality of a Vibe or Matrix, along with AWD and a standard GPS system, the SX4 Crossover is just a fraction of the price of its competitors, making it a serious bargain.

2009 Suzuki Equator RMZ-4

2009 Suzuki Equator RMZ-4
Suzuki finally decided to build a pickup truck so owners of Suzuki motorcycles and ATVs can shop within their brand-of-choice for a tow vehicle.