Road Tests

2012 Chrysler 200 Limited

2012 Chrysler 200 Limited

The Good:
– Upscale styling
– Good cabin materials
– Fairly comfortable ride
The Bad:
– Could be quicker
– Not as spacious as class-leaders
– Handling could be tighter

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2013 Lexus RX 450h

2013 Lexus RX 450h

The Good:
– Superb fuel economy
– Cabin space and features
– Fairly comfortable ride
The Bad:
– Relatively expensive
– Limited offroad ability
– Some hard cabin plastics

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2012 Volvo XC70 T6

2012 Volvo XC70 T6

The Good:
– Very very fast
– Nice cabin and space
– Good handling
The Bad:
– Pricey with options
– Steering feel
– Limited respect

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2013 Lexus ES 350

2013 Lexus ES 350

The Good:
– Ride and handling
– Cabin legroom and features
– Decent engine power
The Bad:
– Rivals offer better fuel economy
– Limited rear headroom
– Pricey with options

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2013 Ford Taurus SHO

2013 Ford Taurus SHO

The Good:
– Pretty darn fast
– Nicely trimmed cabin
– Fairly comfortable ride
The Bad:
– Overbearing gadgets
– Handling could be tighter
– Not as spacious as you’d think

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2012 Volkswagen Touareg V8

2012 Volkswagen Touareg V8

The Good:
– Practical power and economy
– Cabin space and features
– Ride and handling
The Bad:
– Pricey with options
– Below-average boot space
– No low-range gearing

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2012 Hyundai Veloster

2012 Hyundai Veloster

The Good:
– Head-turning exterior
– Cabin features and tech
– Ride and handling
The Bad:
– Too weird for many
– Too slow for most
– Too much cabin hard-plastics

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2012 BMW 335i Sport

2012 BMW 335i Sport

The Good:
– Powerful engine
– Top-notch handling
– Cabin space and features
The Bad:
– Pricey with options
– Limited steering feel
– Styling errs on conservative side

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2012 Bentley Mulsanne

2012 Bentley Mulsanne

The Good:
– Appears expensive
– Cabin trimmed like a sofa
– Very powerful engine
The Bad:
– As expensive as it appears
– Drives like a sofa
– Very thirsty engine

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2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

The Good:
– Exotic exterior styling
– Practical cabin features
– Ride and handling
The Bad:
– Manual-mode gear response
– Awkward rear accommodations
– Some hard cabin plastics

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