Vehicle Type SUV History/Description Suzuki flew the coop from the Canadian marketplace a few years back, though their Grand Vitara SUV model is still popping up as a used-car buy in the Canadian marketplace. The third-generation machine launched for model-year 2006 in the fall of 2005, offering four or six-cylinder power, an off-road ca

Vehicle Type Compact five-door At a Glance Big on flexibility, efficiency and reliability, the Honda Fit found homes in the driveways of thousands of active Canadians, students, busy couples, pet lovers and outdoors buffs alike. It’s good on gas. Small. Easy to park. Put a roof-rack on it, and it’s got nearly as much cargo room as an

Vehicle Type A rocket sedan that’s a measure more reliable and trouble-free as it ages than some of its German competitors. Performance Sedan History/Description Lexus dropped an F-Bomb when their rorty-snorty IS F performance sedan hit the scene in 2008. Designed to bring the Japanese brand’s presence into a European-dominated ma

The mid-size car is the go-to means of conveyance for thousands of Canadian drivers – on both the new and used sides of the marketplace. If you’re looking for a new-to-you ride, there’s a solid chance that it might be a mid-size car. Reliability, residual values, safety, and quality Below, we’ll highlight five of the most popular mid-si

Welcome to Depreciation Appreciation! Every month, your pals at autoTRADER.ca dig up an instance of how depreciation can make for an extraordinary used-car deal. This time round, we’re highlighting another used performance car bargain yet again. The subject of this month’s story packs a screamer all-motor V8 engine, discreetly upgraded looks, a

Vehicle Type Luxury Sedan History/Description The last-generation   Acura RL   enjoyed a long and quiet life as the rolling culmination of everything Honda’s premium brand, Acura, knows about building cars. This welcoming Japanese flagship boasted quiet looks, efficient power, creamy and solid comfort, and the latest tech and safety feat

Vehicle Type: Full-size Pickup Truck At a Glance When power, styling and manly-truck muscle are priorities, few machines can match the punch Dodge built into the last-generation Ram 1500. Largely considered the ‘sporty’ pickup in the segment, the 2002 to 2008 generation model hit the road in 2001 with numerous body styles, engines, feature

Welcome to Depreciation Appreciation! Every month, your pals at autoTRADER.ca dig up an instance of how depreciation can make for an extraordinary used car deal. This time ’round, we’re having a look at a solidly reliable and properly thrilling sports coupe that’s come and gone in recent years: the Infiniti G37. Launched for model year 2008

Vehicle Type Minivan The most popular minivans on the road, and the models that arguably formed the segment, are from Chrysler History / Description Few can argue with the overwhelming value of a minivan when it comes to affordably moving around families, their things and their pets. Sliding doors, plenty of space for the buck, an

Update by Justin Pritchard ; original article by Chris Chase Update: Chevrolet Impala, 2006–2013 Here’s a closer look at some common problems and issues identified by the owners community, with some more detailed information that’s emerged in recent years. A popular used-car buy when affordability, size, space, comfort and power ar

Vehicle Type Pleasing handling reflexes, strong safety ratings, solid performance, and overall value. Compact sedan/hatchback History/Description With appealing pricing, unbeatable warranty coverage and good driving manners, the Mitsubishi Lancer has found homes in thousands of Canadian driveways. The latest generation of the Japa

Crossovers are big business in Canada – on both the new and used sides of the marketplace. As some of the bestselling vehicles amongst us Canucks, there’s a solid chance that if you’re looking for a new-to-your ride, it’s going to be a crossover SUV. Below, we’ll highlight five of the most popular crossovers on the used market based on sales vol

Crossover SUVs have largely killed off the once-popular minivan as Canada’s go-to family hauler – though thousands of shoppers still prefer the overwhelming value of a minivan when it comes to moving their families, their things and their pets around on the cheap. Car-like maneuverability and ride quality, huge space for the money and plenty of fl

Model: Mercedes C63 AMG Vehicle Type: Performance Sedan or Coupe The C63 AMG can be daily-driven with ease. Room for four adults and a decent trunk make this an easy performance car to live with. History/Description:  Here’s a twisted idea: take an elegant Mercedes C Class sedan and stuff an enormous V8 engine under the hood. Th

Welcome to Depreciation Appreciation! Every month, your pals at autoTRADER.ca dig up an instance of how depreciation can make for an extraordinary used car deal. This time round, we’re looking at a snarling hot-rod Benz with a rockin’ V8, more power than anyone needs, and a signature AMG soundtrack blasting in perpetuity from the tailpipes. The