As honeymoons go, the Dodge Dart's sure didn't last long. Fiat-Chrysler's lovechild sedan burst onto the scene in 2012 amid great fanfare: It was the first Dodge-branded compact sedan since 2005 and was based on the same Fiat Compact platform as Alfa Romeo's Giuletta. As such it promised an engaged, European driving experience with plentiful North

Vehicle Type This one’s a niche product, with even company officials claiming the second-gen Mazda 5 wasn’t designed to fit into a specific mould, category, or segment. Minivan History/Description The Mazda5 went on sale in model year 2012 for its second generation in North American markets, positioned as an evolution of the origi

Vehicle Type The closest thing to a minivan on offer from GM since the Chevrolet Venture was canned Small Crossover History/Description The Chevrolet Orlando launched in 2012 to compete with models like the Kia Rondo and Mazda 5 . The compact, three-row model was loosely slotted into the compact crossover / wagon segment, and

Vehicle Type Luxury Crossover Owners commonly praise the stereo system, cabin styling, smooth and rev-happy 3- or 3.6-litre engines, and abundant flexible storage facilities inside. History/Description Since its launch for model year 2010, the second-generation Cadillac SRX has become a prominent part of the luxury crossover lan

Vehicle Type Mid-size crossover SUV High-tech, luxurious and tidy all at once, Edge’s cabin was one of its most loved attributes. History/Description Following its launch for model-year 2007, the Ford Edge quickly became one of the most prominent crossovers in an ever-expanding marketplace. Built on the Ford CD3 platform and offer

Vehicle Type Compact Luxury Utility The xDrive35i is a beastly little rocket ute, though it will come with higher fuel and insurance costs, as well as performance that’ll likely prove excessive for many drivers. History/Description Model-year 2016 sees an all-new BMW X1 hitting the marketplace, which marks a move of the original

Model Kia Sportage Vehicle Type Crossover Owners commonly praise a smooth ride, refined powertrains, heaps of power with the turbocharged engine, and the Sportage’s upscale looks. History/Description Selection and value culminate in the latest generation Kia Sportage , which launched for model-year 2011 on our shores with t

Vehicle Type Crossover SUV History/Description Honda phased out and replaced their first-generation Pilot for model-year 2009 with a new model that packed updated styling, technology, feature content and an even bigger body. Longer, wider and taller than the original machine, the new-for-2009 eight-passenger Pilot received a welcome make

Vehicle Type Styling, and a sense of quality throughout the cabin helped draw many owners to the LaCrossse. Luxury Sedan History/Description The Buick LaCrosse launched in its last full generation for model-year 2010, initially with the name Allure, and shortly after, LaCrosse, which brought the model in line with its global marke

Vehicle Type Compact Crossover History/Description An all-new Hyundai Tucson model is arriving at dealers for model-year 2016, meaning the previous 2010-2015 generation model has fully transitioned into used car territory. Launched for its second generation in 2009 to give the Equinox , CR-V , RAV4 , Patriot and other compact crosso

Vehicle Type Coupe / Convertible A genuine sports car driving experience comes from the latest Z’s dedicated sports car platform as well as a proven powertrain. Description The Nissan 370Z is a two-seat sports model built to embody the latest and greatest in a storied line of affordable performance cars from Nissan, succeeding t

Model 2010 to 2015 Audi S4 Vehicle Type Sport Sedan History/Description Winter is coming. Not for a few months, sure, but it’s definitely going to be here, one day, in the not-so-distant-future, and that might be firing up your desire for a new-to-you ride to help handle its icy depths and salty, grey pits of despair. Or, maybe you j

Model 2004 to 2012 Toyota Avalon Vehicle Type Luxury Sedan History/Description The Toyota Avalon takes a place above the Camry in the Japanese automaker’s product lineup as a big, sophisticated luxury cruiser with a relatively simple goal: delivering an affordable taste of the motoring high-life to owners. Owners on the inter

Vehicle Type More than one owner taking to the web to share their experience said that the Sentra will surprise folks who don’t like driving small cars. Compact/Mid-size Sedan History/Description Available from model years 2007 to 2012 inclusive, the so-called B16 generation of Nissan Sentra was one of the most distinctively-sty

Vehicle Type The Evoque may not be destined for much actual off-road work, but engineers ensured the model would deliver a healthy dose of the capability the Land Rover brand is known for. Luxury Crossover History/Description The UK-built Evoque launched for 2012, putting a more-affordable Land Rover model within reach of the ma