- In this report
- 2008 Ford Focus
- 2008 Honda Civic GX CNG
- 2008 Land Rover LR2
- 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo
- 2008 Nissan Rogue
- 2009 Subaru Forester
- 2009 Toyota Corolla
- 2008 Toyota Prius Touring
- 2008 Volvo XC70
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First Drives
Here are our initial impressions of these new vehicles
We will be putting these models through our full road test in the coming months.
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Ford Focus The new Focus has been freshened, but not necessarily improved. |
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Honda Civic GX CNG This natural gas car is a cleaner version of the regular sedan. |
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Land Rover LR2 This upscale SUV is pleasant to drive and retains the brand's distinct character. |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution High-performance AWD sedan for hard-core driving enthusiasts. |
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Nissan Rogue Nissan's new car-based SUV challenges Honda and Toyota. |
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Subaru Forester Redesigned crossover vehicle is bigger and better. |
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Toyota Corolla Redesigned popular sedan feels like a downsized Camry. |
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Toyota Prius Touring The Touring version still gets excellent gas mileage, plus an edge in performance and safety. |
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Volvo XC70 The good size and overall versatility of the XC70 make it an appealing alternative to car-based SUVs. |
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