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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.

2008 Ford Focus
Ford Focus
The new Focus has been freshened, but not necessarily improved.
2008 Honda Civic GX
Honda Civic GX CNG
This natural gas car is a cleaner version of the regular sedan.
2008 Land Rover LR2
Land Rover LR2
This upscale SUV is pleasant to drive and retains the brand's distinct character.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
High-performance AWD sedan for hard-core driving enthusiasts.
2008 Nissan Rogue
Nissan Rogue
Nissan's new car-based SUV challenges Honda and Toyota.
2009 Subaru Forester
Subaru Forester
Redesigned crossover vehicle is bigger and better.
2009 Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla
Redesigned popular sedan feels like a downsized Camry.
Toyota Prius Touring
Toyota Prius Touring
The Touring version still gets excellent gas mileage, plus an edge in performance and safety.
2008 Volvo XC70 AWD wagon
Volvo XC70
The good size and overall versatility of the XC70 make it an appealing alternative to car-based SUVs.
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