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Wagon Road Tests

2004 Volvo XC70 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2004 Chrysler Pacifica 2004 Volvo XC70 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2004 Chrysler Pacifica
Cross Examination: Station-wagon efficiency, sport/utility capability, minivan room--these three sleek crossovers promise the best of all... more
2004 Volvo XC70 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2004 Chrysler Pacifica 2004 Volvo XC70 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2004 Chrysler Pacifica
Cross Examination: Station-wagon efficiency, sport/utility capability, minivan room--these three sleek crossovers promise the best of all... more
First Look: 2004 London Taxi First Look: 2004 London Taxi
Anglophiles rejoice, one of the world's most recognizable automotive icons has been homologated for sale in North America, the London Taxi. more
2004 Scion xA 2004 Scion xA
Toyota believes it needs a separate brand that Gen-Yers will see as their own, not what their parents drove. Will quality, like youth, be... more
One-Year Test Update: 2003 Toyota Matrix One-Year Test Update: 2003 Toyota Matrix
"I never thought I'd be saying this, but Pontiac's version looks better than the Matrix, at least in this trim level." --Matt Stone more
First Drive: 2003 Chrysler PT Turbo First Drive: 2003 Chrysler PT Turbo
At last, the everyman's family-friendly hot rod has arrived. more
First Drive: 2004 Chrysler Pacifica First Drive: 2004 Chrysler Pacifica
Some classify minivans as yesterday's news, SUVs as passe, and feel that traditional sedans don't offer the configurability or safety... more
High-Roof Hi-Jinks: 2003 Honda Element EX and Suzuki Aerio SX High-Roof Hi-Jinks: 2003 Honda Element EX and Suzuki Aerio SX
Clever-like-a-fox, thinking-outside-the-box lifestyle conveyances more
High-Roof Hi-Jinks: Honda Element EX and Suzuki Aerio SX High-Roof Hi-Jinks: Honda Element EX and Suzuki Aerio SX
Clever-like-a-fox, thinking-outside-the-box lifestyle conveyances more
First Drive: 2004 Volvo S60 R/V70 R First Drive: 2004 Volvo S60 R/V70 R
Expanding the performance envelope more
One-Year Test Update: 2001 Audi allroad One-Year Test Update: 2001 Audi allroad
Logbook accolades abound for the small-feeling, large-carrying, superbly finished semi-SUV-like A... more
One-Year Test Update: 2001 Audi allroad One-Year Test Update: 2001 Audi allroad
Logbook accolades abound for the small-feeling, large-carrying, superbly finished semi-SUV-like Audi. "Handles like a sport sedan, yet... more
One-Year Test Verdict: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser One-Year Test Verdict: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Retro look at a retro price more
One-Year Test Verdict: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser One-Year Test Verdict: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Retro look at a retro price more
First Test: 2003 Subaru Baja First Test: 2003 Subaru Baja
First Test: Bratty, but it could be more spunky more
2003 Subaru Forester 2003 Subaru Forester
The Forester line was introduced in model-year '98 as a tallish, soft-road- able wagon. For '03, ... more
First Drive: 2003 Subaru Baja First Drive: 2003 Subaru Baja
Fun to drive and practical, if you're not in a hurry more
2002 Ford Focus ZX5 TDCi 2002 Ford Focus ZX5 TDCi
First Test: Diesel-powered pocket-rocket more
2002 Ford Focus ZX5 2002 Ford Focus ZX5
First Test: Do you like the looks and packaging of the Focus ZX3, but need the convenience of four doors? more
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Turbo 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Turbo
First Drive: Turbo good! more
2003 Toyota Matrix, 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX, 2002 Mazda Protege5 2003 Toyota Matrix, 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX, 2002 Mazda Protege5
The Next Bandwagons: Three sizeable, sporty, SUV alternatives more
First Drive: 2003 Toyota Matrix First Drive: 2003 Toyota Matrix
Autodom's version of the Xbox? more
2002 Lexus IS 300 2002 Lexus IS 300
Road Test: We call it a darn good sport wagon more
Exclusive First Look: 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Exclusive First Look: 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Exclusive First Look: Hip new models breathe fresh life into the affordable street rod more
First Drive: 2002 Audi S6 Avant First Drive: 2002 Audi S6 Avant
First Drive: The best V-8/automatic sport wagon you can buy? more
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Vehicle Reviews by Bodystyle

2008 Nissan Xterra Off Road: Rugged and tough, with a hint of civility

Posted July 17 2008 11:41 AM by Mark Williams
At first glance, the Xterra might be the one vehicle in our Death Valley Torture Test that seems out of place. Clearly, the name Nissan doesn't have the pull of such 4x4 stalwarts as Land Rover, Jeep, Hummer, or FJ.  more

Reader's Letters: Time to stop Playing

  I enjoyed your article in the May/June 2008 issue, " Time To Play ," by Larry Walton. While I like to read about the new toys available and I liked the pictures, I didn't expect to see this kind of story in a magazine...more  

Video Find: IIHS tests small pickups for the first time; Tacoma best rated

  In recent side crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2008 Toyota Tacoma earned the highest rating while the Dodge Dakota, Ford Ranger, and Nissan Frontier faired "okay" and the and the...more  

Review and Reach of my own: RECARO Young Sport toddler car seat

  Just recently, I've "volunteered" to help my younger sister with the responsibility of taking my almost two-year-old nephew to daycare for her in the mornings. This has opened an whole new world of questions about safety,...more  

You're Buying WOT? $42,875 Hard-core SUVs

  You think of the recent spike in gas prices not as a deterrent to buying a gas-hungry SUV, but as incentive to get the hard-core SUV of your dreams for a great price. The market is still full of choices to satiate your...more  

 
Walter P. Chrysler Museum Cruise Nights - June 26-Aug 21st
Cruise Nights Continue at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum with Hot Truck Theme-... more
 
 
May Sales postings: Ford, Chevy, Dodge, VW and crossover up!
Suzuki Auto Sets All-Time May Sales Record... more
 
One in ten women drivers admits to passion in their wagons
One in ten women drivers admits to passion in their wagon... more
 
If You Had To Have ONE Vehicle, Why Not A Ridgeline??
Spanky McTooshI agree 100%. In fact, I have 101 reasons why the Ridgeline is a great choice if you... more