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Review of the 2009 Toyota Prius

2010 Toyota Prius - 9/16/09

MSRP: $21,000 - $27,270 | MPG: 48 Hwy, 51 City

Details: 5 Seats, 2 Rows, 2 Latch Connectors

The 2010 Toyota Prius gets great mileage, even for my mountainous driving, and it looks great, too. It has all of the little luxuries that most hybrids eschew as too heavy, and it can actually drive up a serious hill. You have no idea how much that means to me.


Review of the 2009 Land Rover LR2

2009 Land Rover LR2 - 9/08/09

MSRP: $35,375 - $35,375 | MPG: 22 Hwy, 15 City

Details: 5 Seats, 2 Rows, 2 Latch Connectors

With a six-cylinder engine, the 2009 Land Rover LR2’s acceleration is great, and not once did I wish for more oomph. I did wish for better gas mileage numbers, though. The LR2 gets an EPA-estimated 15/22 mpg city/highway. That’s not great, and to make matter worse, she takes premium gas. Yes, she can off-road, and yes, she’s responsive, but if you’re in the market for a small SUV, you might be surprised by the fuel economy numbers. 


Review of the 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser

2009 Toyota Land Cruiser - 8/28/09

MSRP: $64,755 - $64,755 | MPG: 18 Hwy, 13 City

Details: 8 Seats, 3 Rows, 2 Latch Connectors

When I first got into the 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser, I was offended by its size. It’s enormous, and I thought it was a lot more room than I needed. But like a pair of baggy jeans, I found myself spreading out and growing into the Land Cruiser.


Review of the 2009 Jaguar XF

2010 Jaguar XF - 8/26/09

MSRP: $51,150 - $79,150 | MPG: 21 Hwy, 16 City

Details: 5 Seats, 2 Rows, 2 Latch Connectors

The 2010 Jaguar XF Premium oozes quiet sex appeal, and I attempted to embody this same characteristic while I was test driving her. The best part of the XF is I didn’t have to sacrifice mom-function, pleasurable drivability, safety or luxury for those extra — albeit pricey — style points.


Review of the 2009 Nissan Versa

2009 Nissan Versa - 8/24/09

MSRP: $9,990 - $16,330 | MPG: 31 Hwy, 27 City

Details: 5 Seats, 2 Rows, 2 Latch Connectors

Months before the 2009 Nissan Versa’s arrival at my doorstep, I was eagerly anticipating test driving one of the most affordable cars in the market today. I knew it would lack frills. However, I can appreciate simplicity, so I welcomed the Versa into my driveway.


Review of the 2009 Subaru Forester

2010 Subaru Forester - 8/19/09

MSRP: $20,295 - $28,495 | MPG: 24 Hwy, 20 City

Details: 5 Seats, 2 Rows, 2 Latch Connectors

I had lots of fun driving the turbocharged 2010 Subaru Forester, but the problems started when I loaded my family into it for a six-hour road trip to Minnesota. The sum of these minor problems was enough that I wouldn’t buy this car for my family.


Review of the 2009 Nissan Armada

2010 Nissan Armada - 8/17/09

MSRP: $37,210 - $52,190 | MPG: 18 Hwy, 12 City

Details: 8 Seats, 3 Rows, 3 Latch Connectors

During my two-week test drive of the 2010 Nissan Armada, I liked almost everything about the full-size SUV. However, I’ll never buy one—not until its gas mileage improves. The Armada’s whoop-de-don’t fuel economy numbers are 12/18 mpg city/highway; they’re underwhelming, to say the least.


Review of the 2009 Nissan Maxima

2009 Nissan Maxima - 8/12/09

MSRP: $30,160 - $32,860 | MPG: 26 Hwy, 19 City

Details: 5 Seats, 2 Rows, 2 Latch Connectors

As a consumer, I’ve never considered buying a Nissan Maxima. It just hasn’t been on my car radar. After test-driving a 2009 Maxima for a week, it’s now on my radar. In fact, I give it the maximum A-plus Mommy-rating.


Review of the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country

2009 Chrysler Town and Country Limited - 8/05/09

MSRP: $26,340 - $36,780 | MPG: 23 Hwy, 17 City

Details: 7 Seats, 3 Rows, 3 Latch Connectors

For me, a minivan is a vehicular vacation; it takes no effort to open or close its doors, and it has fun features and plenty of space for the whole family. The 2009 Chrysler Town & Country I tested is no exception to this experience; however, it’s more of an all-inclusive resort as opposed to a vacation I’d plan on my own.


Review of the 2009 Kia Borrego

2009 Kia Borrego - 7/30/09

MSRP: $26,245 - $39,995 | MPG: 20 Hwy, 17 City

Details: 7 Seats, 3 Rows, 2 Latch Connectors

Kia is known for delivering a lot of car for a little price. When I jumped into the boxy cuteness of the 2009 Borrego, I was ready to be pleasantly surprised by its value-added price tag. Surprise! It’s not that much less expensive than many three-row SUVs. Bummer!


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