2009 Lexus IS350

Fast sports sedans and new hardtop convertible.
Lexus IS sedans and convertibles are quick, stylish rear-wheel-drive cars that combine sharp handling with luxury performance features. Trim, sleek and relatively light, they offer paddle-shift transmissions, good brakes and, in the IS 350, 0-60 acceleration as quick as 5.6 seconds. They are designed to offer comparable [...]

2009 Hyundai Elantra

Stylish, roomy, great warranty, good value.
The Hyundai Elantra is a compact car with handsome styling, a notable complement of safety features, commendable driving manners, a responsive and fuel-efficient powertrain, a strong warranty and above-average value for the money.
The 2009 Hyundai Elantra comes in four-door sedan and five-door hatchback versions, the latter a sporty [...]

2009 Chevrolet Corvette

America’s sports car.
The Chevrolet Corvette is the great American sports car. It’s thrilling to drive, with breathtaking acceleration performance and exceptionally tenacious grip for hard braking and high-speed cornering.
Value isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when talk turns to the Corvette but, when it comes to high performance, it might be [...]

2009 Volvo XC70

The car for serious outdoor adventurers.
The Volvo XC70 wagon has been a top choice among serious outdoor enthusiasts for years, and for good reason. It offers a high level of capability off road, it’s superb on primitive roads, gravel and dirt roads, heavy snow. Yet it’s smooth, stable, secure, fast and very comfortable [...]

2009 Toyota Camry

Best all-around midsize sedan.
The Toyota Camry does just about everything very well and it’s supported by Toyota’s well-earned reputation for quality, reliability and resale value. It’s the best-selling midsize sedan in America.
The Camry is exceptionally good in nearly every respect, bad in almost none, and it has a steady, set-and-forget quality that many [...]