2006 Volkswagen New Beetle

A brief background, specifications, and standard and optional features for the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. Both trim levels - 2.5 and the TDI - are discussed.

2008 Audi A5

The 2008 Audi A5 is a brand new vehicle in the Audi series. It is a coupe that seats four and has a powerful six-cylinder engine. The vehicle is scheduled to hit the dealers in November of 2007. The first will be the manual transmission vehicle and then the automatic transmission version will arrive in six months.

2007 Toyota Land Cruiser

The 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has managed to update some of its safety features for 2007 and a few options that are new. The large SUV underwent several cosmetic upgrades in 2006 and the basic design of the vehicle remains the same for 2007. The Toyota Land Cruiser is Toyota's most-expensive SUV model and is considered a large SUV even though it is slightly smaller than the Toyota Sequoia. The Land Cruiser comes in one model and trim which is a 4-door four wheel drive.

2007 Toyota Prius Hybrid

The 2007 Toyota Prius Hybrid is a gasoline and electric hybrid with a few additional safety features added for the new years plus an entirely new Touring trim. The Prius has always differed from other hybrids in that the electric engine dominates this car's drivetrain. The electric motor powers the car until it reaches about 12 miles per hour and then the gasoline engine takes over. The 2007 Toyota Prius Hybrid is available in the Base and Touring trims.

2007 Honda Element

The 2007 Honda Element is an SUV combining some of the best elements of a pickup truck with the best elements of a sport utility vehicle. Introduced in 2003 the vehicle has been marketed to, and been popular with, younger consumers. The 2007 Element now has an SC trim and adds some new safety features.

2007 Honda Fit

The brand new 2007 Honda Fit is Honda's entry in the starter-level compact car category. It is a vehicle essentially designed for the young urban crowd. It is small, meant for fitting into tight spaces like you might find in an urban setting and reasonably prices for those paying outrageous rents for living in the city. The Fit is a fuel-efficient small car that comes in a base and sport trim.

2007 Acura MDX

The 2007 Acura MDX is Acura's mid-size SUV. It is also considered a luxury vehicle and it is generally loaded with exciting features. For 2007 the MDX has undergone some redesigning that have given the vehicle increased horsepower and added the Acura Super Handling All-Wheel Drive. The MDX also has a 5,000-pound tow rating which is new for 2007.

2006 Volvo S80

New for 2006: features, specifications, standard and optional features for the Volvo S80. Only one trim level is available for the S80 in 2006-the 2.5T.

2006 Volvo S40

A brief background, new features for 2006, specifications, and standard and optional features for the 2006 Volvo S40. Both trim levels--the 2.4i and the T5--are discussed.

2005 Cadillac SRX

Background information, features, pricing, and specifications for the 2005 Cadillac SRX sport utility vehicle. New Care Test Drive considers this model to be among the best of the luxury SUVs.