Good Low base price; quite a lot of clever features; Jeep lite styling; above-average off-road capability as compared to other car based crossover vehicles. Bad Lethargic acceleration; limited cargo space; poor braking distances; low budget interior; disappointing base engine fuel economy; continuously variable power sapping transmission. Introduction 2011 Jeep Patriot is a small crossover sport...

ADVANTAGES Available EcoBoost four-cylinder powerplant; comfortable and quiet interior; composed handling; abundant features; comfortable ride. DISADVANTAGES Transmission can be slow to respond; difficult to use MyFord Touch system. Introduction 2012 Ford Edge is a five-passenger crossover sport utility vehicle, which answers the call for spacious vehicle with style and utility. With its well...

Advantages Ample safety features; solid feel; impeccably designed interior; sophisticated handling and ride balance. Disadvantages Middling fuel economy; less cargo and interior space unlike rivals; small rear doors. Introduction 2012 Mercedes Benz GLK-Class is a recent entry into the premium sport utility vehicle segment, and features a stylish cabin and defined exterior focusing on passenger...

The 2011 Mercedes Benz E Class offers best quality and is available in plenty of body styles. It is a premium luxury vehicle, which justifies consideration. The all new 2011 Mercedes Benz E Class’s roof can fold away and retract; on the other it can be equipped with an optional diesel fueled V6 engine. There are a number of exterior and interior upgrades as well as few changes in the body...

Advantages Plethora of high tech features; relatively fuel efficient and strong turbocharged powerplants; excellent seats; capable handling; top safety scores; clean interior design with top notch materials. Disadvantages Smaller trunk unlike rivals; feels less sporty and bulkier unlike previous 5 Series. Introduction 2012 BMW 5 Series puts an emphasis on the driving experience and remains a true...

Good Comfortable and composed ride; available four-wheel drive system, powerful and smooth engines; plethora of luxury features; spacious and well designed interior. Bad IPod interface doesn’t carry common features; rear visibility compromised by styling. Introduction 2011 Chrysler 300 is a large premium luxury sedan, which receives a major overhaul for the model year with all components...

Advantages Reasonably priced; lively performance; available four-wheel drive system; comfortable front seats; sporty handling. Disadvantages Relatively stiff ride quality; polarizing styling; too much hard plastic inside; less cargo capacity unlike competitors; limited headroom in back seat. Introduction 2012 Nissan Juke has unique concept car styling and provides great economy and performance...

Honda revealed the 2013 Crosstour Concept at New York International Auto Show, offering the first official glimpse of more capable looking exterior design direction for the prestigious midsize sport utility vehicle. The V6 engine of Crosstour Concept offers enhanced fuel economy, with its six-speed automatic transmission. Mr. John Mendel, Executive Vice President of Sales at Honda America stated...

Advantages More space unlike kitschy rivals; unique styling; well equipped; efficient and powerful turbo powerplant; comfortable ride and capable handling; high class interior. Disadvantages Less space unlike more sensible rivals; unrefined and inefficient base engine. Introduction 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has been significantly redesigned in an effort to provide the car a sportier, meaner and more...

Infiniti will be providing Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel edition for 2013 delivery in limited production run of 200 models. Originally revealed as a concept vehicle at Frankfurt Auto Show in September 2011, it comes standard with 5.0 liter massive V8 engine that generates 414 horsepower, carbon fiber aero accessories and lowered suspension. Pricing for FX hasn’t been announced, but rest...