The Car Connection - Car Reviews

2009 Jeep Wrangler

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:59:00 -0400

2009 JEEP WRANGLER STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars.com: "You could almost call it a civilized design" Edmunds: "larger and more refined" USA Today: "Fancy and genteel by Wrangler standards" Two versions of the 2009 Jeep Wrangler are available, a two-door and four-door model, as well as both soft and hard convertible tops. Redesigned ...
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2009 Volvo V70

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:17:00 -0400

2009 VOLVO V70 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Motor Trend: "imbued with more of everything the Volvo faithful appreciate" Car and Driver: "its character has been ironed out in the form of smoother, rounded sheetmetal." Cars.com: "simple, clutter-free dashboard" Edmunds: "unmistakable Swedish style" The 2009 Volvo V70 is more refined ...
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2009 Ford Ranger

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:12:00 -0400

2009 FORD RANGER STYLING | [6 out of 10] Edmunds: "due to its aged design, it falls short in many other areas, making just about any other small or midsize pickup a better choice" MyRide.com: "truck desperately needs an update" ConsumerGuide: "basic design is more than a decade old and shows it" The folks in charge of the 2009 Ford ...
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2009 Ford Expedition

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:04:00 -0400

2009 FORD EXPEDITION STYLING | [8 out of 10] Motor Trend: "the instrument panel, with its mix of round and rectangular gauges and chrome, plastic, and wood trim, appears retro for the sake of being retro and at the expense of good function" Kelley Blue Book: " Ford's now-signature four-bar grille sits front and center" ForbesAutos: ...
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2009 Dodge Caliber

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:00 -0400

2009 DODGE CALIBER STYLING | [6 out of 10] Cars.com: "Tricks the eye into seeing a lower, sleeker shape" Car and Driver: "Do yourself a favor and spring for the Sport Appearance package" ConsumerGuide: "Large, simple audio and climate controls are within easy reach" The 2009 Dodge Caliber, with its bold, upright styling, stands out ...
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2009 Mazda B-Series

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:55:00 -0400

2009 MAZDA B-SERIES STYLING | [6 out of 10] Edmunds: "a Ford Ranger wearing different clothes" ConsumerGuide: "convenient dashboard design" J.D. Power: "more brightwork around the grille and headlamps" The 2009 Mazda B-Series' styling isn't as notable as its functionality. As Edmunds puts it, the 2009 Mazda is "essentially a ...
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2009 Kia Sedona

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:58:00 -0400

2009 KIA SEDONA STYLING | [7 out of 10] MyRide.com: "styling isn't unique, it is clean and crisp, and classy" Car and Driver: "some of the interior trim is cheap-looking" MotherProof: "more stylish and better-looking than other minivans " Reviewers generally approve of the 2009 Kia Sedona's styling. The 2009 Kia Sedona does a ...
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2009 Toyota 4Runner

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:51:00 -0400

2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: "aesthetically pleasing and functional" Kelley Blue Book: "stylish off-road capability" Automobile Magazine: "phony hood scoop...give[s] us pause" MyRide.com: "big and burly" A couple of interior and exterior niggles aside, the rugged styling of the 2009 Toyota 4Runner serves it ...
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2009 Jeep Patriot

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:23:00 -0400

2009 JEEP PATRIOT STYLING | [8 out of 10] Motor Trend: "more palatable Jeep styling" Edmunds: "ultimately defined by a sea of hard, low-quality plastic" Cars.com: "To observe the Patriot is essentially to see the silhouette of the previous-generation Liberty" The 2009 Jeep Patriot is the Chrysler brand's small crossover ...
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2009 Honda Ridgeline

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:18:00 -0400

2009 HONDA RIDGELINE STYLING | [5 out of 10] Automobile Magazine: "It'll attract crossover owners who hanker for a cargo bed" Cars.com: "There are some problems with the Ridgeline's styling and design" Motor Trend: "Some slight changes to the gauge shaping and to the choices of type styles for the tachometer and speedometer" The ...
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2009 Hyundai Accent

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:21:00 -0400

2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT STYLING | [6 out of 10] MyRide.com: "more buttoned-down conservative than the more youthful Kia Rio " Automotive.com: "has a conservative two-tone interior color scheme reminiscent of larger cars" Cars.com: "telltale Hyundai curves" According to reviews read by TheCarConnection.com, editors applaud the 2009 ...
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2009 Toyota RAV4

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:16:00 -0400

2009 TOYOTA RAV4 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Cars.com: "modern-rugged theme" Kelley Blue Book: "contemporary but conventional good looks" Edmunds: "a different rear door without the mounted spare tire" Editors at TheCarConnection.com find that the 2009 Toyota RAV4 offers drivers a pretty nice-looking vehicle that's been newly ...
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2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:08:00 -0400

2009 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER STYLING | [9 out of 10] Road & Track: "Those familiar with the older FJs will immediately see the family resemblance" Motor Trend: "the basic cabin harmonizes nicely with the busier exterior" Car and Driver: "retro-themed design" Buyers bored with bland SUVs , as well as veteran FJ aficionados, should ...
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2009 Hyundai Tucson

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:03:00 -0400

2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON STYLING | [6 out of 10] Cars.com: "the Tucson has a masculine, athletic appearance" Kelley Blue Book: "successfully blends edgy and fun styling" ConsumerGuide Auto: "Tucson lends its basic design to the Sportage at Hyundai's Kia division" Editors at TheCarConnection.com find that the 2009 Hyundai Tucson ...
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2009 Honda CR-V

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:58:00 -0400

2009 HONDA CR-V STYLING | [7 out of 10] ConsumerGuide: "hard plastics abound in the cabin, but none look cheap" MotherProof: "I started to feel good just contemplating it" Motor Trend: "it's more jelly-bean-shaped" Cars.com: "has an underbite" The exterior of the 2009 Honda CR-V is somewhat polarizing. Inside, however, reviewers ...
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