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Tuesday, Feb 10
Personal Picks: Upscale sedans, part 2
I confess to liking the Maxima’s style – it’s slick and modern without looking too showy. The shared 3.5-liter V6 is a gem. Most of the time, I don’t need all-wheel drive (doing without AWD helps explain part of the Maxima’s 500+ pound lighter weight advantage). And compared to the mighty M35x,...
Wednesday, Jan 28
Upscale sedans—Road test and videos
Tested upscale sedans include the redesigned Acura TL and Nissan Maxima plus, new models including the Hyundai Genesis, Lincoln MKS, and Pontiac G8. In addition, we tested the new Jaguar XF luxury sedan. In the March issue, we’ll report on subcompact cars including the redesigned Honda F...
Monday, Jan 5
Hyundai Genesis Outscores Competitors, Becomes Consumer Reports’ top-rated “Upscale Sedan”
The Maxima is a quick car, but it doesn’t add much over the less costly Nissan Altima overall. While it’s pleasant, it falls short in some ways. Handling is responsive, but at low speeds the steering is overly light. The car is quiet and the ride is decent. But the new coupelike silhouette compro...
Thursday, Sep 25
New car deals on leftovers
If you plan to shop in the next few days, there are a number of appealing deals available on outgoing models. Consumer Reports Auto Price Service assembled the list below to illustrate the possible savings. In most cases, the incentives apply to the full model line, though we focused on spec...
Friday, May 11
Personal Picks: Upscale sedans, part 2
But. My colleague Jake Fisher calls the stunningly-fast Infiniti G35 a “four-door Miata.” (And we know how much Tom loves the Miata: ED.) That’s good enough for me; I’m sold. The G packs 306 horsepower and great handling, but it still cossets with a beautiful and comfortable interior with opt...
Tuesday, May 8
Personal Picks: Upscale sedans
Rick Small: In this group, the Infiniti G35 really stands out as a sporty and fun car to drive. It has great road feel and a firm but sporty ride that isn't punishing. The powerful V6 delivers strong performance, sounds great, and is quicker than many V8s. Fuel economy is decent considering the...
