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  2011 Porsche Panamera

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  8.2 out
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  By Bengt Halvorson
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  From our Editors

  • Likes: Supercar thrust (Panamera Turbo), Excellent PDK gearbox, High-speed stability, confident handling , Nimble feel, Incredibly spacious backseat... more
  • Dislikes: Styling isn't sexy from all angles, Sea of buttons inside, Lots of electronics lend an almost artificial driving feel... more

  The Bottom Line

  There's not much ordinary or traditional about this phenomenal fastback, and that's mostly a good thing.

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  2011 Porsche Cayenne

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  8.2 out
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  By Bengt Halvorson
  Deputy Editor

  From our Editors

  • Likes: Improved performance, Plush new interior, Confident high-speed feel, Nimble handling for such a hefty vehicle, A Hybrid model that's good for the track... more
  • Dislikes: Not especially space-efficient, No third-row seat, and tight second row, Base Cayenne V-6 is still barely worthy of the badge... more

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  2011 Kia Sportage

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  8.0 out
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  By Marty Padgett
  Editorial Director

  From our Editors

  • Likes: Rakish new shape, Better build quality all around, UVO’s hands-free audio, SX’s 270-hp turbo... more
  • Dislikes: Rides a little stiffly, Steering feels heavy, Cabin is on the smaller side, Skimpy rear-seat head room ... more

  The Bottom Line

  Kia hits game reset, and gives the 2011 Sportage an appealing new look and feel.

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  2011 Chevrolet Corvette

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  8.8 out
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  By Nelson Ireson
  Editor

  From our Editors

  • Likes: Incredible value for the dollar, Street recognition, 430 horsepower in the base model, Launch Control system, Optional leather interior... more
  • Dislikes: Aging interior isn't as nice as it could be, Still no side curtain airbags, In-town fuel economy just average... more

  The Bottom Line

  Ridiculously fast and still daily-driver practical, the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is an everyday supercar.

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  2011 BMW 3-Series

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  8.4 out
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  By Nelson Ireson
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  From our Editors

  • Likes: Superb six-cylinder engines, Intuitive handling, Comfortable, functional interior, Active and passive safety features, Fuel-efficient smaller engines... more
  • Dislikes: Prices soar quickly with options, Clutch can be tricky on manual, iDrive system is complex, fussy... more

  The Bottom Line

  The 2011 BMW 3-Series continues the tradition of excellent handling, brisk performance, and high quality, though its relatively compact size does result in some compromises.

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