http://www.thecarconnection.com/reviews Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:06:15 -0500 Car Reviews -- Get the consensus and opinions from TheCarConnection and from around the Web on your favorite car. Lifestyle/Fashion http://static.thecarconnection.com/website/tcc-feed.jpg http://www.thecarconnection.com/reviews http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038836_first-drive-2010-lexus-gx-460 http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038836_first-drive-2010-lexus-gx-460 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:03:00 -0500 Stepping into the brand-new 2010 Lexus GX 460 for the first time, it's hard not to feel a bit nostalgic. Why? Among mid-size utes, the Lexus GX 460 is the last one standing; it's the only vehicle this size that sticks with the body-on-frame construction long preferred those who do heavy towing, and by some off-roaders. Luxurious mid-size ..]]> http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_5-series_2010 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_5-series_2010 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:19:00 -0500 2010 BMW 5-SERIES STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: "wolf in a flamboyant sheep's clothing," Cars and Driver: "somewhat unconventional" Kelley Blue Book: "the overall air of firm luxury remains" The 2010 5-Series sedan and wagon bear the hallmarks of an older school of BMW styling-one that's being left behind. With elaborate ...
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]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038759_mitsubishi-debuts-sync-rival-called-fuse-in-2010-outlander http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038759_mitsubishi-debuts-sync-rival-called-fuse-in-2010-outlander Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:04:00 -0500 It's about time that another automaker took on Ford's Sync hands-free communication and entertainment interface. One of the best rival systems--at least in affordable vehicles--comes from an unlikely source: Mitsubishi. The new 2010 Outlander is the first vehicle to get the handy interface. In a way, it figures. Mitsubishi used to have a geeky ..]]> http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/gmc_yukon_2010 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/gmc_yukon_2010 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:47:00 -0500 2010 GMC YUKON DENALI STYLING | [8 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "All but antiquates the previous generation" Cars.com: "sleeker styling...than the prior generation" Edmunds: "cabin certainly looks luxurious" The Yukon lineup hasn't changed much since the revamped versions arrived in the 2007 model year. They're handsome machines, ...
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]]> http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/chevrolet_suburban_2010 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/chevrolet_suburban_2010 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:19:00 -0500 2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars.com: "the new look it got in GM's impressive 2007 redesign still holds up" Kelley Blue Book: "fancier in appearance than many cargo haulers" Car and Driver: "handsome design inside" The long, tall, and wide Chevy Suburban is styled about as you'd expect. After all, as Kelley Blue ...
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]]> http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/honda_cr-v_2010 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/honda_cr-v_2010 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:35:00 -0500 2010 HONDA CR-V STYLING | [7 out of 10] Motor Trend: "it's more jelly-bean-shaped" Cars.com: "has an underbite" MotherProof: "graceful curved lines" Depending on how you see it, the exterior of the 2010 Honda CR-V is understatedly attractive, plain, or a little weird. The rounded overall shape with a mix of sheetmetal creases and ...
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]]> http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/hyundai_veracruz_2010 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/hyundai_veracruz_2010 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:22:00 -0500 2010 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ STYLING | [8 out of 10] Washington Post: "It has a longer, more elegantly sculpted body than the RX350." MyRide.com: "The curved roofline limits the Veracruz's rear head room a bit" Kelley Blue Book: "Dual chrome exhaust outlets, a rear spoiler and available 18-inch wheels don't impart a sporty appearance as much ...
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]]> http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/chevrolet_tahoe_2010 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/chevrolet_tahoe_2010 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:54:00 -0500 2010 CHEVROLET TAHOE STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: "modern and uncluttered interior gives the Tahoe a luxurious look" Kelley Blue Book: "largely unchanged for 2010...the Tahoe is still handsome" Edmunds: "a handsome, well-tailored cabin" The Tahoe's styling takes traditional SUV cues and updates them smartly. The design was ...
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]]> http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/dodge_journey_2010 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/dodge_journey_2010 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:43:00 -0500 2010 DODGE JOURNEY STYLING | [7 out of 10] Detroit News: "very little 'look at me'" Edmunds: "interior is less refined" Road & Track: "a far cry from being superb" The 2010 Dodge Journey brings an edgy Dodge flair to a segment that defaults to a sleeker, softer look. The Journey doesn't fit the more usual sleekness of the ...
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]]> http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/land-rover_lr2_2010 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/land-rover_lr2_2010 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:30:00 -0500 2010 LAND ROVER LR2 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars.com: "more distinctive and handsome than most SUVs " ConsumerGuide: "cabin takes a cue from more expensive Range Rovers " Edmunds: "plenty of leather and wood to go around" Land Rover has attained its place in the world, primarily due to a single model: the Range Rover . The ...
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]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038613_driven-2010-mitsubishi-outlander-gt http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038613_driven-2010-mitsubishi-outlander-gt Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:30:00 -0500 In the three years since the second-generation Mitsubishi Outlander first went on sale, Mitsubishi has gone through a sort of identity crisis here in the U.S. market. While the Japanese automaker's compact Lancer models--especially the high-performance Evolution and Ralliart--have been generally well received, Mitsubishi's larger vehicles, ..]]> http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/subaru_forester_2010 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/subaru_forester_2010 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:57:00 -0500 2010 SUBARU FORESTER STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds.com: "more rugged stance and image" Cars.com: "boxy charm has been toned down" Automobile Magazine: "goes from mutant station wagon to mainstream compact crossover" Most reviewers are pleased with the 2010 Subaru Forester's generous legroom, but the crossover's styling can't escape ...
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]]> http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038327_driven-2010-mazda-cx-9 http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038327_driven-2010-mazda-cx-9 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:11:00 -0500 Mazda's CX-9 can be more than a little deceiving. Get caught up in the driving experience--as you actually can in the somewhat nimble-feeling CX-9--and you might actually think you're driving a tall but reasonably compact wagon. That is, until you look back from the front seat at the spacious three-row interior or assess from the outside ..]]> http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_5-series-gran-turismo_2010 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_5-series-gran-turismo_2010 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:17:00 -0500 2010 BMW 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO STYLING | [7 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "it's certainly not an SUV" Car and Driver: "this new model is no classic beauty" Edmunds "the full-on rear view is just not pleasing to the eye" Autoblog: "genuinely inspired door panels" So...what is it? The striking 2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo, ...
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]]> http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/cadillac_cts_2010 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/cadillac_cts_2010 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:16:00 -0500 2010 CADILLAC CTS STYLING | [9 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "cheerfully luxurious design" Cars.com: "the front end can come off as a bit busy" CNET: "unique, vertical light pipes that will easily identify the car at night" Edmunds: " BMW and Mercedes seem cold and austere in comparison" The 2010 Cadillac CTS is General Motors' ...
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