- 2009 Nissan Frontier, Pickup Trucks
- Tows a lot for its size
- Off-road ability
- Powerful V-6 option
- Sprayed-in bed liner with bed dividers
- 2009 Nissan Titan, Pickup Trucks
- Accelerates strongly
- Handles well
- Roomy, comfortable cabin
- 2009 Suzuki Equator, Pickup Trucks
- Off-road prowess
- Powerful optional V-6
- Big towing capacity for its size
- Long powertrain warranty
- Flat rear floor
- Standard side airbags
- Sprayed-in bed liner with bed dividers
- 2009 Toyota Tacoma, Pickup Trucks
- Lowest starting price of any pickup
- Outstanding resale value
- Excellent crash-test results
- Composite bedliner
- Tows a lot for its size
- Capable off road
- Good fuel economy
- Strong optional V-6
- 2009 Toyota Tundra, Pickup Trucks
- Hefty towing and hauling capacities
- Largest crew cab on the market
- Good reliability reputation
- Outstanding resale value
- Powerful 5.7-liter V-8 option
- Radar Laser Detectors: Top Rated Radar Dectectors ConsumerSearch buyer's guide to radar detectors covers performance and features differences between expensive and budget models...
- Radar Detector Ratings, Radar Detector Review Ratings ConsumerSearch rates reviews of radar detectors accordingly to how well and how thoroughly detectors are evaluated...
- Radar Detector Comparison; Compare Radar Detectors
- Beltronics GX 65, Radar Detectors
- Warns of speed and red-light cameras
- Good radar and laser detection
- Beltronics RX 65, Radar Detectors
- Good radar and laser detection
- More features than other mid-priced models
- Beltronics STi Driver, Radar Detectors
- Invisible to radar-detector detectors
- Very good radar and laser detection
- Beltronics Vector 955, Radar Detectors
- Few false alarms
- Easy to use
- Good basic detector
- Beltronics Vector 995, Radar Detectors
- Few false alarms
- Good radar detection
- Includes basic voice alerts
- Cobra XRS 9960G, Radar Detectors
- Warns of speed and red-light cameras
- Free camera database updates for life
- Removable USB key makes updates easy
- Cheaper than similarly equipped rivals
- Good laser-gun detection
- Invisible to Spectre 3 and 4
RDDs
- Big color display
- Escort Passport 8500 X50, Radar Detectors
- Adequate radar detection
- Easy to program and use
- Escort Passport 9500i, Radar Detectors
- Long-range radar detection
- Good laser-gun detection
- Escort Passport 9500ix, Radar Detectors
- Warns of speed and red-light cameras
- Best long-range radar detection
- Good laser-gun detection
- AutoLearn limits false alarms
- Escort Solo S2, Radar Detectors
- Cordless
- Has a headset jack
- Valentine One, Radar Detectors
- Very sensitive
- Arrows show whether threat is behind or ahead
- Can be continually upgraded
- Whistler Pro 78SE, Radar Detectors
- Good basic detector
- Improved radar and laser detection
- Whistler XTR-695, Radar Detectors
- Low price
- Reduces false laser alerts
- Hides from some radar-detector detectors
- Honda Silver Wing, Scooters
- Best for long-distance or freeway riding
- Smooth and very comfortable
- Looks like a motorcycle
- High quality and reliability
- Optional antilock brakes
- Kymco People 150, Scooters
- Value
- Estimated up to 84 mpg
- Freeway-legal
- Good build quality
- Smooth ride
- Quick acceleration
- Two-year warranty
- Piaggio MP3 500, Scooters
- Feels more stable than a two-wheeler
- Brakes better than a two-wheeler
- Excellent maneuverability
- Sits upright on its own
- 89 mph top speed
- Good fuel economy (55 to 57 mph)
- Aggressive styling
- Vectrix VX-1, Scooters
- Electric scooter
- Recharges in two to three hours
- Can go up to 62 mph
- Exceptional acceleration and handling
- Big and comfortable
- Good-looking
- Two-year warranty
- Tax credit and deduction apply
- Vespa GTS 250, Scooters
- Exceptional acceleration
- Nimble handling
- Classically stylish
- High quality
- Fuel economy up to 70 mpg
- High resale value
- Vespa LX 50, Scooters
- Excellent gas mileage
- Classic style
- Superb build quality
- Smooth, secure ride
- Roomy seat
- Full-face helmet fits under seat
- No insurance, registration in some states
- Probably won't need special license
- High resale value
- Small SUVs Ratings - Best Rated Small SUVs Reviews and comparison tests of small SUVs are rated and ranked by ConsumerSearch, which critiques reviews for credibility and balance in testing of compact SUVs...
- 2008 Honda CR-V, Small SUVs
- Ride and handling
- Interior, seats
- Passenger and cargo space
- Fuel economy
- 2008 Nissan Rogue, Small SUVs
- Low price
- Car-like nature
- Light, nimble handling
- Comfortable seats
- 2008 Toyota RAV4, Small SUVs
- Optional third-row seat
- Powerful but economical V-6 option
- Fun to drive
- Refinement
- Cargo room
- 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid, Small SUVs
- Good fuel economy
- Improved ride quality
- Very quiet hybrid operation
- Comfortable interior with plenty of room
- IIHS Top Safety Pick
- 2009 Honda CR-V, Small SUVs
- Interior and seating are first-rate
- Ample, flexible cargo bay
- Good ride and handling
- Excellent build quality
- Optional voice command system works well
- Three-way split rear backrest
- 2009 Nissan Rogue, Small SUVs
- Sporty looks
- Drives and handles like a car
- Comfortable seats
- Good safety ratings
- Low price
- 2009 Saturn Vue, Small SUVs
- Rides and drives well
- Comfortable, spacious and luxurious interior
- Lots of safety features
- Useful storage spots
- 2009 Subaru Forester, Small SUVs
- Stylish redesign
- Gutsy engines
- Good fuel economy
- Great passenger comfort
- Ample cargo space
- IIHS Top Safety Pick
- 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, Small SUVs
- Low price
- Long features list
- Excellent warranty coverage
- Can actually go off road
- Competent road manners
- Standard stability control system
- Available manual transmission
- Available Hill Hold and Descent Control systems
- 2009 Toyota RAV4, Small SUVs
- Optional third-row seat
- Lots of cargo room
- Very practical
- Priced right
- Good safety ratings
- V-6 model quicker than some sports sedans
- 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, Small SUVs
- Classy, well-designed interior
- Plenty of passenger space
- Comfortable ride
- Good handling
- Drives more like a car than an SUV
- Excellent build quality
- Powerful turbocharged engine
- Optional voice-activated controls work well
- Snow Tires, Winter Tires, Studded Snow Tires ConsumerSearch snow tire buyers' guide covers the best winter tire brands and models for climates from mild to harsh and points out which models to avoid...
- Snow Tire Ratings, Winter Tire Ratings ConsumerSearch rates snow tire reviews from North American, Scandinavian and European experts according to how rigorously each source tests and compares the tires. User reviews are also evaluated...
- Snow Tire Comparisons; Compare Winter Tires
- Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1, Snow Tires
- Improved grip
- Replaces the well-regarded Blizzak DM-Z3
- Bridgestone Blizzak DM-Z3, Snow Tires
- Good on snow and ice
- Best choice for SUVs, minivans, light trucks
- Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25, Snow Tires
- Proven reliability
- Solid grip on all winter road conditions
- Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60, Snow Tires
- Proven reliability and grip
- Replaces highly regarded Blizzak LM-25
- Bridgestone Blizzak WS-60, Snow Tires
- Good performance on snow, ice
- Continental ContiWinterContact TS810, Snow Tires
- Excellent on wet and dry pavement
- Adequate on snow and ice
- Good for cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks
- Dunlop Graspic DS2, Snow Tires
- Competence on all road conditions
- Good durability
- Inexpensive
- Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D, Snow Tires
- A top performer on cold, dry pavement
- Firestone Winterforce, Snow Tires
- Inexpensive
- Studdable
- Durable
- Very good snow grip
- General Altimax Arctic, Snow Tires
- Impressive on icy, snowy and wet roads
- Durable
- Inexpensive
- Studdable
- Goodyear Eagle Ultra Grip GW3, Snow Tires
- Best severe winter tire for performance cars
- Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3, Snow Tires
- Good on wet, dry and snowy roads
- Durable
- Comfortable and quiet
- Michelin X-Ice, Snow Tires
- A traditional top pick for severe winters
- Good performance in tests
- Michelin X-Ice Xi2, Snow Tires
- Superior grip on ice and snow
- Durable
- Quiet
- Low rolling resistance means better gas mileage
- Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5, Snow Tires
- Great on snow and ice
- Studded tire for cars, SUVs, minivans and light
trucks
- Nokian Hakkapeliitta R, Snow Tires
- Low rolling resistance means better gas mileage
- Secure on ice and snow
- Toyo Observe G-02 Plus, Snow Tires
- Terrific snow traction
- Durable
- Low rolling resistance means better gas mileage
- Yokohama Ice Guard iG20, Snow Tires
- Very good on snow and ice
- Low rolling resistance means better gas mileage
- 2008 Sports Cars: Sports Car Review - ConsumerSearch ConsumerSearch sports-car buyerÂ’s guide covers the best options in several price ranges based on published reviews...
- Sports Car Ratings, Sports Car Performance Ratings ConsumerSearch lists sports car reviews, rating each source as to how well they evaluate and test vehicles...
- Compare Sports Cars; 2008 Sports Car Comparisons
- 2008 Audi R8, Sports Cars
- Refinement and comfort
- Smooth V-8 well-matched with quattro all-wheel drive
- Interior and exterior
styling
- 2008 Audi TT, Sports Cars
- Attractive styling
- Blend of driving comfort and performance
- Fuel economy
- Cargo space/hatchback utility in coupe
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