2009 Nissan Versa
Nissan recently dropped the price on the base Versa sedan to $9,990, though that’s for a bare-bones model. Buyers will need to choose costlier versions to be able to obtain several desired features. A truly roomy and practical hatchback version starts at $13,110. The base engine is a 107-horsepower, 1.6-liter, four-cylinder version that nets 27/34 mpg. |
2009 Toyota Camry
Besides a price drop last year, not much has changed for the Camry Hybrid sedan since it was introduced for 2007. Utilizing the same fuel-sipping technology featured in Toyota's revolutionary Prius, this Camry provides the best fuel economy available in a traditional midsize sedan package, with an EPA combined estimate of 34 mpg. In other words, save gas and go faster. |
2009 Acura MDX
Tuned on Germany’s famed Nüburgring track, the 7-passenger SUV is not only getting rave reviews for its powerful engine and sporty handling, it has been honored for its safe passage, too.
Car and Driver compared eight mid-size luxury SUVs in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, motoring over 1000 miles through hazardous weather conditions. The result? The MDX came in first, hands down. |