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2008 Hyundai Elantra
“Ride and handling are quite good.” — Automobile   See More Reviews		5.0 
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2008 Nissan Sentra
“[The SE-R] is just plain fun to drive...a sporty car you can deal with every day.” — Road & Track   See More Reviews		4.9 
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2009 Kia Spectra
“The suspension is impressive for this class of car. Lotus Engineering, creator of exotic, world-class sports cars, tuned the Spectra's suspension to optimize handling and ride quality.” — New Car Test Drive   See More Reviews		4.8 
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2008 Kia Spectra
“The suspension is impressive for this class of car. Lotus Engineering, creator of exotic, world-class sports cars, tuned the Spectra's suspension to optimize handling and ride quality.” — New Car Test Drive   See More Reviews		4.8 
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2009 Kia Spectra5
“The ride is quiet, and the interior is free of the usual booming and buzzing.” — Car and Driver   See More Reviews		4.8 
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2008 Kia Spectra5
“The ride is quiet, and the interior is free of the usual booming and buzzing.” — Car and Driver   See More Reviews		4.8 
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2008 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
“The Mazdaspeed3 allows for some gutsy merges and lane changes in fifth, and even in sixth you can massage the gas pedal just right to get the turbo to kick in and forego shifting. Every move is fun.” — Cars.com   See More Reviews		4.8 
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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
“Lancer Ralliart is a solid little performer. Though not as quick as the Lancer Evolution, Ralliart provides a satisfying sports-sedan experience for real-world driving chores as well as back-road jaunts.” — Cars.com   See More Reviews		4.8 
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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
“Lancer Ralliart is a solid little performer. Though not as quick as the Lancer Evolution, Ralliart provides a satisfying sports-sedan experience for real-world driving chores as well as back-road jaunts.” — Cars.com   See More Reviews		4.8 
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2008 Suzuki Reno
“...the Reno has no difficulty keeping up in traffic, and if you equip it with the manual gearbox, you'll rarely wish for more power.” — Edmunds.com   See More Reviews		4.8 
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2009 Mazda Mazda3
“With its distinctive snout, smooth flanks and shapely rear end, it looks more like a downsized European-bred machine than a Japanese car that starts well under $20,000.” — Edmunds.com   See More Reviews		4.8 
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2008 Mazda Mazda3
“With its distinctive snout, smooth flanks and shapely rear end, it looks more like a downsized European-bred machine than a Japanese car that starts well under $20,000.” — Edmunds.com   See More Reviews		4.8 
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2009 Scion xB
“Standard equipment includes ABS, antiskid/traction control, air conditioning, CD stereo, power windows/locks/mirrors, and split folding rear seat.” — Consumer Guide   See More Reviews		4.8 
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2008 Suzuki Forenza
“Standard on all Forenzas are air conditioning, heated power mirrors, power windows and locks, tilt steering wheel, CD/cassette stereo with steering-wheel controls, and 15-inch wheels.” — Consumer Guide   See More Reviews		4.8 
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2009 Toyota Prius
“The new Prius' skin turns in a coefficient of drag of 0.26, about the lowest ever for a production car.” — AutoWeek   See More Reviews		4.8 
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2009 Chevrolet HHR
“The speed-sensitive power steering is tuned to match suspension performance. The HHR LT1 tested was pleasantly agile with short turning circles.” — Chicago Tribune   See More Reviews		4.7 
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2008 Chevrolet HHR
“The speed-sensitive power steering is tuned to match suspension performance. The HHR LT1 tested was pleasantly agile with short turning circles.” — Chicago Tribune   See More Reviews		4.7 
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2009 Dodge Caliber
“...height allows tall doors, which makes it a breeze to taller passengers to slide in or out...” — MSN Autos   See More Reviews		4.7 
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2008 Dodge Caliber
“...height allows tall doors, which makes it a breeze to taller passengers to slide in or out...” — MSN Autos   See More Reviews		4.7 
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2009 Chevrolet Aveo
“The Aveo interior is better than you might expect for such a low-cost car. The seats offer a solid fit and are quite comfortable, with high-density foam under the LS's deluxe cloth in a tweedy pattern.” — New Car Test Drive   See More Reviews		4.7 
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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
“White-faced gauges with chrome rings, a one-touch tilt/slide sunroof, power windows, power locks, sliding sun visors, dual power outlets, and a CD/cassette combination sound system all contribute to a strong sense of value.” — Edmunds.com   See More Reviews		4.7 
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2009 Ford Focus
“Excellent head and legroom, even in back.” — Motor Trend   See More Reviews		4.7 
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2009 Honda Civic Hybrid
“While driving the Civic Hybrid, the battery meter and charge/assist gauge provided instant rewards in exchange for efficient driving.” — Cars.com   See More Reviews		4.7 
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2008 Honda Civic Hybrid
“While driving the Civic Hybrid, the battery meter and charge/assist gauge provided instant rewards in exchange for efficient driving.” — Cars.com   See More Reviews		4.7 
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2009 Honda Fit
“Superb flexibility, key features included standard, nimble handling.” — Edmunds.com   See More Reviews		4.7 
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2008 Kia Rio5
“Unlike the previous four-door Rio and Cinco wagon, the redesigned sedan and five-door Rio5 add a bit of styling flair to the compact car segment?The front end features a black mesh grille, black air dam insert, and more pronounced hood lines. The side flanks add sporty wheel flares, and the rear end has been reshaped for a cleaner appearance.” — AutoSite.com   See More Reviews		4.7 
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2008 Saturn Astra
4.7 
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2008 Kia Rio
“The chassis felt tight. Hit a bump and the expected rattles weren't there.” — USA Today   See More Reviews		4.6 
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2008 Honda Fit
“Superb flexibility, key features included standard, nimble handling.” — Edmunds.com   See More Reviews		4.6 
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2009 Hyundai Accent
“Relatively quiet inside the cabin.” — New Car Test Drive   See More Reviews		4.6 
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2008 Hyundai Accent
“Relatively quiet inside the cabin.” — New Car Test Drive   See More Reviews		4.6 
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2009 Nissan Versa
“...those who haven't looked at subcompacts recently might be surprised by its high level of fit and finish... Although it wasn't designed to be a sport hatch, the Versa manages some zip off the line.” — Edmunds.com   See More Reviews		4.6 
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2009 Pontiac Vibe
“On the road, we found the base model pleasant and comfortable with a hatchback's cargo-hauling versatility. The GT offers more driving excitement.” — New Car Test Drive   See More Reviews		4.6 
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2009 Toyota Corolla
“...this new ninth-generation Corolla is an evolutionary model that carries on Toyota's tradition of producing a robust small car that acts as a great introductory model to the Toyota family.” — New Car Test Drive   See More Reviews		4.6 
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2009 Toyota Matrix
“Steering is precise and even if the center of gravity is relatively high there is little body roll.” — New Car Test Drive   See More Reviews		4.6 
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2009 Honda Civic
“It has a sleek new aerodynamic body with a sweeping roofline, rakish windshield angle and low, wide stance. Interiors are blessed with more style and function.” — MSN Autos   See More Reviews		4.5 
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2008 Honda Civic
“It has a sleek new aerodynamic body with a sweeping roofline, rakish windshield angle and low, wide stance. Interiors are blessed with more style and function.” — MSN Autos   See More Reviews		4.5 
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2009 Scion tC
“On the move, the tC feels eager to run. The big reason (literally) for the tC's puppylike demeanor is its 2.4-liter inline four.” — Edmunds.com   See More Reviews		4.5 
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2008 Scion tC
“On the move, the tC feels eager to run. The big reason (literally) for the tC's puppylike demeanor is its 2.4-liter inline four.” — Edmunds.com   See More Reviews		4.5 
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2009 Scion xD
4.5 
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2008 Scion xD
4.5 
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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
“Handling is quite good for a car in this class, with reasonably good manners in corners and a compliant ride around town.” — Edmunds.com   See More Reviews		4.4 
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2009 Pontiac G5
“...either G5 engine provides ample power for just about any situation.” — Edmunds.com   See More Reviews		4.4 
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2008 Pontiac G5
“...either G5 engine provides ample power for just about any situation.” — Edmunds.com   See More Reviews		4.4 
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2008 Suzuki SX4
“ The nimble and utilitarian SX4 not only drives well compared to other cars like it, its interior is high-quality, the cabin is quiet and the seats are supportive.” — Cars.com   See More Reviews		4.4 
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2008 Toyota Yaris
“It is Fuel-efficient, has comfortable ride quality, crisp handling, available sliding and reclining rear seats.” — Edmunds.com   See More Reviews		4.4 
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2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
“Though no rocket, we found the Rabbit to be quick, responsive and fun to drive.” — New Car Test Drive   See More Reviews		2.7 
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2008 Volkswagen Rabbit
“Though no rocket, we found the Rabbit to be quick, responsive and fun to drive.” — New Car Test Drive   See More Reviews		2.7 
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2008 Subaru Impreza
“The seats are very comfortable and offer a wide range of adjustment for the driver.” — Woman Motorist   See More Reviews		2.7 
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2009 Volkswagen Jetta
“Steering feel is excellent, and the Jetta stays neatly on course on straightaways.” — Cars.com   See More Reviews		2.6 
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2008 Volkswagen Jetta
“Steering feel is excellent, and the Jetta stays neatly on course on straightaways.” — Cars.com   See More Reviews		2.6 
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2009 Volkswagen New Beetle
“Large doors and forward-flipping bucket seats make rear ingress/egress quite manageable.” — Motor Trend   See More Reviews		2.4 
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2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
“Large doors and forward-flipping bucket seats make rear ingress/egress quite manageable.” — Motor Trend   See More Reviews		2.4 
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2008 MINI Cooper
“...the Mini's mini engine, a 1.6-liter, overhead-cam four-cylinder, is plenty grunty enough.” — The Car Connection   See More Reviews		2.3 
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2008 MINI Cooper S
“...the Mini's mini engine, a 1.6-liter, overhead-cam four-cylinder, is plenty grunty enough.” — The Car Connection   See More Reviews		2.3 
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2008 smart fortwo
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