Tests and Features

Comparative TestsFour compact cars with AWD for less than $25,000
There are just four cars with AWD for less than $25,000 on the market: the Subaru Impreza, Mitsubishi Lancer, Toyota Matrix and Suzuki SX4. Interestingly, they’re all Japanese. We threw them all in the ring together. Four contenders We brought these rivals together on a particularly wet December 15th. Raining?
Test Drives2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Operation Moose Hunt4.5/5
For thousands of people in our country, moose hunting season is a time-honoured tradition. But since hunting means travelling to remote locations, you need a vehicle that can cope with bad roads and get you back home, hopefully, with the game. The Car Guide entrusted a Jeep Grand Cherokee to …
Test Drives2011 Toyota Corolla: Redesigned?3.5/5
Were it not for the registered sales of its compact sedan, the Corolla, on most markets worldwide, Toyota would not have been nearly as successful over the past 20 years. This little car was recently updated, striking a balance between superior quality assembly, somewhat reduced fuel consumption and reassuring long-term …
Test Drives2011 Toyota Tundra: As Big as The Tundra Itself4.0/5
The introduction to a car review is always the hardest part to write. You want to hook the reader in with something witty and informative, but you don’t want to fall back on some lame, overused colloquial quip. So, this is where I won’t talk about the ridiculous fervor surrounding …
First DrivesToyota Prius Plug-In: Where hybrid meets the future
When cars were first developed, and for several decades following, people were a little unsure about what type of fuel to use. Electricity, steam and gas were all in the running until about 1910. At that point, gas won out for several reasons (ease of transport, energy output, autonomy) and …
First Drives2011 Toyota Avalon: Refreshed and rejuvenated3.5/5
For years, the Toyota Avalon has been considered a fad car appealing only to those seeking comfort and reliability. Something of an overpriced Camry. Facing modest sales figures – fewer than 500 units a year in Canada – Toyota management decided to massage a little youth into this big sedan, …
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