Car Reviews
The AAA guide to buying your next vehicle
Subcompact and compact cars
Want a luxury compact car? Put this at the top of the list.
Good-looking, fun to drive, and easy on your wallet.
A great ride in town, but not well suited for long drives.
Big on style, economy, versatility, and fun.
Midsize and large cars
A sporty car that makes transportation easier.
With the 530i, BMW delivers the "Ultimate Cruising Machine."
The latest version of this reliable sedan adds excitement to the mix.
Unusual design features distinguish the Maxima from boring sedans.
The latest edition stays true to its luxury-car roots.
The Kia Stinger GT is long on value.
Midsize and large SUVs
A crossover that shines in driving dynamics and technology.
A competent, comfortable, and not especially costly SUV.
A roomy SUV with a German accent.
Stylish and capable, but the digital interface needs some work.
A bit long in the tooth, but the Explorer remains a consumer favorite.
A classy midsize SUV that looks and performs above its pay grade.
Need to carry a crowd or tow a big trailer? This is your SUV.
A comfy, practical—if not sporty handling—SUV.
Pickup trucks and minivans
Plug-in hybrid minivan is an industry first, and it works quite well.
On city streets and dusty trails alike, it’s a cult favorite among midsize pickups.
A worthy alternative to full-size pickups from Detroit.
The Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 is about as nice as a pickup truck can be.
Gets the job done, but lacks pizzazz.
The utility of a pickup and the comfort and convenience of a crossover.
This reliable pickup is still haulin' after all these years.
America’s favorite vehicle keeps rollin’ on.
The Ford F-250 provides a decent balance of capability and civility.
Think of the Ram 1500 as a fuel-efficient midsize sedan with a really big trunk.
Subcompact and compact SUVs, and wagons
Prestige and practicality at a decent price.
This modern riff on the traditional station wagon is a dandy runabout.
This crossover has attention-grabbing looks, but underwhelming performance.
With stand-out safety features, this is definitely not your old man’s Volvo.
This crossover offers lots of technology and refinement, as expected from Lexus.
For a starting price around $23,000, you get a lot of bang for the buck.
This station wagon's clean design and spacious cabin make for a comfortable long-distance cruiser.
Third time’s the charm for this latest X3 generation.
This crossover has attention-grabbing looks, but underwhelming performance.
With abundant power and sexy styling, the Sportbrake is for those who enjoy driving.
A practical wagon with the soul of a sports sedan.
Not eco or sporty enough to warrant its name.
Hybrids, EVs, and alternative-fuel vehicles
A long-range EV that just might be the future of personal transportation.
The second-generation Leaf could change your mind about electric cars.
For value, reliability, and fuel economy, it’s the hands-down champ.
One of the best sporty crossover SUVs you can buy.
A first-rate sports sedan in its own right.
The first mass-production EV retains its panache nearly a decade on.
A high-mileage, reasonably priced hybrid with a good deal of refinement.
A versatile hybrid that's a tad short on glam.
