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(Feb 07, 2008)
Wayne Cunningham
Senior Editor
When a car costs $100,000, you expect a cabin filled with the latest gadgets. The trick is getting good cabin tech in an affordable car, the kind that most people drive. We're very impressed when we see a navigation system in a car that costs less than $30,000. Good stereos make an appearance at many different price ranges. Sure, these cars often won't have all the tech you could want, but a few quality components make them true tech cars.
2008 Volvo C30
The 2008 Volvo C30 makes for a fun and sporty little car that will stand out in a crowd. It can be optioned up with the full range of tech, though its stereo interface leaves something to be desired. Leave out the automatic transmission option in favor of the manual.
Price: $25,700.00 (check prices)
Review date: Sep 10, 2007
Very good
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2008 Scion xB
The new Scion xB has lost its bold exterior creases and some of its character, but has also grown up a bit and now represents one of the best tech values we've seen in a new car.
Price: $16,600.00 (check prices)
Review date: Aug 10, 2007
Very good
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2008 Saturn Vue XR
The 2008 Saturn Vue XR is a stylish performer with some advanced optional cabin technology, including an intuitive touch-screen navigation and music system.
Price: $26,325.00 (check prices)
Review date: Sep 6, 2007
Excellent
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2008 Nissan Altima Coupe
The 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe combines head-turning styling and gutsy performance with some advanced--albeit, pricey--cabin technology options, including GPS navigation and a great hands-free calling interface.
Price: $20,570.00 (check prices)
Review date: Sep 14, 2007
Very good
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2008 Ford Focus SES
With the exceptional Sync system as standard, the all-new Ford Focus SES has one of the highest tech-to-price ratios of any car we've seen.
Price: $16,375.00 (check prices)
Review date: Jan 18, 2008
Excellent
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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT
The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan defies the normal expectations for drivability in a minivan, while offering excellent entertainment features for families. Its few flaws are the kinds of things you might expect in a minivan.
Price: $26,805.00 (check prices)
Review date: Oct 1, 2007
Very good
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2007 Mini Cooper S
Good-looking and one of the most fun cars on the road, the 2007 Mini Cooper S is well-engineered throughout. While we were impressed by the audio and handling, these can be made even better with an optional premium speaker system and a limited slip differential.
Price: $21,200.00 (check prices)
Review date: May 2, 2007
Outstanding
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