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The Bottom Line: The 2010 Ford Taurus SHO combines an impressively fast, cutting-edge engine with cabin tech that is still ahead of the competition--even after appearing in Ford cars for a year already.

Specs: Sedan, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2009 BMW 750Li delivers impressive tech features on all fronts, helping justify its high price. It offers the best cabin tech package among its competitors.

Specs: Sedan, 750Li, Gas

The Bottom Line: The Rogue just barely manages to meet our performance expectations for a crossover SUV in its price range, and falls short when it comes to cabin tech.

Specs: SUV, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2010 Toyota Prius is a better car than its predecessor, although there are some areas, especially in the cabin, where we would have liked to see more improvement.

Specs: Sedan, Hybrid

The Bottom Line: The 2009 Lexus GS 450h offers power and luxury, without costing a bundle at the pump. But merely average cabin tech suggests waiting for a model update.

Specs: Sedan, Hybrid

The Bottom Line: With its tuned-up engine, the 2009 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V should appeal to younger drivers, but its lack of cabin tech makes it an unattractive option.

Specs: Sedan, SE-R Spec V, Gas

The Bottom Line: A good camping or ski vehicle, buyers interested in the 2009 Land Rover LR2 might want to hold off for a model update, which should improve the cabin tech substantially.

Specs: SUV, Gas

The Bottom Line: A good city car and an economical cruiser, 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible's soft top makes it a fun open-air ride, but use the money you would have spent on the automatic transmission option for manual transmission lessons.

Specs: Convertible, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring 5-door's cabin tech package is good, but not the best in the business. However, its performance and utility sit well above that of your average economy car.

The Bottom Line: If you can pay for the gas, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz S550 has many features to recommend it, and offers an incredibly comfortable ride, but don't expect it to play well with your personal electronics.

Specs: Sedan, S550, Gas