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The Bottom Line: Audi has some fine cabin tech waiting in the wings, but it's not available on the 2009 Audi A3. Still, the car offers an excellent driving experience and the practical configuration of a small wagon.

Specs: Wagon, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2009 Toyota Venza AWD V-6 combines aspects of a large sedan and an SUV on the outside, while combining an excellent cabin tech package with a high-quality interior on the inside.

Specs: Wagon, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2009 Jetta TDI's engine represents a great balance of driver-friendliness and eco-friendliness. We just wish the rest of the vehicle lived up to its prestige.

Specs: Sedan, TDI, Diesel

The Bottom Line: As a high-performance, luxury sedan, the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V sets a benchmark. It's blisteringly fast and handles extraordinarily well, and offers an excellent set of cabin gadgets.

Specs: Sedan, CTS-V, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid combines ostentatious luxury with an overt green theme, while offering seating for seven, cargo room, and fuel economy worthy of a V-6.

Specs: SUV, Hybrid

The Bottom Line: Although not the most modern rig for cabin comforts, the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid is economical and fun to drive.

Specs: Sedan, Hybrid

The Bottom Line: While the 2010 Honda Insight EX with navigation may not be as mileage-friendly as the Prius, it represents a much better value and is more fun to drive.

The Bottom Line: The 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 offers rock-solid performance in a very practical small SUV configuration, but cabin tech lacks really cutting-edge features.

Specs: SUV, GLK350, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2009 Audi S8 is a very powerful big sedan with some excellent handling features, but it doesn't offer all of the latest in-dash gizmos, and you trade a luxury ride for performance.

Specs: Sedan, S8, Gas

The Bottom Line: In this touring configuration, the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is an easy car to drive in almost any situation, with monstrous power on tap, but the cabin tech feels like a mishmash of components.

Specs: Convertible, Gas