Standard Sedan

The Bottom Line: While we love the 2010 Lincoln MKZ's cabin tech, the next model update should take advantage of more efficient engines currently under development at Ford.

Specs: Sedan, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 Coupe strikes a balance between luxury and sport, with engaging driving and high quality cabin electronics, while presenting a very stylish exterior.

Specs: Coupe, Gas

The Bottom Line: Although not much of a tech car except for a couple of important features, the 2010 Kia Forte SX provides economical and practical transportation.

Specs: Sedan, Gas

The Bottom Line: We like that the HS250h packs a good deal of cabin tech and luxurious refinements, but we wonder if the decidedly average fuel economy is worth the additional complexity of the hybrid drivetrain.

Specs: Sedan, Hybrid

The Bottom Line: An excellent car for weekend sport driving, the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart loses it luster when stuck in traffic. Optional cabin electronics are of surprisingly good quality.

Specs: Sedan, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2009 Volkswagen Touareg TDI makes for a practical and stylish diesel SUV option, but its cabin tech only partially passes muster.

Specs: SUV, V6 TDI, Diesel

The Bottom Line: The 2009 Audi Q5, in Prestige trim, offers some of the best tech of any small SUV, along with incredible road performance.

Specs: SUV, Gas

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 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