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The Bottom Line: The 2005 Acura TSX is a good all-around, fun-to-drive car with only a few minor shortcomings in the design and electronics departments.

Specs: sedan, Base, Gas

The Bottom Line: The Mazda Mazda3 has no major complaints but also few frills--kudos for looks and handling.

Specs: sedan, i, Gas

The Bottom Line: The Nissan Maxima's aggressive styling and power will attract the young, but its lack of cabin and performance technology may push them away again.

Specs: sedan, 3.5 SE, Gas

The Bottom Line: It may be expensive, and it may gulp gas, but the Cadillac STS features all the power you could want, as well as a slew of gadgets for making driving easier, safer, and fun.

Specs: sedan, Base, Gas

The Bottom Line: The Hyundai Sonata EX offers a very compelling competitor to the small-sedan segment, which will have Toyota and Honda looking over their shoulders--however, don't expect too many digital comforts.

Specs: sedan, GL, Gas

The Bottom Line: Sacrificing comfort for performance, the STi offers a great driving experience but little in the way of frills.

Specs: sedan, Base, Gas

The Bottom Line: A well-engineered power plant and nicely accessible dashboard electronics make the Cadillac CTS a good ride, but a few quirks hold it back.

Specs: sedan, Base, Gas

The Bottom Line: Honda takes an old favorite and makes it even more ecofriendly and economical, but the Civic Hybrid can't keep up with the Toyota Prius's performance.

Specs: sedan, Hybrid, Hybrid with CVT

The Bottom Line: The 2005 Acura RL offers one of the richest blends of technologies in a car today.

Specs: sedan, Base, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid delivers plenty of power and digital entertainment features, but its thirsty engine keeps it from ruling the road.

Specs: sedan, Hybrid, Hybrid with CVT