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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 Infiniti M35x is a fine example of useful, nongratuitous high-tech luxury.

Specs: sedan, Base, 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: The Infiniti M45 takes off with sporty performance but finishes a close second to the Acura RL in cutting-edge tech.

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 2006 Lexus GS 430 is a high-performance sports sedan with a smart selection of the most important in-car technologies.

Specs: sedan, GS300, GS430, Gas