front-drive Wagon

The Bottom Line: Although unimpressive to drive, the 2010 Kia Soul Exclaim offers practical interior space, a cool exterior, and a very capable stereo and phone system.

Specs: Wagon, Gas

The Bottom Line: Although the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed Mazda3 looks good and seems like a lot of fun at first, a few problems start to reveal themselves. While we never tire of good handling, a good stereo would also be nice.

Specs: wagon, Grand Touring, Gas

The Bottom Line: We come down on the side of appreciating the 2007 Audi A3's rowdy behavior off the line, although some people won't. The A3 is a great car by itself, but optional cabin electronics aren't as useful as they could be.

Specs: wagon, 2.0T, Gas

The Bottom Line: The style, space, and comfort of the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon outweigh its lack of Bluetooth and MP3-player compatibility, but these tech flaws may hurt its desirability.

Specs: wagon, 2.0T, Gas

The Bottom Line: Solid performance marks this early-adopter car, but the Audi A3 gets pricey when all options are in.

Specs: wagon, Base, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2005 Scion xB offers style, utility, a roomy interior, and a surprising amount of safety technology for the price.

Specs: wagon, Base, Gas

Specs: wagon, Touring, Gas

Specs: wagon, GLS TDI, Diesel

Specs: wagon, GLS 1.8T, Gas, Diesel

Specs: wagon, GLS TDI, Gas, Diesel