Optional Coupe/Hatchback

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

The Bottom Line: The 2009 Audi A4 features impressive handling and a luxury interior, but it comes at a luxury price.

Specs: Sedan, A4, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2009 Dodge Challenger is truly a muscle car for the 21st century, with the power and the technology to back it up; we only wish the interior matched the price tag.

Specs: Coupe, SRT8, Gas

The Bottom Line: The 2008 Audi A5 is a beautiful coupe with an excellent sound system, making it fun to cruise around in or take on jaunts to the country. But it lacks some practicality with its mediocre mileage and navigation system.

Specs: Coupe, quattro, Gas

The Bottom Line: Although we have some minor criticisms, the 2008 BMW 135i is, overall, an excellent car to drive every day or take out on the track. It scores big in performance and cabin tech.

Specs: Coupe, 135i, Gas

The Bottom Line: The redesigned 2008 Volvo V70 is a stylish grocery getter with plenty of get-up-and-go. Its entertainment and active safety tech options are impressive, but its lack of Bluetooth hands-free calling is a disappointment.

Specs: Wagon, V70, Gas

The Bottom Line: With its refined cabin tech, very nice performance, and beautiful design, the 2008 Audi S5 excels in most areas, only being dragged down by poor mileage and unambitious cabin tech.

Specs: Coupe, quattro, Gas

The Bottom Line: An excellent sports car, the 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe has a lot of weird little quirks that take getting used to, such as learning how to control its cabin tech. Spend some time with it, though, and it will grow on you.

Specs: Hatchback, Base, Gas

Specs: hatchback, LT, Gas

Specs: hatchback, LS, Gas