William Maley

The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander GT S-AWC is shown here in Rally Red, featuring the top-of-line GT trim with a 3.0-liter V6 MIVEC engine, Super All Wheel Control torque-vectoring AWD, HID projector headlights, LED taillights, and a Rockford Fosgate navigation system. The black leather interior, panoramic sunroof, and optional third-row seating make this one of the most well-equipped crossovers in its class for 2012. Read the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander GT S-AWC Review .

The 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE is shown here in Reflex Silver with a beige cloth interior, featuring a clean European-influenced exterior with chrome trim details and 17-inch alloy wheels. The spacious sedan packs a 2.5-liter inline-five engine and a well-appointed cabin that punches above its price point. Read the 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE Review .

The 2012 Kia Optima EX is finished in Silver (Titanium Silver Metallic) with a light beige leather interior featuring a panoramic sunroof, touchscreen infotainment, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Under the hood is a 2.4-liter GDI four-cylinder producing 200 horsepower, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, housed in one of the best-looking mid-size sedan designs of its era. Read the 2012 Kia Optima EX Review .

The 2012 GMC Terrain SLT-2 AWD is finished in Carbon Black Metallic with a light-colored leather interior, featuring a dual-panel panoramic sunroof, HID projector headlights, and chrome-polished 18-inch wheels. Power comes from a 2.4-liter Ecotec four-cylinder paired with a six-speed automatic, with available AWD hardware visible in the rear badging. Read the 2012 GMC Terrain SLT-2 AWD Review .

Photo gallery for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid, featuring exterior shots, interior details, and under-the-hood views from our quick review. Exterior images include multiple angles around an electrical substation — a thematic nod to the Volt's grid-powered capability. Interior shots show the dual-screen center console, Voltec instrument cluster, white leather seating, and onboard infotainment displaying 250+ MPGe efficiency.
Read the 2012 Chevrolet Volt Review