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Actually, the Prius and Civic Hybrid get AT-PZEV ratings.

Nah, I think it's the new, more anal SAE guidelines. The GM of old, which had horsepower that always ended with a multiple of 5, would have given 270 horsepower for all.

That's good news, though it's disappointing that side torso airbags are still optional. The HF3.6 availability is too late to make much of a difference, and it's attached to a car that doesn't have much going for it.

The XR model has a less restrictive, dual-exhaust system. I don't think engine tuning is any different.

Not quite... the RAV has a much larger interior and available third-row. The $17,390 VUE comes with a manual transmission, btw. To get it close to the $20,300 RAV4's spec, you'll need to add ABS ($600) and automatic ($1,355).

Lithium-ion? From Apple website... "Lithium-ion batteries pack in a higher power density than Nickel-based batteries. This gives you a longer battery life in a lighter package, as Lithium is the lightest metal. You can also recharge a Lithium-ion battery whenever convenient, without the full charge or discharge cycle necessary to keep Nickel-based batteries at peak performance. (Over time, crystals build up in Nickel-based batteries and prevent you from charging them completely, necessitating an inconvenient full discharge)."

Woa, woa, woa, don't be unreasonable now. Our 240-hp Odyssey does 0-60 in 7.5. I can't see how a lighter, 265-hp, AWD MDX can't be even quicker.

Cool... it's like a poor man's G-wagon.

No, that's Distronic+. PRE-SAFE prepares the car for crashing; it doesn't help avoid them.

No, like their MPG and horsepower figures, they're just really conservative.

And it's not like the Camry hybrid is slow. In fact, its 0-60 is quicker than the Malibu V-6's.

Is there enough corn? Are there other, more feasible ways of producing ethanol? What about sugar cane crops? The idea sounds great, though. And it's not like it's particularly difficult to make a car E85 compatible. Kinda reminds me of the leaded/unleaded fuel situation.

Wow, finally good photography from GM.

Meh, and Hyundai claims that the Sonata's interior is "full size". It certainly doesn't seem that way.

It looks the same to me... The specs are very impressive, though, especially if the price doesn't go up.

The specs seem world-class... six-speed automatic, aluminum roof, Bluetooth, ESP, keyless ignition, sat nav, on-board hard drive, rear-seat DVD... very impressive.

Damn, each post is getting more and more ridiculous.

Looks like a 2003 Chery or something. Even Geely makes something nicer...

Then by that same assumption, all new GM cars are POSs because their previous cars were. Or not. That's probably why I don't buy a car based on perceived reliability, as experiences always vary.

Yup. And anybody who buys a $15K Fit or Yaris without considering one of these must be clinically insane.

It's only going to get better and better.

It looks like a reskinned Mitsu Outlander.

The new Passat, Jetta, and GTI share nothing in common with the B5 Passat.

And PLEASE, please give us a 4-cylinder/5-speed manual powertrain. Not everyone wants a big V-6.

I wasn't expecting much (I didn't expect a redesign so soon), so I'm pleasantly surprised.