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The Commander still maintains its enormous legion of admirers, both in the area of consumers and competitors. It is a mid-sized SUV that addresses two issues that have impacted both groups.

There are two engine choices. the 2.7-liter, 170 horsepower, V6, or the base 2.4-liter, 138-horsepower inline four.

If you're in the market for an inexpensive but well-constructed sedan with excellent fuel mileage, the 2006 KIA Rio should be on your list of possibilities.

It is one minivan that continues to build on an enthusiastic population of families who appreciate the overall quality and value it delivers at a price well below many of its competitors.

The five-door hatchback becomes the latest addition to the Kia catalog and it's again positioned to conquer a slice of the youth market that may be shopping for an alternative to the pricier Hondas.

The first new product to be introduced since the conjoining of Land Rover and Ford. The LR3 is built upon a hydro-formed chassis that is claimed to be one of the strongest in the industry.

This car has more upgrades and improvements than in previous years. The GS 430 comes in only one trim level. This is to be considered one of the best luxury sedans you can buy.

It gets its own distinctive power plant, a new 3.5 liter, all-aluminum 60-degree, overhead cam, 24-valve V-6 that generates 306 spirited horses and 277 foot-pounds of torque.

It's performance is what you might expect from a 300 horsepower truck-based SUV with a curb weight of around 5800 pounds.

The 2006 Lincoln Zephyrs 3.0-liter V6 produces 221 horsepower and 205 feet pounds of torque. The V6 comes with a six-speed-automatic transmission.

The engine is a brawny 274 horsepower direct-injected and turbocharged 2.3-liter in-line 4 that also works up 280 foot-pounds of torque.

It has gone through another makeover and the result is a sports car with even more power, room, and amenity, but not at the expense of the quick, nimble, and fun-to-drive attributes.

Available in two trim levels, the base I version and the higher line S package. There is plenty of seating room for four passengers. The Tribute has a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.

It is the flagship of the fleet for Mercedes, and there's an E350 wagon making its appearance in the 2006 model year.

From appearance to performance to luxury features, you'll find something new at almost every turn in the '06 ML.

The R500 is a serious luxury touring machine that implements the most desirable attributes of a sedan, minivan, and SUV - all wearing the Mercedes pedigree.

Anytime the letters AMG are affixed to any automobile manufactured by the prestigious Mercedes-Benz nameplate the emphasis is exclusively on performance.

The Mariner stands out in the compact SUV crowd with crisp exterior styling and an attractive interior. The Mariner even comes standard with all-wheel-drive while maintaining impressive fuel mileage

The Mini is offered in either coupe or convertible form, and in either base or S trim levels. The convertible tested here comes with a power top, and all the fun you can handle.

This 2-door sports coupe packs a lot of standard features along with curvaceous styling and a well-thought-out interior. Plus, the hatchback body style means a lot of cargo room.

Power for the Armada is provided by Nissan's broad-shouldered 5.6 liter V8 engine that makes 305 horsepower and 385 foot-pounds of torque.

This midsize pickup truck is now playing in a crowded field but shines with bold, aggressive styling and useful features such as the sprayed-in bed liner and the utilitrack tie-down system.

This midsize SUV has focused on being the center of attention when it comes to style. It also offers a smooth ride and powerful V6 engine, thanks to its Maxima platform donor.