Reviewed on September 28, 2006This latest child in the Yukon family promises a lot, but fails to fully deliver as a SUV or a family car--especially for $54,000. There are more powerful, plush, and/or affordable SUVs available.TAGS:seat, SUV, voice recognition, XM Satellite Radio, navigation, radio, MP3, LCD
Reviewed on December 14, 2007The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG defines luxury and performance, offering usable and high-quality cabin gadgets pushed down the road by a powerful, and thirsty, engine.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, car, seat, video, camera
Reviewed on October 13, 2006Although we really liked the 2007 Mazda CX-7 during our test period, it wasn't outstanding in any particular way. It came equipped with a good stereo system and good navigation, and proved practical for getting around, and even fun to drive at times.TAGS:Mazda Motor Corp., SUV, climate control, RFID chip, destination, car, RFID, map, seat, key, address, touch screen, database, LCD
Reviewed on November 21, 2006Although too big to maneuver quickly, the XC90 is a very practical car for people who need a lot of space. It's not flashy, but its base stereo sounds very good, and the vehicle has a feeling of quality.TAGS:Volvo, SUV, seat, stereo, car, function, console, Bluetooth, radio
Reviewed on May 21, 2007Fully equipped, the 2007 Mazda CX-9 gets close to $40,000, but it is a comfortable car with almost sporty handling. Most of its faults can be mitigated through its options, such as replacing the poor stereo interface with an LCD when you get navigation.TAGS:Mazda Motor Corp., seat, car, cell phone, engine, Bluetooth, laptop computer
Reviewed on August 2, 2005Volkswagen builds a powerful set of off-road systems into the extremely civilized Touareg SUV, although it needs a navigation update.TAGS:Volkswagen, cargo, luxury, SUV, seat
Reviewed on January 22, 2007For its price, the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica compares very favorably with luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz. Its gadget options are complete, although good interface integration is lacking, and buyers will need to accept a few quirks.TAGS:AMD Pacifica, Chrysler, seat, SUV, Mercedes-Benz, car, automobile company, movie, DVD
Reviewed on April 2, 2007We were very impressed with the 2008 Land Rover LR2, which combines solid cabin gadgetry with a luxury interior. And all this comfort rides on Land Rover's legendary off-road platform. At its price, it's a great value.TAGS:cabin, Alpine, seat, stereo, car, speakers, MP3, CD
Reviewed on January 30, 2009For 2009, the Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring has grown into a formidable competitor in the midsize sedan market, though its impressive array of cabin tech is marred by a few glaring omissions.TAGS:Mazda Motor Corp., sedan, seat, road
Reviewed on October 20, 2006The 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT is a distinctively styled convertible with a sparse but comfortable cabin. Despite its powerful V-6 and sports-car profile, it's happier changing lanes on the freeway than racing off the lights.TAGS:Mitsubishi Corp., cabin, seat, subwoofer, stereo, CD
Reviewed on November 2, 2007If you can stomach the exterior, the 2008 Ford Taurus X presents a practical solution for hauling people or cargo. Equipped with Sync and navigation, you get a good range of tech with some standout features.TAGS:Eddie Bauer, seat, car, movie, DVD, entertainment, DVD player, LCD, button
Reviewed on April 6, 2007As a safe luxury cruiser, the 2007 Volvo S80 does all right. Its cleanly designed cabin has a nice feel, but this is no sports car, even when outfitted with the Sports package.TAGS:Volvo, sedan, stereo, seat, car, speakers
Reviewed on September 27, 2006The 2006 Mercury Milan is about as average as they come, with features sometimes matching but never outstripping the competition. While pleasant enough to behold, the Milan really doesn't offer much to desire.TAGS:Milan, seat, appearance, car, control, satellite, CD
Reviewed on June 25, 2007The 2007 Jaguar Super V8 looks good and features a luxurious interior, whether you sit in the front or back. But its tech offerings are a mixed bag, with a dated stereo but modern cell phone integration.TAGS:Jaguar, seat, car, Bluetooth, blog, laptop computer, DVD
Reviewed on April 1, 2008While the 2008 Ford Mustang Convertible looks and feels good, it doesn't have much performance to back it up. Its cabin tech gets the job done, but only offers a couple of advanced features.TAGS:DSP, seat, car, stereo, volume, San Francisco, speakers, music, audio
Reviewed on November 2, 2006Not the most practical car, the 2006 Volvo C70 looks very stylish with the top down or up, and its audio system is among the best we've heard. The navigation system isn't a very worthwhile option, since it usually can't be seen because of glare, and this car is not for the driving enthusiast.TAGS:Volvo, trunk, stereo, seat, car, motion, subwoofer, key, speakers, button, MP3, CD
Reviewed on November 28, 2006With its superior handling and power, the Porsche Boxster S begs to be driven hard. A full array of cabin electronics is available for navigation, music, and cell phones, but this package could benefit from an in-dash CD changer.TAGS:seat, array, car, speakers, cell phone, CD
Reviewed on May 30, 2007As an inexpensive people mover, the 2007 Kia Rondo is pretty capable, although the passengers will have to content themselves with a good audio experience for entertainment, while the driver will have to rely on maps for directions.TAGS:Kia Motors Corp., seat, subwoofer, stereo, car, music, MP3
Reviewed on November 2, 2007If you can stomach the exterior, the 2008 Ford Taurus X presents a practical solution for hauling people or cargo. Equipped with Sync and navigation, you get a good range of tech with some standout features.TAGS:Eddie Bauer, seat, car, DVD, movie, entertainment, DVD player, LCD, button
Reviewed on November 2, 2007If you can stomach the exterior, the 2008 Ford Taurus X presents a practical solution for hauling people or cargo. Equipped with Sync and navigation, you get a good range of tech with some standout features.TAGS:Eddie Bauer, seat, car, movie, DVD, entertainment, DVD player, LCD, button