MotorMouths

The A5 also holds a place for buyers looking for a solid blend of performance and comfort, whereas the BMW 3 Series and Infiniti G37 are squarely aimed at enthusiast drivers. While that may keep speed demons away, the A5 remains a confident highway performer that’s also comfortable.

Is Ford’s EcoBoost Flex worth $7,620 premium for the extra power and technology? The parent in me says no, but the driving enthusiast in me says to shoot for the moon.

There’s no question the Impreza 2.5GT hatchback is good at what it does: It’s a fun-to-drive car that also offers a lot of utility in a small package.

The Highlander makes the grade on all counts, though it doesn’t excel in any one area. Provided it can maintain its outstanding resale value and reliability, it should prove a smart — if not particularly captivating — choice for years to come.

The Viper SRT10 is the least driver-friendly car we’ve evaluated in the sense that a racecar set loose on a city street can be very unfriendly if you don’t leave the Big Gulp and cell phone behind, know what you’re doing.