MotorMouths

Though we admire the 2011 Honda Accord’s nicely weighted and communicative steering, much of the rest of the driving experience is a minor letdown. It no longer features the sort of class-leading materials and construction that used to make its cabin a benchmark.

The 2010 Hyundai Tucson should appeal to those who want a small crossover that’s more interesting to look at and drive than the run-of-the-mill Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.

So the 2011 Infiniti M37 seems to have the potential to be as good as, if not better than, the competition. But potential is a lot different from reality. We wouldn’t pass up a 5 Series, E-Class or XF in favor of this new Infiniti.

Because if it doesn’t make you stand out from the crowd, it won’t really matter how practical the tC is for moving dorm rooms or schlepping the boys around on a Saturday night.

The 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet is a convertible. It has all-wheel drive and an elevated ride height. It has enough room to comfortably seat four people and a fair-size trunk. Frankly, that sounds like the perfect car to rent while on a Hawaiian vacation.