MotorMouths

The 2009 Infiniti G37x Coupe combines an athletic presence with a high level of performance and a complete cabin tech package. It’s attractive from almost every angle.

While the 2010 Honda Insight EX with navigation may not be as hyper-miler friendly as the Prius, it represents a much better value and is more fun to drive.

Combining a highly efficient hybrid power train with top-notch standard and optional cabin tech, the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is both a great tech car and a great value.

Although the Infiniti FX35’s performance is nothing to snub your nose at, its safety and infotainment technology stands head and shoulders above the competition.

There’s a lot to like about the Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring’s performance and cabin accommodations, but the cabin tech, while adequate, is sorely in need of an update.

The 2009 Dodge Challenger is truly a muscle car for the 21st century, with the power and the technology to back it up; we only wish the interior matched the price tag.

The Hyundai Sonata SE impressed us as a great value and as a good car overall. For about $2,000 less than a similarly equipped four-cylinder Camry or Accord you get a good-looking sedan with more power, better fuel economy, and a comparable suite of cabin tech.

The 2009 Honda CR-V EX-L’s small size and Civic-like handling make it great for city dwellers who need to haul things—or people. While the cabin tech is impressive, Bluetooth or iPod connectivity, would make it a home run.

While not a tech powerhouse, the 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring is one of the purest driving experiences on the road today.

It’s quite possible that the 2009 Jetta TDI is the way for drivers to have their cake and eat it, by combining performance and eco-consciousness.

The 2010 Mazda Mazda3’s cabin tech is good, but not the best in the business. However, its performance and utility sit well above that of your average economy car.

We like that the HS250h packs a good deal of cabin tech and luxurious refinements, but we wonder if the decidedly average fuel economy is worth the additional complexity of the hybrid drivetrain.