MotorMouths

The all-new heavy-duty Ram, formerly known as Dodge Ram, doesn’t need a single bolt screwed with. All the features a hard-working man needs come with this truck, and a few of those little luxuries that just make the day a little better.

Call it a crossover, call it a uni-body constructed vehicle or call it an SUV. Just don’t underestimate it. The Durango can tow, haul and carry the heavy loads. What everyone will notice right away, however, is how crisp and clean the exterior looks.

Mini drivers seem unencumbered by so many of life’s tethers that weigh most down. The Countryman opens its four doors to a whole new segment of buyers: People who need to carry their families along for the ride.

For many drivers, quiet equates to luxury, and this is where the LaCrosse excels. The smaller direct-injection engine is hardly heard at all, and the rest of the world is muted. The LaCrosse includes extensive soundproofing.

Redesigned for the 2010 model year, the Legacy GT grows up (and out) with a slightly bigger body, more passenger space and improved performance. It is the antithesis of most midsize sedans: charming and fun.

It may not have the boy-racer performance of the Impreza WRX STI, or the more polished looks of the Outback, or the unisex blandness of the Forester, but somehow, the WRX finds the perfect balance. This is the car Goldilocks would drive off in because it’s just right.

The new Lincoln MKT’s incredible 3.5-liter direct injection turbocharged V-6 tosses around V-8 kind of numbers; in fact, they’re better than many V-8s.

The CTS-V Wagon gives you a stylish car that you can take to the opera, to a family reunion and grocery shopping. But on an uninterrupted stretch of road you can sit back, hit the accelerator and see how long it takes to lose that car in your rearview mirror.

The point of any hatchback is providing the best of both worlds. The Mazda3 hatchback remains one of the best in that world. It combines just the right combination of zoom and room.

Ram has already created a world-class 2010 Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty set of trucks, and the Power Wagon is the all-star of big rigs, proving some stars do break the mold.

With its four-wheel drive capability, comfortable second row and high riding position, the Pilot seems ideal for people who want all of those SUV qualities without its detriments, such as a harsh, noisy ride and poor gas mileage.

The 2011 Toyota Highlander can be a repairman’s assistant, a school bus, a daily driver and grocery-getter all on the same day. It may not be the most exciting vehicle, but that’s just because the people who drive it find their excitement off the highway.