MotorMouths

he 2012 Aston Martin Virage is a statement car, more elegant and stylish than its competition, with enough power and agility to hold its own against them.

I loved the Leaf. It’s not some quirky gadget masquerading as a car. It’s a rewarding, fully-realized car with the sort of techno-cachet usually reserved for the latest must-have gadget. Put more simply: It’s cool. It’s electric. And it works.

Is the 2011 Honda Odyssey still the best minivan going? Until we’re able to get a more extended look, we’ll answer that with a resounding “Probably.”

The 2011 Toyota Sienna is one of the greatest family vehicles available today. Period. It’s far more practical than most three-row SUVs and crossovers, and even the best of the CUV bunch cannot match up in terms of standard cargo space.

The new Ford Fiesta is a neat, reasonably-priced little car. Great steering, good brakes, and balanced handling rule the day. It’s responsive, highly maneuverable, and super-easy to park.

The 2011 Scion tC’s muscular stance belies a practical and economical daily driver that offers a decent amount of fun to boot. For most drivers, that’s plenty.

If you’re spending this kind of cabbage on a minivan, you’re probably going to want one that gives you the flexibility to haul the greatest amount of stuff when the need arises. In that respect, the Quest doesn’t hang with the competition.