MotorMouths

The MDX’s driver comfort, fun-to-drive nature and surprising value keep it competitive in a growing segment. But the company couldn’t make the MDX any bigger, and it’s a snug fit for families — three rows of seats notwithstanding.

The redesigned 2013 Acura RDX is better armed to win over shoppers — it’s larger, lighter and more efficient — while offering an attractive value proposition.

The styling and combination of everyday driving comfort and just-enough thrills make a convincing argument for the Audi A5 .

There are luxury cars with better performance or roomier backseats, and there are luxury SUVs with more utility, but the swoopy Audi A7 is a sexy hatchback with performance and personality to match.

The 650i is a remarkable machine that will find plenty of fans among current BMW owners. Does it deliver a luxurious convertible interior and a gorgeous exterior? Yes. Is it lovely to cruise around town in? For sure.

While I was impressed with the standard 750i, the 750Li’s added length and weight sapped any excitement from the driving experience. Luckily, backseat passengers are cocooned in a level of automotive opulence you don’t routinely find for less than six-figures.

Though it isn’t incredibly fast, the 2013 Cadillac XTS rides well, handles better than a sedan of its girth should and has a state-of-the-art multimedia system.

There’s much to like about the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, but consumers may have a hard time reconciling not only its looks and interior but also its value and spaciousness versus the class.

It’s hard to imagine a domestic automaker developing a well-rounded, affordable and shockingly roomy microcar with top-flight technology, but that’s what Chevrolet has done with the 2013 Spark.

Despite the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe’s advancing age, it remains fully capable of completing towing tasks while transporting up to nine people in comfort.

It’s not the cheapest or fastest three-row crossover on the market, but Chevy is winning over customers with the Traverse’s styling. Add in its utility and relative nimbleness, and there are even more legitimate reasons to consider it.

The Dodge Grand Caravan has always been one of the more affordable options in the minivan segment, but now it doesn’t have to use that as an excuse for a cut-rate interior and sluggish engine. It’s nice that Dodge now has a product that’s competitive on more than just price.