MotorMouths

The 2011 Sonata GLS proves that not only is Hyundai still capable of beating the competition in terms of overall value and bang for your buck, but that this Korean automaker is now creating vehicles that are best-in-class before pricing is even discussed.

Take your blood pressure medicine, folks – the CTS-V Coupe is here. And it does a lot more than simply zig or zag – it utterly dominates the high-powered sports coupe segment.

We’d love to own a Fit when it comes time for an Ikea run, but for everyday driving, the Mazda 2’s offering is just a bit sweeter. Functionality is nice, but enthusiasts want something better poised to handle the main task at hand – driving.

The Chrysler 300C SRT8 inspires us to get out on the open road, and though we know there are cars that, for an enthusiast, are light years better to drive on involving roads, it has enough moxie to make any petrolhead wear a silly grin on his face.

We found the Hyundai Tucson to be a stylish, useful workhorse for everyday tasks that doesn’t sacrifice too much in the way of driving enjoyment. What’s more, with a sticker starting at $19,995, it’s quite a bargain.

The Kia Tucson is one of the best-driving and best all-round crossovers currently on the market. It’s good-looking, the most fuel-efficient in its class, and stands to be one of the best value propositions in the small crossover market.

We drove the MKT back-to-back with an Audi Q7 and were impressed with how much quieter, nimbler, and more involving the Lincoln’s drive experience was. Smart luxury CUV shoppers will be wise to add the MKT to their list.

The Lincoln MKT’s unique appearance and hit-or-miss design may not be right for some, but from a behind-the-wheel and sprawled-out-in-the-second-row perspective, it’s just right for us.