Tom Strongman

Owners of the new
cars reviewed by this
critic give him/her
an overall credibility
rating of:

6.5 out of 10
Critic's Review History

In their published
reviews, this critic awards
an average score of:

86

The highest score
awarded by this critic is:

89

The lowest score
awarded by this critic is:

83

2010 Toyota Prius

10/01/09
89
100

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Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Tom Strongman Tom Strongman 6.5 out of 10 2010 Toyota Prius
Hatchback

When the 2010 Prius came to me for a week, I decided to drive it normally and let the mileage chips fall where they may. I was surprised at the result… 54.5 mpg.

2010 Lincoln MKT

10/16/09
88
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Tom Strongman Tom Strongman 6.5 out of 10 2010 Lincoln MKT
SUV/Truck

The MKT is impressive because it is quiet, solid and packed with luxury features.

2010 Mazda Speed 3

11/19/09
86
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Tom Strongman Tom Strongman 6.5 out of 10 2010 Mazda Speed 3
Hatchback

Some cars are so much fun to drive that it is hard to send them back at the end of a test drive. The MazdaSpeed3 is just such a car, and with a base price of $23,195, it is one of the performance bargains of the year.

2010 Volkswagen GTI

11/27/09
86
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Tom Strongman Tom Strongman 6.5 out of 10 2010 Volkswagen GTI
Hatchback

The all-new 2010 Volkswagen GTI is mature and refined, yet I could feel the spirit of the original every time I slid behind the wheel of the new one. It may be a four-door car, but it’s also a three-letter word for fun.

2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

12/17/09
86
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Tom Strongman Tom Strongman 6.5 out of 10 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
Wagon

It’s always intriguing to drive a car with a powerful but thrifty engine. Volkswagen’s TDI turbodiesel is just such an animal, and when it is plopped in the Jetta SportWagen, it brings outstanding fuel economy to a car capable of carrying large items.

2011 Ford Mustang

05/07/10
86
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Tom Strongman Tom Strongman 6.5 out of 10 2011 Ford Mustang
Coupe

For 2011, the Ford Mustang pony prances with its head high because two new engines are available and feels smaller, lighter and slightly more agile than the Camaro and Challenger.

2011 Volvo C30

02/19/10
86
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Tom Strongman Tom Strongman 6.5 out of 10 2011 Volvo C30
Hatchback

The Volvo C30 is small and agile. Large tires and a sports suspension give it nice moves in urban traffic or on country roads.

2010 Mazda CX-7

12/11/09
85
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Tom Strongman Tom Strongman 6.5 out of 10 2010 Mazda CX-7
SUV/Truck

The Mazda CX-7 is very able, slick and cleverly executed.

2010 Acura ZDX

10/02/09
83
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Tom Strongman Tom Strongman 6.5 out of 10 2010 Acura ZDX
SUV/Truck

Even though this crossover coupe has all-wheel drive and good ground clearance, the Acura ZDX doesn’t drive like an SUV. It feels tight and solid on twisty two-lane roads.

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