MotorMouths

The GranTurismo Sport is the definition of smooth. For its $136,435 as-tested price, much faster sports cars and more lavish barges lurk in the shadows. But they’d be hard pressed to match the equilibrium the GT Sport brings to life.

The all-new 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT delivers practicality and a bang-for-the-buck equation. All of its incremental updates hopefully signify a page turned in Hyundai’s book of vehicle advancement.

The GS 450h is a niche car for now, but it proves that good hybrid-luxury-sporty cars are a reality. Critically for brand loyalists, there’s no degradation in ride quality.

Certain aspects of the new Altima didn’t change, but a lot more did. As lovers of driving, we’re thrilled to report the Altima’s sporting disposition remains intact. And technology is an Altima strong point.

The 2011 Toyota Sequoia Platinum is at the beck and call of consumers looking for an upscale alternative in the full-size SUV market. It drives easily, and there’s no shortage of power.

The car enthusiast will already know all about the better-equipped, roomier, more comfortable-riding, or faster-in-a-straight-line vehicles available today. The driving enthusiast, on the other hand, would take the Cooper’s courageous dynamic abilities.

The new 2012 Rio is designed to stand out in the subcompact segment. It’s not the biggest, boldest car on the block, but the thoroughly re-imagined Rio’s prospects already look promising.

It will cost a bundle compared to the other models in the stable, but if you really must have the most unique Kia Sorento on the block, the SX is the golden ticket.

Soft, floaty ride, sufficient space, improved performance… Golly, is there anything the Camry Hybrid can’t do? Answer: Kind of.

With its better looks and Kia’s momentum, we won’t be surprised to see the 2011 Optima’s sales numbers trend upwards once the sharply styled sedan arrives at dealers.

The Chevy Malibu Eco is almost there. But the overdamped chassis could stand to loosen up, the car wanders a little too much when traveling straight, and can someone get rid of the chromed plastic?

The Soul isn’t for everybody. It’s for buyers who don’t mind its square look and stance. In fact, said buyers might actually crave the boxy dimensions and its associated perks.