MotorMouths

BMW M Sport is an icon. The heritage is unmistakable. I believe in their design and technology principles and I have faith in the brand’s history. I love it. If you’re an enthusiast, a driver, you will love it too.

The 2012 A6 is a fantastic choice for a couple or small family who requires comfort, sportiness, and some utility.

The Kia Rio SX is ideal for the budget-minded buyer who is looking for sporty practicality. It excelled in urban environments where a small, agile car is vital. It may not be ideal for large families, or gear-heavy outdoor enthusiasts, but for others it could be ideal. Plus it’s a killer looking car.

The Mercedes E350 BlueTEC is smooth, comfortable, and provides all the luxury amenities one could realistically want in a daily driver. It’s not inexpensive, but it is a luxurious, environmentally friendly, and economical package.

The Kia Optima is not your average midsized sedan. Never when I drove it did I feel like I was driving anything but both a sporty AND luxurious car. But it didn’t quite evoke the passion and verve that I would expect.

After the initial excitement of testing a large $88,295 Cadillac, came the lows of realizing just how old this model has really become. The driving experience is numb. The interior dash is clean, yet dated. And the exterior styling is definitely showing its age.

The Compass would be great for the non car buff, single outdoor enthusiast or active married couple with no kids looking for a no frills, utilitarian, compact 4×4 vehicle.

I was hoping that the Outlander Sport might end up being a compact SUV that would stimulate my senses. Sadly, despite the crisp handling and decent features and amenities, the car just seems too underpowered to make the cut.