MotorMouths

In a world dominated by variations on the same theme, the 2011 XJL is as close to shrugging off the bland, conservative lines of the luxury sedan as you’re apt to find. It satisfies all of the prerequisites for a high-dollar automobile while still striking its own chord.

With more power and better fuel economy than the V6 variants of the Camry, Accord and Altima, all at around $3,000 less than the majority of its major competitors, we just can’t find a coherent all-around argument against the 2011 Sonata Turbo

The 2012 Evoque has a unique knack for making onlookers want to be behind the wheel. With its emotive styling and precise driving dynamics, we could have spent another month behind the wheel without complaint.

The F-150 toes a fine line between civility and functionality and does it in an attractive, masculine package. All hail the king.

If the luxury SUV genus is to survive for our posterity, it might as well look like the QX56. For 2011, the truck’s engineers have managed to give it the camouflage it needs to survive in a world dominated by crossovers, all while keeping the base price identical to the 2010 model.

Chrysler really has done something impressive with the 2011 Grand Cherokee. They are plainly operating with a dearth of resources compared to both Ford and GM, but has managed to turn out a product capable of keeping pace, if not besting its competitors.

The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid has no problem besting its closest competitor, the Lexus HS250h, in every way. With more room and power, a quieter cabin, a comparable MSRP and significantly better fuel economy, it’s simply a better vehicle.

We have to congratulate Subaru for rearming the STI. In a world of ever eroding performance in favor of poseur looks and not much else, the company has done an intelligent job of refocusing the car toward what made it a success to begin with.

This beast is everything that’s right with the American muscle car. While it may not be fit for track duty, on the street, the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 is a force to be reckoned with.

Even with its turbo lag and aging interior in place, the 2011 GMC Sierra Denali remains an impressive truck. In terms of outright capability, the Sierra Denali is built to work.

The Cruze manages to do more than nail all of the basics of transportation. For the first time in GM’s history, it’s created a compact car that’s a pleasurable place to spend time in.

The decision between the Sonata 2.0T and Optima 2.0T SX will come down to styling preference. The Optima’s heavy steering and less attractive interior may lose some buyers, we’re guessing that Kia isn’t going to have a problem finding buyers.