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MSRP N/A2014 Acura RLX
LIKES
- Smooth V-6 growl
- Gas mileage estimates lead the class
- Interesting new safety features
- More spacious rear seat
- Pure, clear Krell audio sound
DISLIKES
- Design isn't distinctive
- Rear-wheel steering is a pretty exotic solution
- Multiple screens, multiple guesses?
- Less rear-seat headroom than there seems to be
MSRP $28,800 - $34,8402013 Nissan Leaf
LIKES
- World's highest-volume battery electric car
- Striking, futuristic styling
- Smooth, quiet electric motor
- Can seat five (unlike the Volt)
- Lavish financial incentives
DISLIKES
- Real-world range of 50 to 80 miles
- Numb, appliance-like steering and handling
- Knees-up seating in rear seat
- Styling is remarkably polarizing
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MSRP $35,925 - $37,8152013 Lincoln MKZ
LIKES
- Distinctive styling
- A technology flagship
- Sporty driving feel
- Massive panoramic sunroof
- Best-in-class hybrid fuel economy
DISLIKES
- The Fusion's not much less luxurious
- MyLincoln Touch is complex for traditional luxury buyers
- Two driving modes too many
- Some coarse vibrations from turbo four
- We miss the Fusion's manual
MSRP N/A2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
LIKES
- Attractive new styling
- Very good fuel economy
- Easy-to-use infotainment system
- Good cargo space
- Plenty of standard features
DISLIKES
- V-6 only on long-wheelbase version
- Steering feel isn't sharp
- All-wheel drive exacts bigger gas mileage penalty
- Sliding second-row seat is an option
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MSRP $199,500 - $206,0002013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT
LIKES
- Iconic design, especially with the gullwing coupe
- Roadster has its own long, low-slung appeal
- Brilliant performance, even better sound
- First-rate interior
- Direct, engaging steering
DISLIKES
- Not much space in the cabin
- Small trunk, which gets hot on longer drives
- Not great gas mileage
- A bit too far toward oversteer in setup
MSRP $23,200 - $28,5002013 MINI Cooper Paceman
LIKES
- Quirky, unique design
- Available all-wheel drive
- Sporty fun with turbocharged models
DISLIKES
- Design takes precedence over function
- Lack of rear seat space
- Premium price for a very small vehicle
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