Newman said, "It's impressive how many safety features the Legacy has for its sub-$26,000 sticker." This was Amit Kapoor's pick for his family, despite never having driven a Subaru. Wiesenfelder liked Legacy's "high seating position, which contributes to otherwise good visibility" and also noted tha
Not only looks sporty, Robinson said, "it's still one of the better-handling cars in this segment." Amit Kapoor: "The handling's awesome tight!" Wiesenfelder: "Engine and six-speed transmission that do what they're supposed to: Give you plenty of power when you want it, and do so efficiently." Me
oesn't want to give it to me," Wiesenfelder said. "The thing's clearly tuned for mileage." Meier liked the stop-start engine feature, but wondered why drivers can't turn it off. Biggest complaint: "A hell of a lot of noise," Amit Kapoor said. "The tires are exceptionally noisy," Wiesenfelder said.
What they didn't: "I've driven an old Honda Civic," Amit Kapoor said, "and it feels the same. I feel like I'm driving an old car." "The multimedia system features a plethora of confusing buttons, controls and screens," Bragman said. Judges nearly unanimously complained of noise. "On the highway, t
ingled out for near-universal hatred was Altima's CVT and "droning" engine. Amit Kapoor captured it best, while accelerating onto a freeway: "It feels like I'm hurting the car." For Wiesenfelder, "The disconnect between accelerator pedal movement and the motion of the car is far too great for this d
What they liked: "It's a bargain," Meier said, and he was right; the Camry was the least-expensive entrant. Amit Kapoor found the "handling nice; it has a tight feel." Wiesenfelder liked its "in-cabin storage. It had the best combination of roomy cubbies, door pockets and bottle holders, center st