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2016 Volvo V60 Polestar

2016 Volvo V60 Polestar

The Good:
– Great-looking wagon
– Excellent engine
– Superb handling
The Bad:
– Not as practical as a wagon
– As pricey as the Germans
– Limited steering feedback

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2014 Cadillac ATS 3.6

2014 Cadillac ATS 3.6

The Good:
– Unique styling inside and out
– Faster than it feels
– Fair ride, great handling
The Bad:
– Average rear legroom
– Exhaust note could be beefier
– Complicated cabin tech

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2014 Audi A5 Sportback 3.0T Quattro

2014 Audi A5 Sportback 3.0T Quattro

The Good:
– Powerful economical engine
– Fair cabin space and features
– Good ride and handling
The Bad:
– Taller rear passengers complain
– Limited steering feedback
– Too grippy for tail-out antics?

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2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

The Good:
– Unique styling inside and out
– Good high-speed handling
– Fairly compliant ride
The Bad:
– Could be quicker
– Rear cabin space
– Uncommunicative controls

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2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI

2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI

The Good:
– Superb engine performance
– Cabin space and features
– Great handling
The Bad:
– Pricey with options
– Some hard cabin plastics
– Throttle response at idle

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2014 Lexus IS 350

2014 Lexus IS 350

The Good:
– Head-turning new exterior
– Great fun with ESP off
– Fairly comfortable ride
The Bad:
– Above-average cabin noise
– No fun with ESP on
– Some hard cabin plastics

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2013 Ford Focus ST

2013 Ford Focus ST

The Good:
– Awesome engine and gearbox
– Awesome ride and handling
– Awesome value for money
The Bad:
– Average rear-seat legroom
– Some torque-steer on launch
– Reduced boot space

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2012 Lexus IS 300 C

2012 Lexus IS 300 C

The Good:
– Good ride and handling
– Decent cabin space and trim
– Good fuel economy
The Bad:
– Somewhat awkward styling
– Tight rear-seat access
– Could be a bit quicker

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2013 Volkswagen Scirocco R

2013 Volkswagen Scirocco R

The Good:
– Great power and handling
– Cabin space and features
– Fairly comfortable ride
The Bad:
– Pricey for its size
– Tight rear-seat access
– Limits obvious at the track

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2012 BMW 335i Sport

2012 BMW 335i Sport

The Good:
– Powerful engine
– Top-notch handling
– Cabin space and features
The Bad:
– Pricey with options
– Limited steering feel
– Styling errs on conservative side

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