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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 covers cabin tech basics and drivability very well, without going over the top. Its imperturbable handling is good but doesn't generate much excitement, while its cabin tech gets the job done without many frills. Read review

Specs: Sedan, C300 Luxury, Gas

• CNET Editor rating:
  5.0 stars Spectacular
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG defines luxury and performance, offering usable and high-quality cabin gadgets pushed down the road by a powerful, and thirsty, engine. Read review

Specs: Sedan, S63 AMG, Gas

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: Besides the lack of Bluetooth, the 2008 Cadillac CTS offers the most advanced digital music options and navigation we've seen in a car. Its performance character makes it fun to drive hard and perfectly suitable for a daily commute. Read review

Specs: Sedan, Base, Gas

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Although in serious need of a cabin tech update, the 2009 Range Rover Sport maintains its off-road prowess and general drivability. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 94 reviews

The Bottom Line: Easy on the eyes and the pocketbook, user- as well as ecofriendly, the Toyota Camry Hybrid is a fitting front-runner in the new generation of hybrid sedans. Read review

Specs: sedan, Hybrid, Hybrid

• CNET Editor rating:
  5.0 stars Spectacular
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 30 reviews

The Bottom Line: The 2007 S550 is a fitting flagship for Mercedes-Benz, offering cutting-edge technology to go with excellent performance for a full-size sedan. It's expensive with all the gizmos but trumps the competition in nearly every respect. Read review

Specs: sedan, S550, Gas

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its refined cabin tech, very nice performance, and beautiful design, the 2008 Audi S5 excels in most areas, only being dragged down by poor mileage and unambitious cabin tech. Read review

Specs: Coupe, quattro, Gas

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 81 reviews

The Bottom Line: With the 2007 FJ Cruiser, Toyota scores with a styling statement that has the substance to back up its retrocool image. It offers on-road comfort and good space with serious off-road ability. At 17mpg, fuel economy is its weakness. Read review

Specs: SUV, Gas

• CNET Editor rating:
  5.0 stars Perfect
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 52 reviews

The Bottom Line: With plenty to wow us, there's very little we can find at fault with the 2007 Lexus LS 460L. It comes up to par with other luxury sedans in its class, then beats them all with a substantially lower price. Read review

Specs: Sedan, L, Gas

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: The 2008 BMW 535i is a really exceptional car, offering a great driving experience and an impressive array of electronics in the cabin. From its shifter to its live traffic system, its innovative features should make any techie drool. Read review

Specs: Sedan, 535i, Gas

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The 2008 Infiniti G35 is comfortable in a commute and fun for sport driving, while its cabin tech options are on the leading edge, offering rich navigation, good music options, and Bluetooth cell phone integration. Read review

Specs: Sedan, Journey, Gas

• CNET Editor rating:
  5.0 stars Spectacular
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The 2008 Lexus LS 600h is a classy car with all the tech you could ask for, both under the hood and in the cabin. Its hybrid system gives it a better environmental pedigree than its luxury class competitors, and its driving performance is very good. Read review

Specs: 5.0-liter V8

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The 2008 Volvo C30 makes for a fun and sporty little car that will stand out in a crowd. It can be optioned up with the full range of tech, though its stereo interface leaves something to be desired. Leave out the automatic transmission option in favor of the manual. Read review

Specs: Hatchback, T5 Version 2.0, Gas

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 42 reviews

The Bottom Line: The 2007 BMW 335i combines grace and guts to deliver a whirlwind driving experience. Aside from a flexible standard stereo, cabin tech is mostly a case of pay-to-play. Read review

Specs: coupe, 335i, Gas

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: The 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander offers great technology without getting too expensive while striking a near-perfect compromise between emissions, power, and mileage. It's a practical car for a wide variety of uses. Read review

Specs: SUV, XLS, Gas

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: The 2008 Saturn Vue XR is a stylish performer with some advanced optional cabin technology, including an intuitive touch-screen navigation and music system. Read review

Specs: SUV, XR, Gas