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2009 Toyota Camry test drive
The Toyota Camry is the standard by which most cars in this country are judged. But is the legendary Camry really all it's cracked up to be? I spend a week with a base-model 2009 Toyota Camry to find out for myself. Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.

2008 Toyota Yaris Liftback test drive
Toyota introduced the subcompact Yaris in 2007, a replacement for the unloved Echo. Traditionally, Americans are more likely to go for the Yaris sedan -- but for urbanites and hard-core minimalists, the 3-door "Liftback" is the way to go. At just twelve and a half feet long, it's over a foot and a half shorter than the sedan and has a turning circle that's nearly 2' tighter. We know it's small -- but is it a good car? Read on.

2009 Toyota Corolla test drive
Now in its 10th iteration, the Toyota Corolla has become an icon on American roads, a symbol of simplicity and practicality. While other compact sedans have sought to differentiate themselves, the new 2009 Toyota Corolla treads in the footsteps of its predecessors. Did Toyota make the right move by giving us more of the same? Read on. Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.

2007 Toyota Avalon test drive
The 2007 Toyota Avalon is pleased to bring you the news that it’s officially hip to be older. This marks the year that the last batch of Baby Boomers turns 40, activating the salivary glands of carmakers everywhere. The 2007 Toyota Avalon is aimed squarely and unapologetically at this affluent crowd. 2007 Toyota Avalon: Reviewed by Liz Kim, one of the expert test drivers at About.com Cars.

2007 Toyota Camry LE Test Drive
The 2007 Toyota Camry in 4-cylinder automatic LE form is the version most 2007 Toyota Camry buyers will choose. It has adequate power, all the must-have power goodies and pleasant surprises like a power driver's seat -- all in all a good deal. But my review found a few obvious signs of cost-cutting that impair the 2007 Toyota Camry's functionality. Bummer. The 2007 Toyota Camry: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, one of the expert test drivers at About.com Cars.

2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid Test Drive
With the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid, hybrid technology has gone mainstream. The 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid is exactly what the doctor ordered: A perfectly ordinary mid-size car that simply uses less fuel. But with the added weight of all its amenities, how frugal can the Camry Hybrid be? Very. The 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid: Tested, driven and reviewed by Aaron Gold, one of the expert test drivers at About Cars.

2007 Toyota Prius Touring Edition test drive
The 2007 Toyota Hybrid Prius Touring Edition is the first variant of Toyota's popular Prius Hybrid; it gets fancier wheels and a "European-tuned" suspension. Does the Touring Edition make the Toytoa Prius more fun to drive - and more importantly, does it affect the Prius Hybrid's stellar mileage? Read on to find out. Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.

2007 Toyota Yaris S Sedan test drive
Most people buy a cheap car because it's cheap. In the case of the 2007 Toyota Yaris S Sedan, there are so many good reasons to buy this car that the inexpensive price and low running costs are just icing on the cake. What makes the 2007 Toyota Yaris S so appealing? Read on. Base price $13,905, $16,355 as tested, EPA mileage estimates 34 MPG city/40 MPG highway. 2007 Toyota Yaris S: Test drive and new car review by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.

2007 Toyota Corolla test drive
With a new version looming on the horizon for 2008, the 2007 Toyota Corolla could be said to be in the autumn of its years, lagging behind its rivals on style and standard safety kit. But that doesn't mean you should discount the 2007 Toyota Corolla: It's surprisingly powerful and wonderfully economical, it knows its way around a windy road, and it's built like the proverbial brick outhouse. 2007 Toyota Corolla: Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.

2007 Toyota Matrix Test Drive
Why change a good thing? The 2007 Toyota Matrix is virtually identical to the 2006 model; still offering remarkable utility in a sporty-looking 4-door hatch/wagon. But it could be falling behind the competition, as About.com test driver Philip Powell suggests in his otherwise positive review.

New Model Overview: 2007 Toyota Camry
The 2007 Toyota Camry is a total redesign of the best-selling car in America. The 2007 Toyota Camry will be available in five grades: CE, LE, XLE, SE and Hybrid. Does the 2007 Toyota Camry have what it takes to remain on top? 2007 Toyota Camry: Analyzed, tested and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, one of the expert test drivers at About Cars.

Test drive: 2005 Toyota Avalon XLS
The 2005 Toyota Avalon is the redesigned version of Toyota's flagship. Once dull to look at and dull to drive, the 2005 Toyota Avalon is now nice to look at and dull to drive. But the new Toyota Avalon is also luxurious, quiet, well-equipped, and attractively priced. The 2005 Toyota Avalon test drive: Tested, reviewed, driven and thoroughly enjoyed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars.

2007 Toyota Camry XLE V6 Test Drive
A 600-mile test drive convinced About Car's test driver Philip Powell that the new 2007 Toyota Camry mid-size sedan, in XLE V6 dress, is spacious, comfortable, and with the V-6 and 6-speed auto option, a spirited drive. A pair of lady observers from widely different age groups plus a co-driver of doubtful wheel skills added to the praise. 2007 Toyota Camry: Tested by Philip Powell, one of the expert new car reviewers at About.com Cars.

2007 Toyota Yaris Test Drive
The 2007 Toyota Yaris is about honesty. You know how much car you really want, but how much do you really need? The 2007 Toyota Yaris may look small, but there's a good chance that you'll find everything you need inside. The 2007 Toyota Yaris: Test driven and reviewed by Colin Hefferon, one of the expert test drivers at About.com Cars. -- 2007 Toyota Yaris --

2007 Toyota Yaris RS Test Drive
It's not the RS badge on the 2007 Toyota Yaris RS that matters, it's the spacious and functional interior, the fuel economy, and the fun-drive factor that makes every 2007 Toyota Yaris, including the base model, a best-buy. About Cars tester Philip Powell likes the RS but gives his approval to all Yaris models. 2007 Toyota Yaris: Tested and reviewed by Philip Powell, one of the expert test drivers at About.com Cars.

Test drive: 2006 Toyota Corolla S
Add some skirts and a spoiler outside, a smallish leather-covered steering wheel and chrome trim with special instrumentation on the inside, include some power-assist extras as standard, and the Toyota Corolla S becomes an affordable altenative for the sporty-at-heart. Tested for About Cars by Philip Powell.

Test drive: 2005 Toyota Camry SE V6
The 2005 Toyota Camry SE V6 Sedan is the sporty member of the Camry family, sporting a spoiler, a wire mesh grille and alloy wheels. Does putting a track suit on make you an athlete? Does the 2005 Toyota Camry SE V6 Sedan escape the "appliance" label that Camry has been stamped with? Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, one of the experts at About Cars.

2006 Toyota Camry Solara SE Convertible Test Drive
In its second year after a major redesign, the 2006 Toyota Camry Solara convertible feels rock solid. Better looks and materials make this car a major player for those in the market for a drop top. An About Cars test drive by Colin Hefferon.

2005 Toyota Prius Test Drive
Think of the 2005 Toyota Prius as a fuel-saving hybrid and you'd be right, but in reality its many advanced features mark the Toyota Prius sedan as a car of the future, available today. Tested, driven, analyzed and admired by Philip Powell, one of the expert road testers at About Cars.