2011 Phoenix Arizona International Auto Show: Part 5

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The facelifted VW Touareg.

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Nice interior.

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Generous cargo space.

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$54,000 is a LOT.

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The new Jetta.


Fast Tube by Casper

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It’s cheap and chintzy.

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I was eager to get out.

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Passat wagon

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New Passat sedan, made in Tennesse.

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Plain but pleasant exterior.

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The interior is respectably finished. The LCD is a bit small.

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The door panels are plain but much nicer than the Jetta’s.

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The new, more masculine New Beetle.

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Looks and feels nicer and more spacious inside.

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No more flower vase.

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Big, geometric shapes.

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Ample cargo space.

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Nice rocker panels.

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VW uses iPads.

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Dog dish wheels.

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The Routan, built by Chrysler for Volkswagen, is hard to understand. It costs more than the Caravan and lacks the Caravan’s more distinctive features like Stow-and-Go.

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At first, the Routan had a noticeable better interior than the Caravan. Now, with Dodge’s recent improvements, that isn’t the case.

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Kia Soul

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Kia Soul

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Interesting wheels.

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Kia Rio

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Kia Rio

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Kia Rio

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Kia Optima, arguably the best bang for the buck on the market.

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Kia Optima

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Kia Optima. 274hp. 35mpg.

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A stunning interior for the price.

Part 6

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