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•2004 Volkswagen Golf R32 Compact Sport Sedan
Rather than using outlandish styling gimmicks like hood scoops and giant rear wings, the fast and agile Volkswagen R32 looks remarkably similar to the inexpensive Golf economy car. These subtle changes only hint at the racecar-like capability of this $29,000 high-performance machine.
•2004 Acura TSX Sports Sedan
It's fun to drive but has the practical advantage of a four-door format and seats for five in a plush cockpit.
•2004 Acura TSX Compact Sports Sedan
TSX fills a new parking space in Acura's garage, fitting in size and price between the larger 3.2TL mid-size luxury sedan and that race-bred ripper of a compact hatchback coupe, RSX.
•2004 Audi A4 Compact Luxury Sedan
At a time when sedan styling exists only at extremes -- either far too bland or far too weird -- this Audi has a clean, elegant look that gets attention without being gaudy. Audi's interiors are the envy of the automotive world, and the A4 shows why. Even as Audi's most affordable model, it comes with a cabin that would look at home in cars at twice its price.
•2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Compact Sedan and Coupe
Chevrolet's compact, continuing with three trims for a two-door coupe and four-door sedan, gains an optional CD deck capable of playing MP3 files. Also optional are seat-mounted torso air bags for the driver and front-seat passenger.
•2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Five-door Compact Wagon
The wild five-door wagon from Chrysler shows three different powertrains for 2004, including two with turbo-charging.
•2004 Audi A4 Series Near Luxury Sedan
Audi's A4 compact-class sedans emerged in 2002 with new generational designs that expanded the structure and stretches the wheelbase to forge a larger package with more cabin space for riders.
•2004 BMW 3-Series Luxury Sedan
The majority of all cars sold with a BMW badge come from the 3-Series class of compacts.
•2004 Hyundai Elantra GT Compact Sedan
The 2004 Hyundai Elantra is one of the best vehicles at the best price gracing American roads today. Hovering just under the $15,000 price tag, this is a passenger vehicle that not only gets great mileage but is functional as a family car.
•2004 Mazda 3 Compact Economy Sports Sedan and Wagon
The Mazda 3 is a great driving car, which will offer long-term economy for a super price. If you are considering a Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla, Echo or Matrix, Honda Civic, Ford Focus, Pontiac Vibe or Sunfire, you should test this car.
•2004 Pontiac Sunfire Compact Coupe
Pontiac's sub-compact shapes up as a two-door coupe in one trim but with three equipment packages.
•2004 Pontiac Vibe Compact Wagon
Fusion Orange is the latest body color for Vibe, Pontiac's crossover wagon for the sub-compact class.
•2004 Saab 9-2X Compact Sport Wagon
Saab reserves the newest model in the line for a late introduction this spring.
•2004 Saab 9-3 Compact Sedan and Convertible
First to emerge for what will become a family of models, the four-door 9-3 sport sedan rolled out in 2003 revealing the sleek wedge-shaped silhouette of a racy coupe with windswept lines and wheels pushed to corners with little overhang apparent.
•2004 Nissan Sentra Compact Economy Sedan
The fifth generation of Nissan's compact-class Sentra sedan gains styling enhancements for 2004 plus more convenience features.
•2004 Volvo S40 Compact Near Luxury Sedan
Some of the staff at Volvo will laugh when they read our first comment on the S40 because it has been the focus of some spirited dinner conversations over the years: it’s high-time Volvo applied Swedish furniture design to their own vehicles.
•2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Compact Sedan
The compact Lancer sedan first came ashore in North America in 2002 as upgraded replacement for Mitsubishi's unassuming sub-compact Mirage sedan.
•2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Compact Sport Sedan
A street-legal version of Mitsubishi's hot new rally-racing sedan comes to America as the Lancer Evolution.
•2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Compact Wagon
Take the Lancer notchback sedan and carve up a hatchback-style tail section with extra door and you'll get the idea for Mitsubishi's new five-door sport wagon.
•2004 Mazda 3 Compact Sedan and Wagon
The compact-class car from Mazda evolves into a new form in 2004, arriving early in the year as a spirited sedan flashing muscular styling points and dynamic handling characteristics.
Rather than using outlandish styling gimmicks like hood scoops and giant rear wings, the fast and agile Volkswagen R32 looks remarkably similar to the inexpensive Golf economy car. These subtle changes only hint at the racecar-like capability of this $29,000 high-performance machine.
•2004 Acura TSX Sports Sedan
It's fun to drive but has the practical advantage of a four-door format and seats for five in a plush cockpit.
•2004 Acura TSX Compact Sports Sedan
TSX fills a new parking space in Acura's garage, fitting in size and price between the larger 3.2TL mid-size luxury sedan and that race-bred ripper of a compact hatchback coupe, RSX.
•2004 Audi A4 Compact Luxury Sedan
At a time when sedan styling exists only at extremes -- either far too bland or far too weird -- this Audi has a clean, elegant look that gets attention without being gaudy. Audi's interiors are the envy of the automotive world, and the A4 shows why. Even as Audi's most affordable model, it comes with a cabin that would look at home in cars at twice its price.
•2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Compact Sedan and Coupe
Chevrolet's compact, continuing with three trims for a two-door coupe and four-door sedan, gains an optional CD deck capable of playing MP3 files. Also optional are seat-mounted torso air bags for the driver and front-seat passenger.
•2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Five-door Compact Wagon
The wild five-door wagon from Chrysler shows three different powertrains for 2004, including two with turbo-charging.
•2004 Audi A4 Series Near Luxury Sedan
Audi's A4 compact-class sedans emerged in 2002 with new generational designs that expanded the structure and stretches the wheelbase to forge a larger package with more cabin space for riders.
•2004 BMW 3-Series Luxury Sedan
The majority of all cars sold with a BMW badge come from the 3-Series class of compacts.
•2004 Hyundai Elantra GT Compact Sedan
The 2004 Hyundai Elantra is one of the best vehicles at the best price gracing American roads today. Hovering just under the $15,000 price tag, this is a passenger vehicle that not only gets great mileage but is functional as a family car.
•2004 Mazda 3 Compact Economy Sports Sedan and Wagon
The Mazda 3 is a great driving car, which will offer long-term economy for a super price. If you are considering a Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla, Echo or Matrix, Honda Civic, Ford Focus, Pontiac Vibe or Sunfire, you should test this car.
•2004 Pontiac Sunfire Compact Coupe
Pontiac's sub-compact shapes up as a two-door coupe in one trim but with three equipment packages.
•2004 Pontiac Vibe Compact Wagon
Fusion Orange is the latest body color for Vibe, Pontiac's crossover wagon for the sub-compact class.
•2004 Saab 9-2X Compact Sport Wagon
Saab reserves the newest model in the line for a late introduction this spring.
•2004 Saab 9-3 Compact Sedan and Convertible
First to emerge for what will become a family of models, the four-door 9-3 sport sedan rolled out in 2003 revealing the sleek wedge-shaped silhouette of a racy coupe with windswept lines and wheels pushed to corners with little overhang apparent.
•2004 Nissan Sentra Compact Economy Sedan
The fifth generation of Nissan's compact-class Sentra sedan gains styling enhancements for 2004 plus more convenience features.
•2004 Volvo S40 Compact Near Luxury Sedan
Some of the staff at Volvo will laugh when they read our first comment on the S40 because it has been the focus of some spirited dinner conversations over the years: it’s high-time Volvo applied Swedish furniture design to their own vehicles.
•2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Compact Sedan
The compact Lancer sedan first came ashore in North America in 2002 as upgraded replacement for Mitsubishi's unassuming sub-compact Mirage sedan.
•2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Compact Sport Sedan
A street-legal version of Mitsubishi's hot new rally-racing sedan comes to America as the Lancer Evolution.
•2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Compact Wagon
Take the Lancer notchback sedan and carve up a hatchback-style tail section with extra door and you'll get the idea for Mitsubishi's new five-door sport wagon.
•2004 Mazda 3 Compact Sedan and Wagon
The compact-class car from Mazda evolves into a new form in 2004, arriving early in the year as a spirited sedan flashing muscular styling points and dynamic handling characteristics.
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