The GLS is a mid-level compact SUV, starting MSRP is $21,845. That’s not bad. In fact, as SUVs go, it’s darn good.

The standard engine for the 2011 Hyundai Tucson GLS is a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with 176 horsepower and 168 pound-feet of torque. The drivetrain is a 6-speed automatic and it comes with an all wheel drive option.

Other standard features include:

• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Air conditioning and power windows
• Power door locks and mirrors
• Keyless entry
• Leather wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise controls
• Heated side mirrors
• Bluetooth
• XM radio
• 6-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo
• USB/iPod integration
• Tinted glass

The 2011 Hyundai Tucson GLS is also spacious. It seats up to five with lots of legroom and head and shoulder room. Plus, the cargo space is out of this world – 55.8 cubic feet of space with the rear seats folded down.

As an additional option, you can get Hyundai’s world class in-dash navigation system along with a backup camera, premium audio, and automatic headlamps.

The interior is also plush and comfortable and, of course, the 2011 Hyundai Tucson GLS is a safety-conscious vehicle with all the right accoutrement for adults and children.

For fuel efficiency, the Honda Civic Hybrid gets 40 mpg in the city and 43 mpg on the highway.

In addition to filling up less often, the 2011 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan incorporates Advanced Technology Partial-Zero-Emission Vehicle (AT-PZEV), which has resulted in the best emissions rating for any gas-powered vehicle in the country. There’s no beating that!

The engine is also efficient. The 4-cylinder engine is a 1.3-liter, 8-valve engine and Honda has paired it up with a lightweight IMA electric motor.

Standard interior features include:

• Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
• Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition
• Leather-trimmed seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and heated front seats and side mirrors
• Snazzy 3-spoke steering wheel

The 2011 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan looks just as good on the outside as it does on the inside too. Cool exterior features include:

• A sporty six-sided grille
• A futuristic windshield that flows right into the hood
• Dynamic hybrid badging

You’ll also feel safe driving the 2011 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan as all the safety features are state of the art. Honda has taken great care to make this sedan the best that it can be. Go Honda!

These numbers aside, the TSX is classy and full of spirit. The transmission is a 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control. Alternatively, the smaller engine is equipped with a close-ratio 6-speed manual with magnesium. In all trims, the drivetrain is configured with a transversely mounted front engine with front wheel drive. The result is great power and handling in most road conditions.

All 2011 Acura TSXs come with an optional navigation system that include AcuraLink real-time traffic and weather. Another option is the GPS-linked temperature control.

As a standard feature, the TSX comes equipped with Bluetooth HandsFreeLink.

The airbag system is fully state of the art and coupled with child safety features, the 2011 Acura TSX is one of the safest vehicles on the road. MSRP for the 2011 Acura TSX is just under $30,000.

The Azera is an affordable sedan that is comparable to anything else on the market and actually beats most on price. It’s only available option is a navigation system that is as state of the art as any average such system from other manufacturers.

Under the hood, the 2011 Hyundai Azera Limited features a 3.8-liter V6 engine with 283 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 233 pound-feet of torque. Add that impressive power a front wheel drive train and you can see why we love the handling the Azera offers.

The transmission is 6-speed automatic. That’s mated well with great fuel efficiency at 19 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.

For a large family sedan you also get a good smooth ride, which should sit well with older drivers.

Also, the Azera’s exterior is attractive enough that same-level competition might struggle on a side by side comparison. The headlights are LED. The taillights are also pretty impressive. And we think you’ll really like the front grille.

All in all, the 2011 Hyundai Azera Limited is a vehicle we think you’ll like, and it’s affordable.

The engine is a 3.5-liter, 6-cylinder, 24-valve engine that kicks out 271 horsepower at 6,200 rpm. The drivetrain is 5-speed automatic. It’s also 4-wheel drive. For fuel economy you can expect 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.

SUV lovers will love the Honda Accord Crosstour trim with a gas engine and multi-port fuel injection. The vehicle seats 5 passengers comfortably.

Standard features include:

• Programmable Power Door Locks Operated Via Remote and Internal Switch With Automatic Locking
• Power Tailgate Lock/Unlock
• Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and Engine Immobilizer
• Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors
• Traction Control by ABS
• 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
• HandsFreeLink(R) Wireless Communication Access For Bluetooth(R) Enabled Devices
• Rear Spoiler
• Tire Pressure Monitor
• LATCH
• Lots of storage
• Front Power Glass Tilt and Slide Moonroof
• Rear Privacy Glass

Options for the 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 4WD EX-L have not been announced yet, but standard safety features include

• A dynamic airbag system
• Side guard door beams
• Panic button or alarm
• Selective locking/unlocking
• Locking fuel filler door or gap

The 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 4WD EX-L is an SUV for the 21st century.

The ignition system is electronic direct and it features the Drive-by-Wire throttle system. Estimated EPA fuel economy is 19 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway, 21 combined. The RDX SH-AWD (All Wheel Drive) trim has an expected fuel economy of 17 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway with a total 19 mpg combined.

The drivetrain is made up of a 5-speed Sequential SportShift Automatic with Paddle Shifters. As an option you can add Super Handling All Wheel Drive.

Standard features include:

• An audio system with USB for iPod, MP3- and WMA-compatible CD player, AM/FM with RDS readout, XM Radio with more than 170 channels, and an auxiliary input jack
• A great airbag system
• State-of-the-art seat belts and active head restraints
• Child safety features like LATCH and upper-tether anchors
• Anti-theft security system including auto engine shut off
• Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
• And a lot more

Available options include:

• A fully functional navigation system
• GPS-linked temperature control
• and ELS Surround Sound System

The 2011 Acura RDX is a vehicle for the conscientious driver. You’ll look good in it any time of day, or night.

• Pay cash
• Make a trade
• Monthly installments
• Borrow money from a friend or relative
• New car financing

Paying cash might seem like the best way to purchase a new car, but unless you’ve got $15,000-$30,000 laying around it’s probably out of reach for you. Many people like to pay cash and that’s fine, but they likely buy used cars and usually buy from individuals. Those automobiles could have serious mechanical issues so you’re always on a “buyer beware” notice.

Many car dealers allow you to trade in an older automobile for a new one, but you still end up owing for the difference between your trade-in value and the retail value of the car you’re buying.

Some car dealers allow you to purchase on a monthly installment plan. Those car dealers are usually tote-the-note lots and you end up paying more than the car is worth. You still have to pay interest and the cars typically start out with a price tag higher than the real value of the automobile.

Most people don’t want to borrow from friends or relatives. That can often complicate your relationships.

New car financing works for many people because you know you are getting an automobile that is worth the price tag, there are fewer mechanical problems, and a new car is still under warranty. Financing a new car is less risky than other methods of purchasing a car. That’s why it is offered and that’s why car buyers use it.

For starters, the engine is an aluminum alloy V6 that kicks out 300 horsepower, as if you couldn’t guess. The displacement is 3.7 liters and it’s built with a SOHC VTEC 24-valve valve train. The 300 horsepower is the max at 6,300 rpm and it reaches 270 pound feet of torque at 4,500 rpm.

The throttle is Drive-by-Wire, ignition is electronic direct and the carburetor emissions rating is ULEV-2.

Estimated EPA gas mileage is 16 mpg in the city, 21 mpg on the highway and 18 combined.

The MDXs drivetrain is a very impressive Super Handling All Wheel Drive and it houses a 6-speed automatic transmission with sequential SportShift paddle shifters, Grade Logic and Shift Hold Control.

The chassis consists of a MacPherson independent strut front suspension and independent multi-link with coil springs and stabilizer bar on the rear. For steering and handling, there’s a torque-sensing variable power assist rack-and-pinion system.

For features, the 2011 Acura MDX 300 HP showcases unusual flair as well. On the exterior you’ll get a rearview camera and Blind Spot Information System, power tailgate and adaptive cruise control. Inside, there is plenty of cargo space and cabin storage, climate control and Bluetooth HandsFreeLink.

If you want a luxury SUV then there’s none on the road more stylish and better equipped to appease your ego than the 2011 Acura MDX.

The engine is a 3.5-liter V6 with sequential SportShift automatic with paddle shifters for a drivetrain. It’s truly impressive when you think about it.

The engine assures a quiet ride with its front wheel drive feature. It produces 280 horsepower and 254 pound-feet of torque. The EPA estimated fuel economy is 18 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. The VTEC system increases high rpm horsepower by enhancing airflow through the intake valves at a designated rpm. The Drive-by-Wire throttle system offers easy modulation at slow speeds and high performance. The all aluminum construction, hollow camshaft and other design elements keep it light weight for better handling.

But if the 3.5-liter engine isn’t good enough for you, try the option. You can upgrade to the 3.7-liter V6, which offers 305 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. Fuel economy is estimated at 17 and 25. This engine features a forged crankshaft, further lowering the weight and increasing efficiency.

Two other features I know you’ll love are the Super Handling All Wheel Drive feature and the super impressive Acura Navigation System.

If you’re a sucker for comfort then you’re going to the love TLs seats. Made of leather they provide comfort unlike anything you’ve ever encountered in a luxury vehicle. The TL also features a sizable cargo area, cabin storage and a Bluetooth HandsFreeLink. Cool exterior features include a rearview camera (an option), High-Intensity Discharge headlights and a key remote pad.

Acura knows how to build a classy vehicle and you’ll believe it too after you get behind the wheel of the 2011 Acura TL.

The Acura RL has earned several awards, including a 5-star safety rating from NHTSA and the highest possible rating for safety from the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety.

These awards are easy to understand when you examine the RLs safety features:

• LATCH for children.
• Occupant Position Detection System, which detects whether a child or small adult has leaned into the deployment path of the side airbag and deactivates the airbag until the passenger is back in the upright position.
• Windows and moonroof have auto reverse feature that stops them from closing if a finger or other object is encountered.
• 6 airbags.
• Front passenger seat sensors detect if there is no passenger or if the passenger is too small for the airbag to deploy and the airbag is deactivated if necessary.
• Active head restraints on the front seats.

But all of this is just the tip of the iceberg. There are many other great features of the Acura RL and once you get behind the wheel you’ll know for yourself.

The engine is the large 3.7-liter VTEC V6 with 300 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque. Fuel economy is estimated at 16 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway. The engine is all aluminum, light weight and high performance, offering better handling and low vibration. You’ll love the Super Handling All Wheel Drive component and the sequential SportShift automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control. The RL also comes equipped with steering enhancement and power distribution between the axles.

All of the 2010 Acura RLs features are impressive and they all point the way to unbridled luxury, high class and driver pride.