If you told us, even a few years back, that we'd pick a GM product as our Editors' Choice for Family Sedan, we'd probably have shown you the door. – more »

The midsize Chrysler has been a long time out of the limelight, what with the 300 hogging all the attention. – more »

The midsize Nissan was already the athlete in its peer group, and the all-new '07 is the same only more so. Engine performance is a point of pride with Nissan, and the '07's tweaked carryover units make best-in-class ... – more »

Since Hyundai took ownership of Kia, one of the challenges for the merged company has been to differentiate the models that share common under-the-skin hardware. – more »

Malibu's available 3.5-litre V6 (optional on LT, standard on LTZ) adopts variable valve-timing this year, boosting horsepower to 217. The LS and LT retain a 2.2-litre, 145-hp "four" and the sporty SS its 240-hp, 3.9-litre ... – more »

Like its Chrysler 300 sister car, Dodge's Ontario-built "4-door coupe" uses a previous-generation Mercedes E-Class platform as a base, one of the main contributors to its excellent road manners. Better still, ... – more »

Sharing its Volvo-sourced P2 platform with the Freestyle crossover means this full-size sedan affords huge interior volume, a trunk that can swallow eight golf bags, and an unusually lofty, SUV-like seating position that ... – more »

The new-last-year Fusion has been a hit for Ford, and deservedly so. This is a car that meets family and passenger needs extremely well, with the bonus of responsive, athletic handling for the driver. The base engine is a smooth ... – more »

This is the fifth model year for this-generation Accord, so a complete redesign can't be far off. For now, seeing as arch-rival Camry is getting sportier, Honda has responded with a powertrain option ... – more »

The arrival of Toyota's Camry Hybrid makes the gasoline-electric Accord look a little pricey now, though the Honda does have the advantage of a refined V6 engine. It's a V6, moreover, with a system that further saves fuel by de-activating ... – more »

In its second year, the new generation Sonata adds a fourth trim line that combines the base 162-hp, 2.4-litre 4-cylinder engine with equipment levels approaching those of the GLS V6 . Standard kit on any Sonata ... – more »

Mazda's sporty intermediate is a lot more "contented" for 2007. New standard amenities include ABS, six airbags, and, depending on the trim level, many other formerly extra-cost options. One ... – more »

It's hard not to have a soft spot for the Grand Marquis. This old girl recalls the glory days of big, ladder framed, rear-drive American iron. Indeed, the Ontario-built six-seater is the last of the Mercurys here in Canada and ... – more »

The Galant continues to fly under the radar of most midsize sedan shoppers. We say that's their loss, as this sedan is quite competitive. For starters, it's above-average in size for its class. For another, it has ... – more »

While its Altima little brother is all new, Maxima's 2007 update is more a mid-life makeover, with an exterior freshening and upgraded interior. It also tilts the sport/luxury blend further towards the luxury end ... – more »

While the G6 hardtop convertible hogs the spotlight this year, the original sedan continues to advance its "built for drivers" street cred. The GTP graduates to a hi-tech 3.6-litre, 252-hp DOHC V6 mated to a 6-speed automatic. ... – more »

New colours, a new 17-inch wheel option, and standard tire-pressure monitoring -- that's all the news for this year's edition of the Oshawa-built midsizer. Oh, and a new OnStar-based turn-by-turn navigation system (which ... – more »

The big news in the Legacy lineup for '07 is the introduction of the Spec.B, an even more performance-oriented variant of the 2.5 GT. The Spec.B comes with a slightly modified 6-speed manual transmission out ... – more »

The 2007 Camry arrived early last year, and its newly muscular shape is already a familiar sight. Beneath the skin, however, the sportiness goes only so far. A highlight is a stout 3.5-litre V6 that puts 268 ... – more »

The gasoline-electric version of Toyota's new Camry propels hybrid automobiles closer than ever to the mainstream. Its combination of a 2.4-litre 4-cylinder gas engine, two motor-generators and a 245-volt battery pack endows this ... – more »