Reviews for New Cars - Compacts

Year/Make/Model Base-Range Price Mileage Ratings

2012 Subaru Impreza

The 2012 Subaru Impreza is the best compact car for you if you want the all-new version of this snow-conquering all-wheel-drive sedan...

$19,000-$38,000 25/35/ MPG

2012 Mazda 3

The 2012 Mazda 3 is the best compact car for you if you want a sportier-than-usual four-door sedan or hatchback, yearn for 40 mpg on the...

$16,750-$25,000 25/33/ MPG

2012 Hyundai Elantra

The 2012 Hyundai Elantra is the best compact car for you if you crave boutique styling at bargain-bin prices.

The 2012 Hyundai...

$15,955-$21,205 29/40/33 MPG

2012 Nissan Sentra

The 2012 Nissan Sentra is the best car for you if none of the newer, more attractive cars from the...

$16,820-$21,380 27/34/30 MPG

2012 Toyota Matrix

The 2012 Toyota Matrix is the best car for you if you want a mini crossover that emphasizes efficiency over driving thrills.

The...

$17,500-$23,400 26/32/ MPG

2012 Nissan Versa

The 2012 Nissan Versa is the best car for you if you value subcompact-car spaciousness over subcompact-car flash.

The 2012 Nissan...

$11,750-$16,320 27/36/ MPG

2012 Toyota Corolla

The 2012 Toyota Corolla is the best car for you if a conservative driving experience is your compact-sedan ideal.

The 2012 Toyota...

$16,890-$19,580 26/34/ MPG

2012 Honda Civic

The 2012 Honda Civic is the best car for you if you’re convinced that America’s best-selling...

$16,555-$27,500 28/36/ MPG

2012 Ford Focus

The 2012 Ford Focus is the best car for you if you want an American small car with lots of European flavor.

The 2012 Ford Focus...

$16,995-$24,215 26/36/30 MPG

2011 Toyota Matrix

The 2011 Toyota Matrix is the best car for you if you still believe in Toyota reliability and want a roomy yet economical little wagon...

$17,450-$23,100 26/32/29 MPG

2011 Toyota Corolla

The 2011 Toyota Corolla is the best car for you if you gravitate to the safe choice in...

$16,660-$19,360 28/35/ MPG

2011 Nissan Versa

The 2011 Nissan Versa is the best car for you if driving a good small car now is more important than waiting for a replacement you hope...

$10,740-$17,650 28/34/30 MPG

2011 Nissan Sentra

The 2011 Nissan Sentra is the best compact car for you if you want a roomy, reasonably priced small sedan that’s a little personality-...

$16,270-$20,330 27/34/30 MPG

2011 Hyundai Elantra

The 2011 Hyundai Elantra is the best compact sedan for you if you want an economy car that looks anything but.

The 2011 Hyundai...

$15,500-$22,700 29/40/33 MPG

2011 Honda Civic

The 2011 Honda Civic is the best car for you if you want to experience how great automotive design endures.   

The 2011...

$16,555-$27,900 25/36/29 MPG

2011 Chevrolet Cruze

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is the best small car for you if you believe General Motors builds a world-class compact sedan.

The 2011...

$16,275-$21,975 26/36/30 MPG