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Blending fuel efficiency with real-world comfort, our compact sedan reviews help you find the right mix of practicality and driving feel.

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2011 BMW 335is Coupé Review

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The 2011 BMW 335is Coupé with 320-hp and 332 lb-ft of torque is a sport-minded 2-door rocket which proved exciting during our review.

2011 Infiniti G25x Review

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Infiniti's G25x 4-door coupe combines luxury and all-weather traction in an economical package, albeit with a smaller 2.5L V6 in place of the absent 3.7L V6.

1993 BMW E36 Reborn with 535 HP of Pure American Muscle

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Canada's Tunerworks breathes new life into a 1996 BMW 328is, transforming it into a 535-hp beast powered by a GM LS1 engine.

GC8 Great: Insane, Street-Legal 1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Coupe

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This independent, Canadian-built 1998 Subaru Impreza sporting a JDM WRX STI swap is perhaps the greatest street-legal GC8 on the planet, combining time attack functionality with an aggressive looks. Prove us wrong.

2011 Lexus CT200h Review: The Fifth Hybrid in the Lexus Lineup

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Renowned for their hybrid luxury product line, Lexus adds a fifth hybrid to the stable with the all-new 2011 Lexus CT200h.

The 2011 MazdaSpeed3: A Performance Hatch with Everyday Usability

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With a manual transmission, 263 horsepower, and 280 lb-ft of torque, the MazdaSpeed3 hot hatch pulls off performance and practicality.

2010 MazdaSpeed 3 Review: The 263-hp Hatchback Rocket

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Our review of the 263-hp 2010 MazdaSpeed 3 hatchback rocket powered by its 2.3-litre DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder direct-injected turbo engine.

2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Review

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We review the 2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i sedan which starts at $22,095 CAD MSRP and $20,995 for manual transmission.

2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Sedan XWD Review

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The 2008 Saab 9-3 is an underrated European sedan that offers power, cargo, and style. We review the XWD sedan most will overlook.

2008 Volkswagen GTI Review: Fast Friends Indeed

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When the 2008 GTI hit the market, VW's marketing push for hot hatch was ‘make friends with your fast.' Well, you'll be missed, old friend.
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