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Here is where reality meets the road, as CONSUMER REPORTS' auto experts cut through the hype surrounding new and redesigned vehicles for the 2005 model year. We provide insights on this year's major trends and on nearly 30 new or redesigned models, based on initial looks and testing of similar vehicles.
As in recent years, manufacturers are mixing the attributes of cars, minivans, and sport-utilities in an attempt to offer vehicles with wide appeal. Vehicles such as the new Ford Freestyle try to blur the lines, combining SUV features and all-wheel drive with handling characteristics similar to those of cars.
This year, rising gas prices make timely the ...