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Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320: Function

In our real-world usability tests, a rear-facing child safety seat fit fine in the ML320's accommodating rear compartment, though taller front passengers may have to slide their seats forward a little. Golf clubs are a different story. We expect a midsize SUV to have plenty of club storage space, but the ML doesn't provide enough horizontal room for even a compact carry bag. Depending on the length of your driver, you might have trouble fitting your bag lengthwise as well, leaving you with two options — go diagonal, or fold down one of the rear seatbacks.

Ford Escape Hybrid

The 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid is now available in Limited guise, a trim created by grouping together several of last year's optional packages in an effort to satisfy shoppers who'd rather not go without leather upholstery, a sunroof, heated seats or a CD changer. However, doing so comes at a price. Our Escape Hybrid Limited AWD tester hit the register at nearly $36 large, which is pretty big coin for a compact SUV. If you're willing to martyr yourself in the quest to be environmentally responsible by going without the Limited goodies, a base Escape Hybrid with front-wheel drive lists for $29,000. With the sizable federal tax credits available on all Escape Hybrids ($3,000 for the FWD and $2,200 for the AWD), the price tag drops even further.

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Nissan Altima Hybrid: Design/Fit and Finish

Our tester's interior was uniformly bathed in black from stem to stern with high-quality, soft-touch materials. That's all good, though we wished for the lighter interior when it got dark outside, and gathering our belongings or finding the trunk release became a game of blind man's bluff. There were no squeaks or rattles, and fit and finish was generally very good, so we were genuinely surprised to notice that the headliner in our tester had started to fall down from the roof on the rear passenger side.

: Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

Who Should Buy This Vehicle?

With brisk performance and a reasonable base price, the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS should appeal to cost-conscious consumers who enjoy driving but need four-door practicality — and don't mind middling fuel economy. Watch those options, though, as the desirable audio and navigation upgrades punt the GTS's price into the territory of more capable compact sedans.

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