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The Daily Driver
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The Motorist
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The Gear Head
This icon is for advanced and in depth reports.
You can call this icon our stamp of approval! We have a lot of science and mathematical data but this icon is all about feelings. We have our opinions about what we love or hate despite what the facts say. We reserve this icon to give you our true thoughts on the cars we review, completely unfiltered. If you don’t like our opinions then you can cry to mommy.
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Performance
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Reliability and Maintenance
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Comfort and Convenience
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Practicality
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Fuel Economy
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Safety
Performance
Description: Acceleration, braking, handling, and the like. How is it to drive compared to its peers?
Category: Quantitative, Technical
Reliability and Maintenance
Description: What common issues do you need to worry about? How much is it going to cost to keep running smooth? What are the challenges if you choose to work on it yourself?
Category: Qualitative, Non-Technical
Safety
Description: We compile crash safety ratings from several sources so you know how it stacks up.
Category: Quantitative, Technical
Fuel Economy
Description: We compare EPA estimated fuel mileage and real-world tests when available to help you get the most from every drop of gas.
Category: Quantitative, Technical
Practicality
Description: Storage space, seats, etc. How usable is it for everyday car things?
Category: Qualitative, Non-Technical
Comfort and Convenience
Description: Do you have the legroom to stretch out? Are the seats really that comfortable? How many cupholders are there? Does the infotainment work as well as it looks?
Category: Qualitative, Non-Technical
