Which Car 'Type' Is Right for You?

The newest models offer a shift toward the spaciousness and styling of tradition non-hybrid sedans, while its Hybrid Synergy system splits time between an electric motor and a gas engine that gets 48 city/45 highway miles per gallon.

Best Excuse for a Family Road Trip
Mercedes-Benz GL Class

Sometimes the whole family just needs to take a trip together. It used to be that hordes of soccer moms would pack up minivans full of kids and head off, but times have changed. The classic minivan has given way to the crossover design, which combines the family-hauling capabilities of a van with the comfort and style of an SUV.

The Mercedes(DAI Quote) crossovers were designed to compete with other full-sized luxury minivan replacements from the likes of Lincoln and Cadillac, and the GL class proves the folks at Mercedes knew what they were doing.

	Mercedes GL Class

All three GL models (the 450, 550 and upcoming 320 diesel) have three rows to comfortable sit a family of seven, but Mercedes designed the auto on a sturdy single frame instead of the traditional truck-like SUV frame.

Best Help in a Crowded City
Mini Cooper S

For the daily driver trying to make it around in the big city, there can be no substitute for the instantly recognizable Mini. The Cooper S at its heart is a go-kart for adults, and you've likely never had as much fun driving through traffic as you'll have in the Mini. You'll be sacrificing spaciousness for convenience, but when weaving through urban congestion you won't mind giving up that SUV.

	Mini Cooper