Reader Review of the Week: 2012 Toyota Highlander

“Newbie Toyota Guy” from South Bend, Ind., has always considered himself an enthusiast of performance cars. Alas, with two children, he had to buy something a little more practical and opted for a top-of-the-line new Toyota Highlander. Much to his surprise, Newbie Toyota Guy is quite smitten with the SUV and with the Toyota brand itself. Continue reading below to find out why. If you want to share thoughts about your own car, you can do that here.

Reader Review of the Week: 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

"Family of Four" from Los Angeles was in search of the perfect family vehicle — something that was easily maneuverable, versatile and fuel efficient. The family settled on the 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid for its comfortable, quiet ride and superb fuel economy. For all the reasons why Family of Four chose the Highlander Hybrid over the likes of the Honda Pilot and Lexus RX, continue reading below. Once you're done, write a review about your own car here.

Reader Review of the Week: 2012 Mazda3

Mazda made a big change to the Mazda3 for the 2012 model year by adding a more efficient engine that's rated at 40 mpg highway. Called SkyActiv, it's only available on the sedan's top trims, which seems to be what Joey from Orange County, Calif., purchased and reviewed on Cars.com. He reveals his real-world mileage in his review below. You can write your own review here.

Reader Review of the Week: 2012 Honda CR-V

“NewHondaGuy” from Erie County, N.Y., has a somewhat deceptive username. As a member of a household that's had four CR-Vs over the past few years, all owned by his wife, this reader is no stranger to the Honda brand. When it came round for NewHondaGuy to get his own ride, he chose the 2012 Honda CR-V for its looks, reliability and resale value, among other reasons. Continue reading the full review to find out more. Once you're done, write a review about your own car here.

Reader Review of the Week: 2012 Dodge Durango

“Durango Magnet,” from El Paso, Ill., just turned in his relatively new Chevrolet Tahoe for a brand-new 2012 Dodge Durango. As this reader's username would suggest, Durango Magnet was drawn to the SUV's luxurious cabin, ride and its relatively affordable asking price compared to other Chevrolet crossovers and SUVs he's driven. Continue reading the full review to find out more. Once you're done, write a review about your own car here.

Reader Review of the Week: 2012 Ford Fusion

Lowell from Niagara Falls, N.Y., is a new owner of a 2012 Ford Fusion. After looking for a replacement for his 2001 Mercury Sable wagon, Lowell considered several Ford vehicles — including the Escape and Focus — but settled on the Fusion because of its quiet and comfortable ride. This reader holds out hope that Ford will build a proper station wagon one day, however. Continue reading the full review to find out more. Once you're done, write a review about your own car here.

Reader Review of the Week: 2012 Chevrolet Equinox

We’ve talked about the apparent disparity between the Chevrolet Equinox’s stated gas mileage and its real-world returns. “On the road” from Union Grove, Wis., is noticing the same thing in the new 2012 Equinox. The reader does a lot of highway driving, but instead of seeing something closer to the stated 32 mpg rating, “On the road” is getting 26 mpg. Continue reading the full review below. Once you’re done, write a review about your own car here.

Reader Review of the Week: 2012 Toyota Camry

“Safedriver” from Saratoga Springs, N.Y., is the former owner of a 2007 Toyota Camry and an older Honda Accord. After test-driving the 2012 Accord and a Lexus GS, this reader decided to go with a brand-new 2012 Camry instead. Saferdriver — appropriately named after the Camry’s five-star safety rating — finds the car to have more comfortable seats, especially for longer trips, and ride comfort that rivals the outgoing Lexus GS. Continue reading the full review below. Once you’re done, write a review about your own car here.

Reader Review of the Week: 2012 Honda Odyssey

“Stephmom” from North Carolina swore to never buy a minivan. Stephmom and family are now on their second minivan, a 2012 Honda Odyssey. As the previous owner of a third-generation Odyssey, Stephmom immediately noticed the enhanced ride comfort and powertrain refinements on the fourth-generation model. Continue reading the full review to find out more. Once you’re done, write a review about your own car here.

Reader Review of the Week: 2012 Hyundai Sonata

“Happy with Hyundai,” from Cincinnati describes himself as a hard-working, middle-class cop who doesn’t like to waste money. After extensive car shopping, this reader decided to go with a brand-new 2012 Hyundai Sonata to replace his 12-year-old Infiniti I30. So far, Happy with Hyundai has, as his nickname suggests, had a favorable experience with his Sonata. Continue reading the full review to find out more. Once you’re done, write a review about your own car here.