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With best-in-class fuel economy and a brand-new optional navigation system, the 2008 Jeep Compass is a stylish embodiment of the essential spirit of Jeep ruggedness in a compact sport-ute body.

At a glance, the 2008 Subaru Forester might seem like any other compact SUV. It shares its basic underpinnings with a car, for instance, and as such it's easy to drive and provides plenty of family-friendly versatility. However, Subaru has instilled enough variations on this basic formula to give the Forester a distinct character in a crowded field.

Mazda's most recent foray into the MPV market with the Mazda 5 has ruffled the competition's feathers with its enjoyable drive and emphasis on good value for money. All engines provide plenty of power and the ride has been engineered to offer good feedback to the driver

We've known for some time that the Ford Fusion was due for a mid-cycle refreshening soon, but new spy shots reveal that this prototype features the current car's hood and "squircle" headlights, but sports a different grille style and front bumper.