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The 2018 Ford Fusion offers a wide range of trim levels and features, but we think the Fusion SE with one of the optional engine upgrades is a good start for most buyers. The optional 1.5-liter engine offers a slight increase in power over the standard 2.5-liter engine along with improved mileage. For even more punch, there’s the optional 2.0-liter engine, which can also be paired with all-wheel drive. One additional option worth considering is the Technology package with Sync 3. It gives you Ford’s latest, most user-friendly technology interface that includes numerous useful features.

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Looking for a great SUV that’s a smart, safe choice among a crop of great contenders? The 2017 Ford Escape might be a good match. Here’s a quick rundown of what we like, what we don’t and the bottom line from the Edmunds editors.

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The 2020 Ford Escape has been redesigned to look more like a car yet still offers the increased cargo space and higher driving position of an SUV.

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The 2013 Honda Civic proves that Honda is no slouch when it comes to acting on constructive criticism. The Civic was redesigned just last year, but the overhaul was panned as being too slight to give the car any real advantage in the very competitive compact car segment. This year, Honda responds by sprucing up the Civic with improvements that address the previous model’s biggest flaws.

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The 2013 Honda Civic SI is a sporty version of the Civic sedan, featuring a powerful 2.4-liter engine, sport-tuned suspension, and distinctive styling. It offers a well-designed interior with modern technology, including a touchscreen infotainment system. Known for its reliability, it strikes a balance between performance and practicality, making it a popular choice among compact car enthusiasts.

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Big and blocky on the outside but underneath just a roomy, family-friendly crossover, the previous-generation Honda Pilot perhaps tried a little too hard to look like something it wasn’t. It was like Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory gearing up in full Under Armour apparel to fake his way into an iron man competition.

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The 2014 Nissan Versa Note is a five-passenger hatchback that is offered in three trims: S, S Plus and SV. A four-door sedan version of the Versa also is available and is covered in a separate model review.

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The 2012 Nissan Altima is a solid pick for a midsize sedan or coupe, particularly if you’re looking for something with some sporting flair.

Got space? If you’re buying a 2017 Nissan Sentra, the answer is an emphatic “yes!” This compact sedan stands out in its class by virtue of its uncommonly spacious interior, with a rear seat that rivals those of many midsize models in terms of head- and legroom. The same can be said of the Sentra’s trunk, which offers nearly as much cargo capacity as those of some full-size sedans.