The Most Exciting Cars of 2010

You no longer need to fork over fuel efficiency to get power or imposing presence. The best of the new 2010 models boldly say you can have it all — and at a decent price.

Toyota Venza

new cars 2010  Kia Soul
Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Ford Taurus Sho
Cadillac CTS Wagon
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Toyota Venza
Lexus IS 250
Nissan 370Z
Suzuki Kizashi
Volkswagen Golf
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
BMW 5-Series

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The Toyota Venza was supposed to have debuted earlier this year, but it was delayed when the recession forced Toyota to cut production. It's here now, though, and it looks great. The new Venza, which is based on the same architecture chassis as that of the always popular Toyota Camry, has the audacity to look like a traditional station wagon. The modest size seems right for the times — as much as monstrously big SUVs seem like dinosaurs. The standard 286 V-6 engine provides ample power for a multipurpose vehicle that is designed to carry people and packages.

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