Overview:
The new Rolls is the Phantom’s baby brother, although it’s hardly little at more than 212 inches long. Powered by a 563-horsepower turbocharged V-12 engine, Rolls is predicting a 0-to-60-mph time of around five seconds. The car looks gorgeous and the interior is a work of art.
Price: $247,000
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Pros
More elegant than the Phantom, tremendous performance, an interior that’s totally exquisite.
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Cons
It’s still a big car, and $200,000-plus hardly qualifies as “cheap.”
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What's New
Introduced for 2010.
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Behind The Wheel
With a super-smooth V-12 and an eight-speed automatic, the Ghost can really lift its skirts. But it’s also regal on the highway, and it coddles in way that only a Rolls can.
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Overview:
Based on the Lancer small-car platform, the Outlander is a unique and spacious little crossover that prioritizes on-road handling over off-roadability, which is fine. With abundant features and clever touches, it is often a showroom also-ran that doesn’t deserve to be overlooked.
Price: $21,600 - $30,000
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Pros
Aggressive new styling, carlike ride and handling, nifty shift paddles, reclining second row, gadgets galore.
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Cons
Less ground clearance than competitors, buzzy engine.
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What's New
Redesigned for 2007; 2010 brings new styling, an upgraded interior, and GT S-AWC.
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Behind The Wheel
With sporty on-road tires, you can feel the Lancer connection. Trick Super All-Wheel Control system like the Lancer Evo’s is now available.
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Overview:
This convertible version of Spyker's original coupe carries on basically unchanged. Bespoke build quality coupled with aircraft-inspired design create a truly unique supercar. The car lacks a frame on the top edge of the windshield and the side glass is split, adding to the uniqueness.
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Pros
Exposed shift linkage, lots of quilted leather, one of the most exclusive vehicles extant.
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Cons
You can actually buy a plane for the cost, instead of just a plane-inspired car; no one is going to know what it is, except bizarre-looking.
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What's New
Introduced for 2006; unchanged for 2010.
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Behind The Wheel
The 40-valve Audi V-8 Spyker uses may be dated, but who can argue with something that looks so different?
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