The Mazda 3 gets mixed reviews among its owners, guest drivers and passengers. Though it’s small and sporty, it has its share of challenges.

First, the good. The Mazda 3 is a zippy, fun car to drive. It handles turns with ease, and it’s a quiet, mostly comfortable ride. There is plenty of storage, though legroom in the back is cramped, especially if the backseat passenger is tall.

The 3 comes standard with a 5-speed manual transmission. For drivers who do more city ......

The Toyota Prado is an off-road landcruiser delight, but it’s equally at home in the city or suburbs, where most owners will generally keep it.

The Prado, a four-wheel drive muscular car that seeks to take on the highway or the unbeaten path, isn’t all about flash and power, however. This is a car that provides a comfortable ride, and room for whatever you want to carry.

If you’re bringing along the family, you’ll want to know that this car ......