Despite its shortcomings, previous owners will be extremely happy with the latest re-do, while we believe buyers new to the market should definitely put the new Sedona on their consideration lists - a statement that, in the past, we haven't been able to make.

Any admittedly personal styling gripes aside, the latest Sonata has matured to the point where, overall, it's one of the best midsize offerings and should be a consideration for buyers that's right up there with the Accord, Camry and Fusion.

While it's only close to being the BMW fighter it could be it's hard to beat Lexus' legendary quality and ownership experience. That said, the IS 350 will appeal to buyers looking for luxury and driving performance in one of the slickest-looking and best-handling sedans Lexus has ever produced.

Luxury buyers needing the ability to carry eight passengers and their requisite gear off the beaten path and in style will find the LX to be a top contender in the large SUV segment.

Time waits for no man in the auto industry and Toyota's self-proclaimed Swagger Wagon is no exception. But instead of doing a mild refresh both inside and out, Toyota polled its current customers and used that input to make changes to the 2015 model.

with the latest Mazda3, Mazda continues to raise the bar in the compact segment. Buyers looking for an all-around fun-to-drive vehicle with both exceptional dynamics and excellent fuel economy should put it at the top of their lists.

For 2015, the Camry further distances itself from its car-as-appliance roots with a more aggressive exterior and more luxurious interior complimented by a new steering and suspension setup that connects drivers more closely with the road.

There are a number of reasons buyers have chosen the Toyota Sienna over the years including its quality, outstanding reliability and resale value. The improvements made for 2015 also give it a more luxurious interior along with a much quieter ride. On the other hand, the steering retains some numbness, its handling lacks the crispness and involvement found in the Honda Odyssey and its fuel economy is certainly nothing to write home about. But the fact remains that the 2015 Toyota Sienna does exceedingly well at what most owners will demand of it. Current owners as well as consumers familiar with the Sienna will be very pleased with the improvements Toyota has made, while those new to the market for this type of family hauler will want to put it at or near the top of their shopping lists.

Currently Camry owners should be very pleased with the new model, while more buyers looking for quality and reliability as well as more than a touch of style will undoubtedly be adding their local Toyota showroom to the list of dealers to visit.

In the end, although it's priced competitively with others in its class, the cheap-looking interior, ordinary styling and average handling only lands it mid-pack in the current crop of subcompact crossovers.