Toyota Camry

How it looks on the street: The Camry is looking spiffy after its recent 9th generation redesign, and proof that a 1980s standard bearer can be reimagined, and why the midsize sedan still has plenty of appeal. It’s practical, albeit it has panache in its sport styling language.

How it feels on the inside: The 12.3 inch touchscreen frames the interior experience, like most modern cars. Its preserved a few actual buttons. Our test model came with standards like a wireless smartphone integration and the Premium Plus Package that added in traffic jam assist, a function that supports distractibility from surrounding cars, and other safety features lane change assist and rear-cross traffic braking.

How it drives: The Camry delivers a steady and smooth ride. It’s a gas car, but 44 miles per gallon is a solid fuel-saving number.

Space for people and things:  The Camry has an impressive amount of interior room, for stashing this and that, so much so that it’s a great clapback to the sedan resistant on how car can do it all and carry things, too. Trunks has 15.1 cubic feet of room, slightly less than some competitors.

What to compare it to: Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Kia K4

How much does it cost: Our test vehicle was $36,125. The based model starts at about $30,000.