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BY Willow Laboratories BRIAN J STRASNICKTue Feb 17, 2009
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Test Drive: 2008 Audi TT Coupe 3.2 Quattro - Function

With its hatchback body style, the 2008 Audi TT Coupe 3.2 Quattro provides an impressive amount of room for stuff. The trunk swallows two standard-size roller suitcases or a golf bag placed diagonally (with the driver pulled), while folding the 50/50-split backseat flat allows you to hold all of the above, plus a few additional items. Given its smallish backseat, we wouldn't suggest putting a child seat in the TT due to both safety concerns and space.

Typical to Audi, all secondary controls are exactly where you'd expect them to be. The climate controls could be a little more detailed, though, and our test car's optional navigation system and MMI electronics interface produced a love-it-or-hate-it response for its stereo control.

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Subaru Forester 2.5XT Limited: Comfort

Also singled out for praise by our editors was the gargantuan sunroof, which has become something of a Forester tradition. It slides back so far that rear passengers might catch some rays, too. Our only quibble is that two touches are required to close the roof (the first touch leaves it about 25 percent open). A one-touch-open sunroof should be one-touch-close as well.

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BRIAN J STRASNICK News: Honda Fit Base
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By moving the 10.8-gallon gas tank forward under the driver seat, some additional space has been created in the backseat. This not only improves legroom but also allows for easy storage of tall items such as potted plants. For a small car, the backseat hiproom is above average for two people — three occupants would make it very tight.
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