Our January test group was family sedans. These sedans offer room for four or five passengers and their luggage, plus reasonable fuel economy.

The full road tests from the magazine have been posted at ConsumerReports.org, along with videos hosted by our automotive experts. These videos highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each model, bringing the road tests to life.

Family sedans tested include the Chevrolet Malibu, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6, and Saturn Aura. We also did a head-to-head comparison of the new Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid and the Volkswagen Jetta TDI.

In the February issue, we’ll report on upscale sedans.

—Desiree Calamari