Rich's Tongfamily (Richtong.net add-on)

They actually do a nice meta review. Here are the current 2012 models.
The ones to try are the ford fiesta and fusion.
Honda fit
The Hyundai elantra and sonata
The Audi a3 and a4
Volkswagen. Gti
Small Cars
Ford Fiesta ranks #1 in Affordable Small Cars
Affordable Small Cars
Generally priced under $20,000.
#1 2012 Ford Fiesta
#2 2012 Honda Fit
#2 2012 Hyundai Elantra
Upscale Small Cars
Generally priced $20,000 to $35,000.
#1 2012 Volkswagen GTI
#2 2012 Audi A3
#3 2012 BMW 1-Series
See full rankings
Hatchbacks
#1 2012 Ford Fiesta
#1 2012 Volkswagen GTI
#3 2012 Honda Fit
Midsize Cars
Ford Fusion ranks #1 in Affordable Midsize Cars
Affordable Midsize Cars
Generally priced under $25,000.
#1 2012 Ford Fusion
#1 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid
#3 2012 Hyundai Sonata
Upscale Midsize Cars
Generally priced $25,000 to $40,000.
#1 2012 Audi A4
#1 2012 Buick Regal
#1 2012 Chevrolet Volt