Credited with positive points by Consumer Guide for acceleration and handling * Named a Consumer Guide Budget Buy for 2000 * Consumer Guide recommends this vehicle for its standard anti-lock brakes, acceleration), and handling among it's positive points * Named a Budget Buy by Consumer Guide Car & Truck Test 1998 * Motor Trend reports the T-A's best quality is its fun factor, which comes via tire-spinning torque just a stomp away on the throttle pedal * Named among Motor Trend's American Muscle 2000 * The Car Book reports a Very Good rating for crash test performance *