Model tested: 2025 Lexus UX 300h F Sport Handling Engine: 2-liter I-4, plus three electric motors Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 196 Torque: 139 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 44 mpg/city, 40/highway, 42/combined Base price: $46,375 As tested: $49,545 Overview: The 2025 Lexus UX … read more

Model tested: 2025 Subaru Forester Touring Engine: 2.5-liter DOHC horizontally opposed 4-cylinder Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 180 Torque: 178 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 25 mpg/city, 32/highway, 28/combined Base price: $39,995 As tested: $41,390 Overview: The 2025 Subaru Forester is a popular compact … read more

Model tested: 2025 Mazda CX-70 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus Engine: 3.3-liter, turbocharged I-6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 340 Torque: 369 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 23 mpg/city, 28/highway, 25/combined Base price: $55,950 As tested: $57,775 Overview: The 2025 Mazda CX-70 is an … read more

Model Tested: 2024 Honda Ridgeline AWD TrailSport Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Transmission: 9-speed automatic AWD Horsepower: 280 Torque: 262-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 18-mpg city/23-mpg highway/20-mpg combined Base price: $44,980 As tested: $46,830 Overview: The 2024 Honda Ridgeline is a highly practical SUV with a pickup … read more

Model Tested: 2024 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium Engine: 2.5-liter Turbocharged I-4 Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 227 Torque: 310-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 22-mpg city/30-mpg highway/25-mpg combined Base price: $36,800 As tested: $38,905 Overview: The 2024 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium is a subcompact SUV … read more

Model Tested: 2024 Toyota Prius XLE AWD Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 Transmission: CVT automatic AWD Horsepower: 196 Torque: 139-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 49-mpg city/50-mpg highway/49-mpg combined Base price: $32,495 As tested: $36,687 Overview: The 2024 Toyota Prius XLE AWD is a slick looking compact hybrid … read more

Model Tested: 2024 Toyota Sequoia 4WD TRD Pro Hybrid Engine: 3.4-liter twin turbo V6 Transmission: 10-speed automatic 4WD Horsepower: 437 Torque: 583-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19-mpg city/22-mpg highway/20-mpg combined Base price: $78,710 As tested: $80,560 Overview: The 2024 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Hybrid is … read more

Model tested: 2024 Ford Bronco Big Bend 4-door 4×4 Engine: 2.3-liter Ecoboost I-4 Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel drive Horsepower: 300 (premium fuel) Torque: 325 lb.-ft. EPA ratings (mpg): 18/ city, 17/highway, 18/combined Base price: $40,370 As tested: $55,415 Overview: Ford revived the legendary … read more

Model tested: 2024 Land Rover Defender 110 S Engine: 3-liter turbocharged inline 6-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 395 Torque: 406 lb.-ft. EPA ratings (mpg): 17/city, 20/highway, 18/combined Base price: $67,900 As tested: $81,103 Overview: Land Rover Defender is an SUV often … read more