Model tested: Mustang Mach-E GT AWD Engine: Two electric motors Horsepower: 346 Torque: 428 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 90/city, 77/highway, 84/combined Base price: $59,900 As tested: $63,285 Overview: We’ve all heard the ad nauseum buzz about Ford’s Mustang Mach-E — the electric crossover sport-utility … read more

Model tested: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD Engine: 1.6-liter turbocharged GDi 4-cylinder hybrid Transmission: 6-speed automatic w/Shiftronic and paddle shifters Horsepower: 180 Torque: 195 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 37/city, 36/highway, 37/combined Base price: $37,350 As tested: $38,704 Overview: The Hyundai Tucson is a crossover … read more

Model tested: 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Engine: 2.4-liter DOHC 4-cylinder turbocharged boxer Transmission: High-torque Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual mode Horsepower: 260 Torque: 277 lb.-ft. EPA rating: 22/city, 26/highway, 24/combined Base price: $30,905 As tested: $38,120 Overview: Subaru is affectionately known as the … read more

Model tested: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz AWD Limited Engine: 2.5-liter Smartstream turbocharged 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic Horsepower: 281 Torque: 311 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19/city, 27/highway, 22/combined Base price: $39,720 As tested: $41,100 Overview: The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is the Korean automaker’s … read more

Model tested: 2022 Honda Passport TrailSport Engine: 3.5-liter VTEC V6 Transmission: 9-speed automatic w/paddle shifters Horsepower: 280 Torque: 262 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19/city, 24/highway, 21/combined Base price: $42,470 As tested: $44,090 Overview: Honda is best known for dependable, comfortable, primarily on-road vehicles, not … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Signature AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 227 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $38,650 As Tested: $40,270 Performance: Smooth, well-integrated performance Powerful … read more

 Model Tested: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4×4 Double Cab Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 278 horsepower and 265 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 22-mpg highway, 20-mpg combined Base Price: $35,655 As Tested: $43,164 Performance: Strong off-road capabilities Pleasant … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Honda Passport AWD TrailSport Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 280 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $42,470 As Tested: $44,090 Performance: Strong V-6 engine Good acceleration Smooth shifting 9-speed … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 and three electric motors, 308 horsepower and 247 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 31-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 30-mpg combined Base Price: $53,820 As Tested: $62,450 Performance: Strong … read more