Model Tested: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E GT AWD Engine: Twin electric motors, 480 horsepower and 634 lb.-ft torque Transmission: Single E-speed automatic transmission EPA Rating: 90-mpge city, 77-mpge highway, 84-mpge combined Base Price: $59,900 As Tested: $63,285 Performance: Surprisingly quick Mid-three second … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Ford Maverick XLT FWD Engine: 2.0-liter Ecoboost I-4, 250 horsepower and 277 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 26-mpg combined Base Price: $22,280 As Tested: $28,540 Performance: Peppy Ecoboost 2.0-liter engine Strong, smooth engine Excellent … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Subaru WRX Premium Engine: 2.4-liter turbocharged flat four, 271 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $31,605 As Tested: $32,600 Performance: Strong, engaging turbocharged engine Excellent 6-speed manual … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Lexus GX460 5-DR SUV Blackline Edition Engine: 4.6-liter V-8, 301 horsepower and 329 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 15-mpg city, 19-mpg highway, 16-mpg combined Base Price: $55,425 As Tested: $61,960 Performance: Strong V-8 engine Smooth automatic transmission … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 212 horsepower and 232 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel drive EPA Rating: 40-mpg city, 35-mpg highway, 38-mpg combined Base Price: $37,400 As Tested: $38,625 Performance: Hybrid provides extra off-the-line acceleration Electric-only for … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Honda Civic 1.5T Hatchback Sport Touring Engine: 1.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 180 horsepower and 177 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 28-mpg city, 37-mpg highway, 31-mpg combined Base Price: $29,400 As Tested: $30,810 Performance: Peppy performance Minimal turbo lag … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off Road Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 203 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 28-mpg combined Base Price: $36,455 As Tested: $40,460 Performance: Agile, capable off-road features Good fuel economy—our … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Ford Explorer Timberline 4WD Engine: 2.3-liter Ecoboost I-4, 300 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft torque Transmission:10-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 23-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $46,015 As Tested: $47,425 Performance: Very powerful 2.3-liter Ecoboost four- cylinder engine Sport … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness Engine: 2.5-liter flat-4, 182 horsepower and 176 lb.-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 26-mpg combined Base Price: $32,820 As Tested: $34,165 Performance: Good performance from flat four engine Smooth transmission, revised … read more