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

Model Tested: 2022 Toyota Sienna XSE Hybrid Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 245 horsepower and 176 lb-ft torque Transmission: ECVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 36-mpg city, 36-mpg highway, 36-mpg highway Base Price: $42,100 As Tested: $46,455 Performance: Impressive fuel economy for its size Our best … read more

Model Tested: 2022 Honda Civic 1.5T 4D Touring Engine: 1.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 180 horsepower and 177 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 31-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 34-mpg combined Base Price: $28,300 As Tested: $29,690 Performance: Good performance from the diminutive 1.5-liter … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD SUV Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 plus plug-in hybrid, 302 net horsepower and 168 lb-ft torque Transmission: ECVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 94 MPG-equivalent, gas only 38 MPG, all-electric range 42 miles Base Price: $41,425 As Tested: … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport Engine:  3.5-liter V-6, 311 horsepower and 280 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $49,520 As Tested: $60,310 Performance: Strong performance Naturally aspirated with great exhaust … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Mazda MX-5 RF Club 6MT Engine:  2.0-liter I-4, 181 horsepower and 151 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 34-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $33,045 As Tested: $39,255 Performance: A true sports car Spirited performance Very … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Toyota Highlander XSE AWD Engine:  3.5-liter V-6, 295 horsepower, 263 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $43,355 As Tested: $47,152 Performance: Sport-tuned suspension Good acceleration Smooth highway ride Efficient 8-speed … read more